Classic mistake when made redundant
By MichaelJay
@MichaelJay (1100)
December 22, 2008 3:17am CST
I was unfortunate to lose my much-loved job at the end of October 2008.
I was already in discussion with a potential employer about a replacement role and was 'lucky' enough to get the redundancy payout and walk straight into another job.
However, the job was not hat it seemed, not how it was portrayed, and was completely unsuitable for many reasons I won't go into here.
I felt a bit foolish, to be honest, at not having researched it properly but as with many things that seem too good to be true, it really was not.
My point is, no matter how grateful you might fel if you are lucky enough to get a replacement job, please make sure it is right for you.
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@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
22 Dec 08
I am sure things will work out nicely for you. You seem to have a handle on things. Cheers!!
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@jwfarrimond (4473)
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22 Dec 08
That's a pretty good point michaeljay. I've just been made redundant and although alternative positions were offered within the company, I felt that they were not suitable for a variety of reasons. So I took the money and am now without a job. Though I find that I have quite enough to do anyway to keep me occupied for the time being so I'm not very much bothered by the situation.
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@MichaelJay (1100)
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22 Dec 08
I know how you fel! Everyone keeps saying to me, 'you've worked hard for 40 years, most of it in stresful jobs. Just take it easy till after The New Year!'
It's easier said than done. My wife is working full time for the first time in our married lives and it just seems a bit odd.
Still, I have enjoyed chilling and doing the domestics instead.
