Anybody else been made redundant?

Zimily · 03-10-2006, 11:11

Just been informed I am going to loose my job next year.

Wondered if anyone else has gone through the same thing and if any positives have come out of it. Guess I'm looking for insparation of what to do with myself...

Shiesh · 03-10-2006, 11:15

Yes, I've been made redundant and by the time I was due to finish on the Friday I had lined up another job for the Monday and although lower paid at first, it actually lead to better salary within a year or so!!

I still had my redundancy money sat in the bank untouched so was way better off in the long run.

Good luck and think positive!

Magilla · 03-10-2006, 11:20

Me too, a couple of years ago. Depends on the redundacy package I guess, mine was quite generous. Best thing that ever happened.
Left on the friday, had a new job on the monday with a 5k pay rise.

BasilRathbon · 03-10-2006, 11:21

Yep, I used to work for Qjump/ Midland Mainline. I got made redundant in 2004 when they closed down the Sheffield call centre and moved operations to India. As I'd been there several years I got a five figure redundancy payout so spent nearly a year off work just walking, cycling and being idle.

I now have a much better job in the rail industry that pays more and is much more satisfying - in short redundancy isn't always a bad thing and can often force you out of the comfort zone when you've been in a dull job too long.

Zimily · 03-10-2006, 11:21

2 positives! Thanks - cheering me up already

yummyyumyum · 03-10-2006, 11:21

i was made redundant when i was heavily pregnant because of closure to the site i was working at.
in my experience it was a negative all the way from my employer...
i was told only 2 weeks before that i was to be made redundant. i had been working there for 2 weeks less than the 2 yrs required to be entitled to redundency pay...in turn i couldnt claim contribution based job seekers so i was left at a real loss...ontop of all that because i was over 25 weeks preggers when i was made redundant it was my ex employer that was to pay my maternity allowance, and let me tell you i had a real job getting it. i had to seek legal advice and threaten legal action. even then it was a hassel getting what was owed.

in the end it turned out ok because it prompted me to be a stay at home mother/wife for the three years between giving birth and my daughter starting nursery, something i wouldnt have considered had i still been in employment.

you have been given enough time to find other employment if you need it, or you can use it as a push to do something youve always wanted to do...sometimes its the push you may need...in my case it gave me the opportunity to eventually train for a career in hairdressing.

good luck with whatever you decide to do!

Zimily · 03-10-2006, 11:32

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Originally Posted by BasilRathbon

Yep, I used to work for Qjump/ Midland Mainline. I got made redundant in 2004 when they closed down the Sheffield call centre and moved operations to India. As I'd been there several years I got a five figure redundancy payout so spent nearly a year off work just walking, cycling and being idle.

I now have a much better job in the rail industry that pays more and is much more satisfying - in short redundancy isn't always a bad thing and can often force you out of the comfort zone when you've been in a dull job too long.

Yeah bascially same reaon - jobs moved to India

willman · 03-10-2006, 11:35

i got made redundant when the steel works went. i was till officially an apprentice metallurgist, so no redundancy. got 30 minutes notice to clear my desk.
so no money no job,newly wed,new house.

WTAW · 03-10-2006, 11:49

I got made redundant from a very well known solicitors, again due to work going abroad. It was the best think that ever happened to me cause now I work for myself and there is nothing better.

Minesadouble · 03-10-2006, 11:56

Both me and my Partner have been made redundant at some point....Things do get better and generally after a while you'll realise they did you a favour .

I remember my other half being made redundant when I was 5 month Pregnant with Twins ..... I freaked !!!!!!

But we were soon back on our feet and Back into Employment .
It is a scary time for anyone - Think of it as a fresh Start

Good Luck x

willman · 03-10-2006, 12:00

on a positive note i think the job market is easier now than it was in the '80's,
back then it was definite doom & gloom amongst the millions.