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The television show I work for was just cancelled. I have a few more weeks, and then I don't know what. I would be fine - just live off the severance until I find another gig but this comes in the middle of me sponsoring my fiance's citizenship something I can't legally do without a steady income. I was also planning to support her until her citizenship goes through, since she can't work until all the red tape clears. Plus, I've just spent a chunk of our savings on plane tickets to Japan. It's taking every ounce of willpower I have not to go get drunk out of my mind right now.

― fritz, Tuesday, 18 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

fuck

― fritz, Tuesday, 18 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

hey man, we've all been there. my dad has been laid off twice in recent memory and he found new, better paying jobs both times, often before the severance ran out (which = more $$$ than when you started the whole deal). just don't let it fuck with your ego - it seems to be much more commonplace lately and isn't a reflection on how well you do your job. best of luck in the job search.

― Dave M., Tuesday, 18 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Fair point. I got made redundant a couple of years ago, at the time I didn't have much money and the prospect of having none coming in was bleak and scary. But the work is out there. Best of luck, I'm confident you'll be fine.

― Matt, Tuesday, 18 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

(Commiserations, though. Up and at 'em tiger stuff may not be what you want to hear right now).

― Matt, Tuesday, 18 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

fritz
i am sorry that this happened,but you are talented and there is always another gig.

― anthony, Tuesday, 18 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

Hey Fritz, sorry about the shitty news. I have no advice, I just really hope this doesn't get in the way of you two having a good time in Japan.

― Arthur, Wednesday, 19 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

I didn't go out and get drunk out of my mind last night! thanks arthur, anthony (check yr email), matt & dave.

― fritz, Wednesday, 19 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

fritz i hope things work out

― mark s, Wednesday, 19 June 2002 00:00 (twenty-three years ago)

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