# I Need Cheering Up - Job Related **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 19, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cheering-up-job-related/971842 "2022-09-19T16:38:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cheering-up-job-related/971842/1 "2022-09-19T16:38:22Z")
For a very long time, I was unemployed and on disability. Then, I got a part time job as a contractor for unemployment. While at first I was thrilled at the thought of helping people. Then, I realized I couldn’t help them. All I could do was generate a ticket. I came to dread work everyday. Then, the contract ended. The company asked if I wanted another job, a full time one. I said yes. The new contract involved working with veterans and people in the armed forces. I actually could help people. I had some wonderful moments. But, I constantly worried that I would be fired for not being good enough. Those fears were justified. I was removed from the contract last Fridar for low quality control scores. Today, as instructed, I mailed back my Common Access Card. A CAC is a kind of key used to access secure computers or sites. I had to undergo a security screening (a minor, low level screening to be sure) to get a CAC. I miss it very much. I’ve screwed up once again and feel like crying. ---
**Author:** ![dolphinboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dolphinboy/32/330_2.png) [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cheering-up-job-related/971842/2 "2022-09-19T17:57:51Z")
Hang in there, and never give up on yourself. Mistakes were made, but no lives were lost. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cheering-up-job-related/971842/3 "2022-09-19T18:10:51Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > I’ve screwed up once again and feel like crying. Awww! I feel like giving you a hug. 🫂 ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cheering-up-job-related/971842/4 "2022-09-19T18:20:51Z")
A friend of mine once said “You cannot fail as long as you learned something.” Perhaps this job was not a good fit for you. It’s OK to mourn the loss of any job but don’t despair, you have a lot to offer and you will find a better fit. Be gentle on yourself. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cheering-up-job-related/971842/5 "2022-09-19T18:21:15Z")
Thanks, to all of you ETA Somebody snuck in while I was typing. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cheering-up-job-related/971842/6 "2022-09-20T19:02:42Z")
For a long time, I attended a day program for the mentally hilarious. I still go four times a month. Today, I met with my case manager. She pointed out that the company I work for chose to assign me to another project rather than letting me go altogether. I hadn’t thought of that and it softens the blow quite a bit.