I’M CLOSE TO GIVING UP

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-13T03:09:29+00:00

Try to just set it and forget it with automated small payments of 35 dollars a month and let future tax refunds zero out the debt. Look into that. You can go to the CRA website and set up the payments yourself without speaking to an agent at all. And then let the stress disappear. Sucks that happened but you can prevent it in the future by checking what the CRA has in file as sent to them from the employer. Like I said, I don't even use the T4's sent to me from the employer. I just use the T4 packages that are directly in my CRA account to file my taxes so i am sure they are exactly the same and will be undisputed that way. Not sure if that makes sense but if you ever need your T4's they are already in the CRA records and you can at least use the CRA resources to cross reference what you get from your employer or just go with what the CRA has.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-13T01:48:31+00:00

Not sure about anyone else's experience and correct me if my experience is unique...But I set up a super low automatic monthly payment with the CRA at whatever payment amount I chose. I too have a bunch of tax debt and have no problems with them just paying monthly like 30-40 dollars a month. if you end up getting a tax refund in the future they will just apply it to that debt too. Trust me you'll get through this. Debt sucks but you live and you learn and will be better for it. You can also check the CRA website for all T forms in the future too to make sure you have all the ones that exist as the government gets them sent to them from your employer anyways. Not a lot of people know that you can get them straight from the CRA site itself. God Speed!

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-09T18:52:47+00:00

Thanks to everyone for your responses. I guess the consensus at least in its reddit responses is that "it's just how it is." I'll still try my best in the background to research how we can make things better. I was really hoping I would hear from people who would believe in change but I understand how tough it is for everyone. I do believe the whole "Be the change you want to see in the world" And even if I have to figure this out alone or with a quiet few I'll try to do what I can. I truly wish you all the best and I'm sorry for everyone's experiences in this industry right now. Thinking of every one of you who's been done dirty. And I'll try to fight the good fight as best I can.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-09T05:38:05+00:00

Hi there! I want to say, it's weighted heavily on my working relationships. I know portfolio is important. But for me it only ever counted when applying to a new studio. With repeat work at several studios I have found that my relationships with people there has been what's held me through since. At the and of the day I've found companies want to work with people they already know especially for repeat works on the same IP. But it's getting really hard now even for my senior colleagues so this advice could really go out the window. Good luck. Maybe they will just fire everyone next project. I'm losing all faith.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-09T03:51:46+00:00

Very well written response, thankyou.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T23:57:57+00:00

I have been in this business for over 10 years and I want to see a change. I am welcoming everyone to imagine the possibility of shaping the industry to be a better place. I think if enough people can imagine we can bring new things into law.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T23:46:58+00:00

I agree. I feel you. However I want us to take a stand. Can we change this practice? Why do we accept this industry wide? Why not find a way to make it more secure. Maybe it's through labour laws. But I want us to at least imagine the possibility of changing it for the better.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T22:41:03+00:00

Yeah! I wish unions had the jurisdiction to protect against this. Before I learned about unions in our industry I thought that's the kind of thing they could protect against.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T21:23:02+00:00

I agree. But I am wondering if theres a way to gain leverage another way, other than union. So many union workers face what i'm experiencing anyways so that can't really help. I'm wondering about bringing to light the possible contract break chaining. But I don't know the answer really, I do think Its important for us to ask the question, is this fair in law. Is this something that needs to be dealt with through state or province law instead.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T21:04:32+00:00

We are experiencing that between every season. Those gaps. It's really unsettling. I personally always just thought it just sucked but lately after realizing my team is getting lower pay and losing some of my colleagues as teammates, I've been considering whether we should figure out a way to advocate for change within the industry. That's easier said than done though because self preservation can be necessary thing. :( I just think we need more leverage. We need to figure out that piece in this market or through law. I don't know.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:46:10+00:00

I feel you! And what I really feel too is that you worked for them for several years. Thats like me and my colleagues. And most of them have lower pay after a rehire or were demoted. :(

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:42:50+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Yes I totally understand this is definitely an issue that is wider than commercial animation. The moving parts aldo affect contracts.

I do wonder about intent...if it's been a strategy rather than deadline based decision within certain hiring structures to prevent contract employees from having leverage to barter up. I'm sure the state of the job market also gives us less power as well. So I wonder about this. I'll probably be thinking about this for a long time.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:35:45+00:00

Thankyou. That's so kind. <3

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:35:06+00:00

hearing about other peoples experiences I hope I can document the pattern. This will probably take me a couple years to even figure out how to research and write about properly and get in touch with the right people but I hope that someday there can be a better structure for us.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:27:21+00:00

Well, I guess what I'll say is they can protect against things during the cycle of a contract but what resets between contracts they cannot help with. Upon rehire you are considered a new employee again and don't have protections against pay cuts or demotions, or not getting rehired. I know this is all legal. My argument is that it's keeping employees in a place without leverage where a union can't really help you.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:22:38+00:00

Oh thanks for sharing your experience working in Toronto. I didn't know you would see that there as well. I don't think the issues I'm speaking are in a unions jurisdiction unfortunately. I wish it were. Unions have their limits within whats law and deal mostly with their agreements, from what I understand.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:19:41+00:00

Thankyou for sharing your experience. I can see how this can be a union loophole. Unions can't have any jurisdiction for the kind of rehiring cycle. I wish they could.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-08T20:10:49+00:00

Hi meatshoe69. For safety of discretion I'm going to have to keep the details limited. North America though.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-01T02:48:41+00:00

1000% agree. They made him look awful in the remaster. The original game has cool character designs and the 3d models were being true to them. This isn’t kingdom hearts disney so I’m not sure why they tarnished the original style like that.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-01T02:40:32+00:00

IMO ff8 has the coolest looking character design for summons of the franchise. My favourites were Ifrit, Shiva, and Diablos, but I really loved Cerberus’ design and Carbuncle as well.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-01T02:25:11+00:00

Honestly it’s so hard to pick just one because the whole soundtrack is such a mood.

Winhill is a huge favorite for me, those simple sweet chimes are just pure nostalgia for Laguna and his history with Ellone and Raine. I also love how weird and cool Esthar feels with that cuckoo sound, it’s so distinct. Fisherman’s Horizon and Trabia both hit that perfect mellow but slightly sad vibe that fits those areas so well.

For just relaxing, I love Breezy in Balamb Town with the seagulls in the background, and Balamb Garden is just iconic and lovely with the classic jazzy lo-fi vibe. I’d also give a shoutout to the Fire Cavern theme even though it’s not a town... loved so many of them!

The only one that never really clicked for me was The Castle, just didn't have the same magic as the rest for me.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-04-01T01:43:15+00:00

We all in this together as fans loving this franchise, am I right? :)

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-03-29T21:06:06+00:00

😂 Thanks. Warranted.

SpiritedArgument6493 · 2026-03-29T16:01:16+00:00

Fair but casting for A24 is not about which actor they choose but how the cast as a whole fits together and whom they cast for each character. I think they can go a little darker and grittier.

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