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Hello my dear friends! I hope all of you are doing well. I have some interesting news for you all. Let's start with the funny news.

Yesterday morning as I was carrying Piper down the stairs (my dog who has a back injury that has almost totally healed), I fell and broke my toe. Muahaha! It hurts like a mother#$#$@. I've never had a broken toe before, so this is new and fun. Not.

That wasn't the only fun thing that happened yesterday. While I was attending the leadership meeting (I'm a director with 30 people who report to me) we were told that we were not going to make our sales goals and that utilization was terrible. Hence, our glorious leader said, there would be layoffs and that the next day (which is now today) the effected people would be notified they were being terminated.

Fifteen minutes after that leadership meeting the Senior Vice President of Development schedules a "connect" with me for the next day (again, now today). I'm a pretty perceptive individual. I'm also not paranoid. Yet, I knew at that moment my goose was cooked.

So, as I showed up to the meeting with the glorious SVP mentioned above, I was informed that my services were no longer needed after 23 years of exemplary work. I would get 10 weeks of pay and one month of shitty COBRA insurance. Yes, my friends, I was fired.

Which leads me to the whole reason for this post. On 11/15/2024 I will no longer have a job and be able to become a full-time modder. It wasn't exactly what I had been patiently planning, but to be fair, I wanted to quit at some point and try my hand at modding full-time. So now, my fate (and my wife's), is in my own hands. Hopefully, I can do good enough work that you will all stay on board with me.

I plan to expand the types of mods I do and make even better, cooler things than I did before. My sense of innovation will only grow and if you think I was a machine before, well, wait till you see me without that fucking piece of shit job filled with people who don't give a shit about anyone but themselves.

I had thought that I would quit making replacers and only focus on my existing followers and expanding them. Now, I'm going to finish my Selects series (over time), expand my followers, and create a ColdSun's World the likes you can only dream of.

I'm also hoping to make Skyrim movies on my Youtube channel and maybe I'll even make a channel for book recommendations. The sky is the limit and I'm my own boss. So strap in, folks. This is going to be an interesting holiday season.

With love to my followers and friends,

ColdSun

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Levi Minnis

Corporate life sounds like an actual hell, I’m in the military and it’s a bit similar, I wish you the best on your modding career!

Abel

Congratulations! Often times losing a job isn’t the greatest news one could receive but it sounds like it’s a blessing by the way you put it! So glad to hear you’re happy with this change and that it’ll lead to even more awesome projects. Been using your mods since the very first version of Vayne released, and I’m super excited for what’s to come!

KingGinja81

Sucks on losing the job, but congrats on being able to chase your dream. Looking forward to seeing what the future holds, and best of luck.

coldsun1187

I actually prefer the military. I was in the Army, 82nd Airborne Division a long long time ago. At least I knew most the guys there had my back and were my brothers.

Relentless One

Sorry about the job but sounds like they didn't deserve you and you will be happier without it.

Charles Ball

Something you knew already, but that I tell young and/or devoted colleagues: don't love the company, the company surely doesn't love you. Do good work out of respect for yourself and the people you work with, but most companies give zero shits about "good work" as judged by any adult perspective. Like I said, you already knew this, your modding shows that you understand what deserves respect. Looking forward, very much, to what comes next! Soopafresh 😉

Dustin Henderson

Being laid off like that sucks. I had a software design job and when the economy tanked years ago there went my job. Right before my anniversary that would have increased my benefits by a ton! In hindsight I'm glad I was released from that, office work just isn't for me! Happy trails I say! I'm excited to see your new chapter in modding and will definitely be along for the ride! I probably would have put Skyrim down awhile ago, much to my GFs pleasure, if not for your mods. The future is bright and can't wait to see what you cook up! 🍻

Chris Mills

I had something to ask you about your own followers Coldsun. Namely Banter between each other and possibly other followers like Auri. I was wondering if you thought it was possible to make a esm file to contain such banter that would only work if said followers were installed. sort of like what Joseph does with Lucien. if you make skyrim movies, make a rumble account too. youtube can be as bad as nexus

Mark Ward

Sorry to hear that. Been there before. But I look forward to more of your work.

Montrealporter

You have to look at the bright side. Every day will be Saturday going forward. Make your own schedule, be your own boss...I'm retired and love every minute of it. Do not miss the corporate world for one second.

coldsun1187

I am soooo looking forward to the 15th!!

Mori Mozart

Here's to a new chapter 🥂

DarkPhoenix

I know how it feels; it happened to me a month ago. After 4 years, just suddenly, "We have to let you go" and that's it. Still searching.

GreyGhost

I'm sorry that this happened to you but at the same time I'm excited about you becoming a full modder. So I'll be here supporting you and seeing where this road takes us. May Divines bless you on this journey.

Hoang Dai Nguyen

You're a talented person mah friend, you'll overcome whatever obstacle in your life I believe. Just keep up the positive ! 😉

coldsun1187

Thank you for the kind words my friend! I will work hard to do just that.

ForsakenGoth (edited)

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2026-09-05 06:00 Once I read the part where you said you were fired, I thought to myself, "Maybe it's for the best." What I mean, is that modding is your passion, and as you stated, you can make it full-time. You do still have us on here that love supporting your awesome work, and you in general. We'll always be here for you! May the Nine Divines guide you on your journey, my friend!
2024-10-30 07:03

bwaomega

I wouldn't say that most companies give zero shits. Based on my experience, they do... all over you.

Russian Bear

My friend, I understand very well the situation you are in..... My entire livelihood (survival issue) is completely dependent on Patreon and the support of the guys. I wish from the bottom of my heart that things get better for you. And may your toe get better! Brrrr, familiar situation for me.

Wandering Groo

very unsettling development. on one hand a steady fulltime job is comforting and secure, on the other hand delving into your passion as a full time gig sounds extremely rewarding and fulfilling. I can only wish you nothing but success and huge profits and no more broken toes

IMW45

I've got your back bro! I too knew what it was like having that feeling they were going to let you go and then it happens. It sucked but at the same time I was relieved so I felt a little similar to you in your situation and now I'm excited to be a very small part of the next chapter of your adventure! I'm all aboard for the ride! LOL

coldsun1187

Thank you so much for these words my friend!

coldsun1187

Thank you so much for your kind words and support my friend!

Nefarian

Wow... what Halloween times are these, huh!? First of all, I wish you all the best regarding the accident you had - any foot fractures hurt a lot... I hope you have a great recovery. About Piper, I'm very happy to know that she's well and recovered. I'm sure - and may God bless her - she will bring much more joy to everyone's lives. About the dismissal from your job, what I can recommend is to stay calm and hope that things will work out in the end. This is a tense situation. So, I wish you a lot of strength at this time. I have no doubt that you will continue to do an excellent job as a full-time modder. I've always been a fan of your work and I've seen a gigantic quality, which is still incomparable to me, in your mods, your dedication and also in your person. As I mentioned in some posts, I'm not a "Consul" yet, for financial reasons - the conversion of the dollar into the local currency ("Real", in Brazil) is very expensive. But, as a "Praetor", I move forward. Best wishes to you, Coldsun, and whatever I can do to help, count on me. Marcelo/Nefarian.

coldsun1187

Thank you so much, Nef, for all your kind words and support. I'm so glad you are here.

Warlock Kell

Good Luck Dude, It's a shitty thing to happen at any point in life. But now you have the chance to do what you really want to do. I wish you and yours good fortune. I am sure you will make the best of this chance. and make some great mods. Chad Khan

coldsun1187

Thanks Chad! I appreciate the kind words my friend. I will move forward with excitement.

USSR-OMON

We're with you,comrade.We always.

murf36

Oh man! A blessing in disguise, I hope. Good luck on all you do. And, of course, I can't wait to see what you will accomplish.

Jock H

Sorry about the job shenanigans but hoping this sets you free to pursue your passion. Can't wait to see the great stuff you come up with. God Speed man!

John Nickel

Look at it this way. You just moved on to a new adventure lol. I can only imagine what you will make now that you have time. Glad I can help support you in your adventures. Honestly, I do think this is a blessing in disguise. Good luck man

Phoggy101

Only just catching up with your news - best of luck with it !!

GreedXXX

Damns man that’s crazy. But I wish you the best. Been downloading your mods for years and just started subbing a few days ago. You’re my fav modder. I rly hope everything works out for you man. Sending much love ❤️

coldsun1187

Thank you for your kind words and support! I really appreciate it.

Geebe

One door closes, another one opens! All the best Friend

Andy_A

Job news sucks but I hope it all works out for you. I just started subbing to her. Looking forward to whats coming next!