Lost my job

[Anonymous]

OP here and will try to answer some questions.

-I left education after 15 years because it was terrible for my health in many ways. It’s a last resort because I feel like I’ll be suicidal again. My students were not getting the best of me before I left.

-I’m newer to consulting and picked a shit time to start, so yes I am very frazzled.

-I live in a small condo, which I could rent out. If I move out I’ll have to move back in with my parents as I don’t even know where I could afford rent in moco.

-I think I have a good network but I know the market is really difficult. I looked for 2 years before landing this job & felt so lucky.

Thanks for the suggestions here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks to the administration I just lost my job. I’m freaking out & don’t know what to do. I am a single parent with no financial or physical support from my ex. I’ve never lost a job, always moved on my own accord. I’m terrified.

need more context, what are you skills, what is your job, are you a fed or contractor? What are you looking for support, advise, encouragement?

I won’t give too much away as people will be able to figure me out, but think workforce transformation, education, etc. I am pretty flexible. I have my masters. If all else fails I can go back to teaching but I really really don’t want to. I don’t know what I’m looking for I’m just so scared. My car is a few months from being paid off. I still have years on my mortgage. I’ve been applying to jobs basically since December and I’ve only had one interview.

Do you have severance for a few months?

I would keep applying and work all contacts. Also, see if you can reach out to a head hunter and put your resume in with a temp agency/get yourself on the substitute teacher list. If you haven’t made a list of where you can cut back then you should and cut back on what you can now. Is your ex able to help at all in this situation. If they have a job and haven’t paid child support ever this may be the time you reach out and ask them to contribute. I’m really sorry this happened.

I still don’t know about severance. News was delivered to me in a very haphazard way. We already live pretty frugally since I don’t make much money to begin with. I really only buy essentials and do my own nails/hair. I do have to pay someone to do my daughter’s hair but that’s just the game so that’s annoying. My ex is a garbage human being who lives 2 hrs away by plane and he hates my guts so any help from him is out of the question. I get the mandated $200/month for back child support, but that alone is gone on groceries or getting my kid’s hair done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here and will try to answer some questions.

-I left education after 15 years because it was terrible for my health in many ways. It’s a last resort because I feel like I’ll be suicidal again. My students were not getting the best of me before I left.

-I’m newer to consulting and picked a shit time to start, so yes I am very frazzled.

-I live in a small condo, which I could rent out. If I move out I’ll have to move back in with my parents as I don’t even know where I could afford rent in moco.

-I think I have a good network but I know the market is really difficult. I looked for 2 years before landing this job & felt so lucky.

Thanks for the suggestions here.

Sorry you are facing this situation. How old is your child and where are your parents relative to their school?

I would think short (through summer), medium (1 year), and long term (new full time job).

Short term you want to save as much as possible and get some income rolling in. Move in with your parents and rent your condo beginning June 1 -either short term or 1 year contract. Immediately apply to the school system as a substitute teacher to be able to pick up jobs this school year and already be in the system for next year. Also look at summer employment with camps, tutoring, pool attendant, etc. The bonus, of getting into schools or a summer part time job is that you can meet more people to network with.

Medium term - as you start looking for jobs split your efforts between your ideal new job and one that is full time, but not your preferred area (e.g. teaching) or seasonal for fall/winter. If you don’t get something by end of summer, plan on staying with your parents for the 2025-26 school year.

Long term, goal is ideal job of course. But until then, you have time to decide if you can afford to move back into your condo.

[Anonymous]

Hi OP—fellow single parent here and I get it. Not having a second income is so scary.

Please know I’m rooting for you. Look at corporate jobs but keep your resume to one or two pages and market it properly. Also, let your friends know you’re looking.

If I knew you, I’d want to help you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here and will try to answer some questions.

-I left education after 15 years because it was terrible for my health in many ways. It’s a last resort because I feel like I’ll be suicidal again. My students were not getting the best of me before I left.

-I’m newer to consulting and picked a shit time to start, so yes I am very frazzled.

-I live in a small condo, which I could rent out. If I move out I’ll have to move back in with my parents as I don’t even know where I could afford rent in moco.

-I think I have a good network but I know the market is really difficult. I looked for 2 years before landing this job & felt so lucky.

Thanks for the suggestions here.

Sorry you are facing this situation. How old is your child and where are your parents relative to their school?

I would think short (through summer), medium (1 year), and long term (new full time job).

Short term you want to save as much as possible and get some income rolling in. Move in with your parents and rent your condo beginning June 1 -either short term or 1 year contract. Immediately apply to the school system as a substitute teacher to be able to pick up jobs this school year and already be in the system for next year. Also look at summer employment with camps, tutoring, pool attendant, etc. The bonus, of getting into schools or a summer part time job is that you can meet more people to network with.

Medium term - as you start looking for jobs split your efforts between your ideal new job and one that is full time, but not your preferred area (e.g. teaching) or seasonal for fall/winter. If you don’t get something by end of summer, plan on staying with your parents for the 2025-26 school year.

Long term, goal is ideal job of course. But until then, you have time to decide if you can afford to move back into your condo.

My kid will be a senior next year, so I’m also anticipating lots of expenses. Last summer when I was looking for part time work to supplement my then income no one would hire me. It was beyond frustrating but they wanted some 16 year old kid they didn’t have to pay. I have a part time tutoring job but that income will dry up at the end of May until the new school year starts.

[Anonymous]

Hi OP - so sorry, I also lost my job as a fed after over 20 years. I started telling everyone I know that I was looking and asked for recommendations and help. It was humbling. Miraculously someone I’m still in touch with who I haven’t worked with since 2008 told me about a firm hiring for someone with my background and I just got the job, starting next week. My advice is to proactively reach out to people you know and tell them what you’re looking for, someone will know someone who can help you. If I knew you I would set you up to talk with other friends in your field. Good luck, I know it’s hard but there is someone out there who will hire you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here and will try to answer some questions.

-I left education after 15 years because it was terrible for my health in many ways. It’s a last resort because I feel like I’ll be suicidal again. My students were not getting the best of me before I left.

-I’m newer to consulting and picked a shit time to start, so yes I am very frazzled.

-I live in a small condo, which I could rent out. If I move out I’ll have to move back in with my parents as I don’t even know where I could afford rent in moco.

-I think I have a good network but I know the market is really difficult. I looked for 2 years before landing this job & felt so lucky.

Thanks for the suggestions here.

Renting the condo and moving back with your folks until you get full-time employment sounds like a good plan. It keeps your options open while giving you the time to intensively job hunt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here and will try to answer some questions.

-I left education after 15 years because it was terrible for my health in many ways. It’s a last resort because I feel like I’ll be suicidal again. My students were not getting the best of me before I left.

-I’m newer to consulting and picked a shit time to start, so yes I am very frazzled.

-I live in a small condo, which I could rent out. If I move out I’ll have to move back in with my parents as I don’t even know where I could afford rent in moco.

-I think I have a good network but I know the market is really difficult. I looked for 2 years before landing this job & felt so lucky.

Thanks for the suggestions here.

Renting the condo and moving back with your folks until you get full-time employment sounds like a good plan. It keeps your options open while giving you the time to intensively job hunt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP - so sorry, I also lost my job as a fed after over 20 years. I started telling everyone I know that I was looking and asked for recommendations and help. It was humbling. Miraculously someone I’m still in touch with who I haven’t worked with since 2008 told me about a firm hiring for someone with my background and I just got the job, starting next week. My advice is to proactively reach out to people you know and tell them what you’re looking for, someone will know someone who can help you. If I knew you I would set you up to talk with other friends in your field. Good luck, I know it’s hard but there is someone out there who will hire you!

+1. Very encouraging. Congratulations.

[Anonymous]

I encourage you to rethink your life and become a job creator. Have you thought about opening a casual dining restaurant?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I encourage you to rethink your life and become a job creator. Have you thought about opening a casual dining restaurant?

I honestly can't tell if this is a troll or just incredibly put of touch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I encourage you to rethink your life and become a job creator. Have you thought about opening a casual dining restaurant?

Sure, a restaurant! It’s easy. Anyone can do it. Especially in this economy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I encourage you to rethink your life and become a job creator. Have you thought about opening a casual dining restaurant?

I honestly can't tell if this is a troll or just incredibly put of touch.

This is brilliant trolling, it’s what they suggested in the FDIC buyout info session.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks to the administration I just lost my job. I’m freaking out & don’t know what to do. I am a single parent with no financial or physical support from my ex. I’ve never lost a job, always moved on my own accord. I’m terrified.

don't worry

Democrats are hard at work increasing immigration. which supposedly will help US citizens find jobs.

1. Biden refuses to mandate e-verify. there is no reason to require corporations to hire US workers. -https://www.governing.com/work/e-verify-creates-loophole-for-undocumented-workers-employers.html

2. Biden helps US companies replace US workers with cheap foreign labor by expanding H1B - https://www.axios.com/2022/01/12/h1b-visa-approval-rate-tech-biden-immigration

3. Biden expanded OPT to new job categories, this helps companies replace US workers with cheap foreign indentured servants - https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-white-house-announces-expansion-of-stem-opt-program-and-other-initiatives-to-attract-stem-talent.html

F1 - Legal system requires F-1 students to remain with employer for approximately 7-12 years

4.Biden proposes to create brand new W-1 visa with unlimited Green Cards, because we mythically don't have enough workers in the US, we devalued a master with H1B, and now we will devalue PhDs with W-1 visas - https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2022/01/27/house-adds-game-changing-visas-for-immigrant-startups-and-phds/?sh=500faa1810be

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks to the administration I just lost my job. I’m freaking out & don’t know what to do. I am a single parent with no financial or physical support from my ex. I’ve never lost a job, always moved on my own accord. I’m terrified.

don't worry

Democrats are hard at work increasing immigration. which supposedly will help US citizens find jobs.

1. Biden refuses to mandate e-verify. there is no reason to require corporations to hire US workers. -https://www.governing.com/work/e-verify-creates-loophole-for-undocumented-workers-employers.html

2. Biden helps US companies replace US workers with cheap foreign labor by expanding H1B - https://www.axios.com/2022/01/12/h1b-visa-approval-rate-tech-biden-immigration

3. Biden expanded OPT to new job categories, this helps companies replace US workers with cheap foreign indentured servants - https://www.fragomen.com/insights/united-states-white-house-announces-expansion-of-stem-opt-program-and-other-initiatives-to-attract-stem-talent.html

F1 - Legal system requires F-1 students to remain with employer for approximately 7-12 years

4.Biden proposes to create brand new W-1 visa with unlimited Green Cards, because we mythically don't have enough workers in the US, we devalued a master with H1B, and now we will devalue PhDs with W-1 visas - https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2022/01/27/house-adds-game-changing-visas-for-immigrant-startups-and-phds/?sh=500faa1810be

Concussion?