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Eric Palicki @ericpalicki.bsky.social

I was laid off today from my day job of almost eight years. I helped guide the company from a scrappy startup to part of Bristol Myers Squibb, and we saved some lives by doing crazy science fiction shit. If you’re an editor who needs a comics writer, now’s a good time to give me a call.

apr 28, 2025, 6:51 pm • 569 214

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Chris Buchner @cbuchner.bsky.social

Sorry, dude.

apr 28, 2025, 10:36 pm • 1 0 • view
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Rob Jones - Griff Gristle on KS right now! @robjoneswrites.bsky.social

Dude, that's absolutely shit. I'm so sorry to hear that.

apr 28, 2025, 10:39 pm • 1 0 • view
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Steve Horton is writing a graphic novel @stevehorton.bsky.social

Very sorry to hear that.

apr 28, 2025, 6:53 pm • 2 0 • view
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Nora Paterson @norapaterson.bsky.social

Best of luck to you. Skill will take you far.

apr 29, 2025, 7:10 pm • 0 0 • view
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Daniel Kalban @dkalban.bsky.social

Oh no :( Sorry to hear that

apr 28, 2025, 7:06 pm • 2 0 • view
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Chris Maka @chrismaka.bsky.social

Sorry you got laid off, man :(

apr 28, 2025, 7:43 pm • 1 0 • view
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Eastin DeVerna @eastindeverna.bsky.social

Damn. I’m sorry, Eric.

apr 28, 2025, 8:11 pm • 1 0 • view
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David 'DB' Andry @dbandry.bsky.social

So sorry, Eric!

apr 28, 2025, 10:25 pm • 3 0 • view
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Doug Wood @dougawood.bsky.social

I hope you find work soon!

apr 28, 2025, 7:05 pm • 1 0 • view
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Dan Dougherty (has a cool Patreon) @dandougherty.bsky.social

Damn man. Sorry to hear.

may 3, 2025, 12:37 pm • 2 0 • view
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Ben Kahn @Rose City @benkahncomics.bsky.social

Fuck, I'm so sorry Eric. Sending you lots of 💜

apr 28, 2025, 7:21 pm • 3 0 • view
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Dave Dellecese @davedellecese.com

Ugh. Eric, man, I am so sorry.

apr 28, 2025, 7:47 pm • 1 0 • view
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Dirk Vanover @dirkv.bsky.social

Man, that’s a massive bummer. Hoping you bounce back quickly.

apr 28, 2025, 7:29 pm • 3 0 • view
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Amber Love (she/her) @amberunmasked.bsky.social

I'm frigging sorry. That sucks.

apr 28, 2025, 10:56 pm • 2 0 • view
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Vince Underwood @vince.vinceunderwood.com

I'm sorry to hear that, man.

apr 28, 2025, 7:16 pm • 2 0 • view
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Brian Schirmer @brianschirmer.bsky.social

Uuugh. Sorry to hear it, Eric. Gonna give this a share. Hope it helps even a bit.

apr 28, 2025, 7:57 pm • 2 0 • view
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Erica Friedman @okazu.yuricon.com

Sympathy. Here's hoping that you find something soon.

apr 28, 2025, 8:20 pm • 1 0 • view
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concerned2.bsky.social @concerned2.bsky.social

Sorry...for your job loss

apr 28, 2025, 11:29 pm • 1 0 • view
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George W. O'Connor @georgewoconnor.bsky.social

Fuuuuck, I'm so sorry, Eric.

apr 28, 2025, 7:02 pm • 3 0 • view
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Tina @trellana.bsky.social

I hope you find an excellent and lucrative new job!!

apr 28, 2025, 10:58 pm • 1 0 • view
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Katie Schenkel, Person @katieschenkel.bsky.social

I'm sorry, Eric. Sending good vibes your way

apr 28, 2025, 8:18 pm • 1 0 • view
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lyonswrites @writerlyons.com

Ugh, sorry dude

apr 28, 2025, 7:45 pm • 3 0 • view
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Ahmed Raafat @theahmedraafat.bsky.social

So sorry Eric…

apr 28, 2025, 10:48 pm • 3 0 • view
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Anna Everts (aka Riley) | they/it @peculiarplanets.com

So sorry to hear that. I hope something new crosses your path soon!

may 3, 2025, 11:14 am • 0 0 • view
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Chris Murrin @chrismurrin.bsky.social

I’m sorry to hear that. Best of luck in finding a new path.

apr 28, 2025, 7:19 pm • 1 0 • view
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Christian Carnouche @christiancarnouche.bsky.social

So sorry to hear, mate. I bet you bounce back soon. Their loss.

apr 28, 2025, 7:05 pm • 3 0 • view
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Julio Ersatz @rebelkanan.bsky.social

Sorry to hear that. I don't know any comics jobs, but my company does some biotech stuff. I'm not sure what, but they do it and are hiring

apr 28, 2025, 9:36 pm • 3 0 • view
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D.J. Kirkbride @djkirkbride.bsky.social

I'm sorry, man.

apr 28, 2025, 7:01 pm • 1 0 • view
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d. emerson eddy 🐀 @93418.bsky.social

Crappy news, dude. I'm sorry. Anybody out there with writing work, HIRE this man.

apr 28, 2025, 7:45 pm • 2 0 • view
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Sir Jon @pintocomics.bsky.social

Good luck! You'll find yourself hitting the ground running.

apr 28, 2025, 11:03 pm • 1 0 • view
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Matt Krotzer, The Letterer Supreme @mattkrotzer.bsky.social

Shit, man. So sorry to hear this. Went through this in 2020. Hopefully you bounce back faster than me!

apr 28, 2025, 7:05 pm • 3 0 • view
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Sarah Star Litt @sarahstarlitt.bsky.social

Oh no! That super sucks and I am here for empathy.

may 3, 2025, 12:00 pm • 2 0 • view
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Benjamin Hunting @huntingbenjamin.bsky.social

That sucks! I am sorry. Many years ago, in another life, I also worked with BMS.

apr 28, 2025, 7:17 pm • 2 0 • view
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Virginia Barksdale @virginiabarksdale.bsky.social

This sucks to hear, man. I hope you're not looking long.

apr 28, 2025, 7:51 pm • 1 0 • view