When I was a child, my father spent two years going back and forth between underemployment and unemployment. I still remember those times. They were hard. They were so hard that they left a mark on me. Not repeating his story was my biggest motivation to get an education and start a career. But that [...]
Ever hear the Hindu story about the tree that grants wishes? It’s a good one.
An uncle tells a group of kids that a banyan tree will grant any wish that they desire. They rush outside to the tree and excitedly make their wishes. But unexpectedly they find that the tree also gives a wish’s opposite. [...]
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Just before the Boston screening of Lemonade, we were contacted by an international retailer who expressed interest in sponsoring us. Apparently, Lemonade was in alignment with their 2010 corporate campaign and they wanted to be part of our project somehow.
The idea was that we would travel to different cities around the country to screen the [...]
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
There are times I feel I’m writing as an authority on what to do after losing a job. I’ve gone through it three times! Look at me, I’m an expert!
Then there are times when I feel as vulnerable as the next unemployed person, seeking answers wherever they may be.
And that’s what’s been so great about [...]
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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I originally asked people to write guest posts because I knew that between filming Lemonade and freelancing, this space would have been filled with a lot of dead air.
Once again, dumb luck has fallen upon me. I had no idea people like “Bob Sucra,” Josh Kobrin, my wife, and so [...]
October 15, 2008. The day in my personal history that life became a blank page.
Today alone, I am writing a blog, editing a movie, meeting some animals for lunch and preparing for my first experience on the other side of a classroom desk.
I am challenging myself creatively. I am accomplishing a set of goals that [...]
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Tagged advertising, employment, Jobs, Lay off, Layoff, Lemonade, Networking, Survival, talent, unemployment
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The second I tweeted about the PFTA film, I got about a half-dozen replies from people referring me to Cards Of Change.
The premise of the site is simple: If you’re one of the unfortunate many to lose your job, scribble what you’ve been up to on an old business card. Take a picture of that [...]
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Tagged advertising, Cards Of Change, employment, Freelance, Jobs, Karma, Lay off, Layoff, Networking, Survival, talent, unemployment
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Are things looking up-ish?
I heard from three Animals in past two days that they got job offers. It’s taking every ounce of willpower I possess to keep the specifics to myself, but I’d rather let them tell you when they’re ready. Suffice it to say, I couldn’t be happier for them. Coupled with other emails [...]
Barring any major hiccups, the new Please Feed The Animals site should be up and running by early summer. Some of the new features you can expect include direct access to agency positions with no middle man, a full job board, a robust profile and portfolio section and industry news. Of course, the blog [...]
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Tagged advertising, employment, Jobs, Lay off, Layoff, Networking, Poll, Subscription, Survey, Survival, talent, unemployment
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You know those moment when you think “I wish I had a camera?” This was one of them. Except I actually had one. Just the fact that this reminded me of Adscam proves how much of a f-tard I really am.
