I've lost my job.

[blueboxgoat]

Bloody covid.

The business has lost so much money that it wasn't viable to keep a lot of us any longer.

I loved that job 😞 I loved the team, the building, the other staff, it was only part time and the money wasn't much but I've made some really good friends and it did my mental health so much good getting out for a few hours every few days.

I know it's easy to say to keep in touch and meet up every so often but I think we all knew when we left tonight that things just wouldn't be the same.

I feel very flat now, going to have a hot bath and wine and feel sorry for myself before pulling myself together again tomorrow and trying to find something else.

It seems slim pickings at the moment though.

I'm lucky that Dh is the main wage earner so I'm not worried about the money as much as we can cut back on extras but I'm really going to miss it

Sorry op.

Enjoy your bath and wine.

So sorry for you, it’s really tough at the moment.

Ah that sucks. I am sorry. If the atmosphere was great and the team all got on so well then you must have been a part of creating that friendly atmosphere so hopefully you can bring your positivity and friendliness to your next job role too.
Hope you find another good role soon.

I am SO SORRY

This is super sucky.

That is sad. I hope you all find something.

So sorry for you

It’s tough times OP. You could maybe volunteer some where to keep you busy and it would fill a gap in your CV.

Sorry op, sadly this is echoed around the country. Enjoy your wine and have a long soak and mellow.

I'm sorry to hear that OP. Hope the wine is good and you don't feel too down. You'll be able to get another one. It's a terrible time for business lately, there's simply not enough support.

I’m so sorry. It really is awful. Let’s hope it comes back at some point. Xxx

Ah sorry OP. Do wallow tonight.

Notnownotneverever that was a lovely comment.

I’m really sorry. What a horrible year this is.

Sorry to hear that OP. Or you on a WhatsApp group with old colleagues? If not, maybe you can make one. It's a great way to keep in touch with no pressure and it's useful to keep your professional network active if you're looking for jobs.

This is so shit OP, I’m really sorry.X

Sorry to hear that bad news.
Sadly I think there are more of us that will be posting the same thing over the next few months. You won't be alone.

I am so sorry.
I am retired, but 5 of my former colleagues have been let go recently.
It is just awful.

I was made redundant in July, found another job the same month and love where I am now. Just get applyin

I think my boss was a bit annoyed that I managed to find a job so quickly after he made me redundant. I think he's a but twisted.

I am so sorry OP. I had to close my business earlier this year due to covid. Earlier today I found a notepad I had used for planning in early January and it was so full of hope. I did have a little cry before I pulled my shit together. I hope you can eventually find something else you enjoy.

So sorry, I think alot of people will sadly be in the same situation shortly. If Nicola Sturgeon extends the lockdown on hospitality in my area beyond these two weeks alot wont survive it.

I'm really sorry to hear this OP. If it's any help the Royal Mail are advertising for their seasonal staff for the sorting offices now. Just if you wanted something to tide you over until you find something you want to do.

Very upsetting OP.

It's great when you enjoy where you work.
Great blessing.

But hopefully you will find it again.

Sorry to hear this OP.

Thank you everyone

I'm so lucky compared to so many, at the moment it means pulling our belts in rather than worrying about eating etc but I don't deal well with change and just want to cry "why me" everything was going so well. Thank you for all the lovely messages though, I can't believe how sad I feel. I don't think I've felt like this since I was a child, as daft as it sounds I had to call my mum earlier just to take some comfort from her voice 🙈