I swear to God, this has been the worst year of my life.
Yesterday at four PM we were all called in for a company-wide meeting. Now, such a meeting typically does not bode well, and true to form we were told that the slow economy meant that that there would be a round of layoffs at Aspyr.
Then they sent us all home. Without telling us who would be laid off.
Today I arrived at my scheduled meeting to discover that yes, I was being let go.
I guess my plan is to get Planitia looking more professional and see if I can use the fact that I wrote a networked real-time strategy game in my spare time to land me another job.
That sucks man, I’m sorry to hear it. =(
Thanks, man. Looks like you jumped ship just at the right time.
I’m sorry to hear it. I’m sure Planitia and your prior experience will find you a new gig soon.
This is horrible, and right before the holidays too. Best of luck in your search!
I sent an email to your gmail account.
This is bad news, but you can always find another job even if it’s one that you don’t like. Sometimes you get lucky and find an even better job than the one you had.
It’s said that if it doesn’t kill you it makes you stronger. After all of this you should be pretty strong indeed.
Good luck in your search.
I noticed Blizzard is hiring if you’re interested.
http://www.blizzard.com/us/jobopp/
Crap.
So sorry to hear this Anthony. It’s always crappy when this happens, but doubly so at this time of year. We’ve got a programmer opening here, so definitely get your resume in. I also just heard that Spacetime Studios got funding for a new project (not the MMO they were working on for NC, something else) and they’re hiring. In fact, they’re having an open house in a few weeks — http://www.spacetimestudios.com/
Keep the faith, man!
Sucks, man. I really hope you get back on your feet soon!
Omg, that really sucks. Not hard to believe this is the worst year of your life. Hang on I am sure there is better times ahead.
In times of woe such as these, it is best to play meaningless video games:
http://www.playdeez.com/HamQuest.html
Yes,
I’m “fashionably late”, but hopefully you are able to turn work on Planitia into a better job. Best of luck!