Just Lost my Job for Being Sick. Total BS.

About 3 months back I started working as an IT tech at a local IT repair shop, everything was going fine and I was having the time of my life.

Never had such a fun job before, I did so much stuff. Fixed PCs, laptops, phones, tablets, monitors, all-in-ones, consoles, etc.
I was making only $2 an hour but it was part-time so I didn't mind, I finally had some spending money.

It was legit fun and rewarding, but about 3 weeks ago I started having severe headaches. At first I thought it was sinusitis, I even wrote about it here, but I was wrong.

After a trip to the hospital...

And yet another trip to the hospital + an x-ray, the doctor said it was just a stress based headache. I don't know if this explains all the other symptoms I'm feeling like shortness of breath, weakness and many such symptoms but I was somewhat satisfied with the response.

I was given 2 days of rest and my boss took it well enough. Flash forward to this week and here I am - still feeling terrible, still having a bad headache.
Told my boss I couldn't go and he just said it:

"Don't come to work anymore. We'll talk when you're better. God bless you."

I asked if this means I'm terminated, he said it's basically yes.

Man, this sucks.
My head still hurts like all hell, and now I'm pretty much jobless.
I have an appointment with a neurologist soon, so we'll see if that helps and if that can pinpoint the cause of my headaches, but I'm just sad. And now I'll be broke as hell, just in time for Easter.

I think I'll get back to posting on Hive, maybe I'll start making videos again, but I currently have no creativity and I can't stay in front of a screen for longer than 10 minutes which is why this post is so short and pretty much just a rant.

Sorry for wasting your time with this rant, leave a like if you wanna help me buy Easter gifts or whatever, doesn't really matter.
I'll have to focus on myself now and then look for something else to do once I'm better. Have a good one boyos and girls.

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 27 days ago  

That sucks man! Hopefully you can get another job soon! Importantly though hope you don't get sick again!

Thanks brother!

This sucks! I'm not sure what your contract says, but in my country, they can't fire you for sick days. I hope you get well and get another job. All the best.

Sad to know about your condition. Though Idk how severe it is but all I can say is be hopeful and get well soon. May you have a blessed easter!😊🙏

Thank you very much! Hopefully it's nothing serious but I'll be taking care of myself.