"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
That sucks so much. Especially because you like the job. I got fired from a job I hated and it still killed me. I hope you use the rest on the month to use your office to launch your next opportunity. Call contacts, update resume, be open to your next chapter.
Eta: DH got laid off from his dream job in April. I know how you feel.
H got laid off from his dream job the end of January. I can't tell you how heart breaking it was to see him sitting at the kitchen table saying "I LOVED that job" in a tone of total bewilderment (he was contract, they ended the contract).
He has been on his new job about 2 months. Thankfully it didn't take long, the company saw his resume' online and reached out to him. It's not his dream job but he likes it.
OP: Hang in there, it's an awful time but it will get better. and you are NOT a loser.
I'm so sorry. Don't feel like a loser at all. This happened to me in April and while it completely sucked and we barely made it financially, I'm now in a much better place that I like much more. Sending tons of juju.
You are NOT a loser! Some of the best workers I know have been fired from jobs (whether for an issue, downsizing, etc.). It's just part of the cycle of things. It will hurt for awhile, but there is something amazing out there for you in time.
Thank you so much everyone. I was finally able to stop crying. I will post more about the details later.
I feel like such a loser.
I was laid off last year. Twice actually. The first time I was fine with it, mass lay off, numbers game and I expected it.
However the second I fell into bad politics and it was a real blow to my ego. So I do feel your pain and won't bother with anything but it's ok to cry and feel bad. Just set a time limit to it. Then start activating your network.
If I can help get you restarted please don't hesitate to pm me.
I am so sorry. This happened to me about ten years ago and I know how hard it can be. Give yourself tonight to cry and process while it is so raw. Then tomorrow put your plan together. There are a lot of smart people on this board with a lot of combined experiences and advice.
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." - Unknown