I was fired from my first engineering job on Friday due to performance issues, and I have an interview lined up for Monday. I'm feeling a bit anxious about how to present my current employment status. Should I act like I still work there unless directly asked? I'm considering saying I was laid off instead of fired, especially since I was only there for six months. I hope to negotiate a salary during the interview, but I'm worried that my recent termination might be used against me. I've read some advice suggesting to avoid lying, as it could hurt my credibility in the long run. I'm really not sure how to navigate this situation.