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I suppose this is a question of ego.

I finished my MBA at a good University last August. Unfortunately, my former boss was not supportive of my MBA pursuit & I was laid off halfway through the program. (Despite having a pre-agreement that there would be no issue as long as I used my vacation time to attend the program every other Friday - and despite the fact that I continued to excel at my job.) Anyhow, I’ve been fortunate to have a couple short-term contract roles since, though not high paying - and now my resources are drained & I owe a lot of money. My background is in marketing (I have 15+ years of experience), but am now applying to unrelated jobs at Target, the local food co-op, and other local businesses because I need money to live. Is anyone in the same boat? Or has been in the same boat in the past? How do you deal with your feelings about it? I am struggling with the situation, but know I should be grateful if I have the opportunity to work right now.

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  1. Laura

    Are you working with your university's career services department? They should offer a lot of great resources for especially given that they want their new grads to succeed! In the meantime would it be possible to work at job with a steady paycheck and benefits and do contract/freelance work in your field on the side so you continue to build up skills, connections and keep up to date on it all?

  2. Anonymous

    You can be grateful that things aren't worse while still being angry about injustice in how you were treated. Do you have anything in writing from your job in which they agreed to keep you on if you fulfilled your side of the bargain or a witness if they told you that orally but not in writing? If so, you could ask a free consultation attorney whether you have a legal case against them for breaking a contract with you. At the same time, you can take positive action by visiting your college's career center and enlisting their help in finding a new job. Also be sure to network-- let your professors, any sorority sisters if you were in a sorority, friends who are employed in your field, and any other contacts you know help you if they can. Also see if you qualify for deferment of your student loans or if you can join a job corps type of organization that may pay off your loans for you.

  3. Anonymous

    Being laid off is not being fired. It's different. You received your MBA so there is gratefulness in that.

    Now, you just need to get out there and find a job. Yes, I've lost 2 jobs in one year, got a job that paid way less, ended up losing my home but after all these years I'm well past it and my credit score is great. Go look at jobs in higher ed, or look at state jobs if you are in the U.S. I couldn't tell if you are in our country or abroad.

  4. Keisha

    Join networking groups with the same background as yours. Don't step backwards. Apply for mgmnt jobs online. Target has some opportunities. I'm college educated, nothing like you and find it difficult looking for opportunities also.

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