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Can I tell you my good news???

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anewdispensation · 20/01/2021 09:31

Last year pre Covid, I was bullied out of my role at work- went down the legal route and got a payout. Then Covid hit and getting back to work was so tough so been living off the payout.

I got a call yesterday offering me an amazing role at a great organisation with a fantastic culture. The pay and benefits are a lot more than what I was earning at the toxic old place and I’ll be working lesser hours!

I had been so down and was worrying as I’m the main bread winner but I am so relieved that I don’t have to worry anymore. Keeping the news to myself in real life but just wanted to share with someone..

Also for anyone going through similar or looking for a job, please don’t give up. I know how hard it is and how bad the anxiety can be, just keep going

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BuggerOffAndGoodDayToYou · 20/01/2021 10:49

Fantastic news! 🥂

MissSmiley · 20/01/2021 11:11

Congratulations! That's great news

SmellyPooHead · 20/01/2021 11:15

Congratulations!

Pythonesque · 20/01/2021 12:07

Fabulous, well done. Hope everything goes smoothly to get you started in your new place soon.

I've got a job interview on Friday in a field I haven't worked in since my youngest - now 15 - was born. I may not get it, but it sounds like I'm pushing at an open door to get back in a limited way. And the job on offer is part time and fits readily around the other work I've been doing more recently, that I don't want to give up. Fingers crossed.

anewdispensation · 20/01/2021 12:13

@Pythonesque

Fabulous, well done. Hope everything goes smoothly to get you started in your new place soon.

I've got a job interview on Friday in a field I haven't worked in since my youngest - now 15 - was born. I may not get it, but it sounds like I'm pushing at an open door to get back in a limited way. And the job on offer is part time and fits readily around the other work I've been doing more recently, that I don't want to give up. Fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed for you. Good luck
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Argh3456 · 20/01/2021 12:15

Congratulations! It gives me hope that my job search will end well, eventually. Hope you do really well in your new role.

toolazytothinkofausername · 20/01/2021 12:22

Congratulations :D

Totaldick · 20/01/2021 12:24

Really wish MN had a like button for positive responses like these on this thread😔. Sort it out MNHQ.

spiderlight · 20/01/2021 12:25

Fantastic!! Well done!

Happynow001 · 20/01/2021 12:48

Congratulations @anewdispensation - very well done on keeping your chin up and plugging on through what must have been a tough time. Hope this year will continue to be great for you. 🌹

BoogieFeet · 20/01/2021 12:51

What lovely news! Thanks for sharing. I’m very happy for you xx

Iloveacurry · 20/01/2021 12:54

Great news, congratulations!

ancientgran · 20/01/2021 12:56

Thank you for sharing that, it is so nice to hear good news. Good luck with the new job and well done for getting through such a difficult time and coming out a winner.

73kittycat73 · 20/01/2021 12:57

Congratulations! Well done you. Flowers Star

MartiniDry · 20/01/2021 12:58

Oh how lovely. Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your happy news. I hope that your new role will be fabulous.

Deathraystare · 20/01/2021 13:02

That's brilliant! Great you left your shitty job! Great all round!

anewdispensation · 20/01/2021 13:09

Thanks all for the well wishes. It is so good to know that I have people who are genuinely thrilled for me.

It has been such a tough year and my mental year took a battering, I first lost weight from the shock of my abrupt exit and the legal battle that followed then gained weight when lockdown happened and I didn't know what to do with myself and no work was coming through. Being a high earner, it also wasn't easy finding something easily.

I have since December got back on the health and fitness wagon and started exercising daily, sought help for my anxiety and panic attacks and so I felt yesterday's news was the cherry on top.

Honestly if you are looking, don't give up. It is tough I know but good things have a way of finding you when you least expect.

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Eviebeans · 20/01/2021 13:21

It's great to hear from someone with some good news at the moment - good luck 😊

carrotcake124 · 20/01/2021 13:38

Congratulations 🎉

lazylump72 · 20/01/2021 13:41

Brilliant news now go be happy! x

2020nymph · 20/01/2021 13:59

Huge congratulations on getting the job @anewdispensation, amazing news!

Deadringer · 20/01/2021 14:05

Thats amazing, and well deserved i am sure. Congrats op.

Cam2020 · 20/01/2021 14:09

Fantastic news, well done Flowers

Such a lovely reminder that fortunes can and do change, especially when everything is feeling a bit shit! Your family will be thrilled for you.

tinkerbellla · 20/01/2021 14:11

Congratulations! It's such a relief isn't it. I hope your new role is fab and your first day goes well!

Howmanysleepsnow · 20/01/2021 14:18

Well done! That must feel so good.
Can I ask how you pursued it legally? I left my job in potentially similar circumstances. I don’t need a payout but it’d be good if I had leverage to stop them chasing me for a fictitious overpayment of wages 2 years before I left.