I was just laid off!!

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October 14,2022 at 12:49PM UTC

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I was just laid off!! I feel devastated because i took a chance on a company, and ive only worked there 4 months. Boss/owner was terrible to me the last few weeks. Out of no where, i was told that he just doesnt have enough business to keep me busy. Im frustrated because i stay busy everyday. I even offered to work part time, and he declined. I thought i did a great job, worked hard, offered to help, always asked for clarification, was respectful, etc. But i noticed he had little control over his emotions and was always stressed out and complaining. Yet, my offer to help seemed to insult him. I dont get it. Its hard not to beat yourself up when you really dont know what went wrong.

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KatOctober 14,2022 at 1:36PM UTC
This isn't your fault! There's probably a lot going on behind the scenes you don't know about. Clearly, this job wasn't a good fit for you. Your boss had a poor leadership style and terrible communication skills. That is not on you! I'm sure you did your best in a bad situation. You are still a good worker and dedicated employee. You just need to find a better work situation. If you can collect Unemployment, use that time to regroup and refocus yourself. Even if you can't, polish that resume and start networking to find your next job. Go to a temp agency if you need some income right away while you apply for other jobs. Good luck at finding the best job and best boss for you!
JJOctober 14,2022 at 2:48PM UTC
Humans can be weird which is one reason I will not work for a small business with one owner who makes all of the decisions. Not everyone can work for themselves so I highly recommend working for a large company that has many stakeholders and a real HR department. No guarantees but many more opportunities and people who know the rules.
AnonymousOctober 14,2022 at 5:21PM UTC
I'm so sorry! I just want to say that you did nothing wrong here. It was a poor fit from the start