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Redundancy money

Hi

Am currently 'at risk' - there are 8 of us, 4 stay, 4 go. I currently work in admin

I have applied to go via voluntary redundancy, in fact I would beg if I needed to lol! I hate it!

I plan to clear my debt (debt free at last!!) then with what is remaining I would like to revisit the orphanage I visited last year in Tanzania, then come back with a fresh mind and get a new job.

Given the current climate, realisitically how many months worth of money do you think I should keep aside for the job hunting period? I have nothing to pay out (aside from a bit of rent) as I live with my parents. I would love a career change but would take a similar role as my current one to keep me going.
OU Student! - ED209, SDK125, DSE212, SK124, DSE141, SD226, DXR222, DD303, DD307 = BSc Psychology

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  • kiddy_guy
    kiddy_guy Posts: 987 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Depends on your job and how specialised it is.

    If you're a shelf stacker, 1 week. If you're the PM, I'd maybe cover yourself for a year or 2...
  • littlestar1981
    littlestar1981 Posts: 1,595 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm an administrator/PA to senior managers in a call centre. I want to get into something different but would take a similiar job for now
    OU Student! - ED209, SDK125, DSE212, SK124, DSE141, SD226, DXR222, DD303, DD307 = BSc Psychology
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