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So Depressed About My Career Path

Posted by: Sami81
Date: 8/23/2007 6:47:13 AM

Hello,

I'd appreciate any advice that could be given me, as I'm really scared about my career prospects right now. I just got fired from working on a very difficult contract a month ago. The temp agency I was working for was so intent on keeping their client that they never verified any of the information given about me. So, one moment I could be doing "wonderful” and the next I could be on my way figuratively out the door due to someone's bad day. I tried to work with my temp agency, I documented everything, but they just paid me lip service to impress their largest client in this area. My job was so stressful I had a blood vessel burst in my head. I’m still recovering. I had been working with them under the anxiety of being fired for almost a year. I was going to stay for the full year but I was fired for going on an interview. The client didn’t think that I should do that until I was completely unemployed.

My job history is sporadic; I walked out on a lot of jobs when I was younger. I’m ashamed of that. Right now I'm on assignment with another temp agency. I thought my prospects with them were bright until they stuck me with this whiny, complaining woman who has no ability to communicate. In 11 years I've never had anyone come back to me and say that all of my work needs checking. She constantly insinuates that I slow her down. I'm so scared my temp agency will see this, judge me, and not give me more work. I can't afford that right now. I asked for reassignment, but I’m sure that will only reflect badly on me, so I’ve decided to stick it out. I’ve tried to work with this woman, I’ve even asked my temp agency for tips. But I’m so scared this will only backfire on me.

I need a permanent job somewhere, I’ve changed a great deal since I was 21 (I’m 26 now). I’m prepared to work harder on the areas where I’m lacking. But I really fear that I’ll have problems getting a permanent job any time soon. Any advice? What am I doing wrong? I need to fix this.

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