Had a bit of a shocker today. My OH joined a big US company in Kelowna, worked his socks off to gain Canadian qualifications, passed them all, then worked six days a week 7.30am to 8pm to meet his targets. It was frowned upon if he even took national holidays off...even Boxing Day. He was working such stupid hours there was no way I could take a job.

He's been with them just under twelve months, and we had a call this morning to say he's being 'let go' today.

So, don't ask me about moving to Canada today....feeling like I want to get on the next plane out. Not back to the UK, but anywhere apart from here.

Sure after the dust settles I'll be more reasonable about it, but right now....grrrr.

I didn't want to read and run, but I'm sorry to hear that. It just sucks

Thanks, yes, it so does. Positive is that he has a string of Canadian qualifications to add to his English ones, so hopefully he'll get another job asap. We're thinking about taking a camping trip as we haven't had a break since he started the job - even Christmas was only one day for us.

Sure it's for the best in the long run, but right now, I am so cross.

Ah hun, fingers crossed things will get better....

Sorry to hear your news

Sure this will be a blessing in disguise and your OH will get something much better very soon

Good luck

So sorry to hear of such crappy news.

I hope that as others have said that he gets an even better job soon.

All the very best.
Steve

That is crappy news and I don't blame you for being angry. Though things do happen for a reason.

Just remember Canada is a huge place and you can always explore another part of it....I hear NS is nice !!

Big hugs for you all and definately go to the trip - it will do wonders for you all.

A xxxx

Oh that is such crappy news i too would be fuming, i am sure that as he is such a hard worker he WILL find something ten times better, you go on that nice break and have some well earned 'chill' time.
Julie

You guys must be as mad as hell. That's terrible. Everything crossed that after a well deserved break, he finds an employer more deserving of his efforts and skills.

Kind regards

Eamonn & Janet.

Sorry to hear the news, it's a shock to find out you no longer have a job, I know.

So there is always a bright light behind it all, your going to have a fab camping trip and come back recharged, hubby will get a new better position that will allow you to get a job if you want. Fingers crossed for you

So sorry to hear this. Whatever he does, make sure your hubby remains polite and cordial. He has to secure a good reference, whether he was let go for re-organization reasons, or any other reasons. That all important next job, if you really want to stay in BC, will not happen easily in a small and closed market, without a gilt edged reference from this employer. It really stinks, but that is the way it is here.

http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/facshts/#

BC Employment Standards Act, is a side bar link on this useful site.

It really sucks when he has worked so hard and you as a family have sacrificed leisure time together. Unfortunately today's companies generally have little loyalty to their staff and then wonder why they have such difficulty retaining good people when better offers come along.

Take what you can from the situation - nobody can take away the experience and qualifications he's gained in the last year.

Enjoy a great holiday.

Hi

Thanks everyone for the support.
My husband is a real professional and he's being very calm about it - his view is that he was burning himself out and it's a blessing in disguise. He has been very reasonable and has provided a handover and sorted everything so it's left in good order. He's been promised a great reference from the company, and his boss has offered him a personal reference too. His boss also called him today and gave him three contacts who might have suitable openings, which is encouraging, and shows he's well thought of.

Thanks again, concentrating on having a breather and giving some thought to where we go from here.

Hi there Sharon,

Sorry to hear that news. Been there, got the t-shirt (similar shape and size but different colour).

Tell OH to understand that there's a lot more of "it's not you, it's them" over here. Much more of that cut/chop/axe kinda thing. Better not to take it personally, it's just the way it is here. "Use and abuse". Resilience and being able to bounce back are essential.

Knowing the labour market, a decent guy should have good prospects...there's not a lot of skill and experience out there right now.

Keep at it, if it is all meant to be, then it will be so.

R.

Sorry to hear that news i'm sure it's the last thing you were expecting but as others have said nows the time to take a break and you will hopefully enjoy it all the more.
Definitely try camping we did it and are going again it was great fun roughing it for a couple of days.