It was my first ever job with benefits at age 40 and they just let me go. I wasn't a “good fit”. I needed to be more “interruptable” which proved a challenge due to learning disabilities. I've struggled with employment for 2 decades due to them. I've been fired from service jobs because of it. I've tried to work with my disabilities. I've carried a notebook to write down instructions, notes, or details I will need to remember. I've made bulletpoint lists of my tasks and notes on where to pick up where I left off when I do get interrupted. I've even made sure to double check with others about tasks and make sure I've completed them properly. It was all for naught. Worst of all, I had not reached the time goal for my benefits to kick in.
I have my mom to fall back on. Without her I would be homeless or dead from suicide because I keep being rejected for disability assistance. But she is in her 70s and one day she will be dead. Without her, I am screwed. I can take care of myself but having to focus uninterrupted will eliminate me from any other jobs now just like it did then. Most jobs here are service jobs, so I'm double-screwed. My future is in serious jeopardy.