Need support

[Lifesingflowers]

Hi I tneed support right now, feel anxious I was told last week this will be my last week, they knew week beforehand but waiting till the last minute to give me notice. And said they are doing me a favour by giving me one week notice so I can look for jobs.

They know my history that I'm a single mother with no support, was evicted earlier on and managed to find my own place where I need to pay rent for.

I feel sick coming to work, everyone at work has been gossiping at work, one of the manager told one of them who told the whole office about me being fired before I even found out.

I feel sick, it took me so long to find this job. I don't know what to do, never been fired before. It's a temp job BTW the way. I worked my ass for this job, even skipped lunch at time and I got no appreciation in return. If I had something lined up it would be less stressful but the fact I don't is scary.

I thought this was a death notice until you said it was about jobs

so they’re not renewed contract? or sacked you?

why were you fired op?

Have you actually been fired, because it’s not normal for employers to then let people work their notice?

Oh dear, it’s really stressful. How do you stand with UC etc - get into the benefits office asap. Can you ask them why you’ve been let go - feedback is really important.

If it's a temp job then you're not being fired, the point of a temp position is that it's temporary and flexible to the companies needs,

I know that doesn't help you in the immediate term but you need to be realistic and the reality of a temp position is that it's a day to day hiring.

Get in contact with a few agencies and see what other temp roles they have available for now, ask if they have any temp-perm positions that will give you security once the probationary period is up. Start applying for permanent positions, take your time over the application, don't send a standard CV, tailor it to make sure you tick off the requirements if the job spec and person spec, that will give you the best chances of getting through to interview.

Thanks. I know I sound dramatic but I just don't want to be in a situation where I can't pay my rent again. I am not having luck with interviews where I do good but not enough to secure the job

wert you fired or temp contract just came to an end?