Made Redundant
Jan 23rd 2006, 10:12 pm
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Made Redundant
Got a shock yesterday. Went into work shortly after 7am after being on holidays in the latter half of last week. The boss was already in and he immediately called me into his office and said that he had 'got to let me go' due to the lack of work for me to do. I work in the soils testing business and must admit it's been really slack lately. The firm employs around 35 people, 20 of them in Mornington. Their profit margins are really small. What worries me is that I was the only one in the business to be made redundant and the boss made me clear my desk and be off the premises pretty smartish. He has promised to pay me 3 weeks and 1 day wages as a payout and he will also do me a reference. Why do I feel I have been sacked humanely though?
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
Jan 23rd 2006, 10:16 pm
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Re: Made Redundant
Originally Posted by Neil S
Got a shock yesterday. Went into work shortly after 7am after being on holidays in the latter half of last week. The boss was already in and he immediately called me into his office and said that he had 'got to let me go' due to the lack of work for me to do. I work in the soils testing business and must admit it's been really slack lately. The firm employs around 35 people, 20 of them in Mornington. Their profit margins are really small. What worries me is that I was the only one in the business to be made redundant and the boss made me clear my desk and be off the premises pretty smartish. He has promised to pay me 3 weeks and 1 day wages as a payout and he will also do me a reference. Why do I feel I have been sacked humanely though?
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
Jan 23rd 2006, 10:20 pm
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Re: Made Redundant
Originally Posted by Neil S
Got a shock yesterday. Went into work shortly after 7am after being on holidays in the latter half of last week. The boss was already in and he immediately called me into his office and said that he had 'got to let me go' due to the lack of work for me to do. I work in the soils testing business and must admit it's been really slack lately. The firm employs around 35 people, 20 of them in Mornington. Their profit margins are really small. What worries me is that I was the only one in the business to be made redundant and the boss made me clear my desk and be off the premises pretty smartish. He has promised to pay me 3 weeks and 1 day wages as a payout and he will also do me a reference. Why do I feel I have been sacked humanely though?
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
sorry to hear that neil, did you ask why it was just you? and why you had to be out so quickly? seems a bit strange to me!
i hope something else turns up for you very soon
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Jan 23rd 2006, 10:24 pm
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Can't really advise about the centrelink thing..sorry. Just wanted to say I hope everything works out OK for you and you find employment soon!!
Jude xx
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Jan 24th 2006, 6:10 am
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Re: Made Redundant
Thanks for all the support. As far as I know I'm the only one this time, but in the recession of the early '90s apparently he had to cut the business down to just 4 staff, so it's happened before.
It's useful to have a 'foot in the door' and already know a few people that we fairly helpful to me last time getting a job, so not getting too depressed just yet!
It's useful to have a 'foot in the door' and already know a few people that we fairly helpful to me last time getting a job, so not getting too depressed just yet!
Jan 24th 2006, 6:23 am
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Re: Made Redundant
Originally Posted by Neil S
Got a shock yesterday. Went into work shortly after 7am after being on holidays in the latter half of last week. The boss was already in and he immediately called me into his office and said that he had 'got to let me go' due to the lack of work for me to do. I work in the soils testing business and must admit it's been really slack lately. The firm employs around 35 people, 20 of them in Mornington. Their profit margins are really small. What worries me is that I was the only one in the business to be made redundant and the boss made me clear my desk and be off the premises pretty smartish. He has promised to pay me 3 weeks and 1 day wages as a payout and he will also do me a reference. Why do I feel I have been sacked humanely though?
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
Jan 24th 2006, 6:45 am
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Re: Made Redundant
Originally Posted by Neil S
Got a shock yesterday. Went into work shortly after 7am after being on holidays in the latter half of last week. The boss was already in and he immediately called me into his office and said that he had 'got to let me go' due to the lack of work for me to do. I work in the soils testing business and must admit it's been really slack lately. The firm employs around 35 people, 20 of them in Mornington. Their profit margins are really small. What worries me is that I was the only one in the business to be made redundant and the boss made me clear my desk and be off the premises pretty smartish. He has promised to pay me 3 weeks and 1 day wages as a payout and he will also do me a reference. Why do I feel I have been sacked humanely though?
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
What bugs me is the market its really bad but the good part is you are getting paid for 3 weeks. I know someone who was kicked off rightaway.
Goodluck. wishes with you
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Jan 24th 2006, 7:00 am
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Re: Made Redundant
Originally Posted by Neil S
Got a shock yesterday. Went into work shortly after 7am after being on holidays in the latter half of last week. The boss was already in and he immediately called me into his office and said that he had 'got to let me go' due to the lack of work for me to do. I work in the soils testing business and must admit it's been really slack lately. The firm employs around 35 people, 20 of them in Mornington. Their profit margins are really small. What worries me is that I was the only one in the business to be made redundant and the boss made me clear my desk and be off the premises pretty smartish. He has promised to pay me 3 weeks and 1 day wages as a payout and he will also do me a reference. Why do I feel I have been sacked humanely though?
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
We have a rented house that we pay 300 dollars a week and we also have a 250 dollar a month Medibank health insurance policy, as well as my son's school fees coming up. Because we have been here less than 2 years I don't think that Centrelink can help either. Looks like a tent on the beach soon!
Good luck with the job search.
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Jan 24th 2006, 7:15 am
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Re: Made Redundant
God that really sucks! So sorry to hear this - you must be gutted. Doesn't sound as though its very fair treatment to me I must admit.
Good luck with the future
Rach xxxx
Good luck with the future
Rach xxxx
