Davkaus Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'd bite my employer's hand off for a maxed out redundancy payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) Ah, that kind of sucks...over a year's wages would have been fantastic. On the bright side, that's 10k tax free, so it gives you plenty of time to find soemthing else. Edited March 3, 2017 by Davkaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 13 minutes ago, leemond2008 said: 10k give or take, its a bit gutting because just about 2 years ago they changed the redundancy package, it used to be 3.5 weeks wages for every year that you have worked here, if it was still that then I'd definitely be putting my name forward for voluntary redundancy. 10k isn't really a fat lot for 14 years service, it wouldn't last long if I didn't manage to find a new job soon after Can they change your redundancy rights like that? They've changed it our place but it only affected people taken on after the change was announced, the people already employed had their rights protected and are still on the older redundancy packages should they be let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Just had a quick google it seems that a lot of redundancy policies aren't written into your terms of employment contract, they are just discretionary and can change. Seems a lot of companies change their policy to the Government minimum then make people redundant shortly afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 the one thing that is amazing is how many people have a sob story that they genuinely believe should be taken into account. 'they can't get rid of me, I have just had a babby' 'they can't get rid of me, my mortgage is £1000 a month, I can't afford that without my job' 'they can't get rid of me, my husband will get deported if I'm not earning enough money' (yeah that is a real concern that someone has raised) I mean jesus, I have just moved into a new flat and I can't afford to be made redundant but I certainly don't expect the big boys at the top to give two short sharp shiny shits about that, if they wanna get rid of me then they'll get rid of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted March 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 3, 2017 16 hours ago, Xela said: Didn't get it mate. Had some good feedback though and the interview experience will hopefully stand me in good stead for next time! Had exactly the same experience 2 weeks ago. Was initially gutted then I realised that I was only gutted because I had to stay put a bit longer. The fact that they only chose the other guy over me because he wanted £15k less probably proves I made the right decision. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Started a new job a while back. Really good pay and basickly just writeing which I am good at at so that is good. Oh and saucing blogs from people and stuff and writeing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, DK82 said: Started a new job a while back. Really good pay and basickly just writeing which I am good at at so that is good. Oh and saucing blogs from people and stuff and writeing. Do you reckon you could get me a job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, leemond2008 said: Do you reckon you could get me a job? its easy mate just act stupid, people tell me it comes naturally to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 18 minutes ago, DK82 said: Started a new job a while back. Really good pay and basickly just writeing which I am good at at, so that is good. Oh, and saucing blogs from people, and stuff and writeing. I see you work for the Birmingham Mail. #satire #funny #fortehlolz #swoosh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: I see you work for the Birmingham Mail. #satire #funny #fortehlolz #swoosh I don't get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Just now, DK82 said: I don't get it? The quality of writing in the Mail is shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 hours ago, leemond2008 said: 'they can't get rid of me, my husband will get deported if I'm not earning enough money' (yeah that is a real concern that someone has raised) Sponsoring someone for a visa is income-dependent, so this is not beyond the bounds of possibility at all. Of course it won't save the person their job, but (assuming this is the situation they're in) it definitely does suck. I'm in the middle of this process right now, I have no idea what I would do if I lost my job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 hours ago, lapal_fan said: The quality of writing in the Mail is shit. Are you saying my writeing is shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 35 minutes ago, DK82 said: Are you saying my writeing is shit? Reely shit and I'm an expurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted March 3, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted March 3, 2017 Sorry to hear too @leemond2008. I know it doesn't feel like it now but you'll be OK. The redundancy will help and with the experience you have, you should find yourself in a new job before too long. It might even be a blessing in disguise. Stay positive and start looking at your options now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 58 minutes ago, DK82 said: Are you saying my writeing is shit? Not sure if I've genuinely made a mistake, Or you are genuinely bad.. I need an adult! I need an adult!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trekka Posted March 9, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 9, 2017 On 2/27/2017 at 17:00, trekka said: The application is in! Now it's a waiting game Ooh, so it appears I've made it through the first sift. Others I know who applied have been rejected and the online portal feedback gives me some favourable scores against their competencies . My overall status is still listed as "application being reviewed" which makes me think that they're now conducting a 2nd sift.. the wait goes on! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V01 Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Started the new job today, went well. There was lot's of walking, my calves protest. Didn't enjoy getting up 5:30 this morning either, same again tomorrow then a couple of night shifts. At least I'll get a lie in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trekka Posted March 10, 2017 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) 23 hours ago, trekka said: Ooh, so it appears I've made it through the first sift. Others I know who applied have been rejected and the online portal feedback gives me some favourable scores against their competencies . My overall status is still listed as "application being reviewed" which makes me think that they're now conducting a 2nd sift.. the wait goes on! I only found out this afternoon via a call from Washington itself that I've got a friggin' interview next week(!!!!). Woooohooooooooooooo!!!! I'm going to celebrate tonight with whisky and then it's prep, prep and more prep. Feeling nervous (but very excited). Thanks guys for talking me into applying - just one big hurdle to go! Edited March 10, 2017 by trekka 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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