We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Redundant

Hi, I got made redundant last Thursday  and was told it was partly due to downturn in business  and partly because of the coronavirus delaying contracts which meant my buying role was no longer required. I was had only been there 3 months and they gave me a months wages as redundancy. Obviously I'm going to find it really tough to get a job now as we in lockdown.  My company let me go a day before the 80% wage promise by the government.  I have applied for mortgage holiday and universal credit but am still going to struggle. Can anyone suggest anything further I can do?
I live alone with 14 year old daughter.

Thanks

Comments

  • Jeremy535897
    Jeremy535897 Posts: 10,786 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Fifth Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    The redundancy was generous as you are only entitled to just one week's statutory notice by law. As you say, it will be tough to find a new job, but you have to try.
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.2K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.2K Life & Family
  • 260.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.