I got fired...

[virtua]

I have been working as RA and got fired today...

I`m so broke that even struggle to type...I dont even know what should I do next...I dont know if I have to tell my parents now or wait...

My adviser told me that she can write a reference letter if I apply to another uni and that`s all...

Please, guys, help me...

[fuzzylogician]

I'm sorry to hear that. More details (in no particular order):

- What caused you to get fired? You don't have to answer that or give details, but it would help to know if there was a problem that is outside of your control and if you are given another chance, it should work out, or if there was a bigger problem that would be a red flag to any future advisor/employer.
- What is your current status--are you finishing year 1 of 2, or can you not even finish year 1?
- Is it possible for you to stay and finish the degree without funding? What happens if you leave in the middle? 
- Does your immigration status depend on having funding? 
- Is there a chance to get funding from another professor in your department?
- Can you still apply for anything at another university for next year? It seems a little late in the season to get started with applications; can your advisor help with that?
- Do you expect the letter from your advisor to be strong? Are there other professors who will write you strong letters? 

 

[virtua]

I`m sorry, but I will try to answer those questions later,

just does anyone know any university which is not late to apply for and not late to have a chance to get a position?

[St Andrews Lynx]

Sorry to hear that - I know it can be a devastating. 

My advice would be to take a few days off away from the school environment and any stressors. Just to take care of yourself and to gradually process what happened. After that interval you can start thinking about your next steps and telling your family. 

As best you can, I would also advice not rushing into another program. It is hard to make good decisions when you're panicking and desperate to re-enter an academic program. Choosing a bad graduate program (or one that is a poor fit) isn't going to make anything better in the long term, and could be bad for you.

As Fuzzy says, it might not be the end of the world (even though it feels that way) - it really depends upon the circumstances

[virtua]

Hey, guys, do you think I can apply directly for some kind of job maybe even not related to my background? I mean, I am non US citizen, do I have any chances?

I just want to find some job (does not matter what kind of) until I figure out what to do with my graduate education, maybe even I could stay at the job position I find if I`m paid enough.

[fuzzylogician]

The short version: you can apply for whatever jobs you want. You cannot work on your student visa, so you will need a job that will want to issue you a work visa. Those exist, but aren't that easy to come by. You probably can't use your OPT, because you haven't finished your program. Moreover, once you are no longer a student in good standing, I believe your visa may no longer be valid and therefore you will have to leave the US. This is something that you need to get clear instructions on from your ISO. Some types of visas have quotas and wait periods, others are faster, but realistically, you may have a hard time staying in the US and being employed throughout because of transition times and visa processing times. This doesn't take into account the time it would take to look for and apply for jobs, and of course we don't know you and have no way of knowing how likely you are to be an attractive candidate. Unfortunately it's harder for foreigners to find jobs because the company will have to sponsor your visa, but often they can hire a local person who wouldn't come with this extra expense and wait period until the visa is approved. I don't mean to be negative, but I think this is the reality of your situation.