Alessandra

homegrown seattleite, imperfect mom, audio bookworm, reluctant extrovert. (she/her)

[Anne Helen Petersen @annehelen]

I wrote about Layoff Brain

https://t.co/YQA6x8aukz

[Alessandra @sprugela]

I hate that this is still relevant. Some of my advice on how to offer support:

[Alessandra @sprugela]

Getting laid off has been one of the most emotionally challenging things I've experienced. Given the unfortunate & likely reality that I'm not the only person you know in this predicament, I'd like to offer one small suggestion:

[Hytale @Hytale]

In today's development update, Game Director John Hendricks discusses new engine progress and the ongoing creative development of adventure, social play, and more!

New blog post here -> https://t.co/rQDVo20T0J

[Katie Chironis @kchironis]

Hey, come be my boss! our team is incredible. if you're an experienced leader looking to step into overseeing something great, we'd love to talk to you. my DMs are open. https://t.co/ZgVqyKyALD

[Alessandra @sprugela]

@hello__caitlin

[The Stranger 🗞 @TheStranger]

GUEST RANT from @SeattleSubway: Join the movement to stop the delays and build the fucking trains already.
https://t.co/P8t9Ur5txg

[Hytale @Hytale]

Hi everyone! Today we're pulling back the curtain of secrecy for an update from Noxy and John about our growth as a studio and our progress with Hytale. You'll also get a peek at the evolution of Orbis from two new pieces of key art!
Read on: https://t.co/UpUfxiIgzt #Hytale

[Alessandra @sprugela]

@Spottnik Would love to see safe walkways all along this "greenway"; today it isn't very safe for rolling or walking.

[Seattle Streets Alliance @SNGreenways]

Want a better downtown waterfront? Ask the Port Of Seattle to support a seamless and safe waterfront trail. Learn more and take action today: https://t.co/sTcOmWhvAM #UnGapTheMap

[Alessandra @sprugela]

@maddizzlee I feel like people don't talk about it enough; the rib pain was killer for me too! Hang in there!

[kelsey mckinney @mckinneykelsey]

This round of layoffs in particular it feels clear that this isn't about a recession or profit or even worker quality. It's about fear induction. Lay off a bunch of people, and you grab a bit of power back out of the fear among the remaining. It is easier to exploit them.

[Alessandra @sprugela]

btw most of those leaders I mentioned are still very much employed and celebrated for their generous severance packages and "classy" emails. The bar really is on the floor for white men with power.

[Alessandra @sprugela]

As someone who was laid off 2 months ago, the recent layoff news is absolutely gutting me. In many cases, leaders fucked up, overpromised growth numbers to shareholders, then laid people off to perform apology & accountability to those shareholders.

[Alessandra @sprugela]

Tens of thousands of REAL people are out of work for this whole charade. Just this month. So far. Why aren't more people talking about this? Where is our collective outrage?

[Autostraddle @autostraddle]

"If your girlfriend wrote into this column with this story, I would tell her she should break up with you."

In this week's You Need Help, @theheatherhogan has advice for someone who told their girlfriend she wasn't attractive after she gained weight. https://t.co/S60x1wZB9e

[Alessandra @sprugela]

@RidlenRich I get that - after it started airing, it took me a few weeks to give it a go. I found that it was pretty fast paced and had a sense of humor, despite not being a comedy. I'd say read a review of it and see if that sparks your interest! I really really loved it.

[Alessandra @sprugela]

WOW Fleishman is in Trouble. Highly recommend.

[Kermit the Frog @KermitTheFrog]

Happy 30th anniversary to The Muppet Christmas Carol! I'm so honored that the film has remained a holiday favorite for all these years. I hope that every time you watch it, it feels like Christmas!

[Alessandra @sprugela]

@TheArchitectAce Silver loop, please!

[Alessandra @sprugela]

In our work-obsessed culture & scary economic environment, it's our first instinct to help our friends get a new job ASAP. However, like a bad break up, it may take a while for us to feel ready & able to put ourselves out there again. Just showing up to listen is enough.

[Alessandra @sprugela]

Getting laid off has been one of the most emotionally challenging things I've experienced. Given the unfortunate & likely reality that I'm not the only person you know in this predicament, I'd like to offer one small suggestion:

[Alessandra @sprugela]

Before you reach out with well-intentioned referrals or mock interview offers, please first show up as a friend to help them process what's just happened.