The end of my newgrounds tenure?

I would cry myself to sleep in a fetal position, while eating copious wads of ice cream...

If I could only afford ice cream, holy fuck am I broke... The only reason I'm still alive is because I've been eating the rat carcasses I find in my back yard.

Seriously though this fucking sucks, the unemployment rate in my city is one of the highest in Canada, and it's gotten so bad that the mayor here made an announcement to the local news station basically saying there aren't any jobs for young people here, get the fuck out while you can.

I'm pretty much one of the few webdesigners left, A webdesigner pal of mine who has a university education moved to Ottawa because he couldn't make ends meet here.

I've decided to try to ride out the current economic climate, I've set my roots here, I have friends and people I care about too much about to leave without a fight. I have a couple of leads that came in so I'm gonna pursue those fiercely.

Pragmatically speaking certain choices are going to need to be made if things don't pick up soon, next month I'm going to be on borrowed time, if I can't find work I'm gonna hawk my laptop to pay off my rent, and use the rest of the money to move.

Last year I BARELY made it, so if this is gonna be the end, I just wanted to say it's been a privilege and a pleasure, instead of leaving you with static...

Sincerely,
- Celx Requin

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The-Ridler 2011-10-18 14:05:26

Awww, sorry to hear about all that! I know things will get better for you, Karma always prevails in the end. You seem to have a good Aura about you, so you should be fine. Have a good day & keep that chinn up! :D
~Kaila~

Celx-Requin 2011-10-18 14:05:26

I don't believe in Karma, but I'm sure things will work out regardless.

Thanks,
- Celx

PIED3 2011-10-18 14:30:49

R.I.P

Celx-Requin 2011-10-18 14:30:49

P.I.R.

GuardianSirius 2011-10-18 14:52:22

it's ok man as another person who truely understands horror i will miss your creativeness but dont give up! survive man! life without good horror is like breathing with out air its not possbale we know youll pull through clex so dont give in and never surrender you got all of newgrounds and more at your back supporting you so good luck man

Celx-Requin 2011-10-18 14:52:22

Thanks brother,
- Celx

Kajenx 2011-10-18 16:07:22

Wow this is so sad! I really hope things work out for you.

Celx-Requin 2011-10-18 16:07:22

It sucks but there are people worse off than me, and it's part of the territory of working in the "arts".
Thanks though I really admire your body of work, so your kind words mean alot.

Sincerely,
- Celx

thedavidcarney 2011-10-18 18:46:21

I'm sorry to see you struggling. :( I've been there (I ate cat food for a week once, but rats holy shit :0 )

Thanks for the awesome comment on the audio for Fisher-Diver. It makes my week when someone really notices and appreciates the atmosphere I bring to games.

There is a Chinese proverb that I really love and it might apply to your position.
"A person who asks is a fool for 5 minutes, a person who doesn't ask is a fool for life." Keep yourself healthy, ask friends to help out with food. No one wants you to be going through this. :)

Celx-Requin 2011-10-18 18:46:21

Despite the shitty city I'm in, I have made some good friends,
so I'm pretty fortunate in that regard.

Thanks for your kind words!
- Celx

Emrox 2011-10-18 21:04:59

Good luck.

To commemorate your time:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ2fsiNje84">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ2fsi Nje84</a>

Celx-Requin 2011-10-18 21:04:59

SpamClamberton 2011-10-19 10:38:56

Best of luck, Celxy-baby.

Celx-Requin 2011-10-19 10:38:56

You're such a sweetheart Felix :)
- Celx

FightingSeraph 2011-10-19 13:43:40

Good luck on finding a new job, and here's hoping that you don't have to sell your computer.

Celx-Requin 2011-10-19 13:43:40

The computer may still end up being sold,
but it looks like I may be able to avoid it.

Thanks for your support!
- Celx

Kaneda-X 2011-10-28 15:36:38

Wanted to tell you I loved your review of 'Animal Puncher.' It summed up my feelings more eloquent than I could describe. Great job.

Celx-Requin 2011-10-28 15:36:38

C-MOG 2011-10-30 10:30:07

I pray that you don't have to leave, setting your roots somewhere else may be as difficult as keeping the ones you have here :/
Either way, if you set down somewhere else I'm sure you'll find your way back here :)
I know I do.
...Even though I don't make anything.
I WISH YOU LUCK YOUNG WARRIOR

Celx-Requin 2011-10-30 10:30:07

I'm hoping things turn out,
thanks for the words of support it really means alot!