The fat lady has sung... - Page 6

Jim vanBergen · 22nd October 2009

Mike, the tide has GOT to turn for the better!

Good luck, keep a positive attitude and keep looking- at least, it sounds like you learned a lot from your experience, and will use that for landing on your feet.

And I have found there are a lot of jobs like the one posted- and many in university music programs for recording engineers, maybe a good transition before the next freelance position?

Warmest regards & tons of moral support!

JvB

crufty · 22nd October 2009

stay up and whatever you do, pls don't burn your former employer publicly, no matter how much they deserve it. you wouldn't want to give anyone a reason to not hire you in the future plus its bad karma. totally sucks though i have been there brother, stay positive and good things will come to you.

tenor39 · 22nd October 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim vanBergen

Mike, the tide has GOT to turn for the better!

Good luck, keep a positive attitude and keep looking- at least, it sounds like you learned a lot from your experience, and will use that for landing on your feet.

And I have found there are a lot of jobs like the one posted- and many in university music programs for recording engineers, maybe a good transition before the next freelance position?

Warmest regards & tons of moral support!

JvB

Thanks, Jim. I will look at many University sites and other organizations that need my skill set. I did indeed learn a lot, it just cost me a great deal in money, time, and emotional grief.

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Originally Posted by crufty

stay up and whatever you do, pls don't burn your former employer publicly, no matter how much they deserve it. you wouldn't want to give anyone a reason to not hire you in the future plus its bad karma. totally sucks though i have been there brother, stay positive and good things will come to you.

I have no desire to burn DPA what so ever, as they are not the problem and I still have the greatest respect for them and their products. The problem lies with 2 people within the organization. That's all I will say on that subject.

tenor39 · 22nd October 2009

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Originally Posted by Thomas W. Bethe

Mike,

Sorry about what has happened to you. You really don't deserve the problems.

Take a deep breath, and think about where you want to be in 10 years and make it happen!

When I left my long term job 15 years ago I should have done some more serious thinking about where I wanted to be. As it turns out I did make some decisions that were not good for me but things have worked out and I am very happy doing what I am doing. This will all work out for you as well. Just take time to think and do some soul searching before you make the leap. You have lots of support from members of this forum and some possible job leads so you are already ahead of the game.

Best of luck!

Thanks for the good words, Thomas. I am continually amazed at the support and encouragement from all of you, despite the fact most of us have never met. It is deeply appreciated.

jruberto · 22nd October 2009

Hi Mike,

Just a couple more words of encouragement: I see a couple notes on your profile from someone else along these lines.. The more you believe you are defeated, the more you are defeated. The more you believe it's going to work out, the more it's going to work out. MAN I know it's tough, but get yourself out there and network. Put on your confident, happy face and make some calls.

Look up the local SR companies (Richter Scale and NFA come to mind), maybe you'll find the one who's desperate for someone experienced to fill in on short notice right away.. Long shot but maybe you'll be working this weekend if serendipity smiles upon you.... Not totally sure of your credentials or what you are looking for but assuming that any gig is a good gig at this point (if only because that's where most of us freelancers are these days). It's a small town, everyone knows everyone else and I bet a half dozen phone calls leads to *something*

Denver Event Production Companies - Denver.com

If I've experienced anything in my 15 years in Denver, it's that it's a trusting & friendly place where people will really go out of their way to help someone out, especially if you're new in town... I think it's all the sunshine. :-) best of luck and let me know how I can help.

~j

tenor39 · 22nd October 2009

PM sent, Jim.

Fuzzy Logic · 24th October 2009

man what a drag. good luck in your job hunt and future endeavors.

22nd October 2009	#155
jruberto Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 564	Hi Mike, Just a couple more words of encouragement: I see a couple notes on your profile from someone else along these lines.. The more you believe you are defeated, the more you are defeated. The more you believe it's going to work out, the more it's going to work out. MAN I know it's tough, but get yourself out there and network. Put on your confident, happy face and make some calls. Look up the local SR companies (Richter Scale and NFA come to mind), maybe you'll find the one who's desperate for someone experienced to fill in on short notice right away.. Long shot but maybe you'll be working this weekend if serendipity smiles upon you.... Not totally sure of your credentials or what you are looking for but assuming that any gig is a good gig at this point (if only because that's where most of us freelancers are these days). It's a small town, everyone knows everyone else and I bet a half dozen phone calls leads to something Denver Event Production Companies - Denver.com If I've experienced anything in my 15 years in Denver, it's that it's a trusting & friendly place where people will really go out of their way to help someone out, especially if you're new in town... I think it's all the sunshine. :-) best of luck and let me know how I can help. ~j __________________ Jim Ruberto Engineer, Producer, Bassist, Human (maybe Cylon), Threadkiller Denver, CO jimruberto.com use last.fm? join the Gearslutz group!

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Jim vanBergen Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Location: New York Friggin' City Posts: 2,562	Mike, the tide has GOT to turn for the better! Good luck, keep a positive attitude and keep looking- at least, it sounds like you learned a lot from your experience, and will use that for landing on your feet. And I have found there are a lot of jobs like the one posted- and many in university music programs for recording engineers, maybe a good transition before the next freelance position? Warmest regards & tons of moral support! JvB

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crufty Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Home Enthusiasm Posts: 3,743 5 Reviews written	stay up and whatever you do, pls don't burn your former employer publicly, no matter how much they deserve it. you wouldn't want to give anyone a reason to not hire you in the future plus its bad karma. totally sucks though i have been there brother, stay positive and good things will come to you.

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tenor39 Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 596 Thread Starter	PM sent, Jim.

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