Keep calm and carry on....

Cornish_mum

Really sorry to hear about the redundancy SC; it’s a horrible thing to happen. Take care CM

greenbee

Sorry to hear this. Remember that while you might be working full-time during your notice period, no one will be expecting you (with the possible exception of your boss) to be focussed on the job. They'll expect you to be looking for a new one. So do what you absolutely need to in terms of finalising things/handover and spend the rest of the time clearing out your files, deleting all those emails no one is going to be interested in, and updating your LinkedIn profile while having a look to see what else is going on out there. Lots of people are offering help to anyone who is being made redundant right now, so check your connections and see who might be able to help. Remember there ARE plenty of places recruiting - while some sectors are negatively impacted, others have exploded and are desperate for more people. So have a think about your skills and experience and start looking at what you could do. Tempting as it is to suggest a year off, as you won't be able to travel it probably isn't the best time. So from now on, focus on yourself when you're at work - your priority is positioning yourself for the next job. You don't owe this one anything. 

sofarbehind

Aaah SC - sending you a big internet hug. A lot of us are in difficult circumstances at the moment, you are not alone. Your mum, honestly, sounds like something mine would say!

Your excellent financial discipline means that you are facing this in much better circumstances than you could have been. Well done on the emergency fund and reducing your costs. Definitely take some time to process it and feel upset - it's a horrible thing to happen I know and it really knocked me when I've been there. BUT, you are clearly very intelligent and capable and someone else will snap you for a better job soon. Keep faith in yourself, let yourself grieve and come back when you are ready. You are no less a MFW than any of us and we are all on your side.  

debtfreeoneday

I’m really sorry to read this but time and headspace will see you in a much better place I’m sure within a year. Look at the positives, you can manage, you have an opportunity to get something that you will be happier at, your MSE ways will go a long way to helping you. 

We won’t tell on you!  That bit made me giggle.

 

Thick_n_Thin

You’ve got this .... don’t wanna repeat what previous posters have said but...
although there ate a lot of company’s that have been impacted negatively there are also lot of companies that are thriving, my brother works for a well known discount retailer and he says they have never been busier, look at your transferable skills, you may not get a like for like role but maybe this an opportunity to diversify?  For the time being at least? I think this will be a common theme over the next few months, please don’t stop posting , if MFW is where you want to be then you will always have a reason to post, take time to lick your wounds then come back stronger than ever! X

South_coast

Thank you so much you lovely lot, that means a lot xxx

Grogged

What a bummer. 😞
I know you'll come out stronger from this. Please stick around, it won't be the same without you and you know we're all here for you when needed.

If you need some therapy time, try...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X_-q9xeOgG4
(too soon?)
You've a great attitude to life, as evidenced by this diary, so keep calm and carry on...
Sit down, have a cuppa, and start planning that bright future!
ATB, G.

themadvix

Oh SC, so sorry to hear this, but I did wonder when you went awol. Loads of good advice from others here - and definitely think about your transferable skills - you might only have worked in that industry, but that doesn’t mean you can’t apply your skills to another one.

If you still want to pay off your mortgage, then you’re not allowed to go anywhere else - this is just a temporary hiatus! We all have them, for one reason or another, but once a MFW, always a MFW!

glass_half_full

Hi South_Coast,
Oh man, so sorry to hear this. As others have said, you will get through this, you have the resources to do it. I for one always like to see your updates.  For me, this forum isn't just about paying off the mortgage it is a group of like minded people. Please keep posting, I know you will! 

South_coast

Thank you so much all 😢 (these are "thanks for the support" tears, but don't have an emoji to properly convey that!)