I have just been made redundant.

[theITgirl]

Not sure how I feel, a year ago I would been delighted. But I have got such a good deal on my working hours since then and I am never going to be able to get that again

I am sorry. Are you sure that you wont be able to get another similar job? When are you finishing up because you are entitled to take time off for interviews etc?

Sorry to hear that

Officially, I will be given my notice on 29th Feb, then will have 12 weeks gardening leave. I will have been there 15 years in April so should get 15 weeks pay for redundancy.

I should be able to get another job with the experience I have (I work in IT, hence the new name). BUT I had managed to change my contract to term time only and 3 days normal hours & 2 days short hours so that I can do the school pick-up. I will never be able to get that again

how disappointing for you

It is the working pattern I will miss, rather than the job

Possibly time for a career change

Oh poor you - real sympathies.

15 years as well - bloody hell.

A good thing that you have 3 months gardening leave to give yourself thinking time.

No advice because I don't know anything about it, but hopefully you will be able to get a pt job and negotiate some mpre favourable hours once through the door.

I am sure it will work out ok.

Very tempted to take a long holiday - maybe just do a couple of short term contracts till after the summer.