Redundancy ( anyone else ? )

[Loz]

Sorry to hear about this :(

It's not fair really, because I almost want to be made redundant as it would solve a few problems for me! With being at uni now I don't have time to work as well, but I can't just give up my job in the current situation, so if they gave it up for me it would make the decision for me! Currently looking for something half decent part time.

It's ridiculous, I work for a Financial Services and it's perfectly stable lol. What are the chances?

[gadgetman]

But if you're made redundant Loz, then how will you pay your bills?

Trust me, it isnt a nice thing to go through. My sister was made redundant today, and as she's specialist (family law) the options are limited as people decide not to seek custody or divorces.

[BJM]

I was made redundant (well, they called it early retirement / voluntary severance ) in November 2006, next job in December 2007 and latest in September 2008. It doesn't get easier, just less of an embaressment, particularly this time around as everyone now says "Ah well, it's the economy, it'll get worse" and offer sympathies.

I don't know what your chosen field is, but don't hold your breath looking for a job in the Cotswold area. Unless that is you want to be a supply teacher, hotel worker or Carer, or have some very specialised, esoteric skill that they are crying out for.

If it's any help, this might come in useful:

This is Gloucestershire Jobs - The Job Search in the Gloucestershire area

[Tech1e]

We have been told although redunancy is not planned at the moment if will be reconsidered in the new year.

[expostmanpat]

new rumour is that RM want to make 35,000 redundant, its a bit of an old chestnut but if the goverment allow the scrapping of Saturday delivery...........

[Mr Grumpy]

If it's any consolation ( probably not,,) the public transport sector is ALWAYS looking for pcv drivers.

WE have a 'continuous employment' policy.

[Loz]

But if you're made redundant Loz, then how will you pay your bills?

Trust me, it isnt a nice thing to go through. My sister was made redundant today, and as she's specialist (family law) the options are limited as people decide not to seek custody or divorces.

I have money in the bank I would cope. I would also get something part time. Thing is I can't bring myself to quit my job for fear of getting a really rubbish job and then after uni wishing I had kept my old one if you get me. So them making me redundant would solve the issue and I wouldn't have it as a regret. Obviously, the hope is that when I have a degree I get a much better job, but depending how things go...well, you just don't know.

[Fat Boy Slim]

Hi All

Still looking ! but just a thought Lummox :rubchin: you could get unit 18 up and running full time

I could come and be your receptionist , my boobs are not as big as Sarahs but I can answer the phone

But hope that you dont have to think of that Ross

[Fat Boy Slim]

If it's any consolation ( probably not,,) the public transport sector is ALWAYS looking for pcv drivers.

WE have a 'continuous employment' policy.

What about beeing a bar man for a virtual bar :lol:

[richie]

Yippeeeeeeee, passed the assements, just the medical to go in December :P

[Mr Grumpy]

What about beeing a bar man for a virtual bar :lol:

Actually, atm I a doing 'virtual work'

That is pretending to be busy, whilst actually doing very little.......

It works for me.

[Fat Boy Slim]

Hi Mr grumpy

Do you have any virtual jobs at the mo ?

he he

[Mr Grumpy]

Hi Mr grumpy

Do you have any virtual jobs at the mo ?

he he

I've got some bits that need fitting to the fabia if you like

Oh, err, hang on................

[TKW]

Happy in my current bar job though.

Which one, and how much is the Briskoda discount?

[sms]

there has been rumours in the past few days at work even through they are on financial targets etc. just need to keep me head down me thinks.

[Fat Boy Slim]

Hi Mr Grumpy

You supply the "apple juice" and I will fit any bit's you want !

[Fat Boy Slim]

Hi Guys and Girls

Good news on the job front,I have now joined the ever shrinking ranks of the employed ( temp ) so check me out at TTS Roadsport

To all that are still unemployed or in fear for their jobs my advise would be,do not give up and keep looking as there is a bigger and better job out there for you all.

[Gillywibble]

Great news

[Mr Grumpy]

Congrats Mark, I hope it goes well.

[andy2407]

Hi Guys and Girls

Good news on the job front,I have now joined the ever shrinking ranks of the employed ( temp ) so check me out at TTS Roadsport

I hear they do very nice company car stickers

Good luck with the new job!

[sms]

We got the big meeting in 11 hours :( managememt have already been told that only a quarter of their positions will be there and they will all have to be interviewed for them (unless they want to take redundancy). sub contractors have had their monies lowered and we are waiting to see what is happening to the different sections, especially knowing our section is already undermanned.

[chaos306]

All this redundancy makes me very worried for when I finish my degree next summer, will there be any work out there for all the people coming out of uni, or will there just be longer lines at the job centre?

Hopefully I'm in a bit of a better situation as being a mature student (i'm not that old though... Not really grwon up either) i have previous working history before uni, so I may have a better chance... I hope!

[Jon TDI]

I was made redundant back in Feb this year, before the 5h!t hit the economic fan.

It's a very worrying situation to be in (especially when swmbo was expecting our first child!), but thankfully I found a job within a month.

We have been assured that no jobs will be lost, but we have seen a decline in work over the last month or so (mainly automotive customers).

A few friends who work for automotive suppliers (manufacturing) have been made redundant or are working 4 day weeks now.

[Fat Boy Slim]

Hi All

Thank you for your kind words.Banner advertising coming soon

Hope to save the people in the mid / south England such a long drive,just

gotta get my Sarah to teach me the secret of her perfect brew

To all living in fear or coping with redundancy,don't give up there are jobs out there they just take some finding.

[Clarey]

A few friends who work for automotive suppliers (manufacturing) have been made redundant or are working 4 day weeks now.

I'm in the automotive supplier (manufacturing) industry and its 3 weeks and a couple of days of at christmas followed by a 4 day week in jan/feb/march for me. There's no plan for after march:rolleyes: