My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[hoosiermama]

yes, I was still on probation. what most likely happened: we have one opening, and 5 qualified applicants, all of whom have significant research experience, while I had none. I was told it would take 6-8 months for me to catch on, and I've been here 3 1/2 months--but if they had several people who could essentially walk in and do the job tomorrow, of course they're going to hire them.

I'm a nurse--I can never file for unemployment because there are always jobs. they may not fit at all in a single mom's schedule, but they're out there.

and no, there's no severance. I might--MIGHT--have a week of benefit time.