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I think I've made a massive mistake contacting a manger to get DH into work

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isthiscanvassing · 28/04/2023 16:33

My husband was made redundant from a finance role months ago. He has had interviews since but nothing more. I'm massively stressed about finances in the current climate and have picked up extra work to make ends meet. I saw a job advertised online at the place where I work but a different department so I sent the manager there an email asking if the job is still available and would it be suitable for my husband who is available for immediate start? Have I made a mistake? Is this illegal? Could I get into trouble for it? I sent the email and instantly regretted it.

FWIW, I've made very clear who I am (signature) and the fact that I'm asking for my husband as opposed to a 'friend' who they later find out is my husband IYKWIM.

I'm an idiot. Can anyone provide any reassurance please. I can't afford to get into trouble.

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Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 28/04/2023 18:04

Lemondrizzlerain · 28/04/2023 17:59

Gosh I wish I was brave enough to do this. I too have gone through redundancy and I just WISH I could ask an ex colleague about a job he's advertising. (It's my old job pre covid!)

But I just feel like a time waster and a bit embarrassed about it all! It's my old job and I remember how to do it.

😂 I feel all kinds of silly.

He may well be thinking ‘ I wish Lemon Drizzle Would come back’ . Ask him.

Camablanca · 28/04/2023 18:06

Lemondrizzlerain · 28/04/2023 18:04

@Camablanca God damn I need to just message them. <stares at Whatsapp>

*cheering you on with Bank Holiday glass of wine in hand.
sorry Op not relevant but don't worry it's quite normal.

DDivaStar · 28/04/2023 18:40

Whats with all the procrastinating about emails. If your H wants to apply for the job he should just apply through the usual channels.

Same for lemondrizzlerain no need to email just apply !

Dragonsandcats · 28/04/2023 18:42

I don’t think you’ve done anything wrong. At our place you get a bonus for referrals 🤷‍♀️

Mortimercat · 29/04/2023 00:48

Illegal? Why on earth would a government dream up legislation to make it illegal for a spouse to ask about a job on behalf of their spouse?! Confused

ReadersD1gest · 29/04/2023 01:08

It's fine. On what grounds could it be illegal?

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