Hi Lemmy,

As the title suggested, I was kinda given soft yes and everything that my contract would get extended in the last moment I was welcomed to the news of two weeks notice. Reasoning being “unable to meet stakeholder expectations” (I pushed back few requests from a very pushy stakeholder). As an expat(international student), who just made it, I lost it all. In a moment

Here I am! I am glad I was diagnosed as an adult, but I really wish I was diagnosed as a kid (who had multiple visits to the principals office) may be I would have learnt being diplomatic more gracefully. I am just so done with my condition playing around with my life.

Parallely all my friends are empathising with me but few are insistant that I continue as an expat for more money.

I really want some wisdom from people who “know me” and understand me

Thanks!

Context: I am from India, currently working in Australia.

  • okwhateverdude@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    16 days ago

    Lesson learned. Get it in writing with more lead time next time. Start networking with others, ask for recommendations from current coworkers you trust. These connections make it easier to land another gig to keep you in the country. Double check the law and make sure the employer isn’t breaking it with such a short notice period. And yes, you want to escape. It is worth it, as one immigrant to another. You should keep at it.

      • okwhateverdude@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        16 days ago

        I think so. Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet to solving this. Effort and perseverence matter. Of course, I am very biased. I never want to go back. Ever. I’ll do anything to avoid returning to the shithole country I was born. No place on earth is perfect, but my current situation is the least worst place to be.

    • vaderaj@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      16 days ago

      Thanks a lot, kind Lemmy user. Speaking of worth, I mean its really hard to perform at your best when you dont feel equally treated…

      • surewhynotlem@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        16 days ago

        Absolutely. Why would you?

        If I got paid $10 and my coworker got $20 for the same job, I’m doing half the work. That’s just math 🤷‍♂️