my mum just got made redundant
im increadibly angry because she loved her job, she didn't do anything wrong and she was a very hard worker!!

Theres only myself and my mum in the household and as i am only 14 it's hard for me to try and get a job myself if i wanted to help..

:( anyone got anything they can suggest i can do?
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Ebay is a good way to make money, make stuff that you might like to buy or get things that look good from the pound shop and flog them on Ebay.. it's not much but it all adds up. They have lots of things that I am sure people would buy for more than a quid if the picture and advert are good.
Good luck
:)

My Mum and step-father were both made redundant a few years ago within about a month of each other. I know it can be a very tough time. Luckily they both managed to get jobs within a couple of months but they had to borrow money to get by in the meantime.

I don't know if these suggestions would help but maybe picking up a paper and helping your Mum look for jobs or looking on the Internet with her? Help her update her CV if possible. When she gets interviews then help her practice her answers to interview questions. I'm sure there's information available about standard interview questions that could get asked. I know I've got a sheet of them but I can't remember for the life of me where I got it from cos I've had it ages. (It might have been a careers advice place). Offer to go with her to careers advice places? Help her shop for new interview outfits (unless she's already kitted out with suits and such)?

I know these are all practical suggestions (rather than financial, as you mentioned trying to get a job yourself) but perhaps it could help her even if you're able to do a few of these small things? The goodwill gesture will be there if you know what I mean?! Good luck.

I was made redundant last friday - and i have busted my knee - it sucks..

thanks alot! :)

Hi Jade, it's sweet of you to try and help fianancially but if you can't then try taking some of the pressure off your mum by doing the housework. Looking for another job can be a tiring pastime, I know believe me, and any help you can give at home will be much appreciated. Oh, and make her cups of tea when she looks tired.

Good luck to you both.

Hi Jade

Ditto what Max has said. Its the little things that make the difference ie washing the dishes, tidying up, maybe cook a simple meal for the two of you one day when your Mum has been busy job hunting. She will really appreciate any small gesture you do for her, especially if its unexpected.

But most of all help to keep her spirits up by telling her this is only a temporary situation and she'll soon have it sorted!
:)