Short time at work !!!!!!!!!!!!!

shopaholictiedtheknot

OMFG WE ARE GOING ON SHORT TIME AT WORK - 3 DAYS A WEEK we have to take pay cut accordingly, I don't know how I am going to manage, I am going to have to look for a part time job No idea how long it will be for or what days I will be working yet I am totally devastated and trying to hold it together and not cry

Prudent

What horrible news - poor you. It must be a real shock.

pandaonmyshoulder

Sadly I fear this will be the story for a lot of people, what is your job???

Can't understand what is going on at the moment my hubby is in retail, design and selling of bathrooms and the shop is still very busy with people choosing to "do up" their house rather than sell but where is the money coming from?

Don't get me wrong I want hubby to stay in a job but is there a money tree some where?

cuddlymarm

Hi

Sorry to hear that you're going on to short time. It's not easy for anyone at the moment. :grouphug:

Does anyone know whether it is possible to claim anythng if you're put on short time? I don't know but I'm sure someone might be able to tell you.

:grouphug: again
Cuddles

frasersmum123

Sorry to hear your going through a bad time, I agree that this is going to start happening more and more, I hope families will be able to get through it.

Hopefully it wont be for too long, or you will be able to find something part time.

Lilith1980

Sorry to hear this - make sure you find out what the situation is (what days you'll be working etc) and then maybe start looking for another part-time job to bump up your income.

jillie1974

can i ask what industry you work in, cos i'm in travel and we are really busy still.

Odette

I really feel for you. This is the second news of this kind ive heard this week, who is safe?

shopaholictiedtheknot

I am in textiles - say no more really!

I wonder if I would be able to claim any benefits - help - anyone in the know??

jillie1974

you poor thing.
i expect there will be more like this
its awful.. so close to christmas!!
no idea bout benefits, sorry

MrsTinks

I'd do a post on the benefits board with details of hours and salary etc or have a look at www.entitledto.co.uk
I think some companies are going to feel the squeeze but overall - no I don't think it'll be as bad as we might fear... As mentioned travel agents are still busy, DIY shops etc are seeing a RISE in business, a friend of ours is a thatcher and finding himself already booked into the new year mainly with patch jobs as people choose to remain in their current homes rather than risk moving.
Yes estate agents will no doubt suffer as house sales drop and I suspect will do so for a while yet - but over all I think most companies will be ok... Unless they are already teetering on the brink...