To date this year in the United States, 32,500 people have been laid off in the #tech sector. During 2023, 263,000 were laid off, and in 2022 it was 165,000. And these data are only for the U.S. tech sector.
From the #actor POV, it has been fascinating to watch people share their lived layoff experiences, as well as the cycle of job search —> job application —> job interview —> additional job interviews —> no job offer —> repeat, because it’s evident this cycle is not customary for many. 🧵
Since August 2021, I’ve made 114 submissions and had 53 auditions/callbacks. I don’t track background work submissions, but there must be at least 100 opportunities to which I’ve submitted in that time, as well, in order to try to qualify for #sagaftra health care.
I’ve not booked one role.
I’ve not worked background.
As of today I’ve had no on-camera work of any type in 2.5 years.
I just found out that Anime Dubs/subtitles will now be AI generated and not be done by real people.
I thought I would never stop being an Anime fan, but this one cuts too deeply. #anime#ai#dub#SAGAFTRA https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRcqRKnV/
I'd been a Netflix subscriber since they were only a #DVD delivery service back in the late 90's, and was considering resubscribing, at least for a month or two.
I read the other day that not only are they running a #RickyGervais "special", but yet another #DaveChappelle "special", at least their third in as many years, it seems.