BBC redudency

Your partner is 55 years old and you’ve just had a baby? Thats a bad idea in and of itself.

Will you be returning to work after maternity leave? If he does get made redundant at least you have an income before he finds another and you save on childcare until he does.

I think you are spiraling with negative thoughts.
People do find work after 55.

I would be more concerned about why he won’t talk to you about it. You seem to be struggling with basic concepts though.

From what I can gather BBC have announced saving plans are coming and all departments should know how it affects them by September.

Your DH isn't giving you details, because the BBC has only just told employees that this is in the pipeline, they will hear more soon.

My guess with large organisations like this - they will announce voluntary Redundancy first. That VR window and leaving date will seem quite swift. Then they will advise which posts will be made Compulsory Redundant. With any restructure there are likely to be jobs left vacant by VR, or the reshuffle, for those in the compulsory pool to interview for - this could actually be an opportunity for your DP, so do not be downhearted. I think he is doing the right thing by not thinking about it too much until they provide more information. When they do, he can be proactive, check out options, update cv.

Wishing you both all the best. Having been through similar, my DH was steadily upbeat, calm and kind. I would say our relationship strengthen as he supported me so well. Not so many words, just a few extra hugs. Always positive. Even if your DH's job remains secure (as it hopefully will), he will probably know others who are leaving. It is unsettling at least. Undoubtedly stressful at times, but it might even work out for the best in the long run, you just never know.

Wow 2 years redundancy payment with first £30k tax free!!

You need to know the notice provisions as they work both ways. So if he resigned, how much notice does he have to give?

I think you need to tell him the not talking to you about it is making you more stressed. He's trying to protect you.

But he may also need some time to process things himself. Go easy on him. If he'll get 2 years, you've absolutely no reason to be worrying acutely right now. Sometimes, out of the biggest upheavals, come better opportunities. Maybe youll find the career of your dreams and he'll be a SAHP! You'll both handle it, whatever happens Go give him a hug.

You want to know about the contract. I want to know about he BBC
Blimey, it's like pulling teeth this!
My point is that he won't talk to you. He should have the information you are looking for on here but he should know or be able to find out but he won't talk to you about it.
You've got a DH problem if he won't communicate with you.
There are many different employees at the BC and terms and conditions will vary.

He needs to talk to you.

I was made redundant from the BBC a few years back, lots of notice, and attempts at redeployment.

OP, you are spiralling and you don't need to be. Your DH has two years of pay if made redundant. What do you need to talk to him about? You are financially sound.

Why is this relevant? I am autistic and I have never had any issues upskilling or getting a job offer. And I am no spring chicken either.

With that long service, he’ll get a 6 month payoff which is excellent.

People change jobs all the time - don’t worry.

Then you need to remind him that you are in a relationship and you won't accept him shutting you out of a conversation about the future which affects both of you. Tell him that his behaviour is unacceptable and it makes you more stressed not knowing.

That's good then. Even if the worst happens he would have time and money to upskill, undertake further training if you think reemployment in his current field is unlikely. It's a worry when you have a young baby though.

What part of the contract do you need to know?
The BBC has stated 1 in 10 jobs to go

I dont need to know anything. It's you who said he won't talk to you about the potential redundancy because he says it's stressing you out. By doing that is treating you like a delicate child who cant handle news . You've come here asking questions when he should be able to find out but he is withholding information from you.

In his industry. Yes
So he needs to look at his transferable skills start brushing up his CV, start net working and look at broadening his horizons and have an open mind to what work is out there like we all have to when redundancy looms.

His redundancy package should be close to 6 months salary with his service and age. And I got my tax refunded the following year after I was made redundant. It's something you should be able to talk to your partner about though. Is he saying there is nothing to discuss because he doesn't know, because there is nothing he can do or because he isn't ready to face the possibility?

Hubby is 55. Won't be employed again
Are you actually joking.
Ive started a new job at 60,my best friend had a job offer last week and she is considering another offer she got on Wednesday before she decides which one and she is 57.
Sil starts her new job and she had just returned to the UK after living in Morway gor 15 years and dhe is 59.
All decent jobs.

I'd be concerned about him not talking to you. Tell him he is causing the stress by not talking. It seems strange that he won't even talk about his comtract to you.