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Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe

I lost my job.  It's not the first time.  I wasn't told why.


It's hard to keep a job.  It's seems like you need to be perfect to stay employed.  I'm certainly not perfect and never will be.


I have never fit in anywhere.  That's part of why I haven't been able to find a lasting job or have very many friends.

Deckard
Deckard
Sorry. Jobs are rough for me too. Be good to yourself.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you
Deckard
Deckard
Half of me wants to go on disability.....however dunno. I have to figure something out soon.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
The biggest problem I have run into while working is the frequent leaves of absence I take due to stress or being in the hospital. It took several years, but I finally got approved for disability. My parents were a huge help to me financially while I was waiting. If you are struggling to keep a job, what is stopping you from applying for disability?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Gentle hug …. I'm sorry that you've lost your job.....None of us are perfect sweetie.... I'm far from it.....xo
MayB
MayB
Hugs Jenn,

The workplace is a mean spirited affair these days in which robots are preferred to their human counterparts.

Don't let it stop you from trying to find another job...in the meantime work on your social skills!
Deckard
Deckard
I always had a hard time in the work place when there was idle time. I tried to make friends with my co-workers. My personal info got out, and later they "hit me with it".

Don't be too hard on yourself. Work environments are hard.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you everyone.
MayB
MayB
Hi Jenn,

Any chance you could do a volunteer job? I know they are hard to find and hard to get but sometimes it's a way to try a job on for size without having to make a commitment...

The work place is so stressful these days you need to know so much and do so much....I empathize!
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you, May.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I’m sorry you lost your job. And i agree, workplaces are mean spirited these days. These are hard times we live in, and I’m afraid it’s widespread in a lot of workplaces.

People have lost their patience and understanding.

I know how frustrating it is to continue searching, seemingly endlessly. I’m in that boat, rowing away to find steady ground. I understand.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you SHL
Thor2008
Thor2008
I have been fired before. It is very difficult to deal with. Sounds like you might be better off. A job environment that does not allow for humans will not be a good job. The management should have tried to coach or understand what was going on. Take care of yourself. Reset and find a new course. You are stronger than you think.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
Thank you Thor
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