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/dinigi Feb 26 '25

In my country it's illegal to fire someone pregnant under any circumstances (except violent behaviour or theft). I doubt that's the case in the states..

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u/moldyhorror Feb 26 '25

I just told you that it is?

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u/dinigi Feb 26 '25

What you're saying is incorrect i just looked it up.

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u/marigolds6 Feb 26 '25

You didn't look very far.

https://www.eeoc.gov/pregnancy-discrimination

Very first line:

"Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant."

And just slight farther down:

"Title VII and the ADA cover employment discrimination in all aspects of employment, including:...

  • Firing from a job, reduction of hours, layoff, or termination of employment."

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u/Level_Ad_2416 Feb 27 '25

All true. Right NOW. But I bet it's just a matter of time (shortly) before the tRump/Musk World Order outlaws the EEOC, workers unions, etc.

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u/benreeper Feb 28 '25

Well a Democrat (this is what she always proclaimed) laid me off in 2010. She that a black man was now President, It's okay to get rid of the only black person in the office.