Unemployment Sucks: Part 1

It doesn't matter how you got to the road of unemployment (unjust termination, just termination, layoff, company bankrupt), it simply sucks.  This is my story of unemployment, and the hopeful road to survival, recovery, and triumph over adversity. My hopes with these posts are to help/inspire those in the same situations to grow and be inspired.  Sometimes all we need is someone to support and encourage us for success. If you're struggling like I am, then you know giving up is not an option.

Being someone who was unjustly terminated, I can tell you that the main point for me right now is to attempt to restore my financial status and obtain gainful employment elsewhere. I can say, with experience, placing the word "termination" on any application is like the kiss of death. It suggests to some that you weren't a good employee, however any forced termination is undefined.  For example, you could have loss your job due to transportation failures, accidents, and unforseen actions beyond your control. I'm fortunate I receive unemployment benefits, which helps me out some.

Needless to say I think trying to lie on applications is a mistake. It does feel like chains on the shoulder. A burden one's forced to deal with.  At the same time, I know my strengths, track record, and skills I offer.  It's a lot of work to keep up keeping on.  Never giving up is the best motto at this stage.

The Allergy Post

These are the days I miss not having insurance because over the counter allergy medicines are a mixed bag.  I've tried several of them and none of them really work like prescribed meds. Several that should have done the trick didn't.  needless to day having meds that are 24 hr don't work nearly as good as the ones that work 12 hour.  Needless to say my allergies and congestion beat on me and defy the 24 hour meds. So now I'm back to the 12 hour stuff because I got better results with them.  The end result is some relief until I get insurance back. Being unemployed sucks wild cat ass.  Let's hope a remedy is down the pike soon. Allergies just know how to turn up the dial on discomfort.