Damn man that’s hard, you got any friends locally you can lean on? I sofa surfed for 2 years nearly when my parents split, I know how tough it all feels, hope you get some support…
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I’m renting a room right now and working. It’s a new job but the workload is beyond my capabilities. I’m unable to control everything I need to for the position and it’s showing. My trial days are soon over and it’s looking bleak. My brain hasn’t been functioning properly after a few things happened and this all seems to be part of the issue. I’ve been in therapy, tried self help, tried medication, etc. just seems like it all slowed down the inevitable. My resources are limited. All friends live in the middle of nowhere with no jobs available. Been thinking of driving to a city and trying it that way. Thank you for your input, I appreciate it.
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Was told I have to be on the road the morning of May 5th.
I have no where to go.
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2 weeks ago i got fired from a job i was working at 12+ years.
I was in this wave of game developing layoffs, my entire department, 20% of us, was gone over night. Company restructuring.
Was feeling sad and a bit depressed, but my situation is not as dire as i see on this thread.
Just venting a bit, since starting all over again seams a bit daunting considering i am not as young as i used to be, and my focus is shifted a bit towards music.
At the moment i am building my new portfolio and LinkedIn page.
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I think that’s maybe my single biggest fear as I’m hitting my mid fifties now, I really don’t know what I’d do if the company I work for folded or laid me off, no one is indispensable but fortunately for me my skill set is broad and some of the stuff I do I’m probably one of only a handful of people in the country that still makes a living doing it, good luck with the job hunt man, hope you find something you love to do 
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Thank you.
I appreciate your message.
I had same fears as you, and now that it happened i am kinda relieved in a way.
Will see what future holds, but i don’t doubt i will find some new game i can work on.
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Ah shit, sorry to hear… In which city/village are you at the moment?
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May be stretching with this advice without knowing any real detail around your situation. Perhaps it’s a good idea to speak to who you report into to discuss what you need to help regain a feeling of control.
Sometimes it’ as simple as re-prioritising workload and then managing your diary based on those priorities. Also getting more of an understanding re main stakeholders to keep happy & where you might have a bit of slack.
Taking an opportunity to frame your situation as you wanting to ensure you do succeed as you want to be a success in the role longer term.
You may find that you are where management expects you to be based on your limited time in the new role. There may be areas they can help resource wise to free you up a little.
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I’m in Kingston Ontario. But I’m gonna drive back to Vancouver. In the event I’m living on the street, winter is less harsh in the west. But I’m terrified heading out with no where to land. I can’t believe what’s become of me.
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The current economic climate is kind of scary. I was considering leaving my current job because I’m getting a bit bored but seeing all the lay offs happening around me made me reconsider. Wishing everyone strength in these tumultuous times.
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This is me again. I’m driving to Vancouver blind. When I went to my cousins to await my visa for the US it was with the knowledge that it would be about 2 years for me to get it. When my fiancee left, after a couple months, they said my purpose for being there is gone. And gave me three months to figure something out. So now I have no where to go, and during the first leg of my drive my ex sent me an email saying that she cannot store my remaining things. And I have to get it out by May 31. My BoC, Ae, AFX collection. Turntable, stereo, sh-101, AN1x, Quadraverb, snowboard cloths, cables. She decided she’s keeping all the furniture…that was mine. I’m in the freakin road to Van with no where to go. How do I arrange to have that shipped right now!?
At this point, those are irreplaceable. Now I have to get in the road for 8 hours on 2 hours sleep.
It’s just stuff…but that’s all I have left.
Adding: going for broke. Does anyone in or around Seattle have about a 5x5 space that could hold some things for a little while. Full access to the records to record, listen to. And trust will ship when I have a place to receive. (Paid for by me of course)
Very hard for me to ask. But I don’t have options really.
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Please someone help the man!!!
Please reach people you know in the area, there got to be someone related to an Elektronaut there that can store this stuff in a safe place!
It’s so heartbreaking what you’re going through @palm.
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Hi palm, i hope you are coping. Did you find the help or the space you needed?
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