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To contact colleagues made redundant

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mamma456 · 01/08/2020 02:33

I know I probably am. We weren't really friends, but we got on really well, went out to lunch together and so on, and as someone in a new country they were the only friends I had and felt a bit like family. My line manger especially was very supportive when we had some medical issues with DS - gave me so much flexibility and time off without making me take official leave, checked in often with how I was doing until she left. I want to ask how she is and show support. But I thought she might not want to hear from me until she had some news about finding work. At least that's how I'd feel but maybe I'm wrong and I've left it too late (3 months). She told me at the time she didn't want to tell her parents about being let go until she found another job. I'm hoping that a lagging issue with work will be a good excuse to send a message next week and ask how she is.

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Jayaywhynot · 01/08/2020 09:39

Do it, say something along the lines of what you put in your post.
That you didnt want to add further distress, that you're very grateful for her kindness and hope that she has found a new role.
I was made redundant, along with our whole workplace, we closed 5 weeks ago, all our work transferred to another site, we trained the new site to do our work so we got to know those people very well. I am in contact with the people from the new site, text, email, FB and its lovely when they ask how I'm getting on.
Even though they got our work and kept their jobs it's not their fault, they are still nice people.
So do it, contact her

felixowl · 03/08/2020 05:47

@mamma456
Hi have you contacted the people?

I sent my text to our friend, she has not answered yet. This is getting us worried.
Will try again after lunch, her morning are very busy.

mamma456 · 11/08/2020 15:46

@felixowl I did message her. She replied and we had a short chat but I don't think she's interested in keeping contact.

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mamma456 · 11/08/2020 15:47

I will just leave it. When I move back to the UK I'll message her again to thank her for her kindness.

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hellofromcornwall · 11/08/2020 15:48

Keep in touch.

You might cross paths again in the future as colleagues Smile

hellofromcornwall · 11/08/2020 15:48

Awww I missed the update! At least you tried @mamma456 x

mamma456 · 11/08/2020 15:50

Thanks. I'm a bit sad but I shouldn't expect too much.

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