Personal timeline

sparkiexo's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

  1. 2
    Applied to a Job Feeling Miscellaneous Planning Thinking

    I’m currently unemployed and feeling quite lost about my next steps. A while back, I left my full-time admin job to take on an Operations Coordinator/HR position, despite being upfront about my lack of experience. I was promised training, but I ended up having to teach myself everything. Unfortunately, I was let go after just five weeks. I received some great advice from others, including the suggestion to start a GoFundMe to help me get back on my feet. I did that, but it hasn’t gained much traction. Now, I’m still job hunting and honestly feeling pretty discouraged. I hold a Social Service Worker diploma and have several years of administrative experience. I’ve been applying for various roles like admin, social services, scheduling, reception, and coordinator positions. I’ve even started looking beyond my usual fields because I just need to find a job. However, I do face a couple of limitations. I no longer have a vehicle, and many community positions require access to one, which cuts down my options significantly. Additionally, I have endometriosis and chronic pain, so I can’t handle physically demanding jobs or those that require being on my feet all day. I’m capable of working, but I need something that is primarily sedentary or light duty. I’m not looking for sympathy or financial help; I’m genuinely seeking ideas. If you had an SSW diploma, administrative experience, and needed a job that wasn’t physically demanding while also lacking access to a vehicle, what job titles would you be considering? I’m open to pivoting away from my previous fields and just need some direction, as applying for the same types of jobs isn’t yielding results.

    0 0

    Loading comments…

    Comments

  2. 1
    Applied to a Job Feeling Miscellaneous

    I was let go from my position as an Operations Coordinator at a manufacturing company after just five weeks, and the lack of explanation has been haunting me ever since. I had transitioned from a full-time Administrative Assistant role at a daycare, where I was underpaid and micromanaged, to this new opportunity, believing it would provide better pay and growth. During the interviews, I was honest about my lack of experience in the role, and they assured me I would receive training. However, my first week was frustratingly slow, as I didn't even have a computer. By my second week, I started to learn some programs, but the training was minimal, and I often felt like I was a burden when I sought help. I took the initiative to teach myself and managed to resolve payroll issues that had been lingering. On April 1st, I was blindsided when my manager and the HR manager closed my office door and informed me that I was terminated effective immediately, with no prior feedback or indication that my performance was lacking. I was devastated and confused, especially since I had put so much effort into my work. As I packed my things, I asked for a moment to collect myself, but the HR manager insisted on staying with me. I ended up reacting poorly, expressing my anger towards her before leaving the office. Since that day, things have spiraled. I had left my previous job for this one, thinking it would secure my financial stability, but now I find myself struggling again, especially after my car was repossessed shortly after I started. I've been applying for jobs since April, but the whole experience has left me feeling anxious and uncertain about my future.

    0 0

    Loading comments…

    Comments