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Just lost my job

22 replies

fthis · 04/11/2025 09:18

Hand hold and cups of tea much appreciated
I got made redundant in the summer, started a new job 10 weeks ago and they’ve decided they’re reducing head count
ARGH

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TherapyMe · 04/11/2025 09:20

I’m so sorry, that is horrible. I hope you can find something soon and that this doesn’t knock your confidence.
sending a big handhold.

caringcarer · 04/11/2025 09:35

That's dreadful bad luck so close to Xmas. I hope you find something else quickly.

PracticalPixie · 04/11/2025 09:36

Oh no! Sorry to read that. Sending virtual tea and cake your way.

I hope you find something else soon!

PiccadillyPurple · 04/11/2025 09:38

Oh, no, what bad luck! Hope you find something else without too much difficulty.

fthis · 04/11/2025 10:39

It’s shit. I’ve just made myself a cup of tea

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Panicmode1 · 04/11/2025 10:43

So sorry, and sending solidarity. We are a 'redundancy' house too and it is horrible. Best of luck with finding something new.

the80sweregreat · 04/11/2025 10:45

So sorry 😞
Hope you can find something soon.

GameOfJones · 04/11/2025 10:57

I am really sorry. It seems to be happening absolutely everywhere at the moment. Redundancies are currently in progress in my workplace and I've survived the first round but who knows if I'll survive another. People with decent lengths of service are sitting tight in their jobs as it feels too risky to move if there's a chance they'll get a reasonable redundancy payout. Four of my close friends have been made redundant this year, DH at the end of last year.

I don't know what the answer it but it is really shit OP so handhold from me!

Hoodlumboodlum · 04/11/2025 10:59

Redundancy is absolutely awful. I'm so sorry. I found it helped to take swift action. Get on the job searches, get your CV updated, get your CV out to relevant orgs. Then eat cake.

I'm so sorry.

fthis · 04/11/2025 11:18

GameOfJones · 04/11/2025 10:57

I am really sorry. It seems to be happening absolutely everywhere at the moment. Redundancies are currently in progress in my workplace and I've survived the first round but who knows if I'll survive another. People with decent lengths of service are sitting tight in their jobs as it feels too risky to move if there's a chance they'll get a reasonable redundancy payout. Four of my close friends have been made redundant this year, DH at the end of last year.

I don't know what the answer it but it is really shit OP so handhold from me!

Yeah I was made redundant after 8 years in the summer but kept on retention, started this new job
they waited for me too!

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GAJLY · 04/11/2025 11:28

They may not get rid of you though? They obviously needed you, it's possible they cut back in other areas.

Hfiajfbdoflv · 04/11/2025 11:47

I’ve been made redundant 3 times in the last five years, so really understand how awful it is. What I would say is that it always ends up being fine. It will work itself out. You will get a new job. Even when I was made redundant at 5 months pregnant it was ok and I got a new job! You can do it.

fthis · 04/11/2025 11:48

GAJLY · 04/11/2025 11:28

They may not get rid of you though? They obviously needed you, it's possible they cut back in other areas.

I’ve lost my job? They let me go with immediate effect

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fthis · 15/11/2025 21:58

Came back to update I had 2 interviews which resulted in 2 job offers
secured the one I wanted and so I’ll only have been out of work for 9 days
really pleased

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TamarindCottage · 15/11/2025 22:01

fthis · 15/11/2025 21:58

Came back to update I had 2 interviews which resulted in 2 job offers
secured the one I wanted and so I’ll only have been out of work for 9 days
really pleased

Well done you! 💐

cannynotsay · 15/11/2025 22:04

Aw congratulations

LushLemonTart · 15/11/2025 22:06

Excellent well done 💐🎉🎉🎉

Brummumm · 15/11/2025 22:37

Yay!! Positive mindset and all. Well done for keeping on.

ilovesooty · 15/11/2025 22:38

fthis · 15/11/2025 21:58

Came back to update I had 2 interviews which resulted in 2 job offers
secured the one I wanted and so I’ll only have been out of work for 9 days
really pleased

That's great news.

GAJLY · 16/11/2025 00:00

Congratulations! 💐

madaboutpurple · 16/11/2025 00:08

Wow that is fantastic ,I am so pleased to hear your update I was all set to send you a message that I felt sorry and now you have a new job. You obviously impressed them. Excellent.

Panicmode1 · 16/11/2025 02:50

Amazing. Congratulations 🎉

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