Help Sarah Stay Afloat After Pixar Layoff

Hi there :) My name is Sarah.

This isn't easy for me to write. In fact I've been crying all morning.

I am an editor working in the animation industry. I have never done something like this before but unfortunately like so many in my industry right now I am out of options.

8 months ago I was laid off from Pixar, my dream job. This came as an immense shock and completely blindsided me. In that time, I have done everything in my power to find work inside and outside my industry. Unfortunately, this layoff came during one of the greatest upheavals the media industry has ever seen. Maybe you have seen some of the news stories about mass layoffs in animation studios or mergers between large media conglomerates. It's one of the worst job markets I have ever witnessed.

That's why I need to ask for help. My savings and retirement accounts are exhausted, and unfortunately, I'm out of money. My bills are piling up and with both rent and loans coming due I am facing the real threat of homelessness.

What I'm asking for:

I'm only asking for donations to get me through the next few months. I wish I didn't have to ask others for this kind of help but it's been an emotional and traumatic past year trying to find a place to land for work.

Where will the money go?

Rent, Utilities, Loans. The big 3 financial pillars that are in my life are the bare minimum to keep me afloat. I want to be as transparent as possible about my situation if only to serve as an example of what so many are dealing with right now.

First off I expect nothing and judge no one for their individual situations. We all are struggling.

However, If you can donate that would change my life, but also if you're not in a place to donate I would only ask that you share it with others.