I have the feeling I’m going to lose my job today.

[ThomasShelbysfagend]

I’ve never been unemployed.
Had many jobs for over 40 years but always been in a job.
Things have been happening over recent months at my job that have made me paranoid and a gut feeling that something is about to happen. Not good.

Ive a meeting today so will know by the end of the day.

What the fuck do you do when “let go”?
Ive been scouring jobs on every jobs board there is and.. nothing. Nothing at all suitable anywhere.

I’ve got professional qualifications, I’m senior enough in my role, but there isn’t anything.

Tips from anyone who has been in this position are very welcome.

If the issue started before joining then probably not (but some unions do have some discretion with this). Eg if someone were told they were being made redundant and then joined the union.

If you joined, then something happened after that then yes they would. Eg soneone joins on Tuesday in good faith but then finds out on Friday that they are going to be made redundant.

The only exception would be that if it affected union members as well, then they would pick it up. Eg if a non-member tells a rep that they are being made redundant but that their redundancy would have a major impact on union members. Then the non-member would possibly be supported because doing that would support the members.

Speak with your local rep. Most are very approachable and knowledgeable.

There is always ACAS and some employers have an assistance programme which can offer legal advise. Similarly your home insurance may include legal advise.

Good luck.

Advise means Advice obviously!

Claim JSA immediately after your contract is terminated.

It is not universal credit - it is based on your national insurance contributions. It doesn't matter how much your partner earns, or how much you have in savings.
You get about £90 a week, for a maximum of 6 months.

You have to go and 'sign-on' in the local office every fortnight and show them you have been properly looking for work, but they sometimes tend to be 'light touch' if you are not on UC so you won't get a grilling.

@Mexcitedfam congrats on the litany of deleted posts. Quite an achievement for one thread!!

The exception is a notice period. If OP is paid any wages in lieu of notice she won’t be able to claim JSA until the period has ended.

Let us know how you get on & remember if it is redundancy that you can just say "I'll take some time to work out what I'm willing to settle for (payment wise)" or "thanks for letting me know, I'll take some time to think it over" don't feel obligated to respond to anything they say straight away.

If you have ~ 40 yrs of work history, you will be roughly in your late 50s/60s. You might find it very hard in this economic climate to secure a replacement job to see you through to retirement. You are in the very fortunate position of having saved for a rainy day which, if nothing else, means you have a bit of time to think about next steps. Is there anything within a self employed/contract basis you think you could turn your hand to which would meet your outgoings and provide job satisfaction? All I'm saying is think outside the box whilst you can, as well as continuing to keep an eye out for job openings in your field.

I hope you are ok

It's a really crappy position to be in. However on the plus side it's not coming out of a clear blue sky and you have some funds to keep the wolf from the door. Redundancy is better on your CV too.

I know that's of no comfort so fingers crossed 🤞

Hello.
Thank you everyone for your lovely kind words and sympathies.

Turned out ok.

The 1:1 was positive, very encouraging with lots of explanations about what has been going on in recent weeks.
Acknowledgment that things have been “ unsettling “ but when it was explained to me it kind of made sense.
Plus I just knew that something was going on. I had talked myself into my conclusion.

No redundancy, no performance plan, no sackings.

I’m an upbeat cheerful person usually but because it’s been going on for about 6 weeks I’ve been assuming. It’s got to me.

Phew!

Glad to hear it, you must be so relieved.

Yippee! I hope you picked up a bottle of something celebratory on the way home.

Very glad to hear it, now relax and enjoy a sunny weekend.

Congratulations. However, keep looking at jobs, update CV and maybe get some interviews for practice as it seems a bit weird how they are treating staff. Could you upgrade your qualifications somehow and would your office pay for the cost?

Great news, what a weight off your shoulders.

Brilliant end to the week!!!

Now ...

All those things I recommended earlier you do if you were made redundant etc?

Do them anyway. Seriously. Be ready for if it ever does happen.

Great news! Enjoy the weekend and rest.

Great news! Once you've had a bit of a breather, perhaps see it as a nudge to review your options, including checking your pension as well as alternative jobs. But for the moment, the sun is shining!

So very happy for you x

And breathe out.... excellent news!

Enjoy your weekend as you're back to work on Monday 😂

Good news!
You must be so relieved.
But as everyone said, its always good to have emergency plans up your sleeve. Also. you might well find a company that has a better attitude towards its staff and wants to keep them and develop them.

Enjoy your weekend.
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For any of you who have been made redundant, if you are in technology, I know a good agent. PM me and I'll connect you.

Relieved on your behalf. Have a lovely weekend.

Glad the worst didn't happen! Now relax and enjoy the weekend, hopefully it's sunny where you are so that you can get out and enjoy yourself knowing that you have a job to go back to.

Brilliant update OP, that must be such a relief! Now you can enjoy your weekend 😊