wiggyrichard Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 There is currently not a single way i can go home from work which does'nt involve me encountering road works & temporary traffic lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno_2004 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Looking forward to my first VP game in ages this weekend. Surprised at the length of the drive I'll have to do though.. not used to this being in a car for more than one hour business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 my mate in Thailand sent me these pictures of the flooding in BKK BKK under water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 3, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2011 my mate in Thailand sent me these pictures of the flooding in BKK BKK under water That is truly shocking and appalling. Spinach pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Who the hell goes into Mcdonalds looking for a spinach pie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 3, 2011 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2011 The Hamburglar needs to work on his Jaws impression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just found out I'm getting made redundant (and all my colleagues) on the 16th December - Merry Christmas! - so if anyone hears of any Office Management, HR, Training etc, jobs in the Derby area then spare me a thought if you would. Also, I would love a Spinach Pie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 3, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2011 Shit, bad luck Laura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Sorry to hear that. Same thing happened to me last December, but 2 months of sitting at home in my pants later I was back working for the company in a different division so you never know how these things work out. Chin up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Very sorry the hear that Laura. PS. Spinach Pie, yes, but from Mcdonalds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just found out I'm getting made redundant (and all my colleagues) on the 16th December - Merry Christmas! - so if anyone hears of any Office Management, HR, Training etc, jobs in the Derby area then spare me a thought if you would. Also, I would love a Spinach Pie... Bugger. On the flip side, that's one nice long Xmas Holiday!! :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just found out I'm getting made redundant (and all my colleagues) on the 16th December - Merry Christmas! - so if anyone hears of any Office Management, HR, Training etc, jobs in the Derby area then spare me a thought if you would. Also, I would love a Spinach Pie...Laura, how far are you prepared to travel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks all, it's not the best luck in the world, although I've been in this situation before and it changed my life massively for the better so I'll remain positive. Unfortunately it wont be an Xmas holiday, I have too many commitments meaning I can't afford to be out of work so I have to find something ASAP. Richard, in answer to your question, unfortunately I don't drive. So anywhere public transport will allow from / within Derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 3, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2011 I would suggest learning to drive, but that would cost money. Makes you WAY more employable though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 laura if you are struggling to find work once you have been made redundant i'll give you £15.75 a week to clean my flat from top to bottom and do my washing for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted November 3, 2011 Author VT Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2011 Laura, I'd get signed up with a temp agency asap. Obviously not for the long term, but it'll get you some short term work to keep the finances ticking over if you're struggling to find somewhere permanent. Better than nothing! Better to get signed up early in case they're hard to get into when you're desperate. You've got plenty of experience IIRC so I'd imagine temp agencies would be willing to take you on. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCLaura Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Signed up with 8 agencies during the last 4 weeks, I've had 2 calls. Job searching ain't what it used to be! But yes, I have so far: - Enrolled on 4 Government funded training courses - Been to the Job Centre - Spoken to Next Step Careers Advisors - Contacted the HR Manager at Derby County FC and meeting her for an informal chat about getting into HR - Applied for 19 jobs now - Approaching my current employer regarding (part/full) funding for a CIPD qualification as part of my settlement because if they pay there is no VAT So fingers crossed! If anyone else has any ideas about what someone facing redundancy is entitled to do, get involved in, ask for, etc - please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Just caught up... Shit news Laura. Things like this can turn out to be a blessing in disguise mind, just ask Tamuff....if Carlsberg did jobs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irreverentad Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Laura, Good for you getting straight into applying for jobs. With the commitment you have it wont be long before you are back in doing something you want to do. I sound like a condescending prick, but I genuinely mean it in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieB Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Sorry to hear your bad news Laura, hope you find something soon. Perhaps self employment might be an option? Businesses always need good administrators/bookkeepers & they might prefer to have someone in part time instead of employing someone. I've got a friend who does that she works for a few companies a week and has found she has pretty much a job that suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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