I wasn't exactly fired because I received severance pay and unemployment benefits. I was let go because my "skill set didn't match their needs". So I wasn't a good fit. Bu that article may still be helpful, @divine1966, so thank you....

I will still advertise for a roommate.... I am not giving up yet. I will not move in with mom until/unless things get dire and I have to break my lease after June rolls by.. I have at least 5-6 more months of unemployment benefits. If I can get a roommate by May 1, it will help me financially, and I can possibly take a lower salaried job.

But I will not give up... one thing I do know.