I got laid off recently and need some advice! Started a position at my dream job on December 2nd and was still in my probation period. I loved it, especially since it aligns with my future career, fits my schedule perfectly, has great pay, and offers work-life balance. I made sure to come in early, perform all tasks correctly, ask questions when needed, and I had been told multiple times I was doing a good job. I’m also very quiet at work and careful to avoid mistakes because of anxiety.
Today, about five minutes before lunch, I noticed I had been signed out of all my accounts one by one, and my password no longer worked. A woman I had never met before (later learned she’s my supervisor’s boss) came to my cubicle and asked me to come to my supervisor’s office. Once inside, she sat down while another higher-up just sat in the corner looking upset, with red eyes, possibly crying.
The woman didn’t even offer me a seat. The second I closed the door, she said with a bright smile, “I don’t think you’re a good fit,” followed by, “You’re just not working with us,” and, “I would like for you to hand me your badge.” I honestly thought I was dreaming or daydreaming literally a nightmare coming to life. When I asked for a reason, she said, “Yeah, no, sorry, I can’t tell you the reason why,” then added, “Actually, you can pack up right now and leave.” There were no warnings, no performance issues, nothing.
I couldn’t even get myself to speak after leaving the office because I was in so much shock, felt like a tiny rock in my throat. I would at least still be getting paid for the remainder of today, with my paycheck deposit tomorrow, but I’m still trying to process this. I’d like to know: is this a typical probationary dismissal? Should I apply for unemployment even though I was only there a month? And how should I explain this to future employers? I had also planned to get a used car tomorrow, but now I’m unsure since this happened suddenly and I wasn’t prepared, I don't know what to do. I don’t know if this is an ADHD thing, but at first, I wanted to cry, and then 20 minutes later, I just became numb.