maraxlee's journey

I was laid off after just a month of work at a new company, and honestly, I'm reaching my limit. Last year, right before the winter holidays, I was unexpectedly let go from my previous job. I had sensed it might happen, as I had asked my manager multiple times about my job security, and he always assured me that I would have work. But then, a month later, I was called into the office and told my contract was terminated. It was a tough blow, and I spent several months unemployed and feeling down. Eventually, I found a new job, but it was a low-paying and stressful position in a restaurant. Just when I thought things were improving, I received an offer for a new position in my field during the spring. It was a contract role, but I was promised guaranteed work until fall and that the team would be looking to hire the best contractors for full-time positions. However, after only one month at this new job, I was informed that the work was being put on pause due to funding issues. It’s been a month now with no updates or communication from the company. We were abruptly told in a Zoom meeting that we would no longer have jobs and would lose all our benefits, including healthcare. I just can't comprehend how this is legal. It feels like people’s lives are being toyed with in this economy. I live in the US, where everything is expensive. My housing costs are high, and with the SAVE Plan ending, I’m uncertain about my student loans. At just 25 years old, I’m feeling depressed and beaten down. It’s hard to see any hope in a world that feels so unstable.