No one’s job is secure, and losing our jobs goes far beyond financial concerns, impacting our psychology, sense of purpose, and identity. We need to see every job temporary.
I found this tribute mindful and heartfelt. As a new reader and writer on Medium.com, I haven’t yet learned much about these directors, but I appreciate your thoughtful insights and trust that you highlight impactful individuals. I’ll certainly explore their stories. As a retired mental health professional, I’ve seen firsthand how job redundancies affect lives—having supported many clients through challenging transitions. It’s not the end, but it can be deeply painful as you wisely articulated. Wishing both directors the best as they navigate this transition time, and I hope their talents lead them to even greater opportunities.👏
Sorry to hear about Ariel and Buster. I certainly know about Ariel from the various notes, edits and posts on Medium but not very much about Buster.
My own learnings from the 21st century job scenario is it is best to treat your greatest job as an opportunity to upskill, connect and make friends as long as it exists. Everything else is bonus.
The moment you look at each week or day as is, you immediately switch to low risk mode. Then every new week is an added joy.
The second thing I learned - which I think is so much easier today than it was even five years ago - is build a second income online. Preferably something around writing or coaching or content. This, by definition, is slow and can take a year or two. But thats still worth it.
And if it grows and starts earning in a predictable manner - you have the best of both worlds.
For many, it is not about money but the overall environment, friends and work place schedule that will create a vaccum in the short term. Our wishes for a strong rebound and you will rock every new place you go to! Time to move on.
I wasn't familiar with either Ariel or Buster, but they both sound like class acts. Thanks so much for sharing their stories, Dr. Yildiz, and for all you do to keep us informed. 🙏
Thank you for illuminating their stories and impact. I remember seeing Buster on the first Medium Day and appreciated his non-PowerPoint slides! He was funny and found a straightforward way to explain how writers should understand how their stories are monetized.
I found this tribute mindful and heartfelt. As a new reader and writer on Medium.com, I haven’t yet learned much about these directors, but I appreciate your thoughtful insights and trust that you highlight impactful individuals. I’ll certainly explore their stories. As a retired mental health professional, I’ve seen firsthand how job redundancies affect lives—having supported many clients through challenging transitions. It’s not the end, but it can be deeply painful as you wisely articulated. Wishing both directors the best as they navigate this transition time, and I hope their talents lead them to even greater opportunities.👏
Sorry to hear about Ariel and Buster. I certainly know about Ariel from the various notes, edits and posts on Medium but not very much about Buster.
My own learnings from the 21st century job scenario is it is best to treat your greatest job as an opportunity to upskill, connect and make friends as long as it exists. Everything else is bonus.
The moment you look at each week or day as is, you immediately switch to low risk mode. Then every new week is an added joy.
The second thing I learned - which I think is so much easier today than it was even five years ago - is build a second income online. Preferably something around writing or coaching or content. This, by definition, is slow and can take a year or two. But thats still worth it.
And if it grows and starts earning in a predictable manner - you have the best of both worlds.
For many, it is not about money but the overall environment, friends and work place schedule that will create a vaccum in the short term. Our wishes for a strong rebound and you will rock every new place you go to! Time to move on.
FELICES Y GRACIAS
I wasn't familiar with either Ariel or Buster, but they both sound like class acts. Thanks so much for sharing their stories, Dr. Yildiz, and for all you do to keep us informed. 🙏
Thank you for illuminating their stories and impact. I remember seeing Buster on the first Medium Day and appreciated his non-PowerPoint slides! He was funny and found a straightforward way to explain how writers should understand how their stories are monetized.
FELICES YB GRACIAS A HEARTFELT TRIBUTE AND GRATITUDA TO Y BIBLIOTECO ILLMINATION