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Don’t Get Fired! Review—Drowning in an Addictive Pool of Depression
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There's no greater elation for a freelancer like me than landing a new gig.
The exhilaration of starting a new project (and earning some money, of course) never seems to get old. But as any freelancer knows, there's nothing under the sun that stings quite like getting fired.
Yet, it still happens to the best of us.
Feelings of uncertainty and distress surge forth and fill my heart to the brim in an instant. Without a second thought, I grab my trusty smartphone and throw myself into the gaming world to release the suppressed emotions.
That is how my problems with Don't Fire Me! (DFM) began.
Made in QuickTurtle, using pixel graphics, it at first looks like so many other casual games that are released every day.
However, the premise here is idiotically simple. DFM casts you as a bright young chap who dreams of making it to the very top of a corporation (Well, who doesn't?).
Loading the game, I was first greeted with the first of many failed interviews before nailing my first job—a lowly intern. I had to complete what was expected (or rather, a massive pile of work that doesn't seem to be on the verge of collapse) or be fired, only to be relegated to the bottom of the food chain again.
However, if you've played any other idle games like Cats & Soup, you'll know the deal—the more you click, the more upgrades you can purchase to prolong your employment and assist you in climbing that corporate ladder. And as you gather those, the price for skills increases accordingly, trapping you in an endless loop of frustration and addiction.
I'm currently working hard as the Senior Managing Director, managing my subordinates.
Wait, no, I've just been promoted to Vice President—just a level behind the President.
Good Lord, someone help me.
What makes it worse is what I regard as the most prominent feature in DFM—the extensive list of reasons that'll get you fired. It may be due to the corporation going bankrupt, you opening a box of doughnuts, or even getting caught working on a side gig.
Oh my, it is simply becoming more addictive just to unlock the reasons for getting fired (Blimey, I think I may have become a hoarding nutter...).
What's more, it's not like I'm playing DFM all day long! I've merely squeezed in a session or two as I am writing this. Oh, and I've dragged my friend into the dark side so she could join me as well. Hmmm, that's perfectly normal, I guess?
You know what they say, the more, the merrier! So, join me now and get fired from opening a bag of airy crisps here.
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Chief Emoji Officer has you navigate up the corporate tech ladder as you try to convey your approval or disapproval via exclusively emjois. This is a unique premise, and for that alone, I thought it was worth giving it a try. I honestly liked my time with it, although it was really short-lived (1 hour). I felt like there could be some updates to address some of the issues as they relate to navigation and going back to revise some levels. I do not feel like this process was as streamlined as it should or could have been, and it held it back a bit in my eyes. Lastly, I do wish that the game was a little longer. Not in the sense that the game is just short, but I felt like some of the interactions and conversations were rushed. I would have loved to have seen a little bit more backstory about the characters or developed the relationships that are there a little bit more. While I can't give a blanket recommendation, I can say that I personally enjoyed my time with it.
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Your post really hooked me because I am familiar with such a state when you immerse yourself in making money and completely forget to feel the emotions. I drowned in this state. It lasted almost 2 months until I signed up for an Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/calmerry_com/?hl=en I read the posts and even signed up for online therapy. An experienced psychologist recommended me to maintain a balance of work and rest, I am now learning to do this. It's difficult for a workaholic like me, but I'll try to prevent stress from returning to my life.
2021-11-28
Author likedThat's great to hear and welcome to the dark side! 😏 hahaha Anyway, please feel free to follow my page and check out my other reviews as well :3
2021-11-28
It was useful for me to study the material when writing my works, more informations about depression is accessible at https://papersowl.com/examples/depression/. Of course, the methods of dealing with depression can be varied, and the discussion does not stop about the methods and effectiveness of work in this direction. I hope I can make my humble contribution to solving this issue.
2021-11-04
I'll definitely check it out, thanks! Anyway, there may even be games on TapTap that can create awareness and mitigate the severity of depression. So, it'll definitely be beneficial to your research.
2021-11-04
I am studying the problem of depression. This is a negative state of a person, sometimes leading to irreversible consequences and mental illness.
2021-11-04
Yes, I do get what you mean. However, the game developer is merely poking fun at the negativity of a job, turning it into something fun and addictive. Anyway, there's no harm in giving it a whirl, for you might just gain some new insights into life 😜 Cheers!
2021-11-04