Unhappy Thread

[Trainfish]

Been told today that my job is to be made redundant. There is a remote possibility that another position may be available to apply for but I don't hold out too much hope for that or even the future of the company to be honest. I hope it's sunny in June so I can do stuff in the garden.

[Newportnobby]

Been told today that my job is to be made redundant.

It struck me you were quite enjoying that job. If so, that's a great shame

[Trainfish]

Absolutely loved it mate. Unfortunately I've seen them make a lot of poor, bordering on amateurish, decisions and I feel this is yet another. The bottom line is that the work I and others do still needs to be done and they will have to use contractors to do it which will cost them more but what do I know eh?

[dannyboy]

Time to search around for a comparison.

That is something I always do and recommend that everybody else does the same. Even if you can't get a better quote, ring the current insurance company and tell them it is too much - most call handlers are authorised to offer a small reduction.

[joe cassidy]

Absolutely loved it mate. Unfortunately I've seen them make a lot of poor, bordering on amateurish, decisions and I feel this is yet another. The bottom line is that the work I and others do still needs to be done and they will have to use contractors to do it which will cost them more but what do I know eh?

Sorry to hear this bad news John.

Any chance of setting up your own business and taking your customers with you ?

[Trainfish]

Thanks @joe cassidy. Something along these lines has already been thought about although at my age I'm not really sure I want the hassle of setting up my own business. I took this position/rolee with a view of it taking me through to retirement without the stress of management which I previously did and I don't want to return to that if I can help it. I wouldn't be able to take any customers with me as all the customers (camp sites) I deal with are owned by the company and dealt with internally. Yes, I could provide sub-contract services to them but again, is it worth the hassle?

Thanks for the idea though.

[Nbodger]

Very sorry John @Trainfish to hear of your news, hope everything works out for you.

Best Wishes
Mike H