Changing jobs because/after Coronavirus

[fundy]

There are going to be many effects of this in terms of how we live going forward (not to mention the current buzzphrase "new normal")

Its clearly having a lot of impact on peoples livelihoods in the short term and will continue to do so for some in the much longer term, definitely making me reassess my "work" plans short to medium term which may lead to me looking to develop a new income stream (or go back to the old accountancy one!)

Theres a lot of jobs out there that short to medium term wont be financially viable and some where social distancing will be impossible to maintain.

Anyone think they will be looking to change jobs/careers/industries? Or will there be radical changes in how your job is done?

 

[Imurg]

How long is a piece of string..
So much doubt over how driving instruction is going to proceed and when.
It's quite hard to keep a 1 foot gap in my car let alone 2 metres.
I guess we won't know until the government workout their relaxation af SD plans..
Tests are being booked from middle of June and are still going ahead for frontline staff albeit changed.
No accompanying driver can go on the test, the instructor's headboard is removed and replaced with magnetic plates, as soon as a serious fault is made (and the test failed) the examiner changes the route and gets back to the test centre asap...
I dont want to change what I've been doing for the last 16 years but, depending on how long it takes and what permanent changes are made, it may be time to move on.
As to which direction...well I think I've got Jack Sparrow's compass....

 

[fundy]

How long is a piece of string..
So much doubt over how driving instruction is going to proceed and when.
It's quite hard to keep a 1 foot gap in my car let alone 2 metres.
I guess we won't know until the government workout their relaxation af SD plans..
Tests are being booked from middle of June and are still going ahead for frontline staff albeit changed.
No accompanying driver can go on the test, the instructor's headboard is removed and replaced with magnetic plates, as soon as a serious fault is made (and the test failed) the examiner changes the route and gets back to the test centre asap...
I dont want to change what I've been doing for the last 16 years but, depending on how long it takes and what permanent changes are made, it may be time to move on.
As to which direction...well I think I've got Jack Sparrow's compass....

Yeah you definitely came to mind when I wrote the thread.

Maybe you'll be teaching on a simulator in 12 months time

 

[Imurg]

Yeah you definitely came to mind when I wrote the thread.

Maybe you'll be teaching on a simulator in 12 months time

Gotta turn Pro and pass my PGA exams first..

 

[Hobbit]

I’m been thinking of coming out of retirement. I did some advisory work on a vent they were designing at the hospital down in Almeria. Got a huge buzz from it. Then I’ve been helping out locally 3 mornings a week, and felt useful and that I was making a positive contribution.

Was discussing should I shouldn’t I with HID a few evenings back, and out of the blue I’ve just been offered a 3 month contract in a hospital in the U.K. doing some project work.

Not bothered about the money providing it covers the cost of being in a hotel in the U.K., and I am conscious it might be taking a job that someone might need, but it’s oh so tempting.

 

[patricks148]

only work part time, but with Air travel looking to be one of the biggest hit, might just go back into retirement

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'm in the opposite situation to what you're alluding to.
Currently employed by the govt, guaranteed salary etc, but was looking to change direction in a few years time.
This situation has made me seriously think about what, if any, change I would make.

Stay, stay where you are ?. Predictable and secure sounds pretty good for the next few years.

 

[chrisd]

I'm actually changing what I do as the social club I've worked part time at since retiring is now the subject of a planning application. The plan is to develop the site into flats with a much smaller clubhouse and I'm doing the development as a joint venture with a surveyor/architect. It should be an interesting couple of years and then I plan to properly retire! Coronavirus (unfortunately) has been very helpful in that the £25k and furlough payments have kept us from going under while the pre app is agreed

 

[CliveW]

As Patrick stated, the aviation industry is in meltdown. Plenty aircrew will find it almost impossible to find work. Most new commercial pilots pay for their own training and end up with debts well in excess of £100k before being offered a job. With a glut of experienced pilots looking for jobs these newly/recently qualified pilots will probably never find employment yet will still have to repay the debt, unlike university students who don't have to repay loans until earning over a certain amount.

 

[fundy]

I'm actually changing what I do as the social club I've worked part time at since retiring is now the subject of a planning application. The plan is to develop the site into flats with a much smaller clubhouse and I'm doing the development as a joint venture with a surveyor/architect. It should be an interesting couple of years and then I plan to properly retire! Coronavirus (unfortunately) has been very helpful in that the £25k and furlough payments have kept us from going under while the pre app is agreed

Sounds fun, we were planning on selling our current one at Easter and then looking for the next project, not quite sure how thats going to pan out now, hard to know what to expect of the housing market.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I’m been thinking of coming out of retirement. I did some advisory work on a vent they were designing at the hospital down in Almeria. Got a huge buzz from it. Then I’ve been helping out locally 3 mornings a week, and felt useful and that I was making a positive contribution.

Was discussing should I shouldn’t I with HID a few evenings back, and out of the blue I’ve just been offered a 3 month contract in a hospital in the U.K. doing some project work.

Not bothered about the money providing it covers the cost of being in a hotel in the U.K., and I am conscious it might be taking a job that someone might need, but it’s oh so tempting.

I suppose a Blairgowerie fruit picker is out of the question.
I would quite fancy that, loads of experience @ 1955/8.
Don't think I could keep up nowadays.

 

[Jamesbrown]

I’m wondering if the management at work will continue to stop non essential staff on to the shop floor.
We’ve just had two weeks of record production on the trot.
It was mentioned a few weeks back in a briefing that we can get more done now the jobsworths are away and not forcing us down tools and have a coffee.

 

[Bazz]

The opposite for me too. I'm one of the fortunate ones whose job can be done remotely so I just switched from occasionally working from home to doing it full time. But what I have to say is that I have been so impressed with the way my employer has responded to the situation. The way they treated our staff, the stuff they are doing in the community and all the communications and plans for where we go from here has been first class. They're a great employer anyway so I wasn't unsettled before but am probably even more loyal now.

The company I work for went 100% working from home in less than a week, I use to do 1 day at most but full time now obviously. We moved two whole call centres with roughly 500 people to home working, that would usually have taken us 18 months and cost millions.

When this all dies down the argument about needing bums on seats for some roles won't be as easy to back up.

 

[Lump]

I’m on the other side.
Still very much working flat out doing the same tasks and duties, but with the added stress of doing all the travel single crew. We’ve done 50k business miles in the last year, the thought of doing the same again alone in a van doesn’t fill me with joy.
Since the new year I’ve done over 300hrs overtime, it’s starting to take its toll.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m extremely greatful that I work in an industry that doesn’t show any downturn.

 

[Fromtherough]

I’m sure this period will be seen as a defining moment for many people. In my case, my employer has been supportive to the nth degree. I already work from home 90% of the time. This has changed to 100% since all of this kicked off. However, they’ve been brilliantly supportive and understanding on the childcare front. Also, for other colleagues not used to home working, ensuring IT and other office equipment is available. Their actions show employees are not just a number and it definitely garners loyalty.

 

[User20205]

Im reviewing my options ?

 

[USER1999]

I am going to want to drop my hours, that is for sure. Hopefully the same role, just 3 days a week. This has convinced me that I do not want to do a 5 day week anymore.

 

[fundy]

I am going to want to drop my hours, that is for sure. Hopefully the same role, just 3 days a week. This has convinced me that I do not want to do a 5 day week anymore.

mrs fundy does 3 days a week, shes a big fan of it

 

[Imurg]

I am going to want to drop my hours, that is for sure. Hopefully the same role, just 3 days a week. This has convinced me that I do not want to do a 5 day week anymore.

I've already started cutting back and assuming I can go back something resembling normal I'll probably be cutting back some more.

 

[chrisd]

Sounds fun, we were planning on selling our current one at Easter and then looking for the next project, not quite sure how thats going to pan out now, hard to know what to expect of the housing market.

Were putting in 2 pre apps, one for 34 flats and 47 flats and I wondered the longer term impact when we're ready to sell, but, there is still a shortage of accommodation and that's not changing anytime soon so I reckon it'll be ok