Did I mess up my visa?

So my current work ends dec. 31st and I’ve decided not to renew my contract at this school (for lots of reasons tbh) but they said they’d release my visa on Jan. 4th and I’d be allowed to stay until the 11th. I have an offer for a school in a different province but they won’t allow me to move into the apartment on campus until March 9th. They did say they may be able to help me get a short term rental in the same city as the school. (I’m looking for other jobs to see if they will let me move in earlier)

But…isn’t that too long for a stay visa? I was under the impression that they’re only for 7-30 days and you need the apartment before you apply not after. So I’m worried about the timing of it all.

I’m worried about when to apply for the stay visa and if I should apply in the province where I may be working or the province I live now. Neither job seems to really be helping me and just seem to be waiting the clock out. I just don’t want my work visa to expire and then I’m here illegally by accident.

Any advice is greatly appreciated 💖