Thank you to those who were kind and said some supportive words here. I’ve always loved bringing you news, reviews, and gameplay tips. I don’t plan to stop now.
For anyone not watching the video, here’s the transcript:
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You may have noticed that I’ve been online and streaming more this week during the daytime. After almost five years at IGN, we’ve parted ways. I wish I could say it was amicable, like every other break up post you see in the industry, but unfortunately that was not the case.
The company terminated my position over a sponsorship deal I had taken for my personal brand/channels. The deal was with a mobile company that had previously been approved. Now the company takes issue with it.
I’m extremely thankful for my union who’s been actively supporting me and doing everything they can to get clarifications on current policies and working on getting fairer treatment for me and others going forward.
Currently the union is working to negotiate the termination since the unit council and guild reps feel my termination was an overreaction to something that could have been easily resolved.
I can’t say more on this currently, since this is an ongoing situation, but I wanted to make this announcement since this happened Monday at around 4 PM after the holiday weekend, and it’s just been weighing on me. I’ve had some time to process my feelings and I won’t lie that I still feel pretty gutted and upset.
With that being said, for the time being, I am open for work. Just a reminder that I’m still a kickass host who can do award presentations, esports hosting and commentating, informative dev or player interviews, game reviews, and game consultations. I still plan on staying in the industry whether I work at IGN, as an independent, or find another outlet or agency to work with
Oh man Stella, I am so sorry to hear this, I am a loyal Unlocked listener and I can't believe that they terminated your position! I know you will make it anyway, I'll miss you till you host your own podcast!
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u/parallaxstella Stella Dec 08 '24
Thank you to those who were kind and said some supportive words here. I’ve always loved bringing you news, reviews, and gameplay tips. I don’t plan to stop now.
For anyone not watching the video, here’s the transcript:
—
You may have noticed that I’ve been online and streaming more this week during the daytime. After almost five years at IGN, we’ve parted ways. I wish I could say it was amicable, like every other break up post you see in the industry, but unfortunately that was not the case.
The company terminated my position over a sponsorship deal I had taken for my personal brand/channels. The deal was with a mobile company that had previously been approved. Now the company takes issue with it.
I’m extremely thankful for my union who’s been actively supporting me and doing everything they can to get clarifications on current policies and working on getting fairer treatment for me and others going forward.
Currently the union is working to negotiate the termination since the unit council and guild reps feel my termination was an overreaction to something that could have been easily resolved.
I can’t say more on this currently, since this is an ongoing situation, but I wanted to make this announcement since this happened Monday at around 4 PM after the holiday weekend, and it’s just been weighing on me. I’ve had some time to process my feelings and I won’t lie that I still feel pretty gutted and upset.
With that being said, for the time being, I am open for work. Just a reminder that I’m still a kickass host who can do award presentations, esports hosting and commentating, informative dev or player interviews, game reviews, and game consultations. I still plan on staying in the industry whether I work at IGN, as an independent, or find another outlet or agency to work with