Col, I really do feel for you, I do   But I really don't have anything after about two months wages coming in to my house. And given what I've seen/what I've dealt with (regards going down the JCP route as regards my job) I really don't wanna go there 

JCP, Really don't have a clue (In my opinion) everyone 

 

See you tomorrow  

And the Government says the Work Programme works. Really!! I used to work for a private programme (that works alongside the JCP, not for it) 

 

I can tell you.....in all honesty...the Work Programme .....DOES NOT WORK!! 

 

Two years with the WP.....Not a CV insight.....WTF have they been doing for two years!! I could rant but I'll leave it....you never know who's watching 

I'm with you. If I could still use my car, I'd be out on Dartmoor and have a good scream about the things we seemingly can't do anything about all in the past ). You WILL be alright. you're a capable woman.

Try and look at it as the next step in your life Sprout, be positive about a new departure and challenge, much as I hate to agree with Renton, you could make it the step into a better future.Of course it's scary being made redundant ,but how you approach it will make all the difference to you and how you come out of it.You are made of stern stuff eh? chin up, shoulders back and show the buggers just how good you are!

A lot of people find that doing some voluntary work is useful whilst they're searching for paid employment.  Many local charities are looking for people with various skills and while they are helping out the local community/charity they can also 'keep their hand in' as it were.

 

I know it may not be for everyone but most people that I know who have undertaken voluntary work have said that it helped them to obtain paid employment

 

Sprouty.... it's crap being made redundant, I know from experience too.   You're allowed a wee wallow - but that's done now.   Onwards and hopefully soon - upwards!

 

I assume you've registered with agencies?  Even just temping ones?   That's a good way to get a foot in the door - they can see how capable you are and you're half way there if a permanent job comes up.   Another suggestion, if you've had an interview and been rejected - call them up, thank them for the opportunity and ask for feedback on why you were unsuccessful.   The job market's not what it used to be - a lot of companies look for certain answers/attitudes etc (load of old bollox imo, but hey ho...)   If they tell you why you weren't successful it'll give you pointers for next time and keep you in their mind - it might be you were second choice... and if the first choice doesn't work out (which it often doesn't).....

Don't hate it - embrace it 

       
       


Hope your feeling a bit better today I'm currently on the work programme and the company is training me to be an assistant manager, I've not got the job yet but fingers crossed, so it does work for some but I have done all the work myself not the JC, hope things improve for you soon

Thanks everyone. I hope I've got it all out my system now  

 

I was about to start asking if you had been back on the forum Sprout.

 

Good to hear your feeling better. I'm hopeful you will find something very soon. Crossing everything for you.

 

 

 

Been off more than on but thanks EC 

Call that a meltdown? Pah! It were rubbish that  

 

  Hope you're feeling a bit better today Sprout xx

 

 

You didn't see the state I was in and what happened  

Awww  Sprout  you didn't show it on here. A mere amateur as Velvet says.

We're putting you down for an attempted flounce though   

  

TBF...I did reign it in a bit 

 

And LOL! at the flounce bit 

 

I wasn't flouncing TBH. I'm just thinking of the fact I may not have very much money coming in, in the near future  

I havent commented in here yet (i don't think) but i just want to add that i've been thinking of you Pam and hope the new Year brings some fantastic things your way 

Thanks Jen. 

Dongle......

I've never looked in to them cos I've never needed to Katty. I guess I'll have to 

Well money was tight for me too so I gave up the landline,a lot  of folk do using mobiles etc,however they "have " you with the broadband.I bit the bullet and gave up the net! The horror,actually it was ok,because the folk you really wanted to speak to you still could  etc,no offence.

oh and fookin' BT charged me with a 30 day notice of cancellation plus a 30 quid up front free for the bleedin' cancellation..bastards!

I'm

over it now.... My niece now works for "3" and has given me her free dongle.oh the joy.

I'm off for a bit myself.

Awww why Cologne  

aww sprout, i love reading your daft posts...in the words of Yazoo `Dont Go`.... I`ve been redundant more times than I care to mention, I`m certain you will bounce back... sprouts bounce 

No! Is everything ok Cologne   

Hope you're back soon Col 

And we're glad you never left Sprout

Dunno how long for though Saint. Depends if I get a job 

Come on now - you will

Try a temp Xmas position if poss