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O/T: Fired Today

young stepmother of two's picture

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Well, the title pretty much says it all. I went into work today & got told that they were letting me go.

One one hand, I am happy because I hated that job. It's a scam company & I have to lie to innocent people about a job interview & position. It's called Vector Marketing, and there are many testimonies on Google about how they scam college students & high school seniors. I have said before that I do not associate with people of bad character, & this place is full of those people.. which is probably one reason I was so miserable there. Fake, the best word to describe everyone's personality on the staff. I was literally miserable every day.

But, on the other hand, it was a job. That paid me weekly. Put groceries in my kitchen, gas in my truck, clothes on my skids (not expensive clothing, but what I could find that fit & was nice looking), etc. Just the small things that I could afford. DH runs his own company. It's just a small business, but it keeps us afloat. I will say that we are OK, we don't really find ourselves in need of anything. Bills get paid, food gets bought, & occasionally we can treat ourselves to McDonnalds or something. But still.. I don't pay bills. I keep the house clean, take the kids to school, & do all the errands. I try to help as much as possible since he bears 95% of the financial burden. But now, I don't know what I am going to do. I have no money comming in at the moment..

I am angry, sad, happy, scared, discontent, anxious, nervous, relieved.. all at the same time! & I have no one to talk to about it. I don't really have "friends" to talk to.. I've always been the loner type. Social & friendly, but never one to have a lot of friends. One or two really good ones is all I have ever needed. & I definately can't talk to DH about it. He hugged me and laid with me for a couple minutes when I told him the news this afternoon, but that's as far as that's going to go, & I'm lucky I got that. It's not that he doesn't care, he just isn't a nurturer. He is not the one to go to when you are sick & want someone to take care of you. Or when life has you all twisted up & you need a kind shoulder to lean on. He is the type of person to tell you to suck it up & get over it. But, as a woman, sometimes I need that hug, that kiss, that touch..

So, I did what I always do.. I called Mom. I can always call her & vent about issues; BM problems, skid problems, work problems, life issues, i can't cook this fucking pork roast problems, etc. I took the dog out to potty for an excuse to get away from DH & skids, to call Mom & cry & let it out. She didn't really have anything to say to make me feel better, but just knowing that someone is listening & letting it out makes it feel less horrible. Before I moved in with DH, I lived with her, & she knew how miserable that job was.

I'm not really going anywhere with this. Just wanted to get thoughts out before it got late. & of course since my emotions are all over the place, the skids drove me crazy today. They were behaving badly, mostly SS3. SD3 was pretty good when I finally got them home from school.

I think now I will browse a few more of y'alls (hopefully more positive) posts, finish this glass of Sangrea, & take a hot bath.

Thanks for listening! Lol.

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young stepmother of two's picture

I just wanted to add that I am a very, VERY optimistic person. I'm always looking at the glass half full. If it's bad, it's going to get better. I know that when one door closes, another one is supposed to open, sometime, somewhere. I am just emotionally drained from the day.

Thanks, SMofknowitall. I AM better off without them. I DESERVE a job that I can clock out of at the end of the day & feel OK about what I did that day, whether it was selling clothing or filing papers. It's just nerve racking. I have always had some form of employment while with DH & skids. But, you know what they say about change. It's never comfortable, & it's usually scary because it's different.

Frustrated New Wife's picture

HUGS and positive vibes to you! It is hard losing a job whether you hated it or not. I am sure that another more satisfying and fulfilling job will definitely come your way. Your purpose for having that job is fulfilled. I don't know if you are religious or not, but I have often heard that God will make you uncomfortable in a certain situation (otherwise you might not leave that situation i.e. it paid the bills) so that you will leave that situation and open yourself up to the good things that he has in store for you. That being said, it is still hard to lose a job and worry about all the things you stated above and knowing that definitely doesn't ease the anxiety you are feeling right now.

I'm sorry you are having to go through this and hopefully you will find a great job asap! Good luck and keep us posted Smile

on the fence's picture

I was fired once because I questioned the ethics of the quack I worked for. I left for the weekend, very angry and when I got home Sunday night I had been fired by answering machine!!

At the time I was raising my two young sons by myself with no CS. I was panicked! I HATED my job because of the people there and the crap he was trying to make us sell to people in my very small community, but it was a very good paying job and I needed it.

Turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me. My dream job opened up and I had never pursued it because it didn't pay as well, but finding myself in the spot I was in made that a reasonable option and I love what I do now and who I work with and for.

I am also a bit of a loner, and it was very hard for me at first, too, with no one really to talk to. I was scared and very alone, but tough. You're going to do just fine and I hope this is a liberating experience for you and you find something much more fulfilling that you can feel good about.

Most Evil's picture

Oh I am sorry honey. But if they let you go, they need to pay you unemployment. I would file immediately. It will take a few weeks and don't listen to anyone who tries to intimidate or trick you out of it. You can do it online. That will help you get through til you find something else. HUGS

skylarksms's picture

I think with Vector you are considered an independent contractor so they don't have to contribute to unemployment. Still something to check into, though.

Also, I wanted to say to the OP to TREASURE your MOM!! At least she will always be there for you.

A few months into my marriage, my mom said that she was sick of hearing about my H, his kids and the BM drama. Unfortunately, this really cut into our relationship as that was ALL I COULD FOCUS ON AT THE TIME!

{{{HUGS}}} to you. Things happen for a reason and soon you will be overjoyed that you are away from such scam artists.

always_anxious's picture

I commiserate with about your mom. Mine just ends up judgemental and won't let go of somethings when I've complained. She holds it against SO instead of moving on, if I've moved on. I also here a lot of "you should..." 

always_anxious's picture

I know you're full of mixed emotions and completely understand. Twice in the last 10 years I was let go of a job I hated, but it still felt bad. Feel free to PM me if you want some resume help. You can leave off your personal contact info and just have the job stuff. I'm happy to work on it. I know the job search feeling well. It doesn't matter if you need the money, but its something that yours. Hugs. 

I think its awesome you have your mom. Me and my mom have difficulties as I've gotten older. Its amazing she can be there and have your back.