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imnotawaterbison's journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    I recently gave my notice at a small cleaning business where I worked, expecting a smooth transition. Instead, they called me and fired me immediately. Now I'm left wondering how to handle this situation in future job interviews. Should I mention this job at all on my resume? If it comes up, what should I say about why I left? I’ve received some advice suggesting I can simply state that I was let go after giving notice, which is the truth. It feels frustrating, but I want to be honest without it reflecting poorly on me.

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    Today I experienced a surprising turn of events at the mom and pop cleaning business where I've been working. I had given a month's notice, intending to be helpful and stay until they found a replacement. However, during a phone call with my boss, I was blindsided when she accused me of not cleaning the bathrooms, despite spending two hours on them. It felt incredibly unfair and unexpected. I thought I was doing the right thing by providing notice, but now I'm left feeling confused and frustrated. I'm considering applying for unemployment, as some have suggested, just to cover my bases. It's a harsh reminder that sometimes, being honorable doesn't pay off.

    Company: mom and pop cleaning business

    Job title: N/A

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