Been made redundant

[Grahameeboy]

Bugger...:shit: just been told today...4 weeks to go.
Not great as in middle of custody battle and sorting out mortgage, however, they are just following tyhe "Process" and I know some people will not take roles so there could be some spaces.

If anyone knows of any jobs going, even temping, pm's would be greatly received.

Will do almost anything...

Brief:

Insurance 27 years at all levels...Claims and Management.
Changed to current job - Administration to give me a lifestyle change with looking after Nats giving me flexibility.

A wee but worried, however, feeling strong and positive and just let out the 2nd spare room so funny how things work eh so this all helps. :sunny:

Life's rich tapestry eh?

[Colapop]

All good. There's plenty of jobs in construction (in the office) - They're screaming out for good people. Good luck G

[chanceyy]

bugger

good luck with the search and yes something will turn up esp with your detemination :hug:

[Disco Dan]

I may be able to get you a temp job in a hospital (no prior exp or quals needed) - mostly night shift, suicide watch that sort of thing. Let me know.

[skelstar]

Sorry to hear G. Yeah life's rich tapestry!

[325rocket]

sorry to hear this, it happened to me nov last year. the most important thing to do is stay positive, unfortunately its also the hardest thing to do at times. good luck.

[Ixion]

I'm genuinely sorry to hear that. been down that road twice and it stinks.

[jrandom]

I was made redundant by the same company in 2002.

When my wife at the time was five months pregnant.

:crazy:

To be perfectly honest, even if he does end up having to twiddle his thumbs for a month or two, Graham's in a far better position than I was then. I didn't die, and he won't either. All will sort itself out; he's a smart cookie with a great CV and I have no doubt whatsoever that he'll be able to stroll into a plum new role in no time flat.

Still, it's always a bastard having to rush around looking for new employment. Best of luck to the Cockney G-unit!

[Pussy]

Bummer! But you'll be right, Graham, you've had bigger obstacles put in your way. Best wishes for your soon to be found new job

[smokeyging]

You’ll be right, class it as a well deserved holiday. redundant workers are snapped up faster than cookies out of a cookie jar.

[Drum]

All good. There's plenty of jobs in construction (in the office) - They're screaming out for good people. Good luck G

Couldn't be more fun than building windmills though!

[Brett]

Yep. Twice redunandant in 2 years for me at the moment. So Grahame, I know how stressful it is and how much it can suck. But I firmly for those people with a bit of a head on their shoulders and who are willing to work, that there is always work out there to be had! Good luck mate!

[McJim]

Best of luck to you GB - happened to me in 1991 but I had no offspring at the time so wasn't a big deal.

You'll come through this well of that I have no doubt.

[martybabe]

Tuff luck mate, hope you can turn it around quickly and good luck with the custody battle as well. Life just plain sucks sometimes. :niceone:

[Mike748]

Ahh Bugger!
Good luck sorting somthing out, don't turn your back on the place completely, you might be able to contract back to them at a much higher rate.
Having subbies instead of staff seems to be the flavour again.

[Grahameeboy]

Ahh Bugger!
Good luck sorting somthing out, don't turn your back on the place completely, you might be able to contract back to them at a much higher rate.
Having subbies instead of staff seems to be the flavour again.

Well I know some guys will not nove to new location so not all lost. My Boss who contracts said don't give up yet.

Just need a job to pay bills so flexible and these days we cannot be too fussy eh?

Seeing an agency today, sent applications to 3 jobs, one a new role at current place...I am in a state of mind where I will learn any job as I find Admin / Customer service enjoyable.

[sels1]

One door closes another opens. Best of luck

[Nasty]

I know the options will open for you.

[Grahameeboy]

I know the options will open for you.

Cheers young lady.....last time I was out of work in 2006 I went in the wrong direction and wastes time so I feel that I have started in the right place and mentally too....so not ideal with Custody battle but in a funny way I have found a peace with this so feel mentally strong...where is the Bourbon!!!!

[Mom]

Being made redundant in March this year was the best thing that ever happened to me. I have gone back contracting, calling my own hours and rate of pay. Without any form of advertising I am getting calls from people asking me to come and do some work for them. Chin up Graham, it has been my experience that change while scarey is actually a good thing, you will look back in a few months time and think "I am really glad that happened"

Good luck with it!

[Max Preload]

I may be able to get you a temp job in a hospital (no prior exp or quals needed) - mostly night shift, suicide watch that sort of thing. Let me know.

Shit. You wouldn't want to fuck up doing that job. :no:

[Gubb]

Shit. You wouldn't want to fuck up doing that job. :no:

Who's gonna complain if you do?

P/T. For Gods Sake its P/T.

[Pedrostt500]

Ive changed jobs more times than I care to remember, mostly for reasons beyond my controll, though I work in the Trades, Fitter Welder, this is how I find new work / job.
Spend a day updating my C.V, get out the yellow pages for where I want to work, ie Wellington region, look at the section where I would like to work, ie Engineering, go through this section of the yellow pages and see wich companies I know I dont want to work for, put a mark beside those companies, start from the "A" and pone the first 10 companies, ask them if they are hiring or looking for some one, if not is it worth sending them a copy of my C.V.
I write down each company that shows interest, and what im going to do and name of manager or owner that i have spoken to, I try to angle for a face to face meeting, this will give me a chance to check out their work shop, and if I would want to work for them.
with in the first 30 companies I contact normaly I will get about 3 to 4 interviews, one of them normaly will be a job offer.
I find agencies to much hard work for the little they pay, and to much mucking around with empty prommises of good work, some agencies also want the equivelant of up to 3 months sallery to fill a full time position with an employer, from the employer. so most small companies dont bother with agencies.

[Usarka]

As long as you get through it every downer makes you stronger.

Longer legs for longer strides.

I'm currently unemployed(able) too, but am able to f**** off to sth america in a few weeks time. You could well argue that not being able to do that is a good thing in your instance.

Best of luck GMB.

[alanzs]

Happened to me before. Ended up getting a much better job.
Hang in there and remember to stash one of your good luck anchovies under your seat at work. It'll take them at least a month to figure out you left it.

[Max Preload]

I find agencies to much hard work for the little they pay, and to much mucking around with empty promises of good work...

I'm contract and I don't need a pimp either. They want far too big a cut for doing fuck all - they're little better than leeches IMHO. I've worked through an agent once and that was more than enough - inept pricks - but I know of guys who do today. God only knows why.

[Sanx]

When i took on the contract I'm currently on, the difference between what the client was willing to pay and what the agency SAID the client was willing to pay was $20p/h. Luckily, one of my best friends worked for the client so I talked to them direct.

According to my timesheet, I've worked a total of 585 hours so far on this contract. For the agent concerned, he would have earned (so far) $11700 for me having called him to answer an ad placed on Seek, and for him having emailed it to the client. Fuck that!

Graham, I'm sure you'll find something relatively quickly, but don't discount contract work. It's easier to set your own flexible working hours, the pay's often better and if you get a decent accountant, you can often end up paying less tax overall by writing off some expenses and purchases as business-related.

[Toaster]

Dude all the best in your hunt for greener pastures. If you need time to vent or headbutt someone over a coffee, I'll hold down Dan for ya.... <_<

[Al]

Best of luck GB, have been in the same position and it does make you re-evaluate your priorities!
Something will come up for you, even if it is at a lower rate, take it anyways and work up from there and also keep on sending out CVs too - somewhere someone needs your expertise!

Take care dude
:Punk:
Al

[jrandom]

I'll hold down Dan for ya...

I'm still trying to work out how that would help anything.

:confused:

[Grahameeboy]

I cannot believe it...just been offered a job, start Monday....$90,000....twice what I was on before but decided to go back to what I did in UK...I don't know what to do with myself...seriously...silly thing was I said I would be happy with $80,000 at the 2nd interview today....

Just means a lot for me and Nats...no worrying about giving her extra treats, ordering chips instead of a proper meal....

Feet still on ground....still got custody to sort out but one positive step at a time.

:jerry::jerry::jerry:

[Quasievil]

I cannot believe it...just been offered a job, start Monday....$90,000....twice what I was on before but decided to go back to what I did in UK...I don't know what to do with myself...seriously...silly thing was I said I would be happy with $80,000 at the 2nd interview today....

Just means a lot for me and Nats...no worrying about giving her extra treats, ordering chips instead of a proper meal....

Feet still on ground....still got custody to sort out but one positive step at a time.

:jerry::jerry::jerry:


BLOODY BRILLIANT MATE !!!!

now go buy a new bike !! oh buy some leather gear to (from me)

[Pussy]

Good news, Graham! A silver lining to a dark looking cloud

[Cajun]

nice one GB

thinking looking up then

[NOMIS]

Good stuff any one got some part time work?? weekends? I need money lol.. bloody medical , lawyer fees arrgghhh.. maybe should start my own thread.

GB good stuff mate. glad to see

[Grahameeboy]

BLOODY BRILLIANT MATE !!!!

now go buy a new bike !! oh buy some leather gear to (from me)

Not yet...I need to be sensible but I do need to get bike services as it has missed a few..I just dom oil and filter..and needs new chain / sprockets.

Still hard to believe but I need a break....

[007XX]

Still hard to believe but I need a break....

Hurray!!! Well deserved too...Awesome news.

[jafar]

I cannot believe it...just been offered a job, start Monday....$90,000....twice what I was on before but decided to go back to what I did in UK...I don't know what to do with myself...seriously...silly thing was I said I would be happy with $80,000 at the 2nd interview today....

Just means a lot for me and Nats...no worrying about giving her extra treats, ordering chips instead of a proper meal....

Feet still on ground....still got custody to sort out but one positive step at a time.

:jerry::jerry::jerry:

Well done Graham :woohoo:

[justsomeguy]

G BOY!!! I started reading this thread with a sinking feeling and then reached this page.

WOOHOO!!!! FEEL SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[justsomeguy]

Oh yeah - what do you do?

[justsomeguy]

For the agent concerned, he would have earned (so far) $11700 for me having called him to answer an ad placed on Seek, and for him having emailed it to the client. Fuck that!

Mate don't knock the agents. We get barely 10% of that fee, the rest goes to the company and that depends too as we have all sorts of bloody targets to meet first. Then there are the other 1000's of recruiters trying to steal your jobs and candidates who lie about stuff....

It's more than just placing an ad and sending a CV. Wouldn't have to work 60 hours a week every week if that was the case....

[Maha]

I cannot believe it...just been offered a job, start Monday....$90,000....twice what I was on before but decided to go back to what I did in UK...I don't know what to do with myself...seriously...silly thing was I said I would be happy with $80,000 at the 2nd interview today....

Just means a lot for me and Nats...no worrying about giving her extra treats, ordering chips instead of a proper meal....

Feet still on ground....still got custody to sort out but one positive step at a time.

:jerry::jerry::jerry:

Working on the Docks??.... The Naval Base is handy :whistle: In for a penny in for a pound as they say!
Right thats it, im getting a pay rise, or is that a pay cut?...;)
Happy for ya G/Boy..........:2thumbsup

[NighthawkNZ]

Suxks don't it I have been made redundant 2 or 3 times over the years...

[jrandom]

I cannot believe it...just been offered a job, start Monday....$90,000....twice what I was on before but decided to go back to what I did in UK...I don't know what to do with myself...seriously...silly thing was I said I would be happy with $80,000 at the 2nd interview today....

Just means a lot for me and Nats...no worrying about giving her extra treats, ordering chips instead of a proper meal....

Feet still on ground....still got custody to sort out but one positive step at a time.

:jerry::jerry::jerry:

Fuckin MINT bro!

That's gotta be a good feeling.

Well done!

:first:

[Nasty]

WAY TO GO ... that is awesome mate ... best of best news!!!

[Gubb]

Awesome news mate, sounds like you deserved it though!

[James Deuce]

Sorted. As they say. Very nice work chap.

[ManDownUnder]

Mate - I can honestly say this has made my day... f'n awesome. :niceone: :niceone: :niceone: :niceone:



I cannot believe it...just been offered a job, start Monday....$90,000....

[Colapop]

Like I told you man, they know you're the right guy for the job. :2thumbsup

[Grahameeboy]

Mate - I can honestly say this has made my day... f'n awesome. :niceone: :niceone: :niceone: :niceone:

That makes two of us Sir.....must catch up soon...

[Stickchick]

Woohoooo!!!! :woohoo: That's awesome Graham!!!!! Alittle less stress for you is just what you need, now you can put your efforts into the other more important things. Give Nats a hug from me :hug:

How are the new flatties working out? Sorry can't have your old one back, I still haven't finished with him doing the housework etc. :shutup:

[jrandom]

I still haven't finished with him doing the housework etc. :shutup:

I don't think you'll ever convince Graham that you've actually managed to get me to do housework.

[Al]

Well done GB!

Onwards and upwards from here?:yes:

Al

[Grahameeboy]

Woohoooo!!!! :woohoo: That's awesome Graham!!!!! Alittle less stress for you is just what you need, now you can put your efforts into the other more important things. Give Nats a hug from me :hug:

How are the new flatties working out? Sorry can't have your old one back, I still haven't finished with him doing the housework etc. :shutup:

Well Greg is manic but I just smile...the 19 year old French girl is moving in a few weeks time till January and she was an au pair so she may come in useful some school mornings.....nothing else in case you are wondering...does sound a bit dodgy though eh.....

Housework...doesn't he have to start first to finish..lol

[Grahameeboy]

I don't think you'll ever convince Graham that you've actually managed to get me to do housework.

Hey surely if I believe in God I must be easily convinced....<_<

[Mom]

the 19 year old French girl is moving in a few weeks time till January and she was an au pair

A new job and an au pair! Things really are looking up for you my friend...LOL

Congratulations! I love it when things like this happen to good people! Catch up SOON!

[Grahameeboy]

A new job and an au pair! Things really are looking up for you my friend...LOL

Congratulations! I love it when things like this happen to good people! Catch up SOON!

Well I did pop by on Sunday on the off chance as I was doing my riding in the rain practice which I often do and no life so let me know what you are upto this Sunday....

[jrandom]

Hey surely if I believe in God I must be easily convinced....<_<

I would rather say that you feel an inner personal need driving you toward belief in God, but retain a requirement for proof beyond reasonable doubt when it comes to me doing the dishes.

:laugh:

[jrandom]

19 year old French girl

PIXPLZ!<tenchars>

[Grahameeboy]

PIXPLZ!<TENCHARS>

Uummmm..............no

[jrandom]

Uummmm..............no

waaaaaaaaa

[Grahameeboy]

waaaaaaaaa

I know......I understand.......empathy bling sent

[Mom]

Well I did pop by on Sunday on the off chance as I was doing my riding in the rain practice which I often do and no life so let me know what you are upto this Sunday....

Its Mahas birthday on Sunday, we have not made any concrete plans yet I dont think, mind you he has been home most of the day so may have schemed something up by now, will keep you posted.

We rode up to Mangawai on Sunday for lunch with Pinkhoggirl and her man. Crappy windy day really, though we did manage to dodge showers and not get too wet in the process thank goodness.

[Grahameeboy]

Its Mahas birthday on Sunday, we have not made any concrete plans yet I dont think, mind you he has been home most of the day so may have schemed something up by now, will keep you posted.

We rode up to Mangawai on Sunday for lunch with Pinkhoggirl and her man. Crappy windy day really, though we did manage to dodge showers and not get too wet in the process thank goodness.

Double celeby........Maha Man...scheming....isn't that like saying 2 plus 3 = 6??

[Unit]

Hey Grahameeboy sorry to read (belatedly so) about your redundancy. Havent read the whole thread, but I certainly know how it feels. Hope the job searching is going well.
On another note, Maha's birthday huh? Shame its not next weekend I would probably gate crash (with prior notice and consent of course :msn-wink:)

[Grahameeboy]

Hey Grahameeboy sorry to read (belatedly so) about your redundancy. Havent read the whole thread, but I certainly know how it feels. Hope the job searching is going well.
On another note, Maha's birthday huh? Shame its not next weekend I would probably gate crash (with prior notice and consent of course :msn-wink:)

No I now have a job...read further back.......wwwooooohhhooooo

[Mom]

Hey Grahameeboy sorry to read (belatedly so) about your redundancy. Havent read the whole thread, but I certainly know how it feels. Hope the job searching is going well.
On another note, Maha's birthday huh? Shame its not next weekend I would probably gate crash (with prior notice and consent of course :msn-wink:)

There may be a bit of a do on next weekend at Pinkhoggirls place not sure yet. What days are you travelling?

[Unit]

Im planning to go to Whangarei next weekend (not this). Will be travelling by work car (keeping costs down). Will be my last chance as Im off to Aussie end August to see my daughter I havent seen for almost two years, and have to really do that on the cheap.
Meantime, Ive been job hunting again and have been presented with some good opportunities of late, so here's hoping I land a better paying job so we can keep these bikes in the garage :whistle:, helps we are both working now but still takes time for it all to filter through

[Unit]

No I now have a job...read further back.......wwwooooohhhooooo
Hey great to hear, Im not good with reading through pages of a thread I have to say, and I saw the date this was started so well done, I hope you enjoy your new role, and that all goes well with sorting out the Nat thing

[howdamnhard]

That sucks,good luck with the future will keep eyes open for anything.