being made redundent.

Sorry to hear that but for every door that closes another will open.
 
not good at all. Its not fun.

but, having said that, it turned out to be the best thing that every happened to me
 
Sorry to hear that but hope it works out ok for you.
 
boyfalldown said:
not good at all. Its not fun.

but, having said that, it turned out to be the best thing that every happened to me
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Agreed. I've been made redundant from the same job I have done for nearly 20 years six months ago. Best thing that's happened to me. Well, being surrounded by tomatoes in a hot greenhouse is enough to drive anyone to despair so I was glad for the firm to fold up and got a nice little redundancy payout out of it.

Once you sign on, it will all seem "hopeless" and "scary" at first but it does get better in time. It does help to try and keep a positive mind about it at all times and don't let the "downers" get to you.

Naturally it goes without saying that money will be very tight. However, in my case I saw it all coming and have managed to pay off all my borrowings, sold the car as I hardly ever used it anyway (was getting bored of car ownership and the expenses that came with it), got a bit of savings built up (didn't even need to spend my redundancy money!) and trimmed down my direct debits by shopping around for cheaper deals. Eventually a few months down the line, when I was officially out of work I was well prepared for it.

The most important thing to keep in mind is never feel that you are the only one in it all, as sadly it's become an all too common thing in this day and age. The "full time secure job" is now as rare as hen's teeth.
It might be a good idea to at least have a grand in your bank account if you can so that you have enough to tie you over for a couple of months, because it does take a while for the Job Centre to get their act together. If you expect all that to happen then you won't be disappointed.

The most important thing to keep in mind is never feel that you are the only one in all of this. Sadly it has become an all too common thing, it seems that the "secure full time job" is now as rare as hen's teeth in this day and age.
 
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Start looking for suitable work now. Don't wait as it is much easier to find work when you're in it already. Lots of recruitment agencies are utterly useless though. Try and find one where the person you speak to is at least old enough to have had a career rather than being some spotty little herbert fresh out of uni that doesn't have a clue and has been told to box tick a load of skills they know nothing about.

And if you earn lots of money beware that payments can be capped to some pitiful weekly average so you may not get the payment you were thinking you ought to.
 
This time last year I had soon much issues with my job and at one point. Diddnt get paid for 2-3 months in a row.was finally made redundant in Feb and found. A.new job. Quit that before that place handed redundancy and now in a superb role
 
I have to echo some of the comments here - happened to me about 10 years ago.

Allot of local people were made redundant locally, so not many local jobs.

Could be worth looking at temping ?? The chap next door is doing that now, while he looks for a suitable job for him. I did temping for about 6 months, had 3 months off with my son & then found a job.

But whatever, don't turn jobs down or don't apply - as they are not your thing !! Quite a few of the managers that I knew, wouldn't take a normal job, as it was either below them, or they wanted the same level !!
 
keep your head up

my friend is a electrician by trade or the last 2 years he has been doing security work / car park work as well as been a doorman any way after 2 long years he has a dreamjob now

he has just been given a full time contract and earning £25,000 a year on top of that he has been given night shifts which is perfect for him and another 13 % bonus and if all work is completed during the week another 10% bonus so put the numbers together he is so happy now and just in time him and his wife have 4 months left till the 1st child is due
 
Some good advice on this thread-don't forget to update your CV & have it ready to send off to propspective employers/agencies etc.
Best of luck
 
thanks for the nice comments all, been with the company nearlly 12 years, getting stat redundecy pay, but what gets up my nose is the bloke that owned the company might be buying it back of the resivers and might open it back up, which means he gets a company with no dept he didnt have to pay any redundecys and he might even offer me a job in 2 weeks with less pay and less holiday which if a take i will lose my 9 weeks of my 11 weeks notice pay, all the people at my company are f off with how this can happen as 2 other companys have made offers to the boss and the insolvency company so the boss knows how much to beat which he probably will.
im one of the lowest serving members alot have been there over 20 years.
 
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management buyout.

The OR have to accept the best offer.

Have a meeting with the other staff
 
scottthehat said:
thanks for the nice comments all, been with the company nearlly 12 years, getting stat redundecy pay, but what gets up my nose is the bloke that owned the company might be buying it back of the resivers and might open it back up, which means he gets a company with no dept he didnt have to pay any redundecys and he might even offer me a job in 2 weeks with less pay and less holiday which if a take i will lose my 9 weeks of my 11 weeks notice pay, all the people at my company are f off with how this can happen as 2 other companys have made offers to the boss and the insolvency company so the boss knows how much to beat which he probably will.
im one of the lowest serving members alot have been there over 20 years.
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Sounds like you might want to do yourself a favour and go to the CAB about this, just so you know where you stand... alternatively, if you go to http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/AdvancedSearch/Searchresults/index.htm?fullText=redundancy, there's plenty of information there, including contact numbers if you need to speak to someone about it.

Just remember that it isn't the end of the world...
 
Thats a bummer, I've had that happen to me twice but it all rurned out all right in the end.
But good luck from me mate..
 
srichards said:
Lots of recruitment agencies are utterly useless though. Try and find one where the person you speak to is at least old enough to have had a career rather than being some spotty little herbert fresh out of uni that doesn't have a clue and has been told to box tick a load of skills they know nothing about.
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Not all are like that though and it can be worthwhile contacting agencies and working through them. I served my time (apprentice) with BAE Systems, spent a total of 9 years with them as a structural fitter, then also spent 6 years as an independant contractor in the same business, aircraft maintenance, before taking a job with a recruitment company providing labour to the aircraft industry. I like to think I can hold my own and know my stuff when speaking with candidates.

To give you my perspective, there is nothing worse then chancers applying for every job you advertise, regardless that they dont meet the clearly defined requirements regarding qualifications and experience.
 
Sorry to hear that :(
Been there done that. 2 redundancies in a period of 12 months. :(

Keep Calm Carry On (Move on)

P.S: Hope the employer carried out all the procedural redudancy procedures. 2-3 consultancy meetings, allowed you to appeal etc. Otherwise sue them.
 
Statutory redundancy pay for in leiu of notice is 1 week for every complete year you have worked for the company and is taxable ( non taxable when it is paid as" loss of office" ) should you gain employment even if it is within the first week you still get to keep all the money
No money has to be paid back

R33SY
 
I've certainly been there.

Keep your chin up, something will come along.
 
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