Redundancy sucks!!

[Colapop]

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

[Unit:Me]

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

[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

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

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!

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!!

Jen

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

[Lissa]

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

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

hmmm looks like training is in order.

[Mom]

hmmm looks like training is in order.

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

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