I started orientation for a second job yesterday. Which is great, but its per diem and not guaranteed many hours per month. After I got home from my orientation, I got a phone call from HR at my main, full time job. I’m being terminated. I have to go in today at noon for a meeting with HR, my manager, and the union delegate to discuss why they are terminating me. It is currently 5:30AM, I have yet to sleep, but I did manage to maintain my sobriety. I applied to 50+ jobs yesterday after that phone call. I’m actually freaking out internally.
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I’d like to think that things happen for a reason. It may not seem it now, but in time it’ll all make sense. Just maintain your sobriety, without that…. You have nothing
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I’m sorry, that is understandably extremely stressful. Just imagine how much worse it would be if you lost your sobriety. Im confident you will persevere.
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@victoria204352 Dude.. that sucks!!
When HR spoke to you did they say that you're being separated by the organization?
Have you spoken to your union rep? Your union rep is there to protect you and represent
I like how @angelo396931 put it imagine if you gave up your sobriety.
I feel that every separation is a stepping stone to something better.
You will adapt and overcome.
Add me and keep me updated.
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Just breathe and stay positive. You'll get through this. I had an interview at a dollar general and the manager offered me a position as a salaried key holder, so I stopped looking for other jobs assuming that I'd be working at DG. Well after making me wait 3 weeks for a background check, they rescinded the employment offer due to the fact that I have multiple felonies. I was pretty devastated and insulted. But I didn't relapse and stayed positive and prayerful and within a week I got a job at a pizza place and it's perfect for what I need right now. I'm proud of you for staying sober and I know you'll get through this. God only gives us what we can handle and sometimes he puts us through tribulations in order to make us stronger and wiser. I'll keep you in my prayers. You got this. Feel free to message me anytime if you need someone sober to talk to.
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I’m so sorry. How are you doing. Feel free to DM anytime if you need an ear. Sending hugs
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I believe that the door thst is closing has a door that opens. It's for a reason. For me it's difficult to see one tree through the forest (I used to hate all the sayings by the way). Looking back, EVERYTHING happened to me for a reason. I don't understand it in the moment (such as having an above the knee amputation) today, one day at a time, with all the challenges I've had, I ser what the plan was.
I was told NOTHING good will happen if I pickup.
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When one door closes , another ,and then another will open -
Sometimes the darkness will show us the light --
and because of that sucky situation, YOU filed for 50+ plus jobs --
That sounds like a pretty good outcome to me !!!!
Keep up the good work😁
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Victoria, everything will work itself out. Stay calm and stay sober. Many of us experienced similar situations. In my early sobriety I lost everything, my business, wife ran off, police were after me and I was facing 20 years in prison. I stayed sober by leaning into AA/CA & NA. I was exonerated from all charges, started a new business and became happily single! My life fell together the right way in sobriety.
I’m here if you want to talk
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