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HisNibbs · #1 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sun May 17, 2009 10:19 am

So I'm another casualty of the recession. Moved to a new job just over a year ago and now they are cutting back on development activities and my role is redundant.

I don't think I'm going to get much redundancy pay and work is going to be hard to find.....

I'll be trying to hold on to the Falco and it's nice bits. (What was that shadow over head , vultures nah not possible?)

Just going to economise and hope for the best. So I'll probably be drinking less and not be doing the Aprillia day etc. Its not all bad my waiste line might return to what it was a few years ago and I'll be seeing more of the familly. Maybe something better will turn up before I get to selling the Falco and the house etc.

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun May 17, 2009 10:37 am

I feel for you Keith and hope something comes along soon - went through it myself a few years back but the global economy wasn't in the state it is now.

My mrs got her redundancy/redeployment letter this week too but at least in teaching she has been given a good length of time to find a new job before the redundancy kicks in.

Anyway - best wishes to you and hope the right opportunity turns up.

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun May 17, 2009 10:57 am

sorry to hear about this folks :(

hope something turns up soon

sidestand · #4 Post by **sidestand** » Sun May 17, 2009 11:28 am

It's happening all over I'm afraid

We got our 'consultation' letters last week, giving a 30 day period - means anwhere between 20 & 99 of us get the chop.
I'm looking on the bright side though - If I get it, I should have a cracking Summer on the bike

Falcopops · #5 Post by **Falcopops** » Sun May 17, 2009 1:26 pm

Damn Kieth,

Sorry to hear that. Fingers crossed.

Look on the bright side like Sidestand, you should have a chance to rack up a good few miles of fun. Also, I've met your lovely wife and daughters, make the most of your time with them too.

I recently went through the same and although my wife was extremely supportive it was hugely stressful for her, probably more so for her as I'm pretty laid back type. So I guess I'm saying try to be tolerant (goes for Mrs HisNibss too).

You struck me as a pretty competent and capable type as did your wife, so I reckon you'll be OK.

Chin up.

fastasfcuk · #6 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Sun May 17, 2009 1:47 pm

sorry to here that mate,not good times at the moment but it's got to get better.
i hope.

snapdragon · #7 Post by **snapdragon** » Sun May 17, 2009 4:50 pm

Sorry to hear that - commiserations

sidestand wrote:----------------- - If I get it, I should have a cracking Summer on the bike

Lucky you - I got it in blardy October

woodbutcher · #8 Post by **woodbutcher** » Sun May 17, 2009 5:29 pm

Been laid off here also, been contemplating on whether to sell the bike, if nothing comes up in the next couple of weeks, will most likely have to. I have never known it so bad, have always managed to pick something up before when things went tits up but not this time.
Loads of things have been wizzing around in my head. What did i do wrong apart from get older and slow down a bit. Whether to start up on my own, retrain but retrain for what i am 50 in October and probably don't think i have the stomach for starting up a business, put part of me is so angry i feel like taking all his work off him.
I think i had better stop now or this is going to turn into a right rant and rave and my fingers will get sore from hitting the keys

HisNibbs · #9 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sun May 17, 2009 5:55 pm

Thanks for the support and I know plenty have and will have, it a lot rougher than me.

Having once had a successful software business and hoping that the position I'm just loosing would see me through to colect my pension, like you Woodbutcher it is hard to envision building my own business again.
Might have to though, so Woodbutcher what kind of work are you looking to take off him?

TC · #10 Post by TC » Sun May 17, 2009 6:17 pm

I know how you feel. I got head hunted just over a year ago by a firm I previously worked for (and from which I was also made redundant) and was encouraged (read hounded) into giving up a job I was secure in for life. I was given certain guarantees and assurances with regards to my long term future and so after much debating and further hounding (plus the substantial pay increase which was also welcome) I decided to go back.

Guess what? 5 weeks ago they told me I was redundant for the second time

I won't repeat my thoughts on here, suffice to say they were rather insulting, and the firm has already lost out on a number of high value referals, but that is their problem not mine

Fortunately, I have been able to do a bit of freelancing, and I did get paid 3 months money + holiday pay, and yesterday I got a phone call from another law firm asking if we could meet up for lunch as they would like to discuss a job which was a pleasant if unexpected call out of the blue, so I will have to wait and see. But certainly not a pleasant experience.

as a by the by, you are only entitled to redundancy after 2 years continous employment although some firms may have a clause in the contract allowing you to a redundancy payment for a lesser period of time.

Anyway, good luck.

woodbutcher · #11 Post by **woodbutcher** » Mon May 18, 2009 9:48 am

In the exhibition trade Hissnibs ie build exhibition stands just a lowly carpenter and joiner

HisNibbs · #12 Post by **HisNibbs** » Mon May 18, 2009 12:45 pm

I see, hence the Wood Butcher moniker......Despite my lording it up with a tounge in cheek HisNibbs, I don't think we do 'lowly' etc. unless it comes to non classic Black Falco owners of course.

TC - My employer is trying to be a good employer and I will get some redundancy even though I have not done the two year minimum. I think about two weeks prorata but I haven't seen or processed all the details yet.

GRFalco · #13 Post by **GRFalco** » Mon May 18, 2009 1:30 pm

For anyone thats looking. We're looking for contract software developers in Bury St. Edmunds, need good C++, MFC and possibly UML. Must have or be able to get Security Clearance and so have UK residency.

DavShill · #14 Post by **DavShill** » Mon May 18, 2009 4:53 pm

Sorry to hear your bad news Keith. I hope something turns up for you soon. Things are really bad in many industries and professions.

I'm waiting to hear about my future - I have to say after what's gone on in the banking world I think people would hate me less if I was a child murderer !

Good look to you and your family.

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon May 18, 2009 7:33 pm

DavShill wrote:Sorry to hear your bad news Keith. I hope something turns up for you soon. Things are really bad in many industries and professions.

I'm waiting to hear about my future - I have to say after what's gone on in the banking world I think people would hate me less if I was a child murderer !

Good look to you and your family.

You a B~#ker then Dave? ... you kept that quiet !

(I was too .... though I left 29 years ago)