22 replies to this topic

[bunch1980]

At moment im at risk will know next week if im going or not then it be 30 days and bye bye!
I have done 8 yrs and will get basic redundancy pay so looking at under 4k.
Just hoping it dont happen really as if it does be we really in the you know what, as getting married next year can see it might mean need to sell mini as well
I work in building design as a structural technician, mainly drawing building structure in autcad and revit and doing reinforced concrete detailing. A few year ago I would be getting calls every so often head hunting how times can change just like that!!

Now should i put my play mini back box i got off ebay on mini or just sulk lol!

[Paul Wiginton]

Get to the job centre the same day as the redundancy to sign on and find out about courses that can be subsidised by the Government to make you more employable.
When you have a new job lined up find out about tools/equipment etc that can also be subsidised by the Government for the new job.
You might not be entitled to any of this but its well worth asking as they are not too forthcoming in volunteering the info without you asking.
I wish Id known about it when I was redundant.

Paul

Also if you have a union they can fight for more than just Government minimum. My union got me about 500% more dosharoony than was originally offered after 18 years of employment

Edited by Paul Wiginton, 30 October 2010 - 06:09 AM.

[haggz]

i worked for a firm for only 3 months before being told that i might have to go. they were struggling to get monies owed to them, firms going bankrupt etc. after talking with my better half we decided that i had to find something else. people might think f**k that but i now do two cleaning jobs. one in the morning 6-9 and one in the afternoon 3.30-5.30. with child/tax credits i get about the same money i did before. at the beginning it was a bit of a struggle but now things are sorted. the upside is i get free time during the week to finish my mini project. the downside i have to save for things i need rather than just put it on the plastic.

scott

[wolfie]

i worked for a firm for only 3 months before being told that i might have to go. they were struggling to get monies owed to them, firms going bankrupt etc. after talking with my better half we decided that i had to find something else. people might think f**k that but i now do two cleaning jobs. one in the morning 6-9 and one in the afternoon 3.30-5.30. with child/tax credits i get about the same money i did before. at the beginning it was a bit of a struggle but now things are sorted. the upside is i get free time during the week to finish my mini project. the downside i have to save for things i need rather than just put it on the plastic.

scott

Fair play to you, i have alot of respect for people who will work at any job rather than sit on there backside moaning about things.

[rosco454]

Fair play to you, i have alot of respect for people who will work at any job rather than sit on there backside moaning about things.

Agree with that,loads of people are far too lazy to put in the effort.

Cheers Ross.

[Lloydie Boy]

At moment im at risk will know next week if im going or not then it be 30 days and bye bye!
I have done 8 yrs and will get basic redundancy pay so looking at under 4k.
Just hoping it dont happen really as if it does be we really in the you know what, as getting married next year can see it might mean need to sell mini as well
I work in building design as a structural technician, mainly drawing building structure in autcad and revit and doing reinforced concrete detailing. A few year ago I would be getting calls every so often head hunting how times can change just like that!!

Now should i put my play mini back box i got off ebay on mini or just sulk lol!

Just keep a eye out mate. Like others have said get yourself into a agnecy once you know and keep looking around on sites like jobsite etc.

Good luck man.

[bunch1980]

Thanks all for kind words weekend has a been a bit strained so far as anything one tends to do involves money! I dont have union or anything so expect what i get is the basic.
Be good to get some help off the government instead of giving them tax all the time lol!
Oh yeah if need be i will be doing anything just to keep our house for one thing. guess xmas be good for temp work atleast!

Will see what happens this week to now.

I did put the play mini back box on sounds good but not as loud as id thought and looks amazing if hanging a bit low lol!

[davidv]

Work is a big worry for many these days other members are in the same sad boat.A few years ago knowing so many small biz. people into dif. trades i could help local people with small biz. ventures and in finding work.These days i never hear anything up for try.Many have had to sell up or go bust.Job Centre plus does have a seperate office to help Prof. People find work,managment levels or high skills.

[jono3528]

i have been made redundant twice since 2008 but having my class one means i can go from one low paid job to another but there are jobs out there keep the faith you will find something

[mattsbmw]

If it does happen, the best advice i can give is spend as much time looking for jobs as possible, treat it like a normal fulltime job and you should have plenty of time to search the internet go to the libraby and use local papers or specicalist publications.

Hassle the job centre for as much help as they can give.

[bunch1980]

Thanks yeah it does seem there a re far fewer jobs out there but zero doing what i do! Its all to do with bank troubles and them not lending i guess and for us government cutting back on new schools or hospitals as thats what a lot of our work was.

Yeah luckily i only passed car test this year so have that where jobs require driving phew!

I will be looking full time once i know what happens this week for sure already have a few to apply for that end this week so still going to apply for them as even if not made redundant maybe time for a career change to!

[Juju]

Lost my job too this year.
Just spend as little money & apply for as many jobs as you can. You haven't got anything to lose by applying.
Good luck.

[Puddings]

same here, i have been made redundant twice in the last two years and am still out of work but last week i had enough and went to the army recruitment office and discussed what i could do being a electrician has put me in a good standing for some interesting jobs. Now i spend all my time running and down the gym trying to get fit lol

[davidv]

Things are not good on the work front and Christmas on its way.Hope you all find work.Call it a holiday.

[bunch1980]

Well its happened i offically got 30 days notice today so unless something happens in company over next 30 days im out on my ear at begging of December good timing eh not and got wedding next year to pay for as well ahhh!
Anyone got any good cv templates? i need to do a good external one as only have internal work one at mo.