So, as this comic suggests, my last day at my day job will be December 4. There has been a lot of restructuring going on lately, so I’m not all that surprised. Still, it hit at least a month earlier than expected. The good news is with my rainy day fund, I should be able to get through this. I’m a pretty big believer in having a rainy day fund, and being single with no children makes it easier to do. The scary thing is it’s hard to tell how much is going be enough. Winter is usually a slow time for the tech market, even in a good economy. I’ll just have to count my blessings and try my best.
I would also like to thank all of the people offering sympathy on Twitter and Facebook. You guys are great!
There is more to life than just working some job, Ryan. That has nothing to do with failure.
Yeah, you’re right. What I meant by failure in the comic was that the job had failed, not me.
You are not your job, Ryan!
Did they give you any kind of severance package?
Hmm… I’m facing a similar situation with the dayjob. I can relate… still in the air. Been promised some more time for the beginning of the year, but that doesn’t give me a feeling of security either (IT contracts, and all that… everyone trying to cut down – we’ll see). Glad you don’t have dependents, and have prepared for it.
But.. you raise a great point. There is more to life than just preparing for times like these. I believe these days you have to be flexible, and swim with the current. At the same time, one has to build one’s own security, and you’ve got something good going with your art and your story. I think the introspective side of your work is very very valuable, and that you can make that work for you… looking for alternatives on how this can benefit you in the long run, being innovative, and resourceful. I believe in you, man… you can do it. Many a time I’ve read your stories and felt so good about being able to apply the thoughts to my own life. You remind folks that life is not just work, and there’s a bigger purpose to the dance. Best of luck, my friend. Rooting for you all the way.
No severance pack, Lupi, but I knew that going in. That’s why I saved up my own severance package.
And good luck, Jose! Hopefully you’ll get more hours (or build your own security) soon!
Once again, good luck to you Ryan! I hope your comics, your art, your amazing philosophy of life, your friends…….the other side of life……will help make this time a little easier to bear. I hope even more that it brings you other opportunities and experiences, so it will become a positive rather than only a negative.
Sorry to hear about this, Ryan. Best of luck. You are obviously a smart, insightful, and observant person. You will do well.
Thanks, Carrie, and I think you’re right. I’ve been through job searches without the network of friends I have now, and it’s much, much better with than without.
Thanks a lot, Bob! I really appreciate the vote of confidence!