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I've lost my job. Advice please.

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l0v3f00d · 20/03/2020 14:37

Hello everyone,

I have worked in a small hotel for the last year and as of yesterday we have been 'laid off' I have no information about how long this is going to last but in the current climate and knowing a little about the how well the hotel was doing anyway I cannot see this being anytime soon.

Please please please could you share your practical advice with me about how I can survive this financially. What should I do first? Can I apply for any benefits or help from the government in this instance? My partner works in the NHS and can bring home around £2000 a month when also doing bank but this isn't enough to cover every bill and feed our family of 2 adults and 2 children. The house is mortgaged.

Thank you in advance.

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lonelySam · 20/03/2020 14:39

Can you apply for mortgage holiday asap? Cancel all you can.

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WorraLiberty · 20/03/2020 14:40

Supermarkets are crying out for extra staff.

Almost all of them are offering fast track interviews and start dates. Fixed contracts for 3 months minimum if that helps?

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Lifeisabeach09 · 20/03/2020 14:45

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Jade1976 · 20/03/2020 14:48

Flowers
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Nasa89 · 20/03/2020 14:49

Ring your local nhs trust and local homecare agency and ask if they need staff. In my area they are offering training and no experience needed. A lot of old people are in hospitals waiting for packages of care, but there aren’t enough carers in the country!

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peachypetite · 20/03/2020 14:51

I have seen aldi and morrisons on huge recruitment drives

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