JBizzleBeard
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Again, thanks to you other awesome folks that have felt compelled to comment on this thread. You're all helping more than you know.
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An hour until I (and others) find out their fate...
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Greg Bobkin
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- May 22, 2012
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Couple of roles on here might be of interest to you: http://britishairwaysi360.com/about-us/join-the-team-jobs/jobs/
Just seen it listed elsewhere.
- Aug 7, 2003
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So many employers view their employees just as statistics on a balance sheet, with no account taken of the effort, enthusiasm and commitment of the individual and their worth to the company and those they interact with. It's all so, so wrong. I hope you get something sorted very soon.
jessiejames
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Sorry to hear your news mate. Best of luck to you.
grummitts gloves
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Good luck to you, hope you get sorted quickly. What other work can you do? Any NSC ers on here got jobs that need filling?
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JBizzleBeard
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Cheers. For the last 13 years I've been doing some quite grim jobs (without complaint) being a caretaker at a primary school as you can probably imagine. I'm still weighing up my options currently. Wondering whether to take the 22.5 hour head cleaner post and try and find something else in the mornings or ask about redundancy. Lots to think about right now clearly. Jack of all trades, master of none.
I'd love to work with kids again as I seem to have a knack...being a dad of five has probably put me in good stead for that.
Meade's Ball
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My utmost wishes for you JBiz. I hope things work out after a day of rotten news. It will only seem that way for a while. Tis heartwarming, and i hope to you too, to know that people here care enough to try and help in any way they can. Best of luck.
Shropshire Seagull
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NSC at its very best - again !
Like others above, I've twice been made redundant and the 2nd time I made a major career change - took some effort, but boy am I glad I did it now.
You will have many options and thoughts going through your mind, now and over the coming weeks. My advice would be to get your CV updated ASAP and circulated to a couple of agencies, then ring them up for a chat. Good agencies will be very happy to find the time to talk you though any roles they may have that match your skills and experience.
Couple of key points - don't feel you still owe your current employer any loyalty, they've just shat on you. Your loyalty must now be to yourself and your family. So if something comes up before August, grab it and move on, but make sure your redundancy payment is still valid.
Avoid the need to stick with "better the devil you know" - I obviously know nothing about your work but I would fear that if you took the head cleaner role, your current employer would still have the skills of a caretaker but for the cost of a part-time cleaner - I would avoid that and look for pastures new.
Stay positive YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING - then in a year's time, you'll look back with a smile .....
Like others above, I've twice been made redundant and the 2nd time I made a major career change - took some effort, but boy am I glad I did it now.
You will have many options and thoughts going through your mind, now and over the coming weeks. My advice would be to get your CV updated ASAP and circulated to a couple of agencies, then ring them up for a chat. Good agencies will be very happy to find the time to talk you though any roles they may have that match your skills and experience.
Couple of key points - don't feel you still owe your current employer any loyalty, they've just shat on you. Your loyalty must now be to yourself and your family. So if something comes up before August, grab it and move on, but make sure your redundancy payment is still valid.
Avoid the need to stick with "better the devil you know" - I obviously know nothing about your work but I would fear that if you took the head cleaner role, your current employer would still have the skills of a caretaker but for the cost of a part-time cleaner - I would avoid that and look for pastures new.
Stay positive YOU WILL FIND SOMETHING - then in a year's time, you'll look back with a smile .....
Whitechapel
Famous Last Words
I have literally no idea what I'm talking about so take my idea with a pinch of salt.
You said you had received/were receiving an award from The Argus due to your work at the school. Is it worth calling them and potentially spinning this as a story.
Local man made redundant despite excellent charitable work with troubled children etc. I can picture it as a story in The Argus. Worst case scenario, they say they're not interested. Best case... Only takes one person in the right position to see your story and like the sound of you and you could be back on your feet.
You said you had received/were receiving an award from The Argus due to your work at the school. Is it worth calling them and potentially spinning this as a story.
Local man made redundant despite excellent charitable work with troubled children etc. I can picture it as a story in The Argus. Worst case scenario, they say they're not interested. Best case... Only takes one person in the right position to see your story and like the sound of you and you could be back on your feet.
maltaseagull
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As has been posted many times, seek legal advice as with 13 years service that is a healthy redundancy period to give up through a mistaken decision.
Really hope it works out and that someone appreciates all you have done for the kids at that school.
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
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Awful news, sorry to hear what has happened. It's all very well the givernment talking about austerity but your case shows the painful, thin edge of the wedge. We are often reminded that we live in the " 5th biggest economy in the world " so some people must be making a killing at the expense of plenty of little guys.. As I get older I genuinely fear for the division between the haves and have nots.
Normal Rob
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What can i say other than the very best of luck in your search for something else. There are loads of knowledgeable people on NSC who i'm sure will be of help to you. Stay strong.
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
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Very sorry to hear your bad news. For sure you'll be in a bad place mentally, who wouldn't be, but from your post above, you've obviously been pouring your heart and soul into working with the kids and would be a valuable asset to any educational establishment worthy of the name. If you haven't already done so, I'd suggest that you download a list of schools, public and private, in the area, send your CV to each and every one of them. Probably the very last thing you feel like doing right now, but if you can catch them before the schools break up for the Summer, I can't believe you wouldn't get a positive response from such a mailshot. Wishing you the very best of luck.
JBizzleBeard
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I have literally no idea what I'm talking about so take my idea with a pinch of salt.
You said you had received/were receiving an award from The Argus due to your work at the school. Is it worth calling them and potentially spinning this as a story.
Local man made redundant despite excellent charitable work with troubled children etc. I can picture it as a story in The Argus. Worst case scenario, they say they're not interested. Best case... Only takes one person in the right position to see your story and like the sound of you and you could be back on your feet.
Funnily enough, I've done just that. What with losing my house because of Brighton and Hove council in the last month as well.
JBizzleBeard
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Once again, thanks for the replies of best wishes etc.
poidy
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- Aug 3, 2009
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Moral decadence my friend, moral decadence.
Brian Fantana
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Best wishes for everything mate.
Chin up, something positive will be around the corner before too long. By the sounds of it, you really deserve a turnaround in fortunes.
bobby baxter
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- Jan 31, 2014
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JBiz, I work for the council at CityClean, we will be recruiting refuse collectors and street cleaners within the next few weeks.
Maybe it nots for you, but, if you are interested, vacancies will be advertised on council web site.
Maybe it nots for you, but, if you are interested, vacancies will be advertised on council web site.
Return of the Rev
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PS If going to interviews you might want to lose the beard! Keep the glasses though
JBizzleBeard
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Thank you bud. Nothing is below me pal, I've been cleaning up kids sick and poop for the last 13 years haha.