Redundancy sucks!!

[Mom]

As some of you are aware my job has been hanging in the balance for a couple of months due to a merger taking place at the end of March. Today was the day that all was revealed, and yes, my job is gone. Bum, bum, poos and wees! is all I can say.

Time for a re-think on the future. Thinking at this stage is to return to contract book keeping, at least that way I retain control. I used to be very busy, but hours could be erratic. That was one of the reasons I took up full time paid work, a bit of regular income, and getting paid for Public holidays!!!

Someone at work suggested sending Maha man out to do more hours and become a kept woman, I like the sound of that :yes:

But that is mean, and I love him with a bit of energy left at the end of the day really :o

So guys, bring on the small contracts, or even some big ones, seems I will be freeeeee to please myself at the end of March!

[NZsarge]

That's a major bummer! Are you at least getting a decent pay out?

[Grub]

Redundancy certaily sux. On the bright side there is allegedly a shortage of labour so you can pretty much have a choice of what you do next.

Contract bookkeeping is a very cool service, I used one for about 9 years and it left me to run the company and not worry about all the compliance crappola. The worst thing about self-employment ... provisional tax!

[Mom]

LOL, NOPE!

My contract does not allow for redundancy payouts. I started this job about 15 months ago, and was 2 months in before I found out that the place was for sale.

If I had known, I would probably not taken the job. This is the third job sold out from under me in 6 years. You can see the desire to go back to being my own boss.

[yungatart]

Bugger!
But, as I have said before (and will again) it is not going to be hard for someone with your skills, abilities and charm to get whatever you want in the career department.
Tis a new door opening, girl, go and have some fun with it!

[Mom]

The worst thing about self-employment ... provisional tax!


You are so right. I am still self employed with IRD as we have a flooring contracting business. I used to mentor for BITC, my speciality being business planning and financial management.

I enjoyed being "employed" and just putting my contribution in the books as capital introduced.......LOL

[NighthawkNZ]

As some of you are aware my job has been hanging in the balance for a couple of months due to a merger taking place at the end of March. Today was the day that all was revealed, and yes, my job is gone. Bum, bum, poos and wees! is all I can say.



Over the years i have been made redundant a few times and agree not nice... however as the door closes other doors usually open

[Mom]

Bugger!
But, as I have said before (and will again) it is not going to be hard for someone with your skills, abilities and charm to get whatever you want in the career department.
Tis a new door opening, girl, go and have some fun with it!

I will, I promise!

I actually felt a bit sorry for my boss today. Our company is owned by a large Auckland business, so he is an employee like me. He kept saying things like, you will be fine, I kept saying no I wont, so it was really hard for him to come and tell me. I got to about 4pm and went to him and said "George, I have a huge attack of "dontgiveashititis" so I am out of here.

On my way home he sent me a txt telling me to go and spend $100 at the bottle store on the company.....LOL

As you can imagine with me, my arm was twisted right up my back, as I burned rubber down to the shops..LOL

[Unit]

Suxs alright Anne Im still smarting from mine.
I thought a minimum of two weeks redundancy pay was allowed for in the Employment Contracts Act, but Im not 100% sure, might be worth checking out, hey two weeks pay is two weeks pay.
Im sure Mark is more than prepared to support you, but being the lovely lady you are and the great team you both are understand why you want to work.
Someone will snap you up, no doubt

[Mom]

Suxs alright Anne Im still smarting from mine.
I thought a minimum of two weeks redundancy pay was allowed for in the Employment Contracts Act, but Im not 100% sure, might be worth checking out, hey two weeks pay is two weeks pay.
Im sure Mark is more than prepared to support you, but being the lovely lady you are and the great team you both are understand why you want to work.
Someone will snap you up, no doubt

I am not too worried about finding work really. It is where I have to go to get it that is my problem. I have no desire to do an hours commute morning and night really but if needs must I will. At least I can ride there now if it comes to it :2thumbsup

[325rocket]

yep its a shitter
happened to me early december.
something better will come along

[Mrs Busa Pete]

That sure sucks Anne but look on the brite side you can now come and have coffees with me. But in all seriousness you are a very telenanted lady you will have no trouble getting another job.

[Sollyboy]

LOL, NOPE!

My contract does not allow for redundancy payouts. I started this job about 15 months ago, and was 2 months in before I found out that the place was for sale.

If I had known, I would probably not taken the job. This is the third job sold out from under me in 6 years. You can see the desire to go back to being my own boss.

Theres so much work out there , unemployment is at a record low you will be fine, take some personal time perhaps before working again

[MyGSXF]

Bugger, Anne!! that sux! :crazy:

To fill in time.. start making up a list all the yummy breakfasts that thy hubby can bring you for breakfast in bed.. before he goes off to work!! :whistle:

Jen :rockon:

[Number One]

Sorry to hear about your job...

By the sound of what others have said about you, you will have no trouble being recognised as an asset and snapped up quickly.

I'm in HR and there are some slack buggers out there looking for jobs, so good people are easier to spot :sunny:

[Colapop]

You can come and work for me! I won't pay you but I will keep you employed... :love:

[Unit]

yep its a shitter
happened to me early december.
something better will come along
In this tight job market it amazes me how many people are getting made redundant, perhaps we could start the redundancy members club :apint:

[Colapop]

A tight job market doesn't mean business owners can run their businesses well...

[Hitcher]

Being an aged being, one has had too many bitter experiences with redundancies. What I have learned is that it is generally better to be a goer than a stayer. This way you have regained control of your own life. It may feel a bit daunting and uncertain to be "jobless", but you always have options and people with the right attitude will always do well.

All the very best with your new life!

[The Pastor]

arn't you old enough to retire anyways?

[Hitcher]

arn't you old enough to retire anyways?

Not until young buggers like you are able to keep me in the manner to which I shall become accustomed.

[Bikernereid]

Sorry to hear this. I know your system is different to the UK but I loved being self-employed. I liked having the freedom to have holidays when I wanted rather than battling with everyone else to get them.

Also being your own boss will give you more independence which can never be a bad thing.

Hope all goes well and that you find plenty of work.

[mstriumph]

sorry to hear it, Mom ...... but it happens - and you certainly sound as though you are the sort of gal who won't let it hold her back for long!!

good luck with your new direction! ;)

[The Pastor]

Not until young buggers like you are able to keep me in the manner to which I shall become accustomed.
I wish I could understand what you just said

[Hitcher]

I wish I could understand what you just said

You should therefore understand my reluctance to retire. Ever.

[heyjoe]

As some of you are aware my job has been hanging in the balance for a couple of months due to a merger taking place at the end of March. Today was the day that all was revealed, and yes, my job is gone. Bum, bum, poos and wees! is all I can say.

Time for a re-think on the future. Thinking at this stage is to return to contract book keeping, at least that way I retain control. I used to be very busy, but hours could be erratic. That was one of the reasons I took up full time paid work, a bit of regular income, and getting paid for Public holidays!!!

Someone at work suggested sending Maha man out to do more hours and become a kept woman, I like the sound of that :yes:

But that is mean, and I love him with a bit of energy left at the end of the day really :o

So guys, bring on the small contracts, or even some big ones, seems I will be freeeeee to please myself at the end of March!

I am sorry to hear of your redundancy. Having been there myself twice many years ago I have empathy. I recall having thoughts about it (mine) in different ways. Some days it felt like someone had thrown you on the trash heap because you were expendable or were most recently hired. I felt I had been victimised. Other days I saw it as an opportunity to find a better job through being pushed instead of making the move myself. And I did find better jobs. Looking back today I think the trash heap thoughts are not worthy of thinking about as I have learned so many new skills and knowledge that I never would have gained if I had stayed in my first job. I would most likely have stagnated in that job anyway.

You sound like someone who has skills that are very portable so could use them anyplace and even as your own boss as you say. Take control! Good luck in whatever endeavours lie ahead of you. There will be a silver lining in this cloud even if you have to make it yourself.

[Ocean1]

Always makes one a little anxious, but I somehow doubt you'll have too much trouble making ends meet. Good luck Mom.

[Maha]

Bugger, Anne!! that sux! :crazy:

To fill in time.. start making up a list all the yummy breakfasts that thy hubby can bring you for breakfast in bed.. before he goes off to work!! :whistle:

Jen :rockon:

But she doesn't like tomatoe sauce on toast....gofiga!.....:shit:

[Lissa]

Sorry to hear about that Anne. Keep thinking positive, I am sure everything will work out for you. :sunny:


But she doesn't like tomatoe sauce on toast....gofiga!...hmmm looks like training is in order. :shifty:

[Mom]

hmmm looks like training is in order. :shifty:

:bleh: No thanks mate, I love laughing at Maha man when he has it though.....LOL

Seems I have developed a bit of a bad attitude at work. The new owners put on a BBQ shout at 4pm today as a meet and greet. My boss asked me if I was going, well no says me not a lot of point really, oh good he replies, you can stay back and answer the phones!!!

Ok, so all the staff get to finish work early and have a free feed and beers with the new boss, and the only one losing their job gets to stay and work :scratch:

No dice! Fortunately I had to get to the bank before it closed :shifty:

[Stirts]

Seems I have developed a bit of a bad attitude at work. The new owners put on a BBQ shout at 4pm today as a meet and greet. My boss asked me if I was going, well no says me not a lot of point really, oh good he replies, you can stay back and answer the phones!!!

Ok, so all the staff get to finish work early and have a free feed and beers with the new boss, and the only one losing their job gets to stay and work :scratch:

No dice! Fortunately I had to get to the bank before it closed :shifty:

fookin cheekie c00nts! :angry2:

I am pretty sure that staff who have been made redundant are eligable for time off for interviews too :devil2:
wouldn't know for sure thou as I only pretend to work in HR

[MadDuck]

hmmm looks like training is in order. :shifty:

NO amount of training will help unfortunately....

As for them asking you to answer the damn phones I would have picked up the and pretended I was the Liquidator - company gone in liquidation - SOOWWWYYYY...

I am sure will find something soon Mom. If not I am sure something will happen in October :innocent:

[Mom]

fookin cheekie c00nts! :angry2:

I am pretty sure that staff who have been made redundant are eligable for time off for interviews too :devil2:
wouldn't know for sure thou as I only pretend to work in HR

My boss does not think mate that is the problem, he is a neat guy, but is super busy and not that clued up on HR things. I have had a tiny bit of experience in these matters, and have no problem doing what needs to be done. After all, what is the worst they can do? Sack me! ROTFLMAO!!!!

I feel a PM in the making actually, nothing like stirring a bit along the way eh love?


As for them asking you to answer the damn phones I would have picked up the and pretended I was the Liquidator - company gone in liquidation - SOOWWWYYYY...

I am sure will find something soon Mom. If not I am sure something will happen in October :innocent:

I actually need a date that my employment finishes which I asked for yesterday, perhaps tomorrow it will be revealed. Or perhaps I should say it had better be revealed.

One positive thing I did today though was to contact an employment consultant for a bit of advice. I have talked to her before and found her to be really helpful.

[Unit]

Don't forget to use up your sick days, try my latest favourate, mental health day, told my employer that last sick day, I don't think he could believe his hearing :2thumbsup

[Big Dog]

I have been made redundant twice.

Both times it was the best thing that could possibly have happened under the circumstances. Both times it took some time to see that, but it was.

[Mom]

Don't forget to use up your sick days, try my latest favourate, mental health day, told my employer that last sick day, I don't think he could believe his hearing :2thumbsup

It goes against every bone in my body to take a sick day unless i am sick. I have been an employer too long.

Having said that mind you, I seem to have developed a bit of pain between the shoulder blades and the top of my right shoulder that is a concern (old injury mind) I guess stress would bring these things to the fore.

I am sure a good nights sleep will fix it. As long as I dont see every hour of the clock like I did last night, it will be a good nights sleep.

[Laava]

It goes against every bone in my body to take a sick day unless i am sick. I have been an employer too long.

Having said that mind you, I seem to have developed a bit of pain between the shoulder blades and the top of my right shoulder that is a concern (old injury mind) I guess stress would bring these things to the fore.

I am sure a good nights sleep will fix it. As long as I dont see every hour of the clock like I did last night, it will be a good nights sleep.
Oh dear, oh dear! Dr Laava prescribes a 5 day weekend!!! Er..... ummm.....I mean at least one day off with the feet up and using the LEFT arm to administer a soothing tonic. Yes, that type of tonic with whatever makes it slide down proper!:doctor:

[Unit]

Yea I hear you re sickies, Im from that school to unfortunately, generally dont go to work only if I know I couldnt manage the day, and sometimes thats just emotions out of wack. Ive come to accept that as a valid reason, lack of sleep is a genuine reason in this situation also.

[Mom]

Yea I hear you re sickies, Im from that school to unfortunately, generally dont go to work only if I know I couldnt manage the day, and sometimes thats just emotions out of wack. Ive come to accept that as a valid reason, lack of sleep is a genuine reason in this situation also.

Do you do med certs if I have a crap sleep tonight......LOL

I was so over the night last night! I pissed myself off so badly! I remember my mother in law not being able to sleep, and wandering around the house at night, making cups of tea etc. I told my kids to shoot me if that happened to me!

Gladly I did not make tea, my kids were not home, and Maha man slept through.

[Unit]

You need a good old fashioned Paeroa outing, I think this Sunday will be just the ticket :woohoo:

[Big Dog]

Having said that mind you, I seem to have developed a bit of pain between the shoulder blades and the top of my right shoulder that is a concern (old injury mind) I guess stress would bring these things to the fore.

Better get that looked at while you are still on his ACC instead of leaving it till your on your own...

[Mom]

Better get that looked at while you are still on his ACC instead of leaving it till your on your own...

Thank you for that advice mate, appreciated!

[MyGSXF]

I am sure a good nights sleep will fix it. As long as I dont see every hour of the clock like I did last night, it will be a good nights sleep.

Try some 'Rescue Remedy' Anne.. :yes: there's a new formula out now too.. specially designed to help one sleep! :zzzz:

[skidMark]

You can baby sit me mommy i love your hugs xox:bleh:

[Stirts]

Don't forget to use up your sick days, try my latest favourate, mental health day, told my employer that last sick day, I don't think he could believe his hearing :2thumbsup

Me seconds this.......seriously, you are entitled to them, they don't pay em out like they used to!


It goes against every bone in my body to take a sick day unless i am sick. I have been an employer too long.

It does go against the grain for me too....well used to.....before I got a wankess of a manager but anyhoo don't fell bad about it MMMMMMKAY!!!

Don't know full details, but from what you have said and tone of what has been said it sounds like you don't owe them any favors hun!

Please PM me if you need any advice as I can access a pool of knowledge!!

[007XX]

Gladly I did not make tea, my kids were not home, and Maha man slept through.

I very genuinely offer one of my renowned massages to relax you...I swear you will be like putty between my hands when I'm finished with you :2thumbsup :devil2:

And yes, it is a serious offer to help...

[Unit]

I very genuinely offer one of my renowned massages to relax you...I swear you will be like putty between my hands when I'm finished with you :2thumbsup :devil2:

And yes, it is a serious offer to help...

Im suffering from delayed shock of redundancy? :baby:

[Mom]

:Pokey:
Im suffering from delayed shock of redundancy? :baby:

What eva!......LOL

She is mine :Pokey: all mine!!

[Laava]

Im suffering from delayed shock of redundancy? :baby:
I also need reglazing:shifty:

[Curious_AJ]

poo, sorry to hear that Mom. ... my mother had that happen to her a little while ago.. but she got a new job within 2 weeks...

[Macktheknife]

Sorry to hear about the redundancy Anne, but you have a great attitude and serious skills, I know it will be no problem for you.
All the best and enjoy the free grog!
Hugs

[007XX]

Im suffering from delayed shock of redundancy? :baby:


:Pokey:

What eva!......LOL

She is mine :Pokey: all mine!!

I'm sure I can still multitask...:blip: :D

[007XX]

I also need reglazing:shifty:

*reaches for phone book*...hang on buddy, I got a number for ya: 0800 80 90 80.

:D :niceone:

[Finn]

Ah fogetaboutit. There's plenty of good opportunities out there, it's just a bit quiet at the moment while kiwi's slowly realise that the holidays are over and gradually get back to what they call work.

Take your time and you'll find something that suits.

[ManDownUnder]

How did I miss this thread? Bugger!

Well... ever wanted to retrain for something else? I know some good people looking for skilled machinists... tons of work, reasonable pay... an adult apprenticeship etc.

You ever wanted to drive a lathe/mill/welder?

[Laava]

I very genuinely offer one of my renowned massages to relax you...I swear you will be like putty between my hands when I'm finished with you :2thumbsup :devil2:

And yes, it is a serious offer to help...

[QUOTE=007XX;1426213]*reaches for phone book*...hang on buddy, I got a number for ya: 0800 80 90 80.

:D :niceone:[/QUOTE
You said something about putty.........? and I just thought...........aaah never mind......!!!!!:(

[007XX]

*reaches for phone book*...hang on buddy, I got a number for ya: 0800 80 90 80.

:D :niceone:
You said something about putty.........? and I just thought...........aaah never mind......!!!!!:(

:rofl: :rofl:

The dangers of assumption on the internet...:eek: