Struggling with envy and selfish thinking

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I recently got laid off from a job I didn’t like, but I liked a lot of the people who worked there. I spoke up to the owner after the manager had given me a hard time about something. The owner said the manager was having a hard time so he told me not to take it personally. But then a month and a half later, I was let go. I was told it was because they were losing money on labor and I didn’t work that many hours there. They told me they were cutting everyone’s hours but since my hours were already minimal, they were just letting me go.

But I’ve been there a few times since getting let go, and I’ve noticed quite a few new people, and some old people who had previously left.

I was already disappointed to have to leave there since I liked most of the people there and consider them friends, but now I’m paranoid that they’re not telling me the real reason I was let go. And that shaken confidence is making me unhappy at my new job as well.

Some days are better than others, but every now and then I just get so bitter thinking about the whole experience. And I don’t want it to ruin my friendship with them or effect other areas of my life, like my new job. So please pray that I stop dwelling on it, and renew my confidence and let go of any jealousy or hard feelings. Thank you.

Edit: Also, if there is a more personal reason why I was let go, please pray that I be humble enough to accept the criticism and improve, and not react with more bitterness.
 
My Lord Jesus, lead all souls to heaven
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
Our Father…Hail Mary x10
Glory Be…Fatima Prayer
Amen!
 
It is what a lot of employers do to workers.that have reached a certain pay level and they don’t want to give merit raises or pay for any benefits. I don’t think it is legal, but try to prove it. It isn’t you personally , but do try to maintain your friendships. Peace.
 
My Lord Jesus, lead all souls to heaven
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
Our Father…Hail Mary x10
Glory Be…Fatima Prayer
Amen!
 
St. Joseph, help this poster with his troubles and concerns about a prior job. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
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O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
 
Dear Jesus, please help the OP to put this burden down and place the experience firmly in the past and move forward down the better path you have chosen for them. In Jesus’ Name I humbly pray. Amen.

Tagged intention for my rosary intentions later. God bless you.
 
Lord, when the enemy fires his darts of
envy and self-consciousness at vash88,
may you cover him w/ your shield of
Faith and may he be able to Love those
who accuse and put down and hate him,
our Lord.
Amen.

“Lord, I have let myself be deceived; in
a thousand ways I have shunned your love,
yet here I am once more, to renew my
covenant with you. I need you. Save me
once again, Lord, take me once more into
your redeeming embrace”.
  • Pope Francis
 
**Memorare

Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Ame
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†

Prayer to Our Lady of Mental Peace

O Lady of Mental Peace,
Mother of Tranquility
and Mother of Hope,
look upon vash88 in this time
of weakness and unrest.

Teach her searching heart
to know that God’s Love
for her is unchanging and
unchangeable, and, that
true human love can only
begin and grow by touching
His Love.

Let your gentle Peace -
which this world cannot give
  • be always with her.
    And, help her to bring this
    same Peace into the lives
    of others.
Our Lady of Mental Peace,
  • Pray for us!
    Amen.
Jesus, Help Me!

In every need let me come to You with humble trust,
saying:
Jesus, help me!
In all my doubts, perplexities, and temptations:
Jesus, help me!
In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials:
Jesus, help me!
In the failure of my plans and hopes, in disappointments,
troubles and sorrows:
Jesus, help me!
When others fail me, and Your Grace alone can assist me:
Jesus, help me!
When I throw myself on Your tender Love as Savior:
Jesus, help me!
When my heart is cast down by failure, at seeing no good
come from my efforts:
Jesus, help me!
When I feel impatient, and my cross irritates me:
Jesus, help me!
When I am ill, and my head and hands cannot work and
I am lonely:
Jesus, help me!

Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls and short-
comings of every kind:
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, help me and never forsake me!

Amen

†
 
**O my Jesus, I beg You on behalf of the whole Church:
Grant it love and the light of Your Spirit
and give power to the words of priests
so that hardened hearts might be brought to repentance
and return to You, O Lord.

Lord, give us holy priests;
You Yourself maintain them in holiness.
O Divine and Great High Priest,
may the power of Your mercy accompany them everywhere
and protect them from the devil’s traps and snares
which are continually being set for the souls of priests.
May the power of Your mercy, O Lord,
shatter and bring to naught
all that might tarnish the sanctity of priests,
for You can do all things.
I ask You, Jesus,
for a special blessing
and for light for the priests
before whom I will make my confessions
throughout my lifetime.

Amen.**

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vash88 said:
I recently got laid off from a job I didn’t like, but I liked a lot of the people who worked there.

Also, if there is a more personal reason why I was let go, please pray that I be humble enough to accept the criticism and improve, and not react with more bitterness.
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Lots of great prayers have been posted and I use a number of them myself.

It hurts to think that we were let go for no good reason. Usually that cannot be undone. So focusing on it does not seem to help in looking forward to getting the next job, perhaps a better job.

On accepting criticism: Clear analysis - listing your strengths and weaknesses is NOT the same as criticism. It seems better to first list what you see as your personal strengths and weaknesses before asking or waiting for others to share their impressions. It is important to write your list and reflect on it. Then, select carefully one or two people you trust and discuss it with them. Analysis is seeing how the various parts work together and what can be improved. That is NOT criticism.

What sort of job/s do you like? What does your education and experience make you a better qualified candidate?

There are a number of web sites that can help you prepare for your future.

The past is in the past. Look forward to the future and take positive steps. And pray constantly.
 
:signofcross:Gracious and merciful God, please come to their assistance. In Jesus name, amen.:signofcross:
 
My Lord Jesus, lead all souls to heaven
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
Our Father…Hail Mary x10
Glory Be…Fatima Prayer
Amen!
 
Lord Jesus, lead all souls to heaven
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
Our Father…Hail Mary x10
Glory Be…Fatima Prayer…Amen!
 
Hail Mary,
Full of grace,
The Lord is with Thee.
Blessed art Thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb,
Jesus
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of death,
Amen
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