The "No Retaliation" policy

One year later...still working a retail job part-time. Have continually been sending out resumes. Have had interviews. I interviewed four times with the last interview, in person, with the CEO. Less than a week later, I see that they posted the position again! After spending all of that time over a six week period to find out that way that they decided they wanted to keep looking was a slap in the face. They had even told me during my third out of fourth interview that my resume rose to the top of the list. He was the one that wanted me to interview with the CEO. So once again, I fly through the video interviews but the minute I get in front of employers, I'm done.

I've interviewed with a Town Manager's office, fire department, a large soft drink company, and many more.

I did file for bankruptcy which was a very sobering experience but necessary due to financial situation. I still am not sure from one month to the next month if I will have rent. My sister still lives with me which is an entirely different stressor. Get no help from other siblings. They don't even call to check on her or how I'm handling things.

If anyone knows of an EA or AA position open in the Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney areas, I would appreciate it.

I know I'm not the only one going through this and my heart goes out to all of you that are experiencing this as well. I am mentally exhausted, feel defeated, and am putting on stress weight (which is an entirely different problem :-) )

Thank you to all for "listening". You are the best.

Well it has been 9 months since I was terminated and thought I would post an update.

Despite sending out what seems like a ton of resumes, I have gotten a couple of nibbles but absolutely nothing as far as an offer goes. I received unemployment. Once my former employer found out I was receiving it, they filed an appeal with TWC. It shouldn't surprise me that they did that but I thought what do they want from me, my carcass? I have had to file for bankruptcy. My unemployment was $200 too much for being eligible for food stamps. After my unemployment ran out, I ended up taking a job at a well known retail store. It represented $27/hr less than I was making at my job. I dont get enough hours to pay bills. I just told them last night that I made more on employment than I was making there.

Oh, and in January, I had one of my siblings move in with me. She had been evicted from her apartment, her car was repossessed and she has pre-dementia. I am not qualified to care for her nor can I afford to. I sold my sofa last week in order to have enough money to pay bills. My bedroom furniture is next. I live in a small, one bedroom apartment. She sleeps in my room. I sleep in the living room in a chair. I know the stress of having her here has absolutely pushed me to my limits.

I need a FT job with benefits so badly it makes me hurt. I'm trying to not lose my car and my apartment. I continue to send out resumes and I never hear back from anyone. My self esteem is at a zero.

The one bright light in this entire saga is that I found out my former employer's hearing with the Unemployment Office was held on 6/13 and their request was DENIED! I haven't felt this happy in a very long time.

I continue to take it a day at a time and continue to look at job postings several times a day. You would think having 15+ years experience working for C-level executives would mean something. I have found that isn't the case when you are of a certain age.

I hope if anyone else is out there is struggling, don't give up. We can't give up. We have been through many "wars" AND made it out the other side to talk about it. I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for, even when hiring employees. They need to look at those of us who have so much experience and give us a chance.

Thanks to all!