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[Redwing]

It looks like I'm about to be made redundant, I've been with the same company for 13 years (since I was 20)

 

I know little else and the future scares me as does the thought of struggling moneywise

 

Any little pearls of wisdom on getting through this difficult time and also job seeking would be greatly appreciated

 

x

[scarlettohara]

So sorry Tash All I can say is if you are going for interviews make sure you are well prepared, I wasn't after 18 years as a stay at home Mum and although I got the job felt very overwhelmed at how different interview techniques are now

 

I am also very good at budgetting for food shopping - boring but there are lots of good deals to be had

[Dodge]

Keep a positive mind set and ensure that your C.V. is bang up to date ready to circulate.

Lots of info on the web e.g.

 

http://www.redundancytips.co.uk/

 

http://www.birdsontheblog.co.uk/surviving-redundancy-top-tips/

 

Check out the many online job sites to get an idea of what is out there.

When you receive your redundancy money, don't be tempted to treat yourself to that new Ipad, smartphone etc but transfer the money to a deposit account out of sight out of mind. Also make sure that you are aware of any benifits that you are entiled to, C.A.B. is a good starting point.

 

and Finally: Good Luck

[yvonne]

I have no experience of redundancy, but have been out of work following my move to the West Country for longer than I would have liked, If you do find yourself with a gap between jobs, I have found that exercise (both dog walking and the gym) are great ways to lift flagging spirits.

Very best of luck, fingers crossed for you.

[Lavenders_Blue]

So sorry to hear this Tasha, what rotten news. I don't have a huge amount of advice to give you, I was also facing redundancy just over two years ago but thankfully found another job very quickly, before it all happened. One tip I was given by the jobs adviser who came to see us all was: don't be afraid to put that you are being made redundant on your CV/job application. People always think that it will carry some kind of stigma, perhaps giving the impression that you weren't good enough for the role or something, but in actual fact employers know the realities and that it is (sadly) not all that uncommon. So don't be afraid to be up front about it.

[keyhole kate]

Sorry to hear that I was an employment advisor is it just your role that is being made redundant or are there a number of redundancies there is a ream of employment law protecting those at risk of redundancy more than I could possibly cover in a post. Feel free to PM me for more specific advice but basically your employer has a duty to try if possible to redeploy you they must place you on there at risk register and make you aware of all vacancies and offer you training for any you believe you could carry out with some training you would also take presidence should you apply against other employees not at risk and external candidates sadly though too many employers just go through the motions.

 

Register your CV with as many online sites as possible CV library, Totaljobs, Monster are just some that employers use to look for candidates recruitment agencies also use these to sift for candidates they have vacancies on there books.

Good Luck

[Jools]

Don't underestimate the emotional aspect, I found it quite shocking. It happened to me in similar circumstances - 13 yrs with the company I'd started with at 19. I was a career woman too working for a company I'd given my all to and a lot of my social life revolved around my work colleagues. Although I'd vaguely anticipated redundancy, it still came like a bolt from the blue, leaving me feeling almost bereaved. Once I'd got my head around things, I decided to cut the ties and got on with my job search rather than dwelling on the past. I found another similar post quite quickly but I was never able to commit quite so fully to another company again.

[Redwing]

Don't underestimate the emotional aspect, I found it quite shocking. It happened to me in similar circumstances - 13 yrs with the company I'd started with at 19. I was a career woman too working for a company I'd given my all to and a lot of my social life revolved around my work colleagues. Although I'd vaguely anticipated redundancy, it still came like a bolt from the blue, leaving me feeling almost bereaved. .

 

This is EXACTLY where I am at the moment Jools

 

Thank you all for your help, its very much appreciated x

[Charlottechicken]

No pearls of wisdom from me, but just wanted to say how sorry I am.

[craftyhunnypie]

Really sorry to hear this. Take any job that comes along. It might not be the job you've set your heart on or studied for & the pay might not be great. But it could be better than nothing, gives you a routine, a reason to get up in the morning & will help keep you sane.

Good luck Tasha.

Emma.x

[The Dogmother]

I've been in a similar position too, and as the sole wage earner it was very hard but I started temping almost immediately as a stop gap, not expecting to find anything I liked but walked straight into this job and was asked to join them in a different role 2 days into the assignment.

 

It's hard to get back into the job market when you've been out of it for a while, so polish up all those contacts you have and be ruthless about getting in touch; I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

xx

[Lewis]

No real help, just that I know how stressed you are...

 

Hope you can get it sorted out + that they stop messing you around!

ily

[Willow]

Sorry to hear that Tasha.

 

I was made redundant early this year and it had been so long coming (almost everyone else had already gone) I was relieved when it finally happened but it was still a bit scary.

 

Within 13 weeks of redundancy you can apply for training applicable to the job you do to improve your chances of employment through the dept of employment (you can't get training in something new). I asked for training in a certification that had become prevalent in my area of work and whilst it took a while to get approved it was. I had to put together a business case so if you decide to apply for training support pm me and I'll go into more detail on what worked well to get the approval. I found the young men at dept employment to be helpful but depressingly I found the women my age to be a bit unpleasant and prone to making me jump through stupid hoops - like complaining I hadn't put the word 'applications' on my job search record as how were they to know (I suggested they could ask me if they were unsure as I was sitting there ) . Be careful what you agree to in terms of job searching, if you make a mistake and apply for lots of jobs one week you need to be sure there's enough left to apply for your quota in each 7 day period. can be hard to do when you know it's really the same job with different agencies.

 

I'm currently doing some freelance work after years of mass redundancies at my old company and it is so refreshing to be out of that toxic env

 

Job hunting is a minefield. There's so many people applying there can be some quite spurious ways companies use to whittle down the cvs to read so you need to make sure you have all the trigger words on your cv and not take it personally when you are rejected without comment.

 

Good luck

[majorbloodnock]

First of all, you'll need a positive attitude, and the first opportunity you have of practicing it is to keep thinking "IF I get made redundant" not "WHEN I get made redundant".

 

Secondly, if you feel it is likely you'll be one of the redundancies, explore whether there's any financial benefit in offering yourself up voluntarily. The more redundancy money you can get, the bigger the buffer to fund your job hunting efforts.

 

Thirdly, if your fears do come to pass, it'll be a shock. Take the time to take an emotional deep breath. However, make it a specific and limited period (let's say two weeks) so you don't slip into an extended period of negativity with no end in sight.

 

Fourthly, once your recovery period has finished, treat your job hunting like a job. Fill your working day with your job hunting activities and be methodical about them.

 

Fifthly, advertised positions only account for about one fifth of all vacant positions. Getting to the other four fifths means a bit of networking. Spread the word amongst all your professional acquaintances (and your friends as well), since that's then an awful lot of ears listening on your behalf.

 

Sixthly, don't be afraid to approach companies out of the blue; they'll appreciate the initiative.

 

Those are only the obvious ones off the top of my head, and there are plenty of other sensible bits of advice. Some you'll know already, so please forgive any grandmothers/egg sucking lessons. Hope it helps.

[Plum]

Not got any additional advice but just wanted to support you at such a difficult time xx

[Patricia W]

Tash

 

I'm so sorry. But Majorbloodnock is right, don't rely on advertised positions. Tap all your networks for contacts and ideas- friends, clients etc and don't hide the fact once it is a certainty. You never know, someone you did a good job for in the past may want to snap you up. I work for a large multi-national company for instance, and, I'm not sure what exactly you do, but I suspect we may have a division which does something similar. If we do, I could at least dig out a contact. I'll pm you with its name.

 

Or you may want to use the opportunity to do something completely different. Remember its the post that is redundant and not YOU! You are still the same talented amazing individual with loads of skills and experience that you always were.

[Daphne]

Tasha - its not necessarily all doom and gloom. I left my last job when it became obvious to me that funding was going to be cut from my department because I didn't want to sit and be depressed whilst it all ground to a halt around me. I had no payoff and decided to work for myself and haven't looked back Whilst I know setting up in business isn't for everyone, I probably would not have taken the leap if circumstances hadn't made me act. Even if this isn't your thing, I would really urge you to think about what you want next. If its a similar job and to carry on your life where you live then aim for that; if its something else then aim for that. I truly believe these moments are opportunities and can be life changing; its the chance to reflect and take control; to check that our daily lives are what we want them to be - which we don't always do when we are caught up in them.

 

Good luck to you

[Alis girls]

OH was made redundant in March - he got a reasonable pay off. I am now the breadwinner - I found it harder to adjust than him. Hes got the allotment up to scratch, built a small introduca - a - new - chuck house for me (ongoing) and has been a busy bee. I hate my job and wish I could give up - but am trained for nothing else. I hope you have time to recharge batteries and see whats out there. Find out what you are entittled too - jobseekers but be prepared for a long haul with the dole -people - seems if you want to work they give you a going over - amazes me anyone ever gets benefits. Good luck

[Tweety]

I'm really sorry to hear your news, and would just like to echo Daphne's post. My OH had a horrible time work wise 15 years ago, when his partnership split up very acrimoniously leaving him with almost nothing and other people relying upon him for their livelihood. I wasn't sure how we were going to get through it, but get through it we did, and it has turned out to have been the best thing that could have happened. At the time, we thought it was the end of the world, but it's amazing what can come out of a situation like this.

It may be tough for a while, but I'm sure things will work out for you. Good luck.

[pips_pekins]

Hi Tasha.

 

Just wanted to echo what others have said and say how sorry I was to read your post. I was out of work last year. Alis girls is right about it being hard to adjust and so much of your week is taken up with work and travel that it may take a while. Things are not all doom and gloom but I found I missed having a routine.

 

I hope that you find out what is happening soon. It can't help not knowing where you stand. You will be surprised at how resourceful you can be. Don't just think in terms of a job title and what you currently do, think about what you do in terms of the skills that you use in your current post and how those could be valuable in different employment situations.

[beach chick]

major bloodnock's advice is very good, especially about allowing yourself a shortish, defined period of time for recovery.

 

I dont know what field you are in, but cold-calling/writing with CV to everyone in the same area within a reasonable distance from you is a good start, possibly even offering to work part-time/freelance initially.

 

I have been redund-ed twice; first time around I got involved in a new start-up business which saw me through the next 6 years or so; 2nd time around it was voluntary and I took time out (moved out of London, had another baby etc etc). then walked into my current (freelance) role on a 3-month trial basis 12 years ago.

 

could you be self-employed? it has its ups and downs, it's not an easy option, but it does give you a lot of freedom.

good luck!

[Redwing]

Thank you all for taking the trouble to reply so fully which such helpful information, I really appreciate it

 

I have taken an extension on my redundancy date - now leaving end of September so I have some breathing space in which to start my search for a new job

 

Thanks again for all of your lovely words and support x

[Plum]

Good luck Tasha in the job hunt.

 

You are such a smashing person who goes to such lengths to help people perhaps you should have a change in career and get paid for your efforts for helping others.

[rosie]

Like others have said, the best way to get another job is through your existing contacts. Take every telephone number and email contact address you have, and spend some time getting in touch personally with people you have dealt with in the past. Explain your situation, so much redundancy these days that there is absolutely no stigma, and ask them if they have anything available, or know anyone themselves who may. Offer to send your CV for them to keep or pass on. I know many people who have had to do this recently, and they all got alternative employment this way, rather than dealing with recruitment places.

When my younger son finished Uni, he thought (wrongly!) that employers would come rushing to him, which didn't happen-what a surprise? He then put his CV on job websites, I think Monster was one, but somehow he put a load of (hidden) linkwords for skills in his areas of interest at the bottom of this CV. Recruitment folk search these sites, looking for linkwords with skills they have vacancies in. My son gave his mobile number for contact and gots lots of responses. He did online skills tests and telephone interviews and tests. He was offered many jobs in his field but all involved a move from his beloved Durham (where he lived at Uni) to southern areas. He is now working in a job he loves and pay etc pretty good. Not in Durham though. You will need a good up to date CV, detailing your experience. Don't undersell yourself.

[C&T]

Redundancy can certainly be a positive thing.

 

My OH has been made redundant twice in the last few years - one coincided with our wedding, and the payout paid for our honey moon, the second coincided with the birth of our daughter, meaning he has been home with her for the first 2 months of her life, real valuable time. Yes, money has been a bit tight with a new baby and no income - but as per the MasterCard adverts, some things are priceless!

 

He found a new job by simply plugging away, contacting all the agencies, writing to everyone that he knew and making sure he followed things up - especially the agencies - they seem to always require a nudge...

 

Oh, and be aware of agencies who will say in sympathetic tones that your CV is rubbish, but for a small fee they can redo the whole thing for you. Many are simply preying on you at a vulnerable time. If you are confident with your CV, and you are getting interviews, then you will be OK. If you are concerned, I would say go to an independant person.

 

Good luck, and make it work for you!