Posted by TexasChic on April 24, 2009, at 14:30:14
In reply to Re: I got let go from my job... again. » TexasChic, posted by Bobby on April 23, 2009, at 23:01:10
Your support means the world to me! Other than my few family members, you all are all I've got!
I've been trying to figure things out, what I want to do, what my options are, but its just all too confused in my head right now. I try to escape into a book or tv or sleep, only to have it sneak up on me again. I keep being surprised by the hurt. It doesn't make sense to be hurt, being let go from a place I didn't even really like, but I am.
But I think I'm beginning to go into survival mode. I've applied for unemployment, and even a job. Its outside my profession, a financial aid assistant at a university nearby, but I am qualified and it pays close to what I was making. Its a thought anyway. I would love to work for a university so that I could take courses too. Plus, working in a financial aid office would have its advantages - learning how I could best finance getting a degree!
But other than that, I'm still kind of struggling, trying to figure things out. I don't want to completely write graphic arts off, it is what I know best. But I don't want to continue doing the same thing over and over only to get the same outcome. On the other hand, maybe if I keep trying I will find the right place. Who knows! Freelance is a good idea too, and something I've considered. But I don't know how to get started. I've tried, but its a bit daunting. I will keep looking into it though.
My main concern is, how do I get a job when I've either been let go, or left under less than stellar circumstances in my last few jobs? Its crazy! How did I get here? All I've ever done is my best.
I think I need to back off it all for awhile. Its only been a day after all. But I feel this frantic need to take care of everything RIGHT NOW!
I think my biggest concern is I don't even have friends to vouch for me. I have a few people I used for references here lately, but I've only known them a couple of years, and what will they think if I tell them I got let go? I haven't been much in contact, will they even still want to be a reference for me?
I'm just babbling right now, trying to get it all out. Thanks for listening.
-T
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