Morcs Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hope there is not bad news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Hope there is not bad news? Oh good, it's not just me waiting with baited breath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Well I just got home from work and came to see what had happened! Waiting with trepidation... :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Well I can put you all out of your misery - YES - I was made redundant - just as I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 sorry to hear mate, how are you coping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Man, that sucks huge :evil: especially at this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Check everthing carefully before you act. Make sure the job is redundant and not you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Sorry to hear that dude. Im sure things will work out for you. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 oh man, that really sucks. Im so sorry to hear that, but just remember when one door closes another opens, so stay positive and keep yourself occupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heir Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Woops. This message was supposed to be PM'd. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 initially i was gutted - but to tell you the truth only good things can come of this - ive got some good experience now and it can only get better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Awww that sucks, especially at this time of year but its good to have a positive attitude about it. New Year, new job for you hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 thats what im thinking - now i just wanna finish up and spend some time with family over xmas and then sort out a better job :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Who do you work for or would you prefer not to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 at this point in time i probably cant say - just in case someone here works for the same company - i want my xmas pressie they are giving me Who do you work for or would you prefer not to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Good luck with finding a new job and remember, don't limit yourself to IT! My son trained in tourism as he wanted to get cheap travel :lol: but he graduated not long after 9/11 so was unable to get work in that area. He ended up at a rental car agency. That did not go well and he then applied for something he knew nothing about and got the job - with an independent finance broker. They chose him over the other applicant as the other guy was experienced whereas my son they could train their way without him having any preconceived ideas of how it should be done. When that job got more difficult as the recession started to bite, he again applied for a job he knew nothing about and was taken on by the legal system (and not as a guest either 8) ) . He is now a deputy court registrar at the Children and Young Persons Court and enjoying it very much. All these jobs were very different and had steep learning curves but he found them all interesting and they have given him a wide experience base. He is now being paid enough to afford to travel overseas paying the same as everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Check everthing carefully before you act. Make sure the job is redundant and not you. ive pretty much got the whole lot in writting and yes they are making the job redundant - im having a good day today - got my CV updated and asked them to speed the whole thing up - since nothing i say will make them change the outcome ie keep me employed - they wanted to have a meeting on thursday next week but thats just too long to sit quiet and i want them to tell the rest of the department the news so i can start asking people to be referees etc before christmas comes and people start going on leave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 sounds like an interesting CV mine wont be anywhere near that colorful but i like working in IT - from what i can tell there are still quite a few jobs around so im going to sign up with an agency or 2 once i have met with a career consultant to comfirm the CV is up to scratch and possibly go over my interview skills - its been a while so im not sure if any of it has changed :bounce: and i know the CV is probably the wrong thing Good luck with finding a new job and remember, don't limit yourself to IT! My son trained in tourism as he wanted to get cheap travel :lol: but he graduated not long after 9/11 so was unable to get work in that area. He ended up at a rental car agency. That did not go well and he then applied for something he knew nothing about and got the job - with an independent finance broker. They chose him over the other applicant as the other guy was experienced whereas my son they could train their way without him having any preconceived ideas of how it should be done. When that job got more difficult as the recession started to bite, he again applied for a job he knew nothing about and was taken on by the legal system (and not as a guest either 8) ) . He is now a deputy court registrar at the Children and Young Persons Court and enjoying it very much. All these jobs were very different and had steep learning curves but he found them all interesting and they have given him a wide experience base. He is now being paid enough to afford to travel overseas paying the same as everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Good luck! It was an agent who got Gareth into the finance job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 yeah it sucks but i feel good about it all now - time for a change etc thanks for the offer - i should be good - nice xmas pressie from the company :lol: 25 weeks worth :lol: Oh darn! Thats no good really aye! :evil: If you get stuck in any way (food for yur fishies or help needed etc) please dont hesitate to call or email me and I will help the best I can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 it's the wife here and she says NO MORE TANKS!!!! :evil: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 dont worry bout her her bark is worse than the bite :bounce: :bounce: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: My bad .... :oops: Sowy. *slinks away ....* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 haha your funny - shes gone to bed - i would love another tank but no where to put it in our next house i want to get a tank thats built into the wall or is the wall - something like 2m or 3m long would be good :oops: No I shut up now .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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