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I was working at a residential care home that is understaffed. I missed my third day because of my living situation and a migraine. It became quickly evident that I couldn't work there because post-training I would be responsible for up to 15 residents all day with one other person on medication. If I missed a day again then it would be a disaster for them. I was hoping to be out of this living situation by the time there was another altercation, but it didn't pan out that way. Story of my life, I suppose. Just a little bit out of sync.
I've familiarized myself with the process. My problem is references right now. I can't fake references for University and all my old teachers are long gone. Furthermore everyone I have ever known is dead, moved or missing. I'm in contact with the University now to try to apply without a reference. They're slow to respond and the process is taking forever, particularly since I plan on being homeless in the coming weeks. I think I will end up submitting my application without a reference. University applications are equal opportunity, so I think they have to read my personal statement regardless of whether or not I have a reference. I'm also a mature student, which weighs in my favour in this circumstance. We'll see how it goes.
Not to derail the thread, but you can always say you were working on starting your own business and it didn't work out.
