wow, dude, that's a pretty heavy summer. I hope all looks up for your family soon. That is a lot to hit at once.
You've probably already done whatever it is you are going to do when it comes to your clients. But I just wanted to recommend that even though it sounds like your employer is a jerk, you be as professional as possible. When talking to potential clients only state facts, and only those that you can say without putting any value judgment in your words or voice. If you start trashing the guy, they will be less inclined to employ you themselves, as they will see that you carry a grudge and/or are not staying "cool", both things they will want from an employee. It will look way better to them, I think, if you remain professional, state the facts, explain that you are still available to work for them, doing the same work you do now, at a rate of $X (undercutting your current employer by quite a bit). Then maybe cold call them in a week or two and see if they need any work done (or after however long it is between when you usually check in with them).
Anyway that really sucks, I hope that you can salvage something out of this - good luck!
You've probably already done whatever it is you are going to do when it comes to your clients. But I just wanted to recommend that even though it sounds like your employer is a jerk, you be as professional as possible. When talking to potential clients only state facts, and only those that you can say without putting any value judgment in your words or voice. If you start trashing the guy, they will be less inclined to employ you themselves, as they will see that you carry a grudge and/or are not staying "cool", both things they will want from an employee. It will look way better to them, I think, if you remain professional, state the facts, explain that you are still available to work for them, doing the same work you do now, at a rate of $X (undercutting your current employer by quite a bit). Then maybe cold call them in a week or two and see if they need any work done (or after however long it is between when you usually check in with them).
Anyway that really sucks, I hope that you can salvage something out of this - good luck!
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