I wish I could go back to where I was
By Yanzalong
@yanzalong (19091)
Indonesia
July 3, 2022 12:10am CST
that was from 2015 to 2018, in which I started working and finished my work contract. Honestly, I really enjoyed working there earning enough for me and my family. I stayed alone as my family lived in our home town taking care of the kids who were still studying in Junior and Senior High School. Two and a Half year felt so quick when I finally realized that I had to leave the office.
How did you handle the situation when you knew that you had to leave your workplace as the contract was over?
The photo of me and my coworkers. Which is me?
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@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
3 Jul 22
Most people in the US don't work from contract to contract. We're hired by a company and, assuming the conditions and pay are good, remain working there until we retire, are fired for underperformance of our job or we quit for various reasons.
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
3 Jul 22
Yes for those working as a civil servant or employed by state-owned company, they will be retired when they reach the age of 58.
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@DaddyEvil (174482)
• United States
3 Jul 22
@yanzalong Some of us retire from a company at 58 but most retire at 62 and receive a pension for the rest of our lives.
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
3 Jul 22
@DaddyEvil Are you one of those retired that you mentioned?
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
3 Jul 22
When I was working, I was hired on a permanent basis. Except for underperformance which I could be fired or I myself decided to take up another job, I could work for the company until retired. In Hong Kong, there are lots of contract jobs, Some are renewable. I would say that if your contract was over and you had to leave your workplace, there's not much you could do. Find another job. Are jobs in your place mainly on contract basis?
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
3 Jul 22
I did. A year laterl I got another. I then resigned when Covid 19 was spreading fiercely.
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@sjvg1976 (42727)
• Delhi, India
4 Jul 22
@yanzalong and now, do you have a job? Covid took the jobs of many people.
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
3 Jul 22
Well, I felt so sad but what else can I do but to accept and move forward. 
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
4 Jul 22
A friend of mine organized a farewell party to say goodbye to me. Two and a half years seemed like yesterday.
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@sjvg1976 (42727)
• Delhi, India
3 Jul 22
We dont have a contract system here. We are hired and work till we get retired. In between people leave for various reasons like a hike in their salary, good company, etc. There are very instances when a company fires a person for underperformance or less profit.
And BTW what are you doing now? Have you searched a new job?
Which one are you in the picture? I cannot figure it out.
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
3 Jul 22
The one sitting next to the one wearing sun glasses.
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
3 Jul 22
That was great, Judy. I think Roseburg, Oregon is a place for job seekers?
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@cabuyogty (4487)
• Philippines
3 Jul 22
I'm so amazed in your mylot post . If i'm with this situation definitely i have no choice but to accept and move forward.
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
3 Jul 22
Definitely. I got another one although it wasn't the one I love doing.
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
4 Jul 22
My last employment was 2010 and since then I just work here at home. So where do you work now?
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
4 Jul 22
Of course but as you know getting jobs nowadays are like getting blood from a stone. Many despair in the midst of their search for the jobs.
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@cool83 (4465)
• Sri Lanka
3 Jul 22
Yeah it is really difficult when you leaving a place where you were worked before , but things are like that we need to understand , also we need to have time with our family also , in hear what was the project ? what did you do as a job? i guess you are sitting in front with a bag . is that correct ?
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