My mind is blown by this... working in an industry where we're all 2 degrees of separation from each other easily leads to word being spread of companies treating hard working people like shit. I am appalled and sorry this happened to you man, on top of the stress of moving away from your family this was a kick to the…
Again man... I'm sooo sorry this shit had to happen. Fucking sucks dude. I work with Aquent, and have for 2 years or more now,and haven't seen/heard anything like this happen before. Another buddy of mine had to wait around to get cleared as well, so it's somewhat similar, but it wasn't nearly as fucked up as what they did…
Shit, Jesse, so sorry to hear that. You deserve a proper gig like no one else and I was really happy for you, when you posted about that job. I really wish they get what's coming to them and you get properly compensated for all your troubles. Such audacity should not be tolerated. I hope you get back on your feet soon.…
That sounds really terrible. I've never gone through an agency before so forgive my ignorance when I ask: Do you have a higher chance of getting contracts through them than if you applied on your own? Other than them having job leads that you might not have found yourself, I wonder if it's better to apply directly when…
I'm soo soo sorry man. I've referred half a dozen people to Aquent in the past and I myself have been working for them since 2008 with no issues like this. For whatever reason all of the worst possible scenarios came together at the same time and dropped on your head. I really can't believe this. I'll be writing Molly a…
Wow......O.O You never for once thought that it was too good to be true and Microsoft isnt contacting you once for a contract? Or you never called Microsoft directly so you would have a better idea of what the entire Scene is going to be? You just relied on Aquent assuming it to be the third party agency sucking off 10-20…
So ok... Some of you guys have read some of this on facebook but I wanted to share this with the community JUST IN CASE some of you decide to go the same route I went. I was offered a position as a contract 3d artist with Microsoft on the Kinect team working through Aquent as a contractor. I was sent all the appropriate…