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I got canned last week at work Hi, there. How’s it going? Well, I don’t have good news. My company is about to go belly-up, so my boss gave me the ax. However, I don’t feel sad. Actually I think it was a good thing. I used to liked work there but, I always try look on the bright side. I believe that something better is about to happen. I intend to make a rest but I hope I won’t be out of work for long.

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I got canned last week at work

Hi, there. How’s it going? Well, I don’t have good news. My company is about to go belly-up, so my boss gave me the axe. However, I don’t feel sad. Actually I think it was a good thing. I used to like working there but, I always try look on the bright side. I believe that something better is about to happen. I intend to have a rest but I hope I won’t be out of work for long.
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I got canned last week at work

Hi, there. How’s it going? Well, I don’t have good news. My company is about to go belly-up, so my boss gave me the axe. However, I don’t feel sad. Actually I think it was a good thing. I used to like to work there but, I always try to look on the bright side. I believe that something better is about to happen. I intend to take a rest but I hope I won’t be out of work for long.

Very well written! You're hired! (not fired!)

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Thank you, Stephanie. I got it now. I got laid off really. Thanks for your correction. I love English language and I'm studying by myself.
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Hi Lidiane, I am sorry to hear you lost your job. I just wanted to make a distinction about the use of the words "get canned" and "give someone the axe". These both mean to "get fired" which implies that you did something wrong, were late for work, made major mistakes etc. In the case you describe, however, the company can no longer afford to pay your salary because they are struggling. Therefore, you probably actually got "laid off". To lay someone off implies no fault of the employee, but that the company can not afford to keep you. You could also say that you were "let go" by the company. In such cases, there could exist the possibility of getting your job back if the situation changes. Good luck in your search for a new job!!

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