Redundancy

[Keith_M]

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Thanks.

TBH, now that most people are doing home-working, finding another job isn't as much of a big deal as it used to be.

DLR are actually advertising for people to work remotely on an Air Traffic Control project, but I'd have to be able to travel to Germany at some point in the new year.

DLR job didn't progress (they decided they want somebody with a Masters) but I've practically been offered a job with a start-up in Dresden.

I thought I was back in Scotland for good but it just hasn't worked out, with one thing and another, so it might be for the best.

Wherever I go next, I want it to be the last move I ever make, so it's a big decision.

[Keith_M]

p.s. Has anybody else got progress reports on re-training, finding new roles, etc?

[McD]

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p.s. Has anybody else got progress reports on re-training, finding new roles, etc?

I found out a few days ago I am at risk of redundancy, will be leaving on the 31st of December unless I find another role. I have applied for one, and another dept have offered me a position even tbhough they know its not really what I want to do (I worked closely with them for several years, and they've made it clear I'm very well thought of), and it would be a step down into a space where it would be more difficult to move on to something I'd want to do, which they've also acknowledged.


That all said, the redundancy package is not to be sniffed at, about a years salary plus some benefits for a year, so if the job I've applied for doesn't pan out I think i'll likely be leaving.


To begin with I was really keen to stay, but being a rep during collective consultation has shown me a lot about the people at the top, and having seen what the new world looks like, I'm releived I won't be a part of it, so getting offered a redundancy package isn't necessarily a bad option (most people who are staying are not happy)

[Keith_M]

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I found out a few days ago I am at risk of redundancy, will be leaving on the 31st of December unless I find another role. I have applied for one, and another dept have offered me a position even tbhough they know its not really what I want to do (I worked closely with them for several years, and they've made it clear I'm very well thought of), and it would be a step down into a space where it would be more difficult to move on to something I'd want to do, which they've also acknowledged.


That all said, the redundancy package is not to be sniffed at, about a years salary plus some benefits for a year, so if the job I've applied for doesn't pan out I think i'll likely be leaving.


To begin with I was really keen to stay, but being a rep during collective consultation has shown me a lot about the people at the top, and having seen what the new world looks like, I'm releived I won't be a part of it, so getting offered a redundancy package isn't necessarily a bad option (most people who are staying are not happy)

It sounds like you have similar management to mine, as they've been shown up to be a bunch of complete barstewards.

That's good that there are at least a couple of options for you, though.

[McD]

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It sounds like you have similar management to mine, as they've been shown up to be a bunch of complete barstewards.

That's good that there are at least a couple of options for you, though.

aye, there’s been precious little people skills or care shown, I’m glad I’m not going to be a part of it.


I think I’m most likely to either take the job ive applied for if offered, or take the redundancy.

[Keith_M]

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Nope, I'll miss some of my colleagues and the cheap flights but not the job or the environment.

Hope you manage to get some certainty about your future soon.

Cheers

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aye, there’s been precious little people skills or care shown, I’m glad I’m not going to be a part of it.


I think I’m most likely to either take the job ive applied for if offered, or take the redundancy.

Best of luck mate.

[McD]

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Cheers







Best of luck mate.

Cheers mate, appreciated


Have you got a clear idea of what the future holds for you?

[Hibrandenburg]

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p.s. Has anybody else got progress reports on re-training, finding new roles, etc?

I'm starting my retraining on the 18th of January, 5 months fully paid with the employment agency footing the bill 100%. They're even covering my travel costs. Handed in my iPad and security passes today and got my reference (written by myself) signed and stamped by my former employer. Thinking of heading to the coast for Christmas and New Year before I go back to school. This will be my fourth occupational qualification since leaving school and probably my last.

[Keith_M]

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I'm starting my retraining on the 18th of January, 5 months fully paid with the employment agency footing the bill 100%. They're even covering my travel costs. Handed in my iPad and security passes today and got my reference (written by myself) signed and stamped by my former employer. Thinking of heading to the coast for Christmas and New Year before I go back to school. This will be my fourth occupational qualification since leaving school and probably my last.

Do you think you'll miss working at the airport?

[Hibrandenburg]

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Do you think you'll miss working at the airport?

Nope, I'll miss some of my colleagues and the cheap flights but not the job or the environment.

Hope you manage to get some certainty about your future soon.

[Smartie]

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DLR job didn't progress (they decided they want somebody with a Masters) but I've practically been offered a job with a start-up in Dresden.

I thought I was back in Scotland for good but it just hasn't worked out, with one thing and another, so it might be for the best.

Wherever I go next, I want it to be the last move I ever make, so it's a big decision.

Who are DLR?

(Not sure why Docklands Light Railway would need air traffic controllers).

[Keith_M]

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Who are DLR?

(Not sure why Docklands Light Railway would need air traffic controllers).

Docklands Light Railway are the leading suppliers of Air Traffic Software in the world, according to Gavin Williamson



Or if you're not a brainwashed Brexiteer, it could stand for Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (German Aerospace Center)

[Keith_M]

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DLR job didn't progress (they decided they want somebody with a Masters) but I've practically been offered a job with a start-up in Dresden.

I thought I was back in Scotland for good but it just hasn't worked out, with one thing and another, so it might be for the best.

Wherever I go next, I want it to be the last move I ever make, so it's a big decision.

So I've been given a concrete offer with the company in Dresden but, as you can imagine, that's going to be a bit of a logistical nightmare moving over there anytime soon (provisional start-date is March 1st). I think we're just going to go for it, though.

Thankfully the cost of moving is not an issue, as I've negotiated a redundancy package with my current employer


Anybody else got any work updates?

[Berwickhibby]

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So I've been given a concrete offer with the company in Dresden but, as you can imagine, that's going to be a bit of a logistical nightmare moving over there anytime soon (provisional start-date is March 1st). I think we're just going to go for it, though.

Thankfully the cost of moving is not an issue, as I've negotiated a redundancy package with my current employer


Anybody else got any work updates?

I started yestederday as a bank contact tracer, 5 days training and working from home.

[Hibrandenburg]

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I started yestederday as a bank contact tracer, 5 days training and working from home.

That should up the gleam on your trousers.

Good luck.

[Berwickhibby]

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That should up the gleam on your trousers.

Good luck.

Oi Scaley...that's Sgt Shiney arse to you lol

[Hibrandenburg]

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So I've been given a concrete offer with the company in Dresden but, as you can imagine, that's going to be a bit of a logistical nightmare moving over there anytime soon (provisional start-date is March 1st). I think we're just going to go for it, though.

Thankfully the cost of moving is not an issue, as I've negotiated a redundancy package with my current employer


Anybody else got any work updates?

My retraining has been delayed for a month due to Covid, it means I'll probably have a month of being unemployed in June/July, the first time ever I've had to register as unemployed. I was hoping to get it all done whilst on Garden Leave but will probably now take an extended summer holiday after finishing training.

Good luck with the new venture.

[Keith_M]

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I started yestederday as a bank contact tracer, 5 days training and working from home.

Hope it works out for you.



Incidentally, what does that job entail? It's not something I'm really familiar with.

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My retraining has been delayed for a month due to Covid, it means I'll probably have a month of being unemployed in June/July, the first time ever I've had to register as unemployed. I was hoping to get it all done whilst on Garden Leave but will probably now take an extended summer holiday after finishing training.

Good luck with the new venture.

Thanks Paul. Hopefully your training course isn't delayed for too long.


I expect the 'sixty per-cent of previous salary' dole money will keep you going in the meantime...

[Berwickhibby]

[QUOTE=Keith_M;6420965]Hope it works out for you.



Incidentally, what does that job entail? It's not something I'm really familiar with.





Basiclly, I am part of the track and trace team, calling people about being in contact with and obtaining who they have been in contact with. I don't start the training until next week so I don't know the full ins and outs.

[Keith_M]

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Basiclly, I am part of the track and trace team, calling people about being in contact with and obtaining who they have been in contact with. I don't start the training until next week so I don't know the full ins and outs.

Ah, OK, got you.

Cheers.

[JeMeSouviens]

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So I've been given a concrete offer with the company in Dresden but, as you can imagine, that's going to be a bit of a logistical nightmare moving over there anytime soon (provisional start-date is March 1st). I think we're just going to go for it, though.

Thankfully the cost of moving is not an issue, as I've negotiated a redundancy package with my current employer


Anybody else got any work updates?

Best of luck with the move. I've just started a new job working remotely for a Silicon Valley startup, so I may never have to go to an office again!

[Keith_M]

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Best of luck with the move. I've just started a new job working remotely for a Silicon Valley startup, so I may never have to go to an office again!

Where are you located just now? No chance of having to relocate?

[Barney McGrew]

I was fortunate enough to get a job with a previous employer, albeit at a lower level than when I was with them previously and also meaning I have to travel for nearly two hours a day in total to get there. It really isn’t great, but it’s something at least.

I’ve been applying for other roles for the last five month but I’m finding it increasingly frustrating. As someone who has worked in hospitality and retail for my whole career, jobs in those sectors are incredibly few and far between at the moment and other sectors are not looking at people from outwith their own, regardless of experience and transferable skills.

And that’s feedback from the ones that even reply. I reckon 95% of the roles I’ve applied for don’t see any kind of response at all, not even to say ‘thanks but no thanks’.

[Keith_M]

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I was fortunate enough to get a job with a previous employer, albeit at a lower level than when I was with them previously and also meaning I have to travel for nearly two hours a day in total to get there. It really isn’t great, but it’s something at least.

I’ve been applying for other roles for the last five month but I’m finding it increasingly frustrating. As someone who has worked in hospitality and retail for my whole career, jobs in those sectors are incredibly few and far between at the moment and other sectors are not looking at people from outwith their own, regardless of experience and transferable skills.

And that’s feedback from the ones that even reply. I reckon 95% of the roles I’ve applied for don’t see any kind of response at all, not even to say ‘thanks but no thanks’.

That's a bit crap, mate. A simple 'thank you for your application' E-Mail wouldn't kill them.

I think the employment market in general is going to be depressed for a while but hopefully we'll have some sort of recovery when people are vaccinated and things start getting nearer to normality again.

[JeMeSouviens]

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Where are you located just now? No chance of having to relocate?

My old job was Edinburgh based. I usually did 3 days in the office, 2 at home. In the new one I am the only person in Scotland. There are a few others scattered around Europe and down south, an Aussie and some Bay Area Americans. We’re going to move up north next year. I’ve always wanted to live closer to the mountains. Less Hibs though.

[McD]

I finished up on the 31st, they couldn’t get rid of us quick enough, or so it felt.

I've applied for 5 jobs, not heard a peep back from any of them so far (still fairly early days to be fair).


I'm really struggling with not having a purpose or proper routine, which is being exacerbated by being stuck in the house, and crappy weather/places being shut so can’t even take the wee one out somewhere to get a break from it all.

[Keith_M]

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My old job was Edinburgh based. I usually did 3 days in the office, 2 at home. In the new one I am the only person in Scotland. There are a few others scattered around Europe and down south, an Aussie and some Bay Area Americans. We’re going to move up north next year. I’ve always wanted to live closer to the mountains. Less Hibs though.

So completely remote, then. I think a lot more jobs are going to go that way.


It's nice that it gives you the chance to move up north, though.

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I finished up on the 31st, they couldn’t get rid of us quick enough, or so it felt.

I've applied for 5 jobs, not heard a peep back from any of them so far (still fairly early days to be fair).


I'm really struggling with not having a purpose or proper routine, which is being exacerbated by being stuck in the house, and crappy weather/places being shut so can’t even take the wee one out somewhere to get a break from it all.

Yeah, I know the feeling, as I'm on 'Gardening Leave' just now.

[McD]

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Yeah, I know the feeling, as I'm on 'Gardening Leave' just now.

yeah that’s kind of where I’m at. Officially left on the 31st, but 3 months pilon (which will be paid at the end of January), would like to have found something before then (even though the tax will be a mess), and then be able to move on in a positive fashion rather than this crappy limbo