It's ALL going wrong...

Rochdale_Guy

Lexxi wrote: »

This may or may not help but my mum was made redundant from ombc and she was told that if she took certain jobs in a certain time they would take her redundancy pay back off her.

Hi, yes. When I accept the redundancy money, I am not allowed to apply for a local authority job for the next month either, must be the rule.

That probably hasn't helped. Although she now likes her new job more as the customers are much nicer and she gets better benefits.
Have you looked at the jobs for unity? That would be local?

Glad she's happy and has found somewhere else.

I've just remembered I was in Rochdale last week, they're having a great big council building built!!

Yeah, they are having to make £64million savings yet still had money to build a white elephant brand spanking new building, that get this, is now too big for their needs. Shouldn't have let so many staff go then eh? :mad:

http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news_and_leisure/number_one_riverside_webcam.aspx

Rochdale_Guy

DS4215 wrote: »

How tied are you to Rochdale? - You could in theory apply anywhere in Europe for work. Its just a case of getting out there and seeing what is available - although it is difficult to get work a long way from where you are based.

The world is your oyster. You could make a new start anywhere you want to be.

Appreciate that, but if I lose my job, I will have to declare myself bankrupt and will definitely lose the car then....

eyeopener2

Is your car really that important? You seem to be making decisions based on a car. Plenty of people live without one, so maybe it's time to consider BR and starting again. I've always thought your DFD of 2030 was crazy and completeley unreasonable.

Having said that I hope to god(s) that you do not lose your job.

Ellieseleven

Hi Rochdale Guy, Just a thought on the jobs front that came to me... do you know about "Linked In"? I posted my CV on there, a lot of the recruitment agencies use it and I received numerous replies.

You just need to search on line for Linked In, create an account, add your CV and then link to any relevant recruitment agencies.

I really did panic when I lost my job in April because I'm in my early 50's and thought that I would really struggle but I was so surprised. You have 10 years experience (at least!) and experience counts for a lot these days, you've proved that you will stay in a position long term and are reliable!

Think about all the positive things that you have to offer and go for it. I set myself a goal (well, it was set for me really i.e. no job, no money to pay the mortgage) of 4 weeks and every morning I spent at least 4 hours on my job search but it paid off and I had a job in 2!

I know it's hard to keep motivated and you really do feel as though its your fault but its not and if you are determined enough you will find something and as I've said before it could well turn out to be a good thing!

You can do this!!!!!

Keep your spirits up and PMT - POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE:)

Take Care

Ellie xx

7roland8

Hi eyeopener - just came upon thread last night.

I can see where you are coming from with the car business but for us in the country we HAVE to have a car - no public transport at all. And if you are looking for work you have to be able to get there. But no idea of OPs situation.

Rochdale_Guy

eyeopener2 wrote: »

Is your car really that important? You seem to be making decisions based on a car. Plenty of people live without one, so maybe it's time to consider BR and starting again. I've always thought your DFD of 2030 was crazy and completeley unreasonable.

Yes, it is my source of escape, whether I can afford it or not. I have just looked on Parkers Price Guide and it's worth less than £2,000 now, but still too much to be able to keep if I went bankrupt, which is looking like my only choice now. The CCCS remedy suggested bankruptcy first, and the DMP second. I thought I could manage on the DMP so went for that, now I'm losing my job it's a nightmare and I can't cope.

Having said that I hope to god(s) that you do not lose your job.

Well, I am, see above

Quick question here, my car is due it's annual service in the next 30 days - I can't afford it. Is it that vital to have done? I also need to get it's MOT done by 1st September, surely if it passes this everything is fine? KwikFit (5 minutes away from me) do an MOT for a fixed £20 if booked online. They get terrible reviews (as a company, not locally), but they were fine when I needed a new tyre a few months ago....

Then there is the £135 road tax due by the end of September (which I have budgeted/put money aside for, plus £50 for an MOT tops).

Rochdale_Guy

Ellieseleven wrote: »

Hi Rochdale Guy, Just a thought on the jobs front that came to me... do you know about "Linked In"? I posted my CV on there, a lot of the recruitment agencies use it and I received numerous replies.

You just need to search on line for Linked In, create an account, add your CV and then link to any relevant recruitment agencies.

I really did panic when I lost my job in April because I'm in my early 50's and thought that I would really struggle but I was so surprised. You have 10 years experience (at least!) and experience counts for a lot these days, you've proved that you will stay in a position long term and are reliable!

Think about all the positive things that you have to offer and go for it. I set myself a goal (well, it was set for me really i.e. no job, no money to pay the mortgage) of 4 weeks and every morning I spent at least 4 hours on my job search but it paid off and I had a job in 2!

I know it's hard to keep motivated and you really do feel as though its your fault but its not and if you are determined enough you will find something and as I've said before it could well turn out to be a good thing!

You can do this!!!!!

Keep your spirits up and PMT - POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE:)

Take Care

Ellie xx

Thank you, I will consider that. Just scared of putting my CV online as you read about places getting hacked and all your life story and history is then available to the hackers, scary.

I know I need to try and relax a bit, but it's getting kinda hard to breathe with my life about to change come w/c Monday 20th August when I'll get my letter...

katsu

Rochdale_guy,

Having your CV online is fairly safe - you post a version without your address on and your address is hidden in your profile on sites like Monster and Reed and not entered on LinkedIn at all.

Online sites are great ways of finding jobs and they don't have your bank details so can't help you get hacked that way.

Put your CV to work online and it will help you in your jobsearch.

I have had my CV online for years, on multiple sites, and found at least one job because the employer approached me after seeing my online profile.

All the best wishes.

endora

Rochdale_Guy wrote: »

Thank you, I will consider that. Just scared of putting my CV online as you read about places getting hacked and all your life story and history is then available to the hackers, scary.

Your CV is meant to be just a page or two highlighting your career/employment history, skills and qualifications, not your whole life history. You don't need to include any personal details such as date of birth or even address these days, just your name, email address and a contact phone number, which could be your mobile. You can also use a freebie email address set up for the purpose. If anyone's interested they can call you and ask you for more info about yourself.

Not that CV sites get hacked that often, I've never heard of CV hackers. I've had my CV online on and off since 2001 on different sites and found my current job that way, via a recruiter who found it and rang me, rather than me applying for the job.

Rochdale_Guy

Thanks everyone.

Does anyone think it's mad not to have an annual service then on my car?