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I know that a Facebook page called Everyday Aspergers sometimes has links to tech & computer jobs for people on the spectrum with a program called Ultranauts. Run by Samantha Craft, who is active in the community re:employment opportunities, if & when you’re ready.

Hang in there, Fenn.

I just looked at the paperwork they sent - the official “on paper” story is I was a part of a “reduction in force” covering 4 departments and 7 individuals. Somehow I doubt I would have been “picked” if i had been at the head of the pack - or even in the middle - but the “on paper” version looks better. My boss used the word “performance” on the phone at the beginning of the meeting. The lady from HR stuck to the script.

Thanks to all who replied

That means you're eligible for unemployment in all states.

Don't get hung up on it, man. The job market in that segment is favorable. People are leaving at will and companies struggle to fill positions. If you say the right things you'll be back in the saddle in no time. Get your references together. It's even possible to completely omit the circumstances of your departure from the last place.

He doesn't have to, actually.....what it said in the papers he was given was that he wasn't fired----he was laid off.

Fortunately, the time I "cried my eyes out" was about May, 1980. I got my present job 11/3/1980.

When I retire, it will be 42 years and 2 months.

It's not so much loyalty-----but complacency

@Fenn -- It seems you have marketable skills.

I wouldn’t worry so much about age. I was 56 the last time I was laid off and 59 the last time I was on a job search. Surprisingly, age never seemed to be a concern. BTW if you want an overview of my career there's a recent comment in my posting history that covers it.

I don't want to sugar coat things. When I was first laid off, I needed lorazepam for a while to prevent waking up in the middle of the night in a panic.

You should get busy putting your resume together on Dice and focus on doing a thorough job of that before actively looking.

It's my impression you were in the wrong job. There are probably other roles better suited to your skillset and work style. Not all jobs are remote but you'll have an easier time landing the jobs that are.

I won't say "good luck" because you shouldn't be depending on luck.

Sorry to hear this, Fenn, and I hope you find something better. I can relate. I've had performance issues at jobs where they gave me objectively unfair ways to meet my standards. And were happy to admit it unofficially.

Looking at https://auticon.us/careers/ - looks like auticon operates in the uk and the us too.

Thanks for the tip!

“You know what - it’s not working out. Give me back the suit.” Tony Stark to Peter Parker

“I lost the Stark Internship!” Peter Parker to Aunt Mae

Today it is for real. I have to go in and return my work laptop and collect my books and family pictures and stuff from my cubical.

Reminds of when they took Mr. Banks boutonniere carnation, punched a hole in his bowler hat and ruined his official Banker’s umbrella.

New chapter.

Peter Parker didn't do so badly afterwards

Seriously, I sense that you will get another job soon.

When I was let go from a part-time job once, I was "escorted" out, and told never to come back.

And I was only laid-off.

How are you feeling today?