LRT: there’s a reason everyone who works in Japanese media localization is rallying around Jan’s statement here. Anime, manga, and games are seemingly bigger than ever and none of the creatives involved in getting that media into English are making any money.

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No game, anywhere, ever, needs to cost that much

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[2/2] It's so difficult in this industry because it's a creative one; it requires passion and personal investment. But all of that could be gone in an instant. Try to find fulfillment outside of work. Remember that we all die in the end. Enjoy *living* *your* *life*, not making a CEO richer.

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[1/2] Making this post as much for my industry friends as I'm making it for myself. Don't work weekends, don't work late nights. Your company will chew you up and spit you out when your flavor's gone. Don't make your job your identity or your sole source of pride.

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I'll just say that I was laid off from a studio job ONE TIME and it was dehumanizing enough to cause me to take the leap to freelance so that never happened again. Don't underestimate how awful of an experience a layoff can be. You've lost income, healthcare, personal connections, routine...

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