Out of work CNA
I just recently got fired from my job at a nursing and rehab facility due to being late. The reason I had been late the last couple of times is the fact that number 1 I had to walk 2 miles everyday to work and number 2 my husband just recently had knee surgery done and I was trying to make sure that he was situated before leaving for work. I loved what I did and I love being a CNA. I may have been late quite a bit because of having to walk but at least I showed up and I did the work. I would go in early when they needed me too and I would stay over even if it wasn't my turn to stay over. I worked mainly 2pm to 10pm and there would be some nights where I wouldn't leave until 11:30 at night and have to walk all the way home. Some days I would go in and work 12 and 16 hour shifts. I am really desperate for work being that I am the only one who is working right now because of my husband not being able to go back to work until the end of this month. I really need a job but my only issue is that some people won't hire me because of having to walk to and from work everyday.
Hi Tammy Carden ! I am so sorry that happened. Here are the best ways to handle being fired and getting back out there!
-Wait a day or so Take a day or two to allow yourself the chance to get past those feelings of anger, sadness, and/or rejection. Give yourself a moment to re-group.
-Get coverage Having health coverage is so important. Speak to your former employer about extending your health insurance benefit for up to 18 months under COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act). You have 60 days after your coverage lapses to opt-in or start shopping for your own policy on healthcare.gov. Your new employment status allows for you to enroll even if it's not open enrollment time.
-File for unemployment benefits Often times many of us think that only laid-off employees are eligible for these benefits. However, in most states, fired employees can collect too, as long as they weren't fired for intentional misconduct. It can take a while for benefits to kick in, so file right away.
-Re-visit your budget If you’re not sure how long you’ll be unemployed start by reviewing what’s coming in (from unemployment, etc) and how much you have in your savings. Pay special attention to how much you spend every month. Divide your spending into necessary expenses like housing, student loans, car payment, insurance, groceries and unnecessary ones going out for dinner, clothing, travel. Cut back on the unnecessary and spend only when you have to!
-Find work fast While on the job hunt, avoid waiting for money to come in and consider working a gig position for the time being. This will allow you to earn money quickly and control your own schedule allowing you to be flexible. This is particularly helpful when going on interviews! You can make your own hours with companies like [Lyft] (https://www.lyft.com/drive-with-lyft), [TaskRabbit] (https://www.taskrabbit.com/careers), [Instacart] (https://careers.instacart.com/), etc.
-Your next interview When interviewing for your next role don't lie about being fired! Be upfront, positive, and leave those emotions at the door! Also, the less said the better so stick to statements like...“It wasn’t a great cultural fit for me” or “My boss and I continued to have differing opinions.” Whatever the reason keep it as positive as possible and leave it at that. Don’t ever bad mouth your past boss! Read more tips about how to explain getting fired in Matt Bornhorst's post [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/a8a4881a-95be-59b1-ba56-06a1baeac048)!
Worried if your boss had the right to fire you? Read more about that [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/4bd55db7-5ff5-5dd3-9e69-cc8f40182d5b).
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Wishing you the best in your job search!