I got fired just two months into my probation period at a mom and son mortgage brokerage where I worked as an admin assistant. After graduating, I spent four months job searching, and I was really excited to land this position. My role involved a mix of clerical and underwriting tasks, like labeling documents, sending compliance paperwork, calling clients about renewing their mortgages, and reviewing real estate documents for issues. I was genuinely proud of the work I was doing and felt fulfilled. But then, out of the blue, my managing broker came into the office, sat down, and told me she was "disappointed" with my performance. She felt I wasn’t "grasping things" and just like that, my dream job crumbled. It felt like a breakup—one moment I was excited about my future, and the next I was back in the job market, which is as tough as ever. Wish me luck as I start this search all over again!