Yeah so, I might be losing my (first) job today due to a misunderstanding. Obviously I'm in shock and I know this happens all the time, but I'd like some comforting words or even advice from yall.
Sep '22
Nov '22
Sorry to hear that, friend. I've been there and even though it's happened many times before to many people, it doesn't make it suck any less for anyone who has to go through it.
Wishing you all the best for finding something new. Sometimes off the back of losing a job I've had some of the best opportunities of my life, so chin up! Keep an eye out for opportunities, and don't be scared to throw your CV/resume in for jobs you wouldn't normally consider, because if there's one thing I learned when I've helped with recruiting at my job, it's that most people who apply for jobs are horribly underqualified for them, and that an awful lot of perfectly well-qualified people who'd be great don't apply because they think they're not up to it.
You got this! 
People lose jobs all the time.
People make mistakes all the time.
Jobs don't determine who you are, so getting fired from one doesn't make you bad.
Sounds like you know what went wrong, feel embarrassed and grieve over it for a couple of days, and then forgive yourself and figure out a strategy for preventing it from happening again.
If you need to work, start looking for a new job quickly so you don't psych yourself out-- get back on the horse that threw you.
For the record, your previous employer cannot tattle on you to your next employer and provide details of what you did wrong (here in the U.S.), so figure out how you'll frame it in future interviews "I left because of some scheduling issues but they are resolved now."
But the thing I say to myself the most often when I screw up and it costs me is just "Fail forward."-- what can I learn from this and what can I do better next time.
FORGIVE YOURSELF, IT WILL BE OKAY.
Awwww, so sorry to hear it.
There's a pretty damn good chance you'll be looking back at this as a positive turning point in a few months but right now that just completely sucks 
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Advice: get going right away on the unemployment benefits - that's what it exists for! It's not toooo difficult to get set up with those (personal experience from when I lost my job, am also in PA) and having some money coming in will make it easier for you to search for the next thing with more peace of mind and without feeling like you have to settle for the very first thing that comes your way.
It's a great time to reevaluate what you want from a job but before you do that hope you can take a few days to work through the shock and grief with a little bit of doing whatever the hell you want and just indulging yourself a bit. It's such a stressful event but give it a little time and you'll be on to even better things! 
Hi, friend. Definitely can relate to how you are feeling right now, given I lost my job too last week due to some backstabbing snakes in my company.
So first of all...sending all my virtual hugs to you. Losing a source of income is a stressful feeling and can often be discouraging. Take time to acknowledge your feelings, take time to heal at your own pace.
Sometimes we screw up, and that's perfectly normal. We all make mistakes, we all start somewhere. So be kind to yourself, take a walk or draw yourself some vent art to let all those emotions out. We can take it as a positive learning experience to get a better job in the future. <3
The job market today has lots of jobs available. From entry level all the way to the top. Don't worry.
But then again, that's just in my immediate area and may be only true for my particular job field which is in the skilled trades sector (welding... But even if I didn't know how to weld, there's still lots of jobs available).
Most of my coworkers are old and very few under age 30. More jobs than people. I can get fired tomorrow and find a new job a week later at most. Maybe two weeks if I wanna take a week vacation before even trying to look for a job.
Thanks guys. I know ill be able to move on from this. I just wasn't ready for it mentally as it was my first. Ill definately take this as an opportunity to get caught up on projects and spend time with friends. I just needed a little boost while dealing with the grief. Thanks again everyone. 
You are not a failure. You are learning.
Lost my first job in 2011, wrecked me. The hardest thing to do is not beat yourself up, continue to gain confidence and find new work.
It's hard feeling like your not wanted, despite the situation.
One day you'll be able to leave a job with confidence that you can find better work elsewhere.
I'm the queen when it comes to losing jobs xD. I understand you, friend. Good luck, don't worry. This is just a small slip in your life, but not the end of the world.
closed Nov 25, '22
