I don't know what to do... my bosses again

[XCashier]

I was fired today. And he couldn't even be bothered to tell ME. The owner told my husband to just bring all the paperwork back and made HIM tell me. No reason given.

That really sucks. Dirty cowards. I hope you get Unemployment benefits.

[taxguykarl]

Don't forget to have withholding on your unemployment. Every other client of mine who ended up owing on their taxes owed because they forgot that unemployment is taxable (Line 19).
One mason dodged that bullet because his teacher wife was working on her master's (education tax credits put them on the plus side). From the way he was breathing heavily and rubbing his chest, I thought I would have to call paramedics.

[Moirae]

I got a job making twice what I used to. But for some reason I'm not excited.

[EricKei]

Congrats! Give it time and let it settle in. Perhaps the best thing you can do for now is to just focus on the job you have NOW, and push that other nonsense from the former job aside. Excel in this, and let that bring you up.

[Moirae]

2 days in to the job. I'm being paid well, I have lots of responsibilities that I'm having no problem doing, I'm getting along and laughing with my coworkers. I'm working hard and I know I can do this without a problem, plus I've been told that I'm really nice and easy to get along with. I was even taken to the store and allowed to buy anything I wanted for my office, including a new monitor. I've been fighting for this my whole life, and I finally smashed that glass ceiling with my fist.

But I think I've just been burned so badly in the past that I feel like the sword of damocles is going to come down on my head any second. I'm actually scared of getting burned again so I'm having a hard time feeling any excitement or relief at all.

I should be excited. I should be happy. I should at least be relieved. But I just don't trust it.

[Kristev]

Then protect yourself. Save a little money from each paycheck, since you're making more money than you were before.

[EricKei]

Kristev makes a good point. If you're used to living in a somewhat more Spartan manner, keep it up -- with the occasional treat for yourself. Save what you can in a separate account or what have you, to build up a buffer. Then, six months or a year from now, assess your current position. You may just find that you've got yourself a rather nice shield with which to deflect that sword. In the meantime, remember that the sword is...out there. The job you have is HERE and NOW. Focus on that to the best of your ability, and don't fret if you end up worrying anyway. We all worry. Just have confidence that whatever money you can put aside -- whether it's fifty bucks a month or fifty a week or whatever -- will be there when you need it.

[Moirae]

Thanks guys, it's appreciated.

[taxguykarl]

Kristev makes a good point. If you're used to living in a somewhat more Spartan manner, keep it up... Just have confidence that whatever money you can put aside -- whether it's fifty bucks a month or fifty a week or whatever -- will be there when you need it.

That or put that extra towards debt payments. Once debtless, consider IRA (if your new workplace does not offer a 401k or equivalent).