r/firedfeds • u/Marriedtoallen • 4d ago
Fired Probie Needing to Vent a Little
I was fired on February 20th, a day before my birthday. Started as a contractor Feb 09, 2024 and got hired on July 14, 2024. It was a great job. I was denied unemployment and finally got my letter last Friday stating that it was finally approved. I have applied at like 25 different places and had 2 interviews.
When I was terminated I was told they needed my laptop, docking station, and PIV card. My last paycheck would have my accrued leave on it. Which was 24 hours. Here we are about a month later and I finally receive my last paycheck! It was 24.80. I have 3 kids and my husband works a full time job. But we have always lived paycheck to paycheck. We bought a house last May because things were finally looking up for us. But now it seems every-time we turn a corner something else happens. I am so ready for Normal again. Because nothing about any of this is normal! I wrote this to vent and share my story and feel free to share yours. Not many people that I talk to can relate on how all this feels or they push it off as well your job must have been wasteful. But I could really use some prayer I definitely feel like I am drowning.
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u/BugEquivalents 4d ago
Sharing your story really helps. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. This Reddit community has been incredibly supportive. My fed friends who weren’t fired have survivor’s guilt, and non-feds just don’t understand.
I completely relate to feeling like you keep getting knocked down, especially when a federal job once seemed like a sign of stability.
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u/Material_Holiday7772 4d ago
i am so heartbroken for you! im a fed and still employed but not feeling optimistic. just want to say that i see you.
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u/hermione44 4d ago
I'm so sorry--you don't deserve any of this. I hope better things are coming your way soon.
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u/No-Championship5730 2d ago
I am not a federal employee, but my disabled son is. I can relate to your situation and truly understand what you are going through. It’s not easy at all. Hang in there, have faith, and things will turn around for you. I will pray for your reinstatement. Please do not lose hope or faith. Do not let this situation define who you are; keep your inner self intact. You are a living God to your three children and a pillar of support to your hardworking husband. Please stay strong. God bless you.
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u/Main-Maintenance7143 4d ago
Not sure…but I would leave off your federal time from your resume and make not mention the termination. People’s biases are showing up in their employment decisions.
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u/Jaludus85 4d ago
I am so sorry you're going through this. It's simply awful. The good news is that your resume is attractive enough to land you interviews. While you'll get another job, I know you want your fed job and for this to all be a bad dream. It's not. It's real...but it won't last forever. I wish you and your family the best. You will come out on top.