bullet boy Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Well guys i've known for about 2 years now that id be losing my job cos the company i work for are moving all Production to Spain and Germany but i didnt know that i'd be finishing on my Birthday until yesterday officially! Yep ive been given my Notice by my Employers and officially finish on Aug 31st! This is not a sob story but want to encourage others out there that maybe are going through the same situation,that life goes on and i believe if you want work you'll find it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 All the best mate, you seem positive which is good. Sounds like youve had time to make some plans, anything exciting or shooting related? I know it can be very unsettling but also an opportunity for change. Keep us posted. moor man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 All the best mate, you seem positive which is good. Sounds like youve had time to make some plans, anything exciting or shooting related? I know it can be very unsettling but also an opportunity for change. Keep us posted. moor man. Thanks for your kind words mate.Yes i am positive and will remain so!! TBH i cant look for another job yet as i will lose my Redunduncy!I personally think its awful that an Employer can kkep your money when at the end of the day you still got to find work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulpicide Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Happy Birthday to You Happy Birthday to You etc etc sorry to hear about your demise work wise BUT you have a couple of months to take stock and have a real good think about the next stage in your life and look on the bright side its not the first time some poor guy has turned up to work and found the padlocks on the factory gates. So I hope you can get it all worked out in your favour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Sorry to hear your news, be positive. If you want to work i think it is out there, it just depends on how desperate you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin128 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Bad news mate...sorry to hear that...keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 With Spain being bankrupt I'm surprised anything is moving out there. You can look for a job, but you can't start it until after you leave. I was made redundant years ago and the employer was very good and allowed us to leave up to two weeks before our final date, with full redundancy. Hope it all ends well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste12b Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Sorry to hear about the redundancy, but best of luck in what ever you do next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) Well guys i've known for about 2 years now that id be losing my job cos the company i work for are moving all Production to Spain and Germany but i didnt know that i'd be finishing on my Birthday until yesterday officially! Yep ive been given my Notice by my Employers and officially finish on Aug 31st! This is not a sob story but want to encourage others out there that maybe are going through the same situation,that life goes on and i believe if you want work you'll find it!!! Couldnt agree more...if you are prepared to get out there and look for work you deserve to find it. Everyone sounds off about imigrants taking the available jobs but at least they do actually want to work. Ive utilised Polish, Latvian, Estonian, Checz, and Romanian labour and tradesmen in the Construction Industry in the last 20 years and they have all been brilliant. Whereas when we have used agency labour we have been lumbered generally with Lazy British Nationals with a chip on their shoulder who couldnt really give a toss. Its not that we have exploited them either its always been above board and proper BCIS rates of pay. Edited May 23, 2012 by Fisherman Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Same happened to me in 2009, but fate played its hand and although i earn less, i am a lot happier, see more of the family, and spend a lot less on fuel (job is based in my home town). So all in all fate was not that unkind to me. This may the chance for the one you been waiting for! Keep at it, good luck and Happy Birthday I too believe if you want to work you will be able to do so. Tight Lines Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks for all your kind words lads I really appreciate it! I do believe that when one door closes another one opens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorpeet Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 All the best mate. i hope you're getting a decent package. What on earth are they moving to Spain now!!!! Back in 2008 I was sitting here at my desk all pleased with myself having just secured a £270k order when I get a call from the national sales manager "I have to read you a prepared statement" Seems that although we had lots of orders the turn over had dropped off (Start of the recession remember) and the bank had pulled the plug & withdrawn funding! That put the company into administration. No job, no notice, no money! Ho Hum, life goes on........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the poacher Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 hey bullet boy your spot on mate LIFE GOES ON i was made redundant last june ive had 3 jobs since and like you said if you want work its certainly out there atb mate...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Sorry to hear that fella,but im sure you will get something else pretty sharpish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 A lot of people think losing their jobs is the end of the line. Good to see some one with a more positive out look on life. My other half was made unemployed 2 an half years back and she tried every day to get a job, it took a year but she got another full time job in the end and way more money. Her boy left college and spent 4 months looking for work and thought no one would take him on full time due to the times we are in. Then hey presto he got a full time job working as a chef in a care home. So i defo agree with you and above posts that there are jobs out there as long as your prepared to get up and go for them. I work for the local council, so don't have a full time job :lol: as most would think Hope the search for another job doesn't take to long mate, but good on you for taking a blow like losing your job on the chin and holding your head high. ATB for the future mate :good: DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks for all your kind words lads I really appreciate it! I do believe that when one door closes another one opens!! good luck m8.if your wiling to move ave a look at jag/landrover theyre advertising for their new engine plant and projects in the pipeline august aint far away.also jcb at rocester n uttoxeter ,nestles tutbury and toyota ,you never know new job new start you could find this a change for the much better.all the best with this :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocker3 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 realy sorry to hear that mark but as those before me have said one door closes another opens i know how you feel we are going the same way at my work works died off and now there talk of pay offs here not nice but i am sure you will find something atleast you have a bit of time to look and sort a job out all the best for the future andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Depending on how critical you are to the organisation, you may be able to get your emloyer to pay you a retainer to remain with them for an agreed period of time....one to discuss with your HR dept if you have one. Your company will have to allow you time off for interviews, and if you find another job you may have to weigh up if it is better to take the new job or to hang on in there for the redundancy depending on ££s But all the best hope it all works out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Been there mate and found the job to die for 3 mins from home chin up good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Look on the bright side, a lot of people get nothing for losing their job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo-uk Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 i got to leave 6 weeks before the end of my notice and i recieved notice and redundancy in a lump sum hope you find a job soon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedeerman Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 What is it that you do mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Same thing happening at my place..I mite loose upto 15k from my wage each year...or I can be made redundant, not had the final word yet but I don't think the new company taking us over will pay what we get now..tupe law protects us but only for 3 months...uncertain times ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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