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04/30/2009 10:56:17 AM · #26 |
| You are very good at photography. Maybe there is something there for you. |
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04/30/2009 11:24:37 AM · #27 |
Sorry to hear about the job loss... I am in the same boat as well... It is extremely tough to find work in this economy.
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04/30/2009 06:20:02 PM · #28 |
Day two. Full speed looking for a work. I do have a couple of leads allready. I wish I can find some photography related fulltime job but it's virtually not possible at this time. It doesn't matter though, whatever comes to my way I will have to take it.
Again, I love it here in Arizona though; we are here to stay :)
Thanks for all your good wishes :-) |
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04/30/2009 07:08:41 PM · #29 |
I'm sorry to hear about your job. Been where you are... It's not fun, but it works out. Sometimes for the better.
I remember you going through the decision to go to Arizona. Seems unfair, for it to work out this way.
Esperanza, there is always hope and expectation for better times.
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05/01/2009 12:46:58 AM · #30 |
When I started working here in AZ, the owner realized that I was also taking photos and he was kind of worry that I would quit my job one day and go to photography business. I totally stop so he wouldn't think that way. I totally gave myself coding and company projects to assure him that he is not investing his money to a person that will leave him soon.
no more.
I am asking my lights and backdrops from NJ, from the studio I had there. As soon as they are here, I am advertising "Studio FocusPoint" again and start photography on the side... and if anyone says something about what I do at my new job, I will have to look for another company.
Only whatever you do by yourself and for yourself is steady, nothing else :|
*After I start working again, hopefully soon, my first check will get me a nice Canon :)* |
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05/02/2009 02:29:26 AM · #31 |
| Sounds like you have the right attitude, and that's the first and biggest step. Good luck :) |
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05/02/2009 12:31:07 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
Only whatever you do by yourself and for yourself is steady, nothing else :| |
Absolutely... Company's expect loyalty but it's ALL one way. It's just a way of funding what you need/want in real life - you have to work for yourself even as an employee. I have had jobs that I would have done for free and others that I despise.... but I never mixed up myself and the job unlike a lot of people I run across. |
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06/16/2009 12:16:50 AM · #33 |
"We regret to inform you that your membership to www.dpchallenge.com has expired. We greatly appreciate your support, and we hope that you will return to become a member again soon..."
Until next time ;)
Thank you  Yanko :)
Message edited by author 2009-06-16 00:42:32. |
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06/16/2009 12:46:10 AM · #34 |
Fine then. I guess I can cancel my in-progress PM :P
Leo, when you first joined you gave me such an ego-boost at a time when it was badly needed. I haven't forgotten, wanted to repay you, and thought I'd found a way but Yanko's too fast for me! Glad you're back in the blue shirt, however you got there :D |
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06/16/2009 12:56:07 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Leo, when you first joined you gave me such an ego-boost at a time when it was badly needed. I haven't forgotten, wanted to repay you... |
WOW, Sheila - that was awesome of you to renew Leo's membership. If you didn't do it someone else probably would have but regardless - YOU are the hero here - don't let anyone say otherwise. |
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06/16/2009 12:59:18 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Leo, when you first joined you gave me such an ego-boost at a time when it was badly needed. I haven't forgotten, wanted to repay you... |
WOW, Sheila - that was awesome of you to renew Leo's membership. If you didn't do it someone else probably would have but regardless - YOU are the hero here - don't let anyone say otherwise. |
priceless ;) |
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06/16/2009 01:03:15 AM · #37 |
Originally posted by mpeters:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Leo, when you first joined you gave me such an ego-boost at a time when it was badly needed. I haven't forgotten, wanted to repay you... |
WOW, Sheila - that was awesome of you to renew Leo's membership. If you didn't do it someone else probably would have but regardless - YOU are the hero here - don't let anyone say otherwise. |
priceless ;) |
An absolute classic! |
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06/16/2009 01:09:37 AM · #38 |
WTG Sheila! Ok, I feel dirty now.
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06/16/2009 01:59:22 AM · #39 |
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07/15/2009 11:13:25 AM · #40 |
No job still... Feels like a dead man walking and draggin his family with him :( and I have no idea what will be next.
bright side, here are some home-studio shots took last few days...
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and a tired model resting :)
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07/15/2009 11:16:29 AM · #41 |
| hang in there, praying for a job for you. |
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07/15/2009 11:22:12 AM · #42 |
Originally posted by Jdroullard:
hang in there, praying for a job for you. |
Thank you VERY much :) |
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07/15/2009 12:52:20 PM · #43 |
| My five month mark of unemployment is tomorrow. This economy sucks. I feel your pain. |
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07/15/2009 01:01:00 PM · #44 |
| Sorry to hear that Leo. My mom has been out of work for about 6 months...she is 58 and there is nothing on the horizon. She just lost her home that she bought (single mom) when I was 6....she had to move from Wisconsin to Florida to live with me. It is hard all the way 'round. |
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07/15/2009 01:01:45 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
...again. But we are staying in AZ.
Today I was let go due to downsizing. Well, moving from NJ to AZ is a big step (and I asked them many times before I moved here) so, we will try to survive here. I am not sure if I do photography again, which I am dying to do... but who knows. Today is, Day One...
just to let you know.
Leo |
Funny, I live in Phoenix and I'm going to NJ this weekend for a couple of photo shoots.
Sorry about your job, dude. But I think if you want to try to make a go at photog, now's the time. |
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07/15/2009 03:42:14 PM · #46 |
Originally posted by sprite777:
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
...again. But we are staying in AZ.
Today I was let go due to downsizing. Well, moving from NJ to AZ is a big step (and I asked them many times before I moved here) so, we will try to survive here. I am not sure if I do photography again, which I am dying to do... but who knows. Today is, Day One...
just to let you know.
Leo |
Funny, I live in Phoenix and I'm going to NJ this weekend for a couple of photo shoots.
Sorry about your job, dude. But I think if you want to try to make a go at photog, now's the time. |
maybe these will give you something to think about...
now may be the time
considering a career change? |
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07/15/2009 04:24:09 PM · #47 |
Originally posted by Skip:
Originally posted by sprite777:
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
...again. But we are staying in AZ.
Today I was let go due to downsizing. Well, moving from NJ to AZ is a big step (and I asked them many times before I moved here) so, we will try to survive here. I am not sure if I do photography again, which I am dying to do... but who knows. Today is, Day One...
just to let you know.
Leo |
Funny, I live in Phoenix and I'm going to NJ this weekend for a couple of photo shoots.
Sorry about your job, dude. But I think if you want to try to make a go at photog, now's the time. |
maybe these will give you something to think about...
now may be the time
considering a career change? |
That's encouraging, thanks. |
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07/15/2009 05:29:10 PM · #48 |
Aw, that sucks!! So many of the good peeps at DPC in that boat of late. I was unemployed for 11 months before going back to a company I was originally less than thrilled with, but it helped pay the bills. One thing I did learn, you can do odd or quirky part time work while looking for full time and that can actually be fun.
I'm sending will wishes and prayers your way (and to the rest of our little family here that need jobs!)
Do Pet portraits while you look for work. Pet parents LOVE having their little fur babies' photos taken. (Check w/local pet store and see if they can arrange.) Just a thought, but you are way to talented at photography not to try pursuing this line of work.
Who knows, this may be a blessing in disguise. I'm of the school of thought that everything happens for a reason (even when it's hard to imagine). Hugs ~ Kat |
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07/16/2009 10:06:58 AM · #49 |
being out of work just sucks, especially when it's not by choice.
at some point, we all get some basic exposure to first aid--dial 911, the heimlich maneuver, cpr--but it seems the only training we get for things like our current economic situation is at the school of hard knocks. we don't see it coming, we don't know what hit us, we don't know what to do about it. and our jobs monopolize so much of our time that we don't really have the opportunity to build any safety nets...
i don't have any be-all-end-all answers; what has worked for me might not work for everyone. however, except for a 9-month 'experiment' back in '92, i have been self-employed since 1987. all along, i've held to one philosophy: if i want something to happen, i've got to make it happen. i can't just wait for something. i've got to create my own opportunities. it's not easy or automatic, but i do feel better when i'm focusing on creating something rather than when i'm not. your mileage may vary...
here's some ideas that may or may not make sense when you're laid off.
good luck to everyone in that situation. |
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