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New here- it's been an awful Tuesday

VioletRubberDuck
VioletRubberDuck

On top of COVID-19 shutting down most of my city in Ontario, Canada. I had a meeting with my boss today and he fired me. I was within my 3 month probation period so there's nothing I could do. 


So I'm unemployed, with no prospects because the country is shutting down. I'm applying for jobs, but nothing's going to happen for at least 2 weeks. 


I'm so numb, I can't even cry or get angry. I've been in survival state for a year now. Once it hits that I have no job, my anxiety will go through the roof...or my depression will go full blast and I just won't care.



I'm feeling pretty useless right now. 

cymbaline
cymbaline
I'm so sorry. This couldn't have come at a worse time, could it? How does Canada handle unemployment? My place of employment is closed to the end of the month, and the owner will decide then how to proceed. What do you do?
VioletRubberDuck
VioletRubberDuck
I can go on employment insurance but that takes time. I don't know how long it takes or how much it will be. I'll have to do more research.
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
I am sorry to read this. Hang in there. You’re not alone in this.
Aj82
Aj82
So sorry your going through all of this! Everything seems so uncertain for so many right now.

Here for you if you want to chat or rant
Community LeaderMid
Mid
Best wishes as you manage your way to a new balance.
Diedre1
Diedre1
I lost my job a year and a half ago. I had been managing to fill my time but now everything is shut down and I’m feeling cooped up and anxious. I am glad to have found an on-line community.
conga1
conga1
I am so sorry to hear what happened.
I know things look bleak but please try to stay positive and optimistic and be grateful for what you have. I've been struggling with something similar for 2 years. You can and will make it through this crisis. Look at all the support you have here.
SunnierDays
SunnierDays
Hang in there Violet,

sorry for the multiple stressors you are experiencing. I've been through a job loss myself. I made it through and I know that you can too.

Keep sharing and DS is here for you.
Bluejay96
Bluejay96
So sorry.... thinking of you.
Momof2kids
Momof2kids
Job loss is much like relationship loss-you feel like a horrible person and no one wants you. It's hard to have hope. I am so sorry you are going through this. And now of course with the virus you are unable to draw from local support. Please continue to share with us. Maybe you could find something productive to occupy your time? Start an online resource to gather and share news in your local community perhaps? Contact local store owners and find out exactly what's going on and create a centralized place to find information? Just a thought but it would keep you busy and your mind off things. And your energy channeled in a positive motion.
rudyk
rudyk
I heard the govt will be helping those who don't qualify for ei and will waive the waiting period for those that do. And for those that don't, there's a emergency community benefit that will help with rent etc.

sorry to hear, but you've a survivor and will make it through. you gotta believe and have faith.

we can rewire our brains by focusing on compassion and gratitude .. hugs to you.. <3
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
The government is stating it's going to help people even if they aren't in a position to collect EI...…

I think this is a really new situation and people should be getting help as is being stated.... Big hug....xo
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