| KylieDog said: Such a bad question because there are a billion circumstances to each. Why are you unemplayed? Why are you fired? What is the current sitation at home? Are there bills to pay? Do you have savings? What is your age? What are your qualifications? Etc etc, all produce different answers. |
I'm well aware that it all comes to down to the circumstances. I phrased the question intentionally vaguely so that people can share their experience even if their situation does not perfectly match a specific example stated in the OP.
But I did give an example of the cancellation of the TV-show "Community" (which was renewed later on anyway). And the question is, should one feel bad for the actors that lost their jobs (even the ones that got fired before the season ended) or feel like this is actually a good thing as it could be a chance for new actors to show their talent and make a career?
Whenever I read an article about lay-offs I keep reading all the comments about how bad they feel about the people who were laid off. Sure, I don't know each person's circumstances but I still don't feel as bad for them as I do for people who've never been a part of game developing team. One of my best friends told me that every time he applies for a job as a game developer, he gets rejected for not having experience. So I feel worse for people who are never given a chance as opposed to people who did and blew it or due to certain circumstances they were laid off (but still have a better chance at being rehired).
