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MinnieSpender

Hi Graham

Good advice on here, as always. I would definitely consider sportbeth's suggestion of a basic bank account in the first instance.

As far as your redundancy is concerned, you have certain rights. This is a great website: http://www.worksmart.org.uk/rights/viewsubsection.php?sun=16 and I'd have a look as soon as you can.

If you're in a union, speak to them - they should be working with the management to ensure that everything is handled fairly.

You may also be entitled to some kind of redundancy payment if you've been employed for more than two years. Your statutory rights are:

* half a week's pay for every year of service between 18 and 21
* one week's pay for every year of service between 22 and 40

although some employers may have better arrangements.

Your employer should also allow you reasonable time off to look for another job.

All the best Graham - stay calm and stay on here. There are some great people with good ideas.

beanielou

Hi graham & welcome to MSE!
YOu have had some really good advice from everyone.
Keep posting & open that new bank account

highguyuk

Just a :hello: from me. Well done for finding this site, your already on the way to the "black" side by realising you have debts ... but good on you for wanting to sort it!

Keep posting, have a look at some of the other boards. Put your feet up and make yourself at home.

lightatendoftunnel?

Hi this is my first time on here. Its been helpful. I finally went to CAB for help last week. I am still very stressed and anxious. I have sent letters of offers out today. Just waiting for replies. I will say go and use CAB as they were very good and i will continue to use them. I am glad i have done the first step, i hope i might start sleeping again soon.

amosworks

Come on matey, where's your SoA? The DFW nerds can't have a geek-out session until you post it!!