Mitch Meara

@shacknews @GregBurke85 Wishing the best always. If there’s anything I can do to help - I’m always here.

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The comeback has commenced.

@TimSweeneyEpic @BackersGamesF This is not to leech off the horrifying situation - terminal brain cancer is outrageously taxing on every single level concievable. I'm relieved to hear that the insurance has been handled. The point is it's not just people's livelihoods in a monetary sense, it's far beyond that.

@TimSweeneyEpic @BackersGamesF When I was laid off in '23, it wasn't about the money at all. I was actively being treated at Duke for chronic necrotizing pancreatitis, which I've been battling physically, mentally, and financially for the past 9 years. It doesn't matter if this wasn't a factor - it's reality.

ARE YOU HAPPY NOW @TimSweeneyEpic ???????

@Mitchel_Inkrott Absolutely loved it. Goosebumps.

This rocks. Baseball is a universal language, and it's a beautiful one.

@Cpt_Placeholder Always one of the realest. What a wild ride. Appreciate you for everything you did and more.

After almost 8 years, my time at Epic Games has come to an unexpected end. It’s hard to put into words what an incredible journey it has been, but I’ll try in this 🧵

@humildeyun22781 @evankinney I don't harbor hatred like that - but I will admit that I'm thoroughly confused that such drastic measures are taken against the very people that build your foundations and visions. I'm not in that position, so I don't know what it feels like. Perspective is always important.

@evankinney @TenseHawks I hope Tim pays for all the pain he has caused

I've been off the face of the earth for medical reasons for 2+ years and I honestly planned to ressurect this week - specifically to start searching for work again. I was laid off in the initial implosion in Sept '23 (which was amazingly not mentioned in the Epic comms today)

@evankinney It's like I almost forgot I existed myself. Not going to lie, I learned about the layoffs today by your post. I already said it and I'll say it again - I can't think of too many people that were more integral to that company than you. I can't offer much, just love big pop.

@TenseHawks pissed me off so much that they just tried to ignore that

@LinIsCrazy Life happens. It’s disheartening for the entire industry, not just me. All about perspective though. I appreciate the comment.

@TenseHawks Welcome back... poor timing 💔😭

Epic at it again. Disheartening to say the least. It’s been an absolute storm the past 2 years since I’ve been laid off and you forcefully learn to ride it out - but it’s still tough to wrap your head around the lack of accountability. If anyone needs to talk - I’m still alive.

week* but weak works too.

It's enraging for a number of reasons - that the industry still remains this way and that another 1,000 insanely talented people just got dropped into an already competitive environment w/ an unstable economy. Not a great weak to ressurect. Wishin' the best for everyone.

@SkyrstLoL I hope that's a good thing.

Mitch Meara says he’s still alive x.com/tensehawks/sta…

EPIC 1000 LAID-OFFs: I use my platform as bridge to potentially connect those who are impacted with those who are willing to help:

@sir_parisii I'm more of marketing/creator/community/partnerships type. I wish I had that capability.

@TenseHawks MAKE A STUDIO

@NathanMooney Also ironic that most of the peeps that’d be responsible for preventing these horrendous comms are gone. If there’s no one in the room - you can say whatever you want.

Truly wild communication to include the line about being an "industry vanguard" as a way to excuse poor leadership decisions that now affect the lives of 1000 people. Disgusting.

@FreightTrainUSA Conveniently forgotten.

They forgot 2023 when they laid off over 800 employees inlcuding me. This was right when they made a deal with Disney by the way who now owns a small % in Epic. If the books dont look good, investors run! "This isn't our first time being here. Epic survived upheavals in 1990's with the move from 2D to 3D with Unreal 1; in the 2000's building console games with Gears of War; and in 2012 moving to online gaming with Paragon and Fortnite. Each time, we rebuilt our foundations and earned a renewed leadership position."

Capitalism cappin’.

The layoffs following a major season drop certainly highlights the lack of humanity/accountability/700 other awful things even more. Work your hardest, drop this season, peace. We’ll take it from here.

@JustAivi Same thing that happened to me. No notice, no warning, and a simple email - sign here. Peace. 6 years. It’s the same story for those today.

@TenseHawks It's quite shocking, really. People were notified today; it must be very difficult to cope with that news. All my support.

@TheStevieT No doubt in my mind that you’ll land on your feet but the situation itself is still enraging.

Unfortunately, my role was impacted. 7 years on Fortnite now wrapped up. Lots of good people looking for new jobs today. If you know of any that fit my skillset, please let me know