Made Redundant Today.

[Caz SR]

Hi all, anyone know of any jobs for a Graphic & Web Designer in the Berkshire area?

Yep, I've just been made redundant after 2 and a half years. Found out this afternoon and left today. It's the second time in my 4 year career and I'm feeling a bit low to say the least. Just don't know what to do with myself.

[kimi]

sorry to hear that caz but i know how you feel been made redundant

3 times in the past.

its not nice but it usually works out for the best,as you'll get a better job.

and on the plus side the weathers going to be good this week,so chill and enjoy your mini break in the sun B)

[jaxx]

sorry to hear it

ive not hand the cold hand of redundancy but have been very close at times, re. spet 11th as i work in aerospace!

[Demonic Angel]

Awww Caz :group-cuddles: :group-cuddles: :group-cuddles:

Thats just awful news, but look on the bright side, you're young and super talented - I'm sure you'll find a much better job in no time at all!

I know how it feels, its happened to me twice - surround yourself with people you care about, eat lots of chocolate, drink lots of wine and then tomorrow, start your search!

In a way, my redundancies were both blessings in disguise, I'm sure it'll be the same for you - your perfect job with that excellent salary and benefits whilst working with Brad Pitt and George Clooney* could be just around the corner!

*Cannot guarantee Brad & George!

[GIDDLEPIN]

Welcome to the unenviable redundancy club. :(

I'm sure you won't be out of work long, I'm still looking for a job myself but I must admit I'll put more effort into it after JAE, although if the right one came along I'm afraid that would take a back seat.

Good luck.

Les

[Devil-ish]

:group-cuddles:

Aw,sorry to hear that. I think the same as all the others, maybe tis meant to be. Better things will come your way. AND nooooooo Les JAE is most important!!!!!!

:o

[Karma Supra]

:group-cuddles: Very Sorry to hear that Charis...

Makes you me and Ed now!!! We should all launch a new company and become well payed rich people :D :group-cuddles:

On a brighter note you have the advantage of being set in your mind and know what kind of job to look for!!!

[Charlies Angel]

Ah Caz, that Sucks girlie

As everyone else has already said, you've got a good head on your shoulders and from looking at the nurburgring photos on your site you are extremely talented!!

good luck in the search, if you need a girlie shoulder and a bottle of zinfandel, give me a shout :group-cuddles:

[gordypix]

Sorry to hear this.

I have also suffered redundancy twice in fact and yes it sucks big TIME...........

Hope things "turn out nice" as George Formby would say...........

[alanbradley]

Oh Charis.... I'm really sorry to hear that... :(

On the bright side, there do seem to be loads of graphic design jobs around (I wish I could say the same for product/industrial design).

Time to break out those subscriptions to www.mad.co.uk and Creative Review...

Good luck,

Alan

[knightrider]

sorry to hear it cant say ive been there but can imagine how you feel, im sure Lee's there for you and so are us lot (is that a good thing?)

all the best with the new job (of course you'll get one)

:D

[Scottish_SR]

Sorry to hear that! :(

The irony as I stepped onto my career ladder today!

Things will work out, but have a wee break and enjoy yourself!

[cfc1]

Not the best news to get :( .. but not the end of the world either, your young and talented, i'm sure something is out there with your name on it.

Take a mini break, think it through, get that CV (whatever that is.. i've never had one) up to date... and then go sell yourself to everyone (you could make a fortune in no time )

Good luck for the future

[Kev Mc]

Sad to hear that but good luck with the job search, you'll find a new job soon enough, but I'm sure you can find something to do in this sun for the time being

[LORD_ED]

sorry to hear that? like i said get drunk, like karma said we should start a company and just get paid for being well paid! also while ur looking find me a job everything will work out in the end

[Al J]

Yes, very sorry to hear that. I hope you and the others get sorted jobwise really soon. Good Luck.

[JustJJ]

*Big hugs....

But you'll get something better honey :) There is always a need for those creative types ;) just dont accept anything less than you are worth

[Tegan]

Sorry to hear this :(

Could you not set up as freelance designer? Might be an option if your confident enough :)

[Blaze]

Oh dear, thats not good news at all. :(

Something will come up! it always does!

Chill for a few days then go job hunting!

[Caz SR]

Thank you for your kind words! :group-cuddles:

I've applied for a Graphic Designer job through an agency and hopefully they'll put me on their books. I'm not the sort of person who can sit still for long... as soon as I got back yesterday I started looking for vacancies. I've also called my former boss (who's been fantastic) and arranged to go into the Studio tomorrow and get a decent CV together and collect some work for my portfolio. *Fingers crossed*

Cheers everyone x

[Blue84]

Oh no :( I'm really sorry to hear that, after all that work you did on your own last week too :ffs:

*crosses fingers*

I hope you find something ASAP

Blue x

[+Steve]

have you ever thought about working for yourself??

Good money if you get about.. I did this myself for a couple of years..