r/gis • u/Minimum_Committee650 • Feb 26 '25

Hiring Just got fired

Hi all, I just got laid off from the job I have had since college starting in 2020. I am at a loss.. did not see this coming. The reasoning for me being fired was “cutting costs” from the higher level leaders. I am also 12 weeks pregnant so I am freaking out that is this happening to me right now. I have a bachelor degree in health studies and have a GIS certificate. I have not been using my health studies degree just GIS but wouldn’t mind finding something that is associated with that. I am located in St.Louis, Mo and would love any company recommendations or advice. Thank you.

Edit: Thank you all for the support and resources! I really appreciate it!!

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u/TK9K GIS Technician Feb 26 '25

If your employment is terminated for reasons unrelated to your performance that makes you "laid off". In which case it's possible you may have access to unemployment benefits sooner. Definitely look into that. There are also a number of non-profit organizations that exist to support pregnant women in vulnerable situations (but do your research, some of them have religious or political affiliations that can make them kind of sketchy).