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[Tony H]

Like we were discussing at the Lakes meet maybe it's time to "go it on your own" good luck to you which ever direction you choose 

[Jimbob]

Thanks all,

yes, my current role is a bit on the specialist side - not a job offered anywhere in europe doing what I do...only a few UK companies even have the role.

Starting up on my own, in something else is a distinct possibility.

[LJay]

It won't hit you until the first day you don't go in.

You will then feel betrayed, even if you volunteered for redundancy and go through a grieving process that can be quite deep.

You will come out the other side.

Advise those close to you at home to be prepared.

All the best.

I'm prepared for all of the above and under no illusion that it'll be a walk in the park, thanks for the heads up.

[albitz]

Sorry to hear your news Jimbob.Your obviously a pretty clever fella, so Im sure you will do ok again before too long.

[Vamps]

Ditto........Good Luck.......

[Entwood]

Thats tough JB ..

As you floated the possibility earlier, my guess is you've already been doing research... here's hoping you find what you want sooner than later 

[Varche]

Goodluck Jimbob. If nothing turns up you could always come here. Got acres of tiling to do. No pay, bean and chorizo stew, beer and a bed under the stars. Early start may be a problem but you knock off at 4 for a swim and a siesta

[bertie1.8vectra]

do you need a security guard varche? i can sleep on the job with the best of spain has to offer....

[MikeDundee]

Well good luck JimBob, I finish up on 31st August, but then I took the voluntary severance offer, have been applying for jobs and been shortlisted for all three so far, first one entailed a four hour test, which I apparantley failed, and still await their feedback , sat interview on Monday, unsuccessful, and had another interview yesterday, which I wait to hear about, and have another couple of aplications submitted

[bob.dent]

You told me at the Lakes meet you were expecting this but still sorry to hear it James. Now let me think.....what could you spend some of your redundancy money on?

[Jimbob]

You told me at the Lakes meet you were expecting this but still sorry to hear it James. Now let me think.....what could you spend some of your redundancy money on?

 
 

[Jimbob]

Well good luck JimBob, I finish up on 31st August, but then I took the voluntary severance offer, have been applying for jobs and been shortlisted for all three so far, first one entailed a four hour test, which I apparantley failed, and still await their feedback , sat interview on Monday, unsuccessful, and had another interview yesterday, which I wait to hear about, and have another couple of aplications submitted

Sounds like you're getting there 

[Jimbob]

Goodluck Jimbob. If nothing turns up you could always come here. Got acres of tiling to do. No pay, bean and chorizo stew, beer and a bed under the stars. Early start may be a problem but you knock off at 4 for a swim and a siesta

Tempting....Very tempting.


If only I had a passport!

[Jimbob]

Thanks for all the good wishes.

Under no illusion that its a worrying time.

Really am looking at it positively, ready for some sort of change.

Hoping things will turn out for the best in times to come.

[Andy B]

Try not to let it get to you too much. I was made redundant about 6 yrs ago after 15 years making sweets. It's a body blow initially, but something else will turn up. 

Good luck