Just received a text to say I’ve lost my job at the pub

[CovidCanDoOne]

I’m gutted. No words really. 5 weeks before Christmas

[jessstan1]

I'm so sorry, that is such rough luck.

[jellybeanz1212]

Really shitty news OP I'm so sorry

[vanillandhoney]

Oh I'm so sorry OP, that sucks

And doing it by text is especially shitty.

[dottiedaisee]

Am really sorry to hear this OP ...there are lots of seasonal jobs now being advertised because shops etc have been closed and haven’t been interviewing. I really wish you and everyone who has been made redundant because of this shitshow all the best 💐X

[KatherineJaneway]

So sorry you are going through this

[Bluntness100]

I’m sorry op, hopefully soon enough your skills will be in huge demand again,💐

[starrynight19]

So sorry to hear this , it’s so wrong what is happening to hospitality right now. Hope your not out of work for long.

[IMNOTSHOUTING]

Oh OP that's really tough. I know it might not happen before Christmas but I hope you find another great job soon.

[fullofhope100]

Oh OP - I'm so sorry
Wishing you MUCH happier times ahead xxx

[FreshFreesias]

Pubs worked so hard to comply with all these restrictions, it’s monstrously unfair. Amazed people are so compliant but there we are.

[100percentpeachynessa]

@CovidCanDoOne

I’m gutted. No words really. 5 weeks before Christmas

So sorry to hear OP. Hospitality workers have been treated awfully through this whole thing. I started my new job in October and found out two weeks into lockdown 2 that I wouldn’t get furlough pay as I would have had to have been paid before the 30th to be eligible, my first pay day wasn’t until the 1st. But hearing stories like yours I am lucky to have a job to go back to.

It’s a shame those event companies probably won’t have much on this year as normally you can get good temp work for event catering companies for big Christmas parties etc.

Big hugs to you it is just not fair the way hospitality workers have been treated, I hope it all works out

[SchadenfreudePersonified]

@ChocBeforeCock

I’m so sorry. I really don’t agree with the hospitality rules at all. Wishing you all the best in finding a new job

This

I can't see how people being able to go for a meal is any less hazardous than people being able to have a pie and a pint.

I'm so sorry that you have lost your job. Theseare awful times.

[Schummakker]

Op our thoughts are with you. I hope you sb still enjoy Christmas and take this time before New Year to regroup and take stock.

I won’t be surprised if they want you back in a few months

[Ringading7]

I think it's because people are less likely to go out for a drink if they have to buy food as well @SchadenfreudePersonified

[FTMF30]

Sorry to hear thaf OP. Are you in a WhatsApp group with your colleagues? It may be useful to kean om eachother and it's great to be part of a network to hear off any opportunities if they arise.

[Duemarch2021]

Surely they cant just text you..

[Dyno]

Really sorry to hear that. I think chef work may pick up fairly quickly though again (well at least I hope so).

I've had to had a career change and it's been a scary few weeks but I feel OK now - although still just contracting and not in a permanent role that worries me.

[CovidCanDoOne]

My pub worked so hard. Everything was/is in place but there is no getting away from the fact that there will not be enough customers to cover wages etc.
I’ll miss everyone more than anything. Christmas will be tighter this year BUT we will have a laugh (it costs nothing).
I’m feeling very sad tonight not just for me but for everyone who has lost during this unprecedented year 💐

[Doublebubblebubble]

@CovidCanDoOne exactly!

It isnt about presents this year, its about health.

I dont know anything at all about being SE but can you apply for any help from the gov at all to help you out.

What a shit shit year for everyone.

[MillyA]

You have been so gracious about this OP, you sound like a great person. I hope you find another job soon and that next year is much brighter for you

[ByebyeOcado]

So sorry OP, similar has happened to me. And as long as people go shopping for non essential goods, break the rules, meet with friends, etc etc then we face further lockdowns and more businesses going under and jobs lost. For every person who breaks the rules, thinking ‘it won’t hurt’ it’s a much bigger picture than will I catch/pass on the virus. Op’s situation is a result of people’s actions. Apparently Blue water is open 24 hours around the clock from 8am tommorow, before Kent goes in to tier 3 lockdown. It will be rammed with selfish people who think buying wrapping paper is more important than people’s lives and livelihoods. I hope you find work soon OP

[Sequoiadendrongiganteum]

Gosh how awful, real shame they could not at least furlough you as the scheme extends till March

I really wish people word educate themselves with how the furlough scheme works, and not post stuff like this. Putting staff on furlough is not a costless position for the employer. If a business has no income they may have no choice but to fire people.

Employer costs

OP I'm sorry. I feel for your employer. The government is hell bent on destroying the hospitality industry.

[Ethicalbluey45]

what the hell ???? in a text its not a nice thing to tell someone but have the decency to tell you face to face . Bless you xx

[Roselilly36]

So sorry OP. It’s an awful way to be told by SMS. You aren’t the first person I have heard this happen to. Very best wishes for the future.

[SeasonFinale]

Is the pub closing down as obviously the only way they are allowed to open is to provide substantial meals ie. from a chef or have they got too many chefs they use self employed ones. Also are you really self employed or is this one of those companies who want you to be self employed so they can afford paying NI, holiday pay tax. If this and you have been there over 2 years you can get redundancy as an employee