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Well guys, it's been fun. The moment I've been fearing for almost two years now has happened: I am once more unemployed.
The farm property I've been working for, itself not doing too hot, decided to trim its work force. I happened to be one of the casualties. Everyone here saw the writing on the wall, and rumors of layoffs spread quickly over the last few weeks. Most of us tried to work extra hard and extra efficiently to escape the hit list, but to no avail. About 15% of us got axed.
I don't even know what to feel right now. I've just turned 27, and I've lived on my own for nearly a decade now, but I feel trapped in the imaginary chasm separating being a boy and being a man. Shittiest birthday present ever. I've spent the last two nights crying myself to sleep. Fresno, California is still leading the nation as one of the worst places to be unemployed since the recession. My financial safety cushion is razor-thin, and my credit rating is still toast from my 2011-2012 jobless stint. I do not have the means to weather extended unemployment like last time.
All I do feel is the sensation of some sadist drilling an oversized corkscrew through my abdomen. I feel sick and drained and used and thrown away.
Hah. When my previous Journal said "get ready for a surprise", this isn't quite what I had in mind. Proves the universe still has its sick sense of humor.
Thank you guys for all the birthday notes. Logging in to dA and seeing those brightened my day a bit.
I'm not out of this fight yet; I'm not giving up and checking out. I'm applying for Food Stamps and unemployment insurance, and I'm going out job hunting yet again starting Monday.
I just... need to wait until the sobbing stops.
The farm property I've been working for, itself not doing too hot, decided to trim its work force. I happened to be one of the casualties. Everyone here saw the writing on the wall, and rumors of layoffs spread quickly over the last few weeks. Most of us tried to work extra hard and extra efficiently to escape the hit list, but to no avail. About 15% of us got axed.
I don't even know what to feel right now. I've just turned 27, and I've lived on my own for nearly a decade now, but I feel trapped in the imaginary chasm separating being a boy and being a man. Shittiest birthday present ever. I've spent the last two nights crying myself to sleep. Fresno, California is still leading the nation as one of the worst places to be unemployed since the recession. My financial safety cushion is razor-thin, and my credit rating is still toast from my 2011-2012 jobless stint. I do not have the means to weather extended unemployment like last time.
All I do feel is the sensation of some sadist drilling an oversized corkscrew through my abdomen. I feel sick and drained and used and thrown away.
Hah. When my previous Journal said "get ready for a surprise", this isn't quite what I had in mind. Proves the universe still has its sick sense of humor.
Thank you guys for all the birthday notes. Logging in to dA and seeing those brightened my day a bit.
I'm not out of this fight yet; I'm not giving up and checking out. I'm applying for Food Stamps and unemployment insurance, and I'm going out job hunting yet again starting Monday.
I just... need to wait until the sobbing stops.
Uhhhhggggggg
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Has it really been that long since I signed in last? fuuuuuuuk
Here, let's fix that.
Despite the high cost of living... it remains popular.
Also, just realized it's been a year and two months since TotOR has had an update. whhyyyyyyyyy...
Really, Actually Not Dead (I Swear!)
Hey guys & gals. Haven't updated in a while; thought I'd fix that. I've concluded my stint at Pacific Union College, and have moved back to Fresno, CA with a fresh accounting job.
Still tinkering on the next TotOR chapter when I can... maybe might see something in coming weeks! ;P
Later
Falcon Heavy Maiden Flight!
^^^ LIVESTREAM! ^^^
After years of delays, SpaceX's "Falcon Heavy" rocket is ready to fly! They've just received their FAA license a few days ago and are scheduled for Tuesday, February 6! (today!)
Expected launch time 10:30 AM PT, 1:30 PM ET.
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Update 1: Launch appears to have been delayed about 50 minutes to 11:20 AM Pacific, 2:20 PM Eastern due to upper atmosphere wind shear https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/960920426485399552 , although, the livestream is still claiming a 10:30 PT / 1:30 ET launch
Update 2: Looks like it was pushed back further to 12:45 PM Pacific, 3:45 PM Eastern, again still due to wind shear. If it doesn't la
TotOR Soon-ish?!
While I've been busy on lots of things, including an eventually-sell-for-profit fiction book I've been writing, I've had a bit of a breakthrough with the next chapter of Tails of the Old Republic as well. I've gone from about 1500 words to 3000 in the span of a few days, so here's to hoping I can crank something out before I get bogged down again. I think drawing that Sonic sketch helped jog my brain.
I've honestly been afraid of writing this chapter for the last, oh, year. It's definitely going to have ripple effects regarding the rest of the story... I just hope what I write does it justice.
No promises on release date.
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Look don't give up you are a survivor, i know you can survive this. i have an idea to help cushion the blow, its not the best but it could help if people are willing to help ya. Set up a patreon account, i know i'll try ta spring some cash for ya.
Also what are you Qualified for, as in what kind of job skills and experience do you have? Also are you attach to Fresno, California?
i'm asking because Austin and Round Rock, tx is haveing an Employment BOOM. Jobs are opening up every where down here.
If those ideas don't help ya could go into medical, phlebotomists can work anywhere, get paid up to 14 bucks an hour, and the course only takes 8 weeks, its a long wait to get in thou. My ideas may not help but i know you will survive.
"Survive and thrive"
Also what are you Qualified for, as in what kind of job skills and experience do you have? Also are you attach to Fresno, California?
i'm asking because Austin and Round Rock, tx is haveing an Employment BOOM. Jobs are opening up every where down here.
If those ideas don't help ya could go into medical, phlebotomists can work anywhere, get paid up to 14 bucks an hour, and the course only takes 8 weeks, its a long wait to get in thou. My ideas may not help but i know you will survive.
"Survive and thrive"