Not a great week for me this week as I was let go from my current advertising job (www.tmp.com). This has happened to me before, so I am not immune to the cycle of emotions that one goes through as you try and simply encompass the fact that it is really not about you (or me in this case), but affects your family and friends. The good news is that I am fairly clear and proficient on what needs to be done - but the fact that GA is now a few clicks over the 10% unemployment rate makes my skin crawl. This means more competition out there than the last time I was unemployed, but ready to kick some booty.The other good news in this challenge in front of me is two-fold. I have a wealth of friends, colleagues and contacts who genuinely are wanting to help in any way and the prospect that this could be the start of something new is just a weird kind of a catharsis. Strangely exciting in a point in your life where it is strangely SCARY.
So for this week, I have made some good progress but I also know from experience that as soon as Thanksgiving hits, the doors will most likely be shut until Q1 of 2010. I am excited to see some opportunities at a few leading digital agencies here in Atlanta and looking to get back into a true digital environment with a diverse team. Exciting nonetheless.
