Guest Farnsbarns Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 After a really bad year last year with my health and other problems I was looking forward to a great 2018. That is, until last Tuesday when I received a very suspicious email about a meeting to be held this morning. I immediately thought it was going to be redundancy and my fear was confirmed this morning. I am officially unemployed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Sorry Farns. Really am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Wow! I am very sorry to hear that, too, Farns. Hope you find something even better soon and that your health continues to improve as well. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Oh man, sorry to hear that. I hope you got a good settlement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Frans I hope your health returns to 100% and you find a good job very soon , Sorry 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 So sorry man. I've been in those shoes a few times myself. But you never know. It may lead to better things. Hope things workout for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I'm really sorry to hear this, Farnsbarns. Will there be a pension or severance pay, to tide you over until the next thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I'm really sorry to hear this Farns. I'm sure things will turn around for you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Commiserations. Happened to me at end 2014. I hope - as others have said - you have got some sort of settlement which will tide you over. Please let me know if there is anything I could do to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 So sorry to hear that. It happened to me in the early 1980s. It was my attempt at being normal. I had 5 year in and they let everyone up to 15 go. I went back to playing music full time and haven't had a single regret. I truly hope that you find something that not only takes care of your bills, but fills your spirit as well. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 My sympathies Farns. As per others have said I hope you will be provided some "buffer" in terms of settlement but I am aware that the terms of redundancy (in the UK) can indeed be very mean even if you have many years under your belt. For the last 16 years I have worked for myself which if possible is always the best hedge against the vagaries of others although - of course - ultimately I am at the mercy of my customers. My insurance against this is my qualifications as a professional (social work and psychotherapy) and there is no shortage of work for me out there. Do you have other strings to your bow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Farns, I'm retired now, but in my 38 year long career as a hospital financial manager - I was' Laid Off ' FOUR times! Starting with the Presidential Campaigns of Bush Sr VS Bill Clinton both touting 'healthcare reform' resulted in the hospital industry (not doctors, not drugs, hospitals) being targeted with arbitrary cutbacks in Medicare and Medicaid payment levels. The result was closure of some hospitals and downsizing at all the rest. Certain jobs were cut back around 50%. Others, like nurses, were untouched. Anyway - my point is - if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time - it has nothing to do with you. It's like someone dropping a piano on you as you walk down the sidewalk. Each and every time it happened to me - I wound up in a much better place, with a better job. Just keep a positive attitude. One time I went 10 months looking for something. Another time - it only took a couple of weeks. It made me, and my family stronger. I am glad it happened. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you find something else soon that is a perfect fit with even better pay and benefits. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 That sucks. How much longer do you have until normal retirement age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassetman Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Sorry to hear it. Hope things look up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 That's tough. I know its stressful too. Good luck & keep going Farns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 So Sorry to hear that Farns, Best of luck to you and your health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krock Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Best of luck with everything Farns. About 3 months ago I was made redundant for the 2nd time in 2 years. I had primarily been working in the NHS sector and well we all know how stable that is currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Life sure can throw us curve ballsand it can be very harsh. Back in 2004 my colon burst from a bad bout of diverticulitis. I was in the ICU for over a week, almost didn't make it. When they wheeled me out of the ICU into a regular room, a coworker informed me that I was losing my job do to the company closing the office. Needless to say it was the worse time of my life. I rebound and bout several Gibbys and Fenders since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Very sorry to hear that. I'm sure it's a difficult blow to take. Something tells me you'll bounce back though. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Just saw this. What a bummer. I am very sorry to hear. I sincerely hope things will start turning for you, it's time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 All of our best to you Farns. I hope this too passes quickly. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'm sorry too. You seem to be a real smart guy. I'm sure your skills will find a new place soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Life sure can throw us curve ballsand it can be very harsh. Back in 2004 my colon burst from a bad bout of diverticulitis. I was in the ICU for over a week, almost didn't make it. When they wheeled me out of the ICU into a regular room, a coworker informed me that I was losing my job do to the company closing the office. Needless to say it was the worse time of my life. I rebound and bout several Gibbys and Fenders since then. I think I have demonstrated epic restraint in the face of this comedy goldmine from you. I will save all 34 stupid posts for another thread sometime. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Ahh man.. Sorry to hear that.. Been there myself way too many times (9 I think)... Its why in the end I decided to try and start my own business as I was fed up of it all... Life is funny like that sometimes.. Something bad happens that can lead to something good.. See it as an opportunity to do something even better than you were doing. Just get your CV out there as quickly as you can don't wait about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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