Believe it or not, I've generally made myself a trouble employee at most of my jobs. And it cost me, kinda. (been fired 4 times!!!!) Filed for unemployment a couple of times, never got it (had to pay a time penalty, and got rehired before that time was paid.)
First was a HS job working in an Audio-Video place. Ate too much lunch, swept too few floors.
Had a long term job (8 years) as a supervisor. Got crossways with the boss, he moved me to day shift (impossible, since I was in college.) I quit, with a 3 month old baby. Got a better job, doing the same thing. My bass teacher's wife worked in personnel, and helped me get the job.
Worked that job 3.5 years. Never missed a day of work, but got crossways with the boss. Eventually I got fired (but the boss let me work out the week! What kind of "fired" is that?) Got a better job...my bass teacher's wife had changed companies, and she helped me get that job.
Worked there for 9 years, got crossways with the boss. I got fired 2 days before Christmas ('cause they asked me to do something which I believed was illegal.) Had to cash in my retirment. Had to substitute teach for 4 months, worked in a hotel for the summer...then I became a teacher.
I've held this job for 11 years, and all my bosses think I'm great.
MORAL: When you leave a job, you always get a better job.
MORAL TWO: When you finally find the job that perfectly matches your skills and personality and brings you joy, all those "crossways" things won't happen.
I know you're struggling right now; times seem rough. You may have to file for unemployment, or do other stuff you don't want to do. But keep focused on why the good Lord put ya here, and you'll find your head.
Good Luck
Dave
