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Lost my job!

Postby pencilsNcigarettes » Sat Feb 27, 2016 2:26 pm

I felt like I was getting somewhere, making progress with my depression but it turns out I was too slow. This morning I lost my job (I'd been working there for over two months) because i was late too many times. I get that "mornings are hard for everyone" but since my depression worsened I found it nearly impossible to get out of bed. Every morning I was waking up with the terrible sensation that something was wrong, but I always forced myself to get out the door, sometimes it just took a little longer. I would set multiple alarms for hours ahead of my shift but still lack the strength to be on time. So, I really don't think I was just being lazy.
Of course I never told anyone at my workplace I had depression. When I was late I just apologized and told them I would try harder next time. And I did. I haven't been late in over a week but I guess i didn't improve soon enough.
What hurts the most is that I was actually trying as hard as I could. My boss told me in the most formal way possible I wasn't good enough. It wasn't the best job but it made me feel like I could actually take care of myself. It's such a let down 'cause yesterday I thought I was finally getting somewhere... getting my life in order. "I can do this" I told myself. What a joke.
I guess this is just me venting cause i don't know wtf to do.
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Re: Lost my job!

Postby Oliveira » Sun Feb 28, 2016 8:47 am

I'm very sorry to hear that. Hugs if wanted.

Our mental problems sadly limit amount of things we can do. I'm slowly realising I might never be able to work full time. Is there some kind of unemployment benefits you can claim while looking for a new job? (Which I hope will go really well of course.) Maybe becoming an entrepreneur could make things easier? You could get up later -- probably go to sleep later as well but maybe it would be a better way for you to cope with things.
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Re: Lost my job!

Postby pencilsNcigarettes » Sun Feb 28, 2016 9:51 pm

Thankyou.
I don't know how unemployment benefits work around here, but I should try to find out as I'm not really in a state to go job-hunting atm. I left a phone message with the mental health clinic I'm on the waiting list for so hopefully they'll get back to me and I can get a bit of support there. It also occurred to me that if I get a proper diagnosis and medication I could talk to my ex-boss about being re-hired? I mean, I have nothing to lose there at this point. I've been keeping myself busy with my own creative projects so it helps to be doing something productive in the meantime.
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Re: Lost my job!

Postby Oliveira » Mon Feb 29, 2016 9:23 am

I am really glad to read you're keeping yourself occupied and seeking help! *hug if wanted* I hope something works out. And obviously you have nothing to lose by trying again -- your boss can't fire you again. So it's an idea as well.

Keep us posted please!
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Postby pencilsNcigarettes » Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:42 am

So keeping myself busy and productive has been really beneficial. I didn't end up talking to my ex-manager because a friend of mine set me up with a job interview this weekend. Even though I don't talk about my depression with most of my friends, it's been kind of nice to receive emotional support and encouragement in terms of my job situation. *um like hug back*
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Re: Lost my job!

Postby Philonoe » Thu May 05, 2016 9:05 pm

How was the interview?

I'm losing my job, too. It was very long time that i worked there.

I'm struggling with loss.

Some moments are quiet. Some moments sort of panic.

Things changed very much in some monthes and it became very messy.

Still, i feel angry about myself.
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