Maximum_Potential471's journey

I recently had a tough experience where I got fired on my second day at a commercial warehouse job for being "not a good fit." It was frustrating because I felt I did nothing wrong. However, I didn't let that setback discourage me. I had an interview for a position I've been eager to get into for a long time, and it went really well! The company is a local HVAC business run by some very nice, older owners. I’ve been in touch with them before through my union, but things didn’t work out at that time. This time, I was able to reconnect and went in for the interview. I shared that I have one month left in my HVAC school and talked about what I’ve learned so far. I was honest about my lack of experience, but I expressed my eagerness to learn and grow with them. They appreciated my local background, and we discovered that we live just 8 minutes apart! I mentioned that I finish school in October and asked if I could start the first Monday of that month, which they agreed to. I left the interview feeling hopeful and grateful for the opportunity. I’m really hoping to land this job and finally kickstart my career after that rough first experience.

I've been working as a valet for the past three years while attending HVAC school. Recently, my boss has been on a power trip, cutting everyone's hours and sending out an email regarding time off requests. I had always taken time off without issues, but after requesting time off for September, I received a somewhat aggressive response. Currently, I only work 1-2 days a week, and he often asks me to come in on days I have classes, which I've done out of goodwill. However, I’m now actively job hunting for a better position in the HVAC field since I recently obtained my EPA certification. I'm really frustrated with the situation and looking for advice on how to handle my boss and this job while I search for something better.