Employment FAIL!

grrlscout89FJ62 · 05-19-08, 09:31 AM

Let's just say the well-loved local tv station I worked for had some pretty massive layoffs last week, and I was included.

So if you or someone you know is looking for a web and/or print designer, think of me!

I'm in the middle of updating my horribly out-of-date freelance site:
High Sky Design - Arizona - Web Design, Marketing, Advertising for the Internet. Web sites that work.

And building my personal portfolio site:
Korina Adkins : Web and Print Designer

I have resumes galore as well.

Thanks y'all!

Also, I have some time in my schedule for some beer,

as long as you're buyin.

KingBeeIII · 05-19-08, 12:21 PM

Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you'll land on your feet.

But atleast you won't have to look at Ross Shimabuku's FJC anymore.

Relix · 05-19-08, 11:31 PM

Sorry to hear you lost your job, I'm also sorry I don't know of any places hiring someone with your skills & to top it all off you live to far away to have a beer with... Don't want to spend the summer in tent city...

grrlscout89FJ62 · 05-20-08, 08:21 AM

3 jobs applied for so far, and unemployment benes app submitted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingBeeIII

Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you'll land on your feet.

But atleast you won't have to look at Ross Shimabuku's FJC anymore.

Thanks. Ya know, there are now 3 FJCs there? At least one of them has some off-road gear on it, thank gawd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relix

Sorry to hear you lost your job, I'm also sorry I don't know of any places hiring someone with your skills & to top it all off you live to far away to have a beer with... Don't want to spend the summer in tent city...

Thanks, man. No worries. I know the economy is tight now. The listings are pretty sparse.

I'll drink a beer with you virtually.

RHINO · 05-20-08, 04:19 PM

that sucks, specially now... is it normal for a tv station to lay off? i would have thought it a pretty solid place to be.

Tools R Us · 05-20-08, 04:39 PM

Bummin deal!

Time for a little vacation, or is it more like a honey do deal?

FJ40LVR · 05-20-08, 11:25 PM

Korina,
Keep your head up, I was just in your shoes after 10+ years with Oakley....things works out for the better in the long run.

grrlscout89FJ62 · 05-21-08, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHINO

that sucks, specially now... is it normal for a tv station to lay off? i would have thought it a pretty solid place to be.

I thought it was pretty stable. But I bring the layoff curse.

I think they last time they did a major layoff was in like 1996. The whole industry is suffering right now.

At "the big meeting" we were shown some stats, and I guess local broadcast stations are just bleeding viewers. They're all going to cable. A competitor just did a smaller layoff last week too, and closed their job openings.

The folks in the actual tv production part are fairly safe (though I think some camera people and on-air talent were let go), but the web and graphics ppl were considered expendable.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools R Us

Bummin deal!

Time for a little vacation, or is it more like a honey do deal?

Ulgh. Option B. Friday I cleaned house. Yesterday I had to work on the boat. Today I have to get the gear ready for camping.

We actually had two vacations already planned -- camping this weekend, and mexico in june -- and we're going to try and follow through on both. Especially the mexico trip, since we already purchased airfare and accomodations.

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Originally Posted by FJ40LVR

Korina,
Keep your head up, I was just in your shoes after 10+ years with Oakley....things works out for the better in the long run.

Yeah I remember when that happened. I know it will be for the best. But right now it kinda sucks.

RHINO · 05-21-08, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grrlscout89FJ62

I guess local broadcast stations are just bleeding viewers. They're all going to cable.

well i'm not going to cable or satellite until they get a pay per channel type thing,,,, i only want a few channels like discovery, history and the like and not about to pay $50 or more just for that.

inkpot · 05-21-08, 04:40 PM

Howdy! Big $$$ is going into the web-news industry. The Republic and Channel 12, both owned by Gannett, are putting lots of effort into this area. Check them out, if that's NOT where you got laid off at. John

msahr · 05-21-08, 05:15 PM

PM sent

grrlscout89FJ62 · 05-21-08, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inkpot

Check them out, if that's NOT where you got laid off at.

No, but that is the competitor I mentioned who did a smaller scale layoff, and is in a hiring freeze.

grrlscout89FJ62 · 05-21-08, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msahr

PM sent

Got it! Thanks. Lemme take a look-see, and I'll get back to ya soon.

05-19-08, 09:31 AM	#1
grrlscout89FJ62 Whiskeybent & Hellbound Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 1,465	Employment FAIL! Let's just say the well-loved local tv station I worked for had some pretty massive layoffs last week, and I was included. So if you or someone you know is looking for a web and/or print designer, think of me! I'm in the middle of updating my horribly out-of-date freelance site: High Sky Design - Arizona - Web Design, Marketing, Advertising for the Internet. Web sites that work. And building my personal portfolio site: Korina Adkins : Web and Print Designer I have resumes galore as well. Thanks y'all! Also, I have some time in my schedule for some beer, as long as you're buyin. __________________ It takes two to tango; one to do the running man. // Support the ho-less: buy my Sexy Nekkid TEQ Lady Cruiser stuff // Copper State Cruisers member #69

05-19-08, 12:21 PM	#2
KingBeeIII Single-Serving Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Paper St. Posts: 452	Sorry to hear that. I'm sure you'll land on your feet. But atleast you won't have to look at Ross Shimabuku's FJC anymore. __________________ "On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero"

05-19-08, 11:31 PM	#3
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05-20-08, 04:19 PM	#5
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05-21-08, 04:40 PM	#10
inkpot IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, Az. TLCA# 10338 Posts: 1,657	Howdy! Big $$$ is going into the web-news industry. The Republic and Channel 12, both owned by Gannett, are putting lots of effort into this area. Check them out, if that's NOT where you got laid off at. John __________________ 76 FJ55, Safari Grade. 350 SBC, Lockrightx2, SO, SR, PS, York on board, 35" Krawlers, and way too much junk in the trunk!!!! 85 Toyota mini truck for chase/support! CSC #41

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