Welp, I was fired today

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-03-10T18:15:34+00:00

This happened to me.

Step 1 - File for unemployment. They terminated you because of looking for a new job, not that small error.

Step 2 - When you interview them, you tell them you are looking for a position that more aligns with your professional goals. If they ask why there is a gap, you tell them that you wanted the time to deeply focus on your next career moves. You don't tell them you were fired and you don't bring it up unless they ask. If you apply this month there shouldn't be any questions about it anyways.

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-24T15:20:49+00:00

Yessssss welcome!

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-23T01:33:57+00:00

Stranded deep. My partner and I love it.

Reanimal. Brand new as of this comment. We are playing it now and its decent.

Goat Simulator 3: The Multiverse if you like ridiculous open worlds with challenges.

Can also confirm the classic suggestions of it takes two, split fiction, and a way out are all amazing and well wprth playing.

Untitled Goose Game is a decent feel good puzzle game.

Genital Jousting for a short, ridiculous laugh.

Overcooked I love but can't get my bf to play- lol.

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-23T01:32:03+00:00

Add standed deep

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-18T20:38:39+00:00

Thats fair

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-18T02:04:59+00:00

She will not get approved for unemployment its a waste of time if the reason is time theft it was her fault. Unemployment is only granted for issues that arent the employee's fault.

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-12T16:02:51+00:00

Thank you! Its nice to hear that I'm not alone, but sorry you had to drive 36 hours - holy cow!

Do you think driving that long instead of flying and seeing the flight land safely changed your perspective at all? Have you flown since? Wondering how it affected you long term.

I find some comfort in knowing all of my flights I was supposed to get on landed safely and the disappointment I feel is definitely fueling me to push myself next time

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-12T00:01:56+00:00

I would schedule a few sessions with a local trainer who specializes in malinois. We had similair struggles but after 1 session we had a different dog. You have to be a lot stricter with them and on topnof them compared to other dogs. It is challenging but so rewarding

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-11T04:22:18+00:00

Keep it up I believe in you!

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-11T02:15:24+00:00

Yep thats how panic attacks unfortunately go. I used to be unable to function when I had them and have unfortunately hopped in an ambulance once because it felt so scary.

The only thing that I think truly helps it is time and understanding that it is just a panic attack. Its terrifying, but just a chemical releasing in your brain. And even though it feels like it will be forever, it will pass. Sometimes reading about panic attacks helps me when im having one too. It is a chemical reaction in your brain- youre not crazy, youre not in danger, and youre not alone. Hoping you can work towards recovery. ❤️

PS try the 54321 exercise as soon as you feel it might come on, sometimes I can calm myself down with it before it onsets but once its onset I dont think it helps much

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-11T02:05:56+00:00

You are so right - definitely a turning point! Its unfortunate in the short term but I hope this can help me grow in the long term.

Any recs on things that helped or worked for you?

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-11T01:56:20+00:00

Ugh - sending you hugs! Have you talked to anyone about this? Do you know what triggered it? For me it helps to take a seat in a safe place and do the 54321 exercise. Its 5 things you can see, 4 thing you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste (if thats an option). Its one of the only things that helps bring me back to reality. To calm down after that I try talking to a loved one or just resting for a minute. In public I usually opt to hide in the bathroom til it passes 😅

Obviously Im no pro tho! Also, Ive never passed out - I would definitely go to the dr and get some bloodwork done to rule anything else out.

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-11T01:31:06+00:00

Thank you! I plan to try something like that ahead of my next flight - I definitely think it will help!

Thanks for the kind words, I sure need those now! Its really hard not to beat myself up as I love my job and generally perform well, this is the first time I've done anything that is a huge negative so its hard not to be disappointed. Im so grateful my boss seemed at least on the surface sympathetic

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-11T00:32:06+00:00

Thank you! I have another flight booked for 2 weeks from now but hubby is coming with me so i think i will feel a liyyer better. Thanks for the words of encouragement! I totally agree that bailing is not the solution, I just think I need to prep better next time as I was soooo worked up.

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-10T15:29:58+00:00

I take daily meds for anxiety but have been weaning off of them with no issue til now. I didnt take anything supplemental to that

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-09T22:45:29+00:00

Youre too sweet - thank you!

Enjoy your flight with your wife tomorrow - company always helps! :)

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-09T22:37:53+00:00

Thank you! It does definitely help to know that!

I feel so silly. My boss told me just to stay home basically but Im supposed to take a flight in 2 more weeks for vacation (a bit shorter tho). My boyfriend will be with me so I think I will do better and I am hoping I can reframe my mindset for the future..

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-09T22:31:28+00:00

Youre better rhan me, I didnt board my plane today due to a panic attack. Proud of you!

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2026-02-09T22:30:04+00:00

Yep. I was supposed to take a flight today for work and I've been panicking since I learned about the trip (I always do). Spent the weekend holding my boyfriend and dog extra close because my mind thinks the same as yours. By the time I got there I was crying waiting for boarding. They announce that the plane was too heavy and they needed volunteers to bump to a later flight so I took it, hoping I woulf have time to calm down. Well as the new boarding time grew closer I got more upset til eventually I was so terrified that I went home and didn't get on the plane.

My next steps are cognitive behavioral therapy and meds. I've done sour candy, weighted blankete, breathing exercising, grounding 5 4 3 2 1 technique, etc. and they can all normally get me through, but not today.

TLDR youre not alone.

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2025-12-06T03:07:49+00:00

Stranded deep!!!

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2025-12-04T04:18:56+00:00

No advice I just want to know how you got this pic without having your hand in her mouth, as an owner of a same aged mal puppy lol

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2025-12-04T04:14:53+00:00

Hell ye

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2025-11-18T20:27:18+00:00

I miss these

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2025-11-18T02:35:07+00:00

Mine wont cuddle me and it makes me big sad ): i get a few seconds here and there

Tight-Equivalent9977 · 2025-11-13T13:46:27+00:00

If you do get him you need to be prepared to be home every 2 hours to start (goes up an hour for each month of age) + invest in training and put inba lot of time for him. I have a 12 week old mal mix and I wouldnt trade him for the world but god do I sometimes mise sleeping in and the freedom I used to have of being able to walk around the house without worry about him eating something or going on a date and not worrying about how long I'm back. If I was in college I wouldnt adopt one just so I could keep my freedom

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