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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Can anyone give me a job

I’m being made redundant in April

Never thought things would come to this but boss has had enough

Xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah, shitty situation.

Thankfully you have a bit of time to plan and can interview for jobs and apply for jobs and not be overly desperate.

Good luck

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By *he Mac LassWoman
over a year ago

Hefty Hideaway

It’s an awful thing to be told. I got redundancy from an awesome job with amazing perks and never really got anything close to that again.

If I had my time again I’d be more serious about the job hunt and not take the first thing I was offered. All I can offer is my wishes for the best of luck. Onwards and upwards x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ah, shitty situation.

Thankfully you have a bit of time to plan and can interview for jobs and apply for jobs and not be overly desperate.

Good luck

sorry to hear that OP, it must be a huge shock but as QL says, you have 6 months to hopefully sort yourself with an alternative.

Give the shock a day or so to settle, then sit down and plan your approach and think who you can speak to so that you can get the best advice to help you, good luck with it!

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Can anyone give me a job

I’m being made redundant in April

Never thought things would come to this but boss has had enough

Xxxxx"

What do you do?

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By *good-being-badMan
over a year ago

mis-types and auto corrects leads cock leeds

If you're being made redundant and due a payout seek advice about new jobs as it might affect your payout, if you're a member of a union speak to them.

Hope it all works out for you

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Yes I can’t do much until I’ve had my redundancy money but no idea how much I will get

I work in a little family shop so who knows what will happen

Yes it is a bit of a shock and I’m just assuming it will be harder finding work at my age

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

sorry to hear this.

from our recent chats ive found you to be a lovely women so im sure you will have no trouble getting back into work.

good luck. here to chat if i can help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes I can’t do much until I’ve had my redundancy money but no idea how much I will get

I work in a little family shop so who knows what will happen

Yes it is a bit of a shock and I’m just assuming it will be harder finding work at my age"

You're 51 for heavens sake !

You're a long way off the knackers yard yet

If it is any consolation, my last two hires were ladies in their early 50's

In terms of experience and work ethic, no one else came close

One has been with us since March and the other since July and are both working out great

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By *etite HandfulWoman
over a year ago

Chester

"Yes I can’t do much until I’ve had my redundancy money but no idea how much I will get

I work in a little family shop so who knows what will happen

Yes it is a bit of a shock and I’m just assuming it will be harder finding work at my age"

Best advice on that is look now even though you may have redundancy money coming you can be better off and more secure if you end up leaving for a better job and kicking redundancy money into touch. A family friend didn't do this missed out on a job but got 2k redundancy and ended up out of work for 4 months so lost out on over four times his redundancy in lost earnings.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

sorry if im not allowed to post a link.

its to the gov redundancy calculator.

https://www.gov.uk/calculate-your-redundancy-pay

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Yes I can’t do much until I’ve had my redundancy money but no idea how much I will get

I work in a little family shop so who knows what will happen

Yes it is a bit of a shock and I’m just assuming it will be harder finding work at my age"

The big advantage that time gives you is the ability to improve what you can offer. If I was in your position, I think I would be looking for training oportunities to exploit.

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll will mix this up a little.

Congratulation on being given the oportunity and ability move onto new pastures for the future.

It's scary. But you will never look back!

You have a new 20 year career waiting for you. Something you can really express yourself in and enjoy fully for the rest of your working life..

You have 6 months to think about which direction you would like to go in.. perhaps a new role in another company. Perhap a college to retrain in a suject you are passionate about. Perhaps a new business venture for yourself.

The little capital you receive is a chance to change your future..

Best wishes and good luck..

Mistress Amelia x

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

Look at agency work ... its a good way of seeing whats out there.... and they also will give you advice on what to do next

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Look at agency work ... its a good way of seeing whats out there.... and they also will give you advice on what to do next"

Temping work also often leads to a permanent contract.

You can start working on your CV now, there will be lots of tips on this online.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Sign up to somewhere like Indeed in January. Now is a crap time to look for a new job, particularly if you want to stick to retail. They are all temporary it seems.

The government's statutory redundancy is not much, unless you've been full time for 20 years.

Hope you find something

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Thank you all so much for your positive remarks

It could be a good thing ,that I’m leaving the job I’m in but I really think it’s the fear of the unknown

And by the way I’m not 51

Just haven’t been arsed to changed it on the profile...lol

Xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Happened to me in March and you know what looking back they did me a favour.

I had a great pay out then found a job local that I love. Somethings happen for a reason.

Good luck xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you all so much for your positive remarks

It could be a good thing ,that I’m leaving the job I’m in but I really think it’s the fear of the unknown

And by the way I’m not 51

Just haven’t been arsed to changed it on the profile...lol

Xxxx"

My company has had frequent waves of redundancy the last 20 years or so. Some people have gone on to totally new careers and loved it. Some have realised they appreciated our place more than they thought and came back when there were vacancies.

Either way it turned out positively in the end. Hope your new start is empowering.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck with a new job x

I'm been made redundant in November so know hos you feel.

Statutory redundancy in a weeks wages for every year up to a maximum of a couple of hundred pounds (can't Remember exactly).

As has been said, if you are knly getting statutory then probably best to look for a new job in the New Year x

Best of luck xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It would be worth advertising that your looking for a job on Linkden. I was head hunted from there and got a great position. Good luck. Im sure it will work out. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as we get older fear of things creeps into daily life.

this is only natural and to be expected.

if you are fit and well then employment shouldnt be a problem. all depends on what you are prepared to do and accept for that role

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pity you wasn’t closer I’m looking for a pa next few weeks

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By *ichaelangelaCouple
over a year ago

notts

we got a nice little coffee trailer for sale if you want to spend your redundancy money

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

A coffee trailer.......

Why are u selling it??

I have been looking into what I made get paid and am told it should be a week and a half’s wage for every year I’ve been there

Not sure if this is true

I’ve been there 11 years and my wages have changed three times so not sure how to work out

Yes this could be a positive thing but all remains to be seen

Xxxx

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

This is from the gov.uk website which you might have already looked at.

Statutory redundancy pay rates

These are based on an employee’s age and length of employment and are counted back from the date of dismissal.

Employees get:

1.5 weeks’ pay for each year of employment after their 41st birthday

a week’s pay for each year of employment after their 22nd birthday

half a week’s pay for each year of employment up to their 22nd birthday

Length of service is capped at 20 years and weekly pay is capped at £508. The maximum amount of statutory redundancy pay is £15,240.

You can give your staff extra redundancy pay if you want to, or have a qualifying period of less than 2 years.

If I remember correctly from when I was made redundant a few years ago it was an average weekly say taken over the preceeding 8 weeks. That might have changed though.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Thanx for that info luv

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Sorry to hear this, lovely lady, a chance to try something different. With your charm and personality, I'm sure you'll find something soon. Any ideas what you would like to do?

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

No I have no idea at all

I hate change to be honest and with doing similar jobs for years

I would probably say shop work

Coffee shop

Sandwich shop

Not sure about supermarkets cos I hate all the weekend and night ideas

Xxx

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"No I have no idea at all

I hate change to be honest and with doing similar jobs for years

I would probably say shop work

Coffee shop

Sandwich shop

Not sure about supermarkets cos I hate all the weekend and night ideas

Xxx"

Somewhere where you can chat with people, with your bubbly personality, no not supermarkets, too invasive on your homelife

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Can anyone give me a job

I’m being made redundant in April

Never thought things would come to this but boss has had enough

Xxxxx"
First of all, good luck.

Two vignettes. I was made redundant in my forties - it led to eighteen months of contract work which included mad nights out, random sex at after work parties and the like.

In my fifties I've been made redundant too - it led to the best job I've ever had, because, like you, I had plenty of notice to plan ahead. .

Work out how much you need to earn, work out what makes you smile about working, think about who you want to be... You have time to do this stuff...

And good luck....

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

I've been made Redundant 3 times in the past 14 years and it's not nice.

But at least you have 6 months to plan ahead so don't Panic.

Are you the only employee or are there others? You can approach your local Job Centre as they'll have specialists who can assist you in the run-up to the final days. If there are a few of you involved, Job Centres can set up a dedicated team specifically for you! They'll also liaise with your employer in some factors.

They can also help you with some Govt Depts who can help with Redundancy calculations.

Speak to your local Citizens Advice team as they'll have excellent support info and advice.

Also, best to inform the Mortgage Co and other Creditors in advance plus Utility providers as all can plan ahead with you.

You have to seek advice asap as some employers will move the goalposts the nearer the final days.

I'd one employer who did the dirty on all of his staff and paid no Redundancy; staff with 20+yrs service got nothing. I was diddled out of £3k redundancy which was lawfully owed.

Don't get caught out

Good luck!

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

I’ve already been told I will get paid redundancy money but no idea how much as he hasn’t mentioned that yet

I just think he will try and rip me off but I’m not going to sit back and keep quiet

There are 3 of us being made redundant

Yes I have plenty of time as far as I know so all remains to be seen

Thank you again for all your lovely comments and advice

Xxxx

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

Having suffered redundancy before, it can be a very daunting and demoralising situation to be in.

However, be positive and sell yourself. You come across as a very vibrant and outgoing person, who is switched on to things.

Have you considered going self employed? I did it after my second redundancy, and have never looked back.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I often wonder in these situations if the reason for announcing the redundancy so early is to enable you to get a new job before the time runs out... which would save them from having to pay the redundancy pay?

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Yes I’ve thought of that but then I would lose out on the package wouldn’t I

I’ve also thought he might start making my last few months hell thinking I might walk out but that won’t happen

I’m standing my ground and staying till the bitter end

Xxx

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Also... look at this info here, it explains loads of stuff.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/leaving-a-job/redundancy/redundancy-notice-period/

Cal

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By *ercuryMan
over a year ago

Grantham

Just don't give him any reason to sack you.

If he says that he can't pay the redundancy money, then the Government has a scheme that pays you.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

Hahahaha I’ve been there 12 years so no reason to sack me

Again thanx for info

Will read a bit more into stuff

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

Lots of great advice here. He is obliged to pay the correct amount, so make sure you know what it should be. Plenty of time for you to get the info you need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loads of great advice here already. I would say look around, see what’s available that interests you but at the same time think about signing with a recruitment agency. Not only are they best placed when it comes to knowing what work is available, a good agency will offer you help like working on your CV to making it suitable for todays employers needs. Hope everything works out for you.

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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago

rotherham

I’m now worrying that if he sells the business then the new owners might take us on but we might not like them then everything is lost and my employer has got away with paying redundancy

Something else to now look into

Bloody hell im sick of worrying

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