1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Off Topic Redundancy

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by SAFCDRUM, Jul 10, 2020.

  1. safcyellowbelly

    safcyellowbelly Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    560
    Likes Received:
    546
    Drum - if you think you have been done over then pm me mate - I do employment law so happy to give you a view as to whether you have a claim or not...
     
    #21
  2. SAFCDRUM

    SAFCDRUM Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    7,127
    Likes Received:
    16,227
    Thank you for the comments everyone and thank you for this offer. The procedure seemed fair enough. I'd be lying if I said I didnt see it coming but lived in hope. I've just asked them to check the redundancy figure offered. I think I'm entitled to 1.5 x weekly wage for every year over 41 which I dont think they've taken into account. Awaiting a response.
     
    #22
    Smug in Boots and Gil T Azell like this.
  3. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    26,980
    Likes Received:
    14,258
    After 26 years at Sunderland Uni I have decided to take advantage of a voluntary redundancy scheme and now on three months notice.. It will mean a significant loss of income, but I believe I can get by fine with the works pension. Hopefully get a stress free part time job in the near future to keep me occupied.
     
    #23
    Ozzymac, Saf, cumbrianmackem and 10 others like this.
  4. Somebodys pinched my sombrero

    Somebodys pinched my sombrero Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Messages:
    9,010
    Likes Received:
    7,280
    Good luck with that mate, nowt worse than being in a stressful job. Something like delivering parcels a few hours a week to keep the wolf from the door, you’ll be a lot happier!
     
    #24
    The Berk, Nordic, Gil T Azell and 2 others like this.
  5. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    26,980
    Likes Received:
    14,258
    To be honest it is the massive changes that have moved my job from away from customer satisfaction and care to one that is measured by getting my staff and role more paper qualifications that has got ne wanting to leave. I broke the news to the team that I lead on Friday and they were all gutted, but wished me all the best. Leaving these will be the hardest part..
     
    #25
  6. Nads

    Nads Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    33,999
    Likes Received:
    28,041
    One of my uncles took redundancy from office job, and he’s doing 20hours a week delivering for Tesco, he’s happy as a pig in **** and stress free.

    Good luck with whatever you end up doing RAW.
     
    #26
    MrRAWhite and Sunderpitt like this.
  7. QWOP

    QWOP Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    9,594
    Likes Received:
    4,276
    Sorry to hear this mate. Hopefully you'll find something else ASAP.
     
    #27
  8. QWOP

    QWOP Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    9,594
    Likes Received:
    4,276
    Good luck mate. If you can get by then you've made the right decision in my opinion
     
    #28
    Sunderpitt and MrRAWhite like this.
  9. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    53,563
    Likes Received:
    112,749
    You did well to stick that job mate, I couldn't have managed tbh.
     
    #29
    Gil T Azell and MrRAWhite like this.
  10. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    26,980
    Likes Received:
    14,258
    I have only been a manager there for the past 9 years or so, and did love it for most of the time. i suppose at my age I don't like change..
     
    #30
    Makemstine Roger and Gil T Azell like this.

  11. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    53,563
    Likes Received:
    112,749
    I'm in an isolated village in SW France watching eagles, learning to play the mandolin and feeding lizards that come round the pool. We go up to the village and have a laugh with the local hillbillies, buy stuff at the farmers market and drink wine with our feet in the river.

    It's because I'm a coward who can't cope with reality.

    So I live in a self created bubble where I don't have to be responsible like normal people ...

    ... I admire, and envy, people like you mate.
     
    #31
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2020
    Saf, Gil T Azell and MrRAWhite like this.
  12. MrRAWhite

    MrRAWhite Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    26,980
    Likes Received:
    14,258
    That sounds like heaven to me mate..
     
    #32
    Smug in Boots likes this.
  13. Montysoptician

    Montysoptician Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2011
    Messages:
    5,360
    Likes Received:
    11,021
    Best of luck for the future RAW, I hope you find a cushy little number if you want to continue working. I retired in 2014 and although I miss the camaraderie, I don't miss the job one little bit.
     
    #33
  14. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2011
    Messages:
    53,563
    Likes Received:
    112,749
    Goes without saying you're always welcome wherever we are mate, don't even need to ask.

    We've just been asked if we'd like to head up the security team at Althorpe House, for the Spencer family ....

    ... sod that, can't abide that class of people, job's yours if you want it.
     
    #34
    Last edited: Jul 12, 2020
    MrRAWhite likes this.
  15. janey

    janey Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2019
    Messages:
    1,168
    Likes Received:
    2,924
    Feel so much for those worried about their jobs at the minute. It’s an awful time and I fear we are no where near the tip of the iceberg yet
     
    #35
    Gil T Azell and Smug in Boots like this.
  16. cumbrianmackem

    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2011
    Messages:
    8,856
    Likes Received:
    23,959
    I agree Janey, there's going to be a lot of angst before this lot clears up, people need to be careful with any money that might have stashed away.
    I'm convinced listening to the GP s where I work these this virus will be back in the coming winter and those acting like tits and not keeping they're social distancing are not helping.
     
    #36
    Makemstine Roger and janey like this.
  17. janey

    janey Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2019
    Messages:
    1,168
    Likes Received:
    2,924
    It’s just scary, that sounds simplistic, but I’m not sure there’s a better way to describe it. x
     
    #37
    Makemstine Roger likes this.
  18. Nig

    Nig Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 24, 2019
    Messages:
    6,282
    Likes Received:
    15,030

    Sorry to hear that pal, there's big redundancies to hit our place.
    It's been a shìt year for a lot of people and could get shìtter.
    :(
     
    #38
  19. SAFC2403

    SAFC2403 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2019
    Messages:
    930
    Likes Received:
    2,636
    In the same boat as the OP. Been furloughed since April and getting notice 31st July to finish end of October. Been in IT support for nearly 20 years and i've had enough of it. Been working on other stuff for the last couple of months and not far off my normal wage now so another 3 months and i shouldnt need a "proper" job anymore. If push comes to shove i can do something part time - Feeling pretty positive about not having to go back - no more nightshifts for a start!
     
    #39
  20. Makemstine Roger

    Makemstine Roger Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2011
    Messages:
    58,379
    Likes Received:
    113,970
    so thats why theres nee fish in that river, wash them first ya heathen............<laugh><laugh><laugh>
     
    #40
    Smug in Boots likes this.

Share This Page