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Here I go again :-(

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BringBackCatsEyes · 29/05/2026 17:10

Was made redundant in Sept last year. Found work in Jan of this year after months of dehumanising, depressing searching.
It's a 12 month fixed term contract. I am doing very well. The company is doing well.
Was told today it won't be renewed. Now I have to remain professional while looking for work.

I am a lone parent, age 55.
I don't know if I can go through it all again.

I am in academic science. There are few jobs in my field.

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WellThatWasntVeryNiceWasIt · 09/09/2026 17:30

Oh hi, can I join you?

This is my first redundancy. Mid 40s. Still mid “consultation” (it’s a farce). Less than 2 years service so they can do what they want.

I’m just quite sad now.

ilovebrie8 · 09/09/2026 17:36

Congrats @Travelban !

It’s weird a post got deleted I saw it and nothing contentious that I saw ! 🤔

BringBackCatsEyes · 09/09/2026 17:44

I did sort of want to keep this thread for people in my position - single income lone parent households. The pressure is different.
So I’m watching just not contributing much as I know I don’t come across well when I’m low and snippy.

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Dontmentionitlove · Yesterday 09:23

BringBackCatsEyes · 09/09/2026 17:44

I did sort of want to keep this thread for people in my position - single income lone parent households. The pressure is different.
So I’m watching just not contributing much as I know I don’t come across well when I’m low and snippy.

There were a few in the pipeline in your previous posts…. Are they still rumbling away?

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