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Today I was “let go” at work, and I must say this is the first time I have ever been fired. I do not feel anything except some disappointment that I could not meet the quota requirements, but I am glad that I tried my best to respectfully tell my boss the truth about some deceptions he wanted me to say to potential customers. I did loose steam in the end and since I did not meet quota he made an understandable decision; however, I am really scared now.

Failure is not something I am used to and I don’t know what my future holds; lately I have not been able to see much in my future as many of my attempts have turned fruitless. There are constant thoughts creeping in my mind that I am unemployable, that I am not good at anything, that I will make nothing of my life and that I will be homeless.

I have asked God to reveal His will for me, to unite my will to His and to slowly open/close doors He wants for me since I can be hard headed and not see what is blatantly put in front of me. Could you please pray for me? Also, any advice about situations like this would be nice. I am meeting my priest tomorrow for guidance, but I am not ready to talk with my friends or family about this.

Thank you and God Bless!
 
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Hello all,

Today I was “let go” at work, and I must say this is the first time I have ever been fired. I do not feel anything except some disappointment that I could not meet the quota requirements, but I am glad that I tried my best to respectfully tell my boss the truth about some deceptions he wanted me to say to potential customers. I did loose steam in the end and since I did not meet quota he made an understandable decision; however, I am really scared now.

Failure is not something I am used to and I don’t know what my future holds; lately I have not been able to see much in my future as many of my attempts have turned fruitless. There are constant thoughts creeping in my mind that I am unemployable, that I am not good at anything, that I will make nothing of my life and that I will be homeless.

I have asked God to reveal His will for me, to unite my will to His and to slowly open/close doors He wants for me since I can be hard headed and not see what is blatantly put in front of me. Could you please pray for me? Also, any advice about situations like this would be nice. I am meeting my priest tomorrow for guidance, but I am not ready to talk with my friends or family about this.

Thank you and God Bless!
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I will pray for you.

I have never been fired or let go, but I have had friends in this situation. File for unemployment as soon as you can. See if the local workforce center has workshops on job searching. Find a job club where you can give and get support and get job leads. Sign up with temporary/staffing agencies; they can get you working quickly.
 
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we turn to you, O Virgins of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise our petitions, but in your mercy hear us and answer us. Amen.
 
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…I have asked God to reveal His will for me, to unite my will to His and to slowly open/close doors He wants for me since I can be hard headed and not see what is blatantly put in front of me…
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May you hear God’s voice and follow his perfect will for your life.

Make known to me your ways, LORD;
teach me your paths.
Guide me by your fidelity
and teach me,
for you are God my savior,
for you I wait all the day long.
Psalm 25:4,5
NAB :bible1:
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me Amen
 
You will be in my prayers, ‘HH’. I had to leave my job because of MS (multiple sclerosis) and that was bad enough, but to lose it “unexpectedly”…well, that must be awful. I will pray that, most of all, you gain new confidence soon.

Oh, and it occurs to me: if you’re not that desperate for money, could you consider voluntary work?That always seems to make one feel better: helping somebody else.

Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
 
Lisa, thank you. I don’t want to do unemployment but it feels like this is the only other option left. Staffing/Temp agencies are a good idea.

Virginia, I like you idea. I am upping my volunteer hours and will go for 1-2 hours/day - best to make use of this time in trying to help others.

Thank you all for your prayers, I appreciate this site and the people on here as well as my parish community. Thank you all.
 
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
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