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Furlough question

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PinkiOcelot · 13/05/2020 20:04

Sorry not AIBU, but could someone answer a question for me please?
If you are furloughed, can you work for your employers a couple of days per week?

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geekone · 13/05/2020 22:14

I know that wasn’t the question sorry but not all workers are furloughed because they have no work to do, some companies are using the scheme to boost profits.

willywillywillywilly · 13/05/2020 22:24

You can do training or studying though - is there any chance he could be doing that?

shortsaint · 13/05/2020 22:29

In fairness it's not to make a profit (we're non profit) - it's to reduce expenditure whilst money not coming in to retain the overall business. (I haven't put that well).

In my case it was a decision made by accountants. I provide value in a different way. I did have lots to do which would have been worthwhile long term. But I suppose they think it can be picked up later..,.

geekone · 13/05/2020 22:32

@shortsaint it still kind of sucks though doesn’t it.

shortsaint · 13/05/2020 23:22

@geekone Yep. A bit. It really hurt a couple of weeks ago. I was coming to the culmination of a 3 year project. And it does make you feel undervalued. 8 weeks off though so a bit Grin

geekone · 14/05/2020 07:08

I am only on day 2 @shortsaint maybe I will start to feel better soon. Grin

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