This is great advice! As a freelancer, it is really difficult for me when people take the business as usual approach at a time like this. I appreciate you educating your colleagues.
You're so right - it's brutal out there, getting worse every week. As usual, Jill, your is a very context-savvy and timely message. In addition to fewer publishing opportunities, it's getting harder and harder for freelancers to market their work to the ones still hanging on. I have a podcast coming out on Jan 31st about building new boats to get our words out. I think we're going to see lots of new ideas and I hope PR folks will consider some of the better ones. Thanks for your compassion, folks.
THANK YOU for such a thoughtful piece Jill. I'm going to share this with all the Jr/interns comms students I know. I think we're in such a crazy time that reminding ourselves "what comes from the heart goes to the heart" is so important. People want honesty, authenticity and compassion. NO ONE wants to be 'cold-sold' and don't make me feel like an email-blast-template (insert eye roll)
I'm heartbroken to keep hearing news like this. My heart is with you and appreciate your willingness to still educate us during this time. Hugs.
This is great advice! As a freelancer, it is really difficult for me when people take the business as usual approach at a time like this. I appreciate you educating your colleagues.
Totally on point Jill. Thank you
Great advice, Jill. As a PR professional, I appreciate your candidness. ❤
Thank you!
ugh! It's been a week - I hope we can put these layoffs behind us soon. It's so devastating!
agreed!
Good advice. Very considerate and timely.
Thank you.
OMG this is devastating :( Thank you Jill for sharing & these very, very helpful tips.
Thank you for these reminders, Jill! It's so sad to keep reading this type of news & praying it ends soon!
From your mouth to God's ears xoxo
Ugghhhh, I'm so sorry to hear about these layoffs! I'm thinking of you and all journos right now.
You're so right - it's brutal out there, getting worse every week. As usual, Jill, your is a very context-savvy and timely message. In addition to fewer publishing opportunities, it's getting harder and harder for freelancers to market their work to the ones still hanging on. I have a podcast coming out on Jan 31st about building new boats to get our words out. I think we're going to see lots of new ideas and I hope PR folks will consider some of the better ones. Thanks for your compassion, folks.
Thanks, Jill!! great advice, always appreciate your tips. It's devastating news across the industry. sending virtual hugs. xoxo Amy
THANK YOU for such a thoughtful piece Jill. I'm going to share this with all the Jr/interns comms students I know. I think we're in such a crazy time that reminding ourselves "what comes from the heart goes to the heart" is so important. People want honesty, authenticity and compassion. NO ONE wants to be 'cold-sold' and don't make me feel like an email-blast-template (insert eye roll)
Appreciate you sharing this far and wide Erin, thanks so much for helping to spread the word!