conv: I made a stupid mistake at work and I got fired. What am I going to do? I made a stupid mistake at work and I got fired. What am I going to do? Oh no! It will be ok. It seems everyone in life has to go through that at least once. Everyone gets through it! Yeah_comma_ I feel really bad though. It is such a terrible feeling to be rejected like that. Sometimes you need those times to make your realize how special having a job is. Gives you perspective.