Topic: Black Friday (Read 1501 times)

dreadnought110 · « **on:** September 12, 2008, 22:33:20 »

Got made redundant today been there since 1993 out of the blue!! hey ho life goes on..Must admit when i got told felt like a bunny rabbit in the headlight's oh and the other half's not very well and been put on the sick for a further two weeks :'( :'( :'(

discowoman · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2008, 08:15:43 »

Sorry to hear that, and reason for the lay-off..or is it 'downsizing'?
I assume you'll get a nice lump sum - not that it will last long

good luck finding something new.

Boggert · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2008, 08:33:19 »

Crikey there is a lot of people loosing their jobs at the moment... hope things work out for you.

V8MoneyPit · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2008, 09:32:17 »

Oh, that really sucks. Can they make you redundant without notice? Or is the company in difficulty?

In any case, hope you get sorted really soon and that your other half (better half?? :D) gets well soon too.

KingWolf · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2008, 10:30:48 »

We were told this week that our company is closing down one of it's factorys as well. I feel for all the workers as I was down there last week helping out and they all seemed such a nice bunch.

I hope you find something soon.

Mark.

beast5680 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2008, 11:11:58 »

you have my sympathy its not nice especially if you enjoy the job, the last time i was made redundant we were all expecting it but it still hurts to be told "we dont need you anymore please go away" :(
take it as a positive that its through no fault of yours and get your cv up to date while you still remember your job role and start sending it out, if nothing else it takes your mind off whats happened

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 14, 2008, 08:50:33 »

The writing's been on the wall for a while but still came as a shock and yes i really enjoyed the job the customers made it for me i had 52 phone calls in the aftermath they went into voluntary recievership! (i think thats what they call it..) it meant i could get all my tools out etc.... mind you i did it in style 15 years of rubbish etc.. borrowed a 18 tonner whith tail lift the tail lift is 1500kg and still couldn't lift my tool box had to take half the draws out job hunting monday anyone want a Tachograph technician/auto electrician??? :)

madmatt · « **Reply #7 on:** September 14, 2008, 15:00:47 »

tell the whole truth Leaky! the 18 tonner was only half of the get out team you forgot the 14' trailer!! and yep that toolbox is heavy!

Range Rover Blues · « **Reply #8 on:** September 14, 2008, 20:58:45 »

Quote from: dreadnought110 on September 14, 2008, 08:50:33

anyone want a Tachograph technician/auto electrician??? :)

In Auz so I'm told.

joe90 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 14, 2008, 21:46:08 »

Hey Dreadnought

It may not be of any help but if you have been made redundant out of the blue without any consultation you could take them to tribunal. Id go and have a chat with the CAB or a seek legal advice

SWMBO says in normal cicumstances your entitled to 3 consultation periods.
1st Meeting they explain why the redundancy is happening and the circumstances,
2nd Meeting they have to offer you alternative vacancies within the company.
3rd meeting is advising those unfortunate enough that there being made redundant and the settlement payout.......

....she works for Croner Consulting they provide redundancy advice on procedure for companies and insure companies for when it all goes wrong....usually their fault for not following procedure. SWMBO also recomends the ACAS website......always worth a look

Never the less its a shock - hope you manage to sort something out soon.

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 14, 2008, 23:07:49 »

they have closed the complete company due to voluntary insolvency due to lack of funds so all nearly 30 of us have been just layed of and have to claim of the goverment (oh whoopie!! :() been going since 1917 so bit emotional really :'(

Boddle · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2008, 09:31:44 »

Sorry to here of your misfortunes. Wish you all the best in your Job hunting and hope its doesn't take to long to get work.

bilge rat · « **Reply #12 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:26:20 »

im sorry to hear about that , and amazed the place has gone down . been dealing down your place for years. who on earth can replace that place ?. are cossington commercials still going ?. might be worth a call..alan....

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2008, 21:39:23 »

Blimey cossie went to the wall years ago replaced by mertrux merriman's own cossie's yard i have got a few in the pipeline head feels like it's in a washing machine at the moment!! 8-[

hairyasswelder · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2008, 19:46:44 »

Quote from: dreadnought110 on September 14, 2008, 08:50:33

borrowed a 18 tonner whith tail lift the tail lift is 1500kg and still couldn't lift my tool box had to take half the draws out job hunting monday anyone want a Tachograph technician/auto electrician??? :)

Sad news :'( best of luck in your search for altenative employment

One thing confuses me..... Why do you need 2 ton of tools for a tacho? :-k

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2008, 20:21:16 »

Quote from: hairyasswelder on September 16, 2008, 19:46:44

Quote from: dreadnought110 on September 14, 2008, 08:50:33
borrowed a 18 tonner whith tail lift the tail lift is 1500kg and still couldn't lift my tool box had to take half the draws out job hunting monday anyone want a Tachograph technician/auto electrician??? :)

Sad news :'( best of luck in your search for altenative employment

One thing confuses me..... Why do you need 2 ton of tools for a tacho? :-k

I was multi talented and i own a land rover nuff said eh?? :lol: :lol: :lol: currently have 3 firm job offers 2 possible and a few more to go and see!!! :D

bilge rat · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2008, 20:40:40 »

am i still going to be able to get parts from you though ? ;). only kiddin hope it works out well . alan...

dreadnought110 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2008, 20:43:08 »

Quote from: bilge rat on September 16, 2008, 20:40:40

am i still going to be able to get parts from you though ? ;). only kiddin hope it works out well . alan...

Try me fingers in all sorts of pie's!! :D

Popoff · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2008, 23:01:05 »

Hi mate, very sorry to hear your bad news, :-o :'( I know you had been there for ages, hope you get sorted soon mate, know what you mean about missing the company and customers though, I worked for the same people for 23 years when I changed job's, but you never know sometimes a change can do you good!

All the best mate, and good luck ;)

Chris.

EbonynIvory · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2008, 23:54:14 »

Sorry to hear your news, I have been made redundant twice. In some respects it is easier the second time round but still felt the gut wrenching anger.

Quote from: joe90 on September 14, 2008, 21:46:08

It may not be of any help but if you have been made redundant out of the blue without any consultation you could take them to tribunal. Id go and have a chat with the CAB or a seek legal advice

I went to the CAB about a financial matter and they told me to commit fraud by "bodging the figures"! At that point I terminated the conversation and walked out. Was not happy. The CAB are generally good but you do need to be a little careful.

Good luck with the job hunting and keep smiling. :D

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