Worried about being made redundant

[StinkyPete45]

I'm really anxious The company I've worked for (part time) over the last few years is making a lot of people redundant currently. I'm not on the list currently but expect they will start to cut people from my department in the not too distant future. Before getting this job I was unemployed for a very long time. I had no money :( I lived on jobseekers allowance and often didn't have money for basics like food and heating.

I'm scared of going back to those days and not being able to find work again. I have a (diagnosed) learning difficulty, mental health problems and several other medical conditions that restrict the work I can do. Unfortunately one of these medical conditions also means I'm not allowed to drive which restricts me even further. I ask myself when anyone would want to employ me and I can't think of any good reason. I only got my current job because nobody else turned up on the interview day and I met the most basic criteria. I like working and the routine it gives me but I know I'll struggle to get work elsewhere.. I'd really appreciate some advice if anyone has any? Sorry this is a bit long

Can you start applying for jobs now just incase ?

And I can think of plenty of reasons why you would be employed again ! You have held down this job for a few years and you have a great attitude to work even though your company is having a bad time your still positive about your role and enjoy it !

Try not to worry but do your cv and have a browse on indeed.

Please do not be scared. You have been employed, therefore you are employable.

Thanks for all the comments - I've started looking (in case the worst happens) but everything I find, I seem to not be qualified for, don't have experience in, can't do because of one of my conditions (eg: severe dermatitis so can't handle cleaning products) or isn't accessible by public transport. I think I'm going to try and hand out some CV's locally tomorrow and see if they helps

If you have diagnosed conditions classed as disabilities then you will receive support in the workplace far better than you would have done before the Equality Act, so try to take comfort in that. You've been in stable employment so you are employable.

Although your choices may be more limited due to not driving, think about the skills you've gained in your current role that you could adapt or repurpose in roles you may not have otherwise considered.

Could you talk with your manager to ask for any support regarding the stress you are feeling re redundancies currently happening to see if they can reassure you about job security. Sometimes talking about it helps to reduce the anxiety.