BrilliantExternal984's journey

Applied at downtown pizza place for front of house staff

I was let go after just one day of training, and I'm feeling absolutely devastated. I'm a 23-year-old male, and I've been under a lot of pressure from the family I live with to find a job. Currently, I do gig work, but it’s taking a toll on my car and doesn’t even cover a third of the rent, which has made my family resentful. This year has been incredibly tough for me, filled with depression and anxiety about finding a job. I was really hoping to avoid a soul-sucking position that would hinder my ability to finish college. I finally landed what I thought was an ideal job as front of house staff at a counter service restaurant, where I have previous experience and genuinely enjoy the work. The pay was good, and the atmosphere seemed positive. My first day, which was a busy Saturday night at a downtown pizza place, went well in my eyes. I arrived early, followed instructions, showed initiative, and got along with everyone. Sure, I had some corrections and felt a bit awkward with customers due to my autism and ADHD, but I was improving by the end of the shift and was excited to return for more training. However, the next day, just before my second training shift, I received a text saying I wouldn’t be scheduled anymore. When I called to ask why, I was told there was no specific reason, just that they were making that decision. I understand at-will employment, but it feels so cold and unfair. I'm heartbroken and can’t stop crying. I desperately needed this job, and now I’m back to the grind of applying for positions I don’t want, only to face more rejections. I haven’t even told my family yet because I don’t know how to explain it without feeling like a failure in their eyes, especially after sharing my excitement about this job. They’ve set a deadline for me to start paying an equal share of the rent by August 1st, and I’m at a loss for how to manage that now. I feel like a failure and I’m struggling to figure out how to present myself confidently in future interviews when I feel so incompetent and hopeless right now. If anyone has advice, I would really appreciate it.