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  • WinterWarrior
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    I’m so sorry this is happening. When I had the threat of redundancy it came with threats…you had to sign a document to receive the decent payout, that stated you wouldn’t take them to tribunal or fight back. It’s so awful as, even though you could win a tribunal for unfair dismissal (especially if you can prove your work is still being done) they make sure you have no money to fight them with. It’s always stacked against the little guy 😖 it’s certainly given me a new appreciation of just working my allotted hours as you get no thanks or benefit to going all out. Are you able to negotiate on the pay out or be moved to a new department? 
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  • jwil
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    I’m so sorry this is happening. When I had the threat of redundancy it came with threats…you had to sign a document to receive the decent payout, that stated you wouldn’t take them to tribunal or fight back. It’s so awful as, even though you could win a tribunal for unfair dismissal (especially if you can prove your work is still being done) they make sure you have no money to fight them with. It’s always stacked against the little guy 😖 it’s certainly given me a new appreciation of just working my allotted hours as you get no thanks or benefit to going all out. Are you able to negotiate on the pay out or be moved to a new department? 
    Thank you.  There won't be any negotiating on the payout, and at the moment there is no suitable redeployment.  I'm sure that will be looked at as time goes on and when everything is finalised.
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  • NeverendingDMP
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    Just to say hi and try to relax and forget about all the worries over the weekend (impossible I know)
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  • jwil
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    Just to say hi and try to relax and forget about all the worries over the weekend (impossible I know)
    Thank you.  Struggling this morning but will try and distract myself!
    "If you can dream it, you can do it". Walt Disney
  • jwil
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    Today's PAD - £2

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  • Just caught up and so sorry to hear about your work news  :(. Sending big hugs xx
  • jwil
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    Just caught up and so sorry to hear about your work news  :(. Sending big hugs xx
    Thank you x
    "If you can dream it, you can do it". Walt Disney
  • jwil
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    Today's PAD - £2

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  • jwil
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    I don't know when my leaving date is likely but it's not going to be any later than end March.  Does anyone know if they calculate redundancy pay on the date that it is announced or the date you actually leave?  It would be nice if it was after my birthday so I'd get a little more.  I'm likely to be told for certain in January, and then I'd need to work my notice.  My birthday is in February so mid way between the two.

    In the meantime I'm focussing back on my finances.  I want to be in the absolute best position I can be in, so I need to get back to surveys and have a look around if there's anything I can sell.  I've just withdrawn £30 from TCB so will either pad that or use it towards birthday/xmas gifts.  Getting the bathroom done has mostly diminished my savings but at least it's done.  The boiler is done too along with the electrics, so that's three of the big jobs that I shouldn't have to worry about any time soon.  That's one good thing!  I'll paint the bathroom myself in the short term, just so it's finished and we can get the towel rail put back on before the winter.  If it needs a professional redo then that can wait until things are more settled.  I'm also glad MOT and service are done for the year, but I'll still try and get the windscreen done.
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