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Yeah, there is something to be said for notice being given once it is known. That is the one grudge I hold against my last department head. He and one other office worker knew from sometime in June of 2005 they were going to layoff me and two others. We were actually told in the second half of August. That meant we lost out on applying for jobs posted during those two months, and had that much less chance to prepare. In my case, I heard about it less than 15 minutes after coming back from vacation.
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My sympathies. And what rob so eloquently said. Doubled.
I was looking for a job when I got let go from my last "traditional" job. That was 15 years ago next month. Fifteen years now I've been on my own (as a copywriter I might add). Wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING. Frequently get job offers. It is fun to say no thanks with a smile!
There is a shit-ton of design work out there. Tons more than copywriting work. Get your book together. Get your site built. Get your name out there, go to Chamber meetings, breakfasts, ad agencies, luncheons, happy hours, hand out cards wherever you go and learn to be a good listener and questioner. The work is there. It can be yours and on your terms. This could be one of the biggest opportunities of your life.
CONGRATS. I know that sounds weird. But go for it. As Macca says:
Somebody's knockin' on the door...somebody's ringin' the bell...
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Good luck and keep your head up. You'll see that life has even better things in store for you. Just ask SteveO
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I went from full time staff photographer to part time contractor and doubled my take home. Now subtract insurance, and I am still way ahead. Maybe this will be a blessing, and you can spend more time with the little one, and bring in more money.
