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Journal – The Job Hunt

August 1, 2016

Tags: job hunt, journal 

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Journal - The Job Hunt
Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid
Panel 1: Black
NARRATOR (voice over)
Places where I have looked for work
Panel 2: A typical desk with computer, monitor and accessories. A cup of coffee steams. The monitor shows a browser window with a header that reads ‘Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!’
NARRATOR (voice over)
Online job boards
Panel 3: Giant LinkedIn logo.
NARRATOR (voice over)
Networking sites
Panel 4: Black currant bushes.
NARRATOR (voice over)
In the black currant bushes behind the house
Panel 5: An open kitchen cupboard showing the plumbing under the sink. A new faucet graces the counter above. A few tools, scattered.
NARRATOR (voice over)
Under the kitchen sink while installing a new faucet
Panel 6: My head, worried, spinning out of control.
NARRATOR (voice over)
In the heart of what-if-I-never-work-again irrational despair
<div class="no-script"><p style="text-align: left;">Journal - The Job Hunt</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 1: Black</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (voice over)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Places where I have looked for work</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 2: A typical desk with computer, monitor and accessories. A cup of coffee steams. The monitor shows a browser window with a header that reads ‘Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!’</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (voice over)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Online job boards</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 3: Giant LinkedIn logo.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (voice over)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Networking sites</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 4: Black currant bushes.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (voice over)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In the black currant bushes behind the house</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 5: An open kitchen cupboard showing the plumbing under the sink. A new faucet graces the counter above. A few tools, scattered.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (voice over)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Under the kitchen sink while installing a new faucet</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 6: My head, worried, spinning out of control.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (voice over)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In the heart of what-if-I-never-work-again irrational despair</p></div>

Journal – The Layoff

July 14, 2016

Tags: journal, lay off 

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Journal - The Layoff
Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid
Panel 1: Our HOUSE, seen from the front lawn.
LIZ (from inside the house)
So, your manager is driving two hours from Toronto to have a meeting with you at the Belleville Library?
Panel 2: RYAN and LIZ. RYAN is putting on his jacket.
RYAN
Yes. Trenton would have been closer. I should tell him that for next time.
Panel 3: Close up on NARRATOR.
NARRATOR
This is March 24th, 2016. After 16 years with the company, today I’m getting laid off.
Panel 4: Close up on LIZ and RYAN.
LIZ
Isn’t that unusual?
RYAN
Well, I work from home so we’ve never spoken outside of Skype. Maybe he was just in the area.
Panel 5: Close up on NARRATOR, pointing at a fist full of PAPER.
NARRATOR (sarcastic)
Nope! But, he brought presents! A separation agreement, a dour look, and a small severance.
Panel 6: Close up on LIZ and RYAN. RYAN is kissing LIZ on the cheek.
RYAN
Anyway, I’m going to be late. Bye!
Panel 7: Close up on NARRATOR, leaning on parking meter.
NARRATOR
In 20 minutes I’ll learn two things. One - Belleville parking meters only take change which I never carry. And two - they don’t just take away your job…
Panel 8: Panel frames RYAN and MANAGER. MANAGER is holding PAPER. They are shaking hands.
MANAGER
‘You don’t have the skills to do the work.’
Panel 9: Close up on NARRATOR.
NARRATOR (peeved)
…they burn you.
<div class="no-script"><p style="text-align: left;">Journal - The Layoff</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Comic written and illustrated by Ryan Reid</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 1: Our HOUSE, seen from the front lawn.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">LIZ (from inside the house)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">So, your manager is driving two hours from Toronto to have a meeting with you at the Belleville Library?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 2: RYAN and LIZ. RYAN is putting on his jacket.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">RYAN</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Yes. Trenton would have been closer. I should tell him that for next time.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 3: Close up on NARRATOR.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This is March 24th, 2016. After 16 years with the company, today I’m getting laid off.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 4: Close up on LIZ and RYAN.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">LIZ</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Isn’t that unusual?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">RYAN</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Well, I work from home so we’ve never spoken outside of Skype. Maybe he was just in the area.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 5: Close up on NARRATOR, pointing at a fist full of PAPER.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (sarcastic)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Nope! But, he brought presents! A separation agreement, a dour look, and a small severance.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 6: Close up on LIZ and RYAN. RYAN is kissing LIZ on the cheek.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">RYAN</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Anyway, I’m going to be late. Bye!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 7: Close up on NARRATOR, leaning on parking meter.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In 20 minutes I’ll learn two things. One - Belleville parking meters only take change which I never carry. And two - they don’t just take away your job…</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 8: Panel frames RYAN and MANAGER. MANAGER is holding PAPER. They are shaking hands.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">MANAGER</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">‘You don’t have the skills to do the work.’</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Panel 9: Close up on NARRATOR.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">NARRATOR (peeved)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">…they burn you.</p></div>