So I'm sat at my desk when the phone rings....

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cookelad

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"can you come down to the board room please?"

Yes it's exactly what you're thinking!

"There's no easy way to put this, but as part of the upcoming merger we're making you position redundant......"

Might be heading back North earlier than originally planned! (I only came down here for a 3 month contract that was 2.5 years ago!)
 
Not good although does it force your hand to head back North so perhaps a good thing in the long run?

Good luck in the job hunt!
 
My hand's not being forced to head home yet but it's definitely an option, I had been looking quietly anyway but as you say Chris it's nicer when my future is in my hands.

Just been to lunch with my immediate boss, she says they'll do whatever they can to make sure I'm sorted.

Sadly only been with the company about 2.5 years so the redundancy pay is beggar all!
 
Gutted for you, the axe is hanging over me me head in 9 months time. Am ready for retiring so I'm not that really bothered. But there are countless lads in there thirtys who are in your boat.. Hope it works out well for you. Sometimes things happen for a reason (as did for me ) but when it was said at the time I thought that was rubbish..

all the best.
 
That's terrible, I was made redundant 3 years ago but fortunately for me I was near enough to retirement age to give go for early retirement.
 
louise_a said:
That's terrible, I was made redundant 3 years ago but fortunately for me I was near enough to retirement age to give go for early retirement.
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As you ended up retired before you planned to how have you managed to adjust ?
 
HomerJSimpson said:
Sorry to hear that. Bummer way to start a week. Hope you can get something sorted soon and that whatever you decide to do or where you move to, that it works out
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You're telling me luckily I had a couple of meetings with recruiters last week! My boss said she couldn't believe how well I was taking it - surprisingly had just about the best night's sleep I've had in ages until my body clock kicked in at 5.30!
 
Where might you move back to, and what type of job are you interested in.

You never know the power of this forum. Don't put your whole CV up, but tell us a little about what job you fancy, we may know of opportunities, or someone who does.


Good luck, whatever happens.:thup:
 
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So your company down south has made you redundant.

Now you get to move back up North?

Result :whoo:
 
cookelad said:
My hand's not being forced to head home yet but it's definitely an option, I had been looking quietly anyway but as you say Chris it's nicer when my future is in my hands.

Just been to lunch with my immediate boss, she says they'll do whatever they can to make sure I'm sorted.

Sadly only been with the company about 2.5 years so the redundancy pay is beggar all!
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well thats good to hear, will they pay for an organisation to help with your search i.e guide you how and where to look, making applications, when and best way to do follow ups, cv preparation, interview guidance and support?

What is your current Job?
 
Hope it all goes well for you. My wife is in the same boat. Sadly she has only been with the company for 18 months so no redundancy, no right of appeal, no right to take it to a tribunal (despite the fact that they are making a right mess of the whole process and appears that the whole thing may be personal and not financial) all they have to do is give her the notice in her contract and that is it.
 
I'm a Nantwich lad really, so Cheshire potentially. I've been the management accountant for 2.5 years (hired as a bookkeeper)

They've been making contact with friendly recruiters on my behalf making recommendations, and have promised glowing references. Got a couple of good leads already.

As I've only been here 2 and a half years, the statutory redundancy pay is two weeks salary let's be honest ain't going to go too far!
 
GB72 said:
Hope it all goes well for you. My wife is in the same boat. Sadly she has only been with the company for 18 months so no redundancy, no right of appeal, no right to take it to a tribunal (despite the fact that they are making a right mess of the whole process and appears that the whole thing may be personal and not financial) all they have to do is give her the notice in her contract and that is it.
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you can go to a tribunal at anytime- no restrictions on 2 years service these days. Tell her to call ACAS, they pick up the phone quickly and are exceptional with advice.
 
cookelad said:
I'm a Nantwich lad really, so Cheshire potentially. I've been the management accountant for 2.5 years (hired as a bookkeeper)

They've been making contact with friendly recruiters on my behalf making recommendations, and have promised glowing references. Got a couple of good leads already.

As I've only been here 2 and a half years, the statutory redundancy pay is two weeks salary let's be honest ain't going to go too far!
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is your cv on Jobsite? if not do it today, recruiters and companies trawl daily and set up some key words they are seeking.

Are you on Linkedin? do that as well and post you are looking for a new opportunity.

Don't rely on your company making contact with 'friendly' recruiters, get calling/emailing your cv to a good few in your chosen geographical and industry areas.
 
CMAC said:
is your cv on Jobsite? if not do it today, recruiters and companies trawl daily and set up some key words they are seeking.

Are you on Linkedin? do that as well and post you are looking for a new opportunity.

Don't rely on your company making contact with 'friendly' recruiters, get calling/emailing your cv to a good few in your chosen geographical and industry areas.
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That's all being or been done as well, I need to update my LinkedIn but have been contacting recruiters and posting to various jobsites!
 
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