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At risk, being made redundant don't want to do anymore work

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Chippychop · 13/03/2012 10:25

Aibu not to want to do much. I wfh, have been put at risk likely to be made redundant as there are no alternative pt jobs. Redundancy package is good but the way they have treated me is rubbish a d I'm well put out. Potentially could be on gardening leave at end of march if not I'll be out by end of April anyway. I'd rather be sorting out the rest of my life, new college Course project, cv, outstanding shit you just can't get done when the dc are around.

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ExitPursuedByABear · 13/03/2012 10:27

If you are going anyway then surely it doesn't matter if you have lost motivation.

Concentrate on getting your CV up to date and looking for a new job.

CogitoErgoSometimes · 13/03/2012 10:28

YANBU... If you're certain the end is nigh, as long as you're doing the job at some basic level, you might as well put the time available to good use. Not sure why companies do this 'at risk' business because all it achieves is lowering morale and encouraging people to switch off.

hermionestranger · 13/03/2012 10:29

Your company had to give you reasonable time for stuff like that anyway.

CailinDana · 13/03/2012 10:30

As long as it won't put your reference in jeopardy, YANBU.

peugotgringo · 13/03/2012 10:30

I was made redundant a few years ago........I was kept hanging on for a while before it came final and I did as little as possible. Whenever they asked me what I was doing - my response was to tell them I was updating my CV and looking for a new job. They couldn't argue, they had to allow me to do it!!

Good luck with finding a new job.

Cromwell44 · 13/03/2012 10:39

Employers are required to inform staff if they are 'at risk' of redundnacy it is good practice and ensures staff are given time to prepare and think about alternative, CVs, interviews, etc.
I assume OP expects to continue to be paid until she is made redundant but doesn't expect to do much in return for that pay...
YABU and give those who WFH a bad name. I assume you have no interest in you reputation with this employer or future work with them.

Pusheed · 13/03/2012 10:51

YABU. You are being paid to do a job. Does it say in your employment contract that you only do a full day's work if you are happy with your life.

Sorry to dump on you OP but I just got back from the gardening centre. Lovely staff. Friendly, keen to offer advice and suggestions. I've been to similar places where the staff's attitude seem to be - I'm on minimum wages, the work is boring etc so why should I make an effort?

If it was me I would work extra hard so even if management doesn't recognise it I can at least walk out of the job feeling that they will miss me (even though I know they won't)

TunipTheVegemal · 13/03/2012 10:53

I don't really get why people think this is ok. Surely as long as you're being paid, you do the job.

Hecubasdaughter · 13/03/2012 11:06

YANBU to be tempted to do that but Y would BU to actually do it. I would consider your reference for a start.

I have been in your position and admit I found it difficult to motivate myself during that period. You just have to get through it though otherwise it's not fair on your colleagues and any customers/clients the company may have.

Chippychop · 13/03/2012 16:45

Well I've tried my best today even though it looks like they won't find me another pt job so I'll be out on my ear after9 years of ' outstanding performance' as per my performance reviews. For the record I will continue to do what is required but I'm not putting myself out. My main contacts know I will support them in fulfilling their requests after that I'm looking after number one. There is no sentiment in business I'm just a number. I will therefore get my cv done and take up any out placement support available, other people have had much longer than me to sort their lives out and quite frankly I'm entitled to do this. As for giving wfh a bad name.... I think not I've slogged my guts out and juggled as if I'm in the circus. I can walk out with my head held high my only mistake was working pt and trying to have it all.

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AmazingBouncingFerret · 13/03/2012 16:51

I feel the same way OP.

10 years working for the same company and my reward is redundancy notice.
Then we get told to "let the bitterness go"

It's hard to take pride in your work when you know they don't give a toss.

Chippychop · 13/03/2012 16:54

Let's show them [amazing] everyone says redundancy can be the best thing for you!and v soon we'll just be a forgotten entity anyway

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MrsCampbellBlack · 13/03/2012 16:57

When I was made redundant it was part of my compromised agreement that I continued to work as per usual and also would forfeit some of the money if I took time off sick.

However this was an enhanced pay-off but would be very wary of not working as per normal.

ohdearwhatdoidonow · 13/03/2012 19:02

FWIW you are only "entitled" to REASONBLE time off for interviews once notice is issued.

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