Got "The Talk" in work today

foozzybear61

I was called to the boses office today.
Very nice very pleasant but very blunt..
If buisness dosent pick up in the next 6 weeks (unlikely) My job is gone after nearly ten years... 52 years old, statuary redundancy payment..
Not the best Thursday I have had this year.
Wonder where I will be in a years time.
Still in shock and denial that things have got to this point.

TeddyTedson

By "the talk" do you really mean "the ride";)
Way to go bro!

probably not so so sorry bro

phasers

cook meth

dvpower

AH is not the best place to post this - you'll get nothing constructive here.

frozenfrozen

i was going to make a joke about you getting some sort of talk related to sex education, but then your post and then my face

Praetorian Saighdiuir

You are very old for a prostitute anyway

leggo

Sorry to hear mate. But this is the time for re-inventing yourself, so though it mightn't feel that way, this could end up being the best thing to ever happen to you. I lost my job at the very start of the recession and, thankfully, that turned out to be the case.

Either way, 6 weeks is a long way away and things can change. So at least you've time to come to terms with the shock and get thinking about your possible next chapter. Good luck, whatever happens.

holystungun9

Jez, how did you go so many years without knowing bout the birds and the bees?

(crap) joking aside, I wish you luck and hope something works out for you.

racso1975

well it most defo was not for spending too much time on boards!!!!!

Any how really sorry to hear that. Know a few in your situation like myself!!!!

Anyhow wont give all the sh1te cliches but i would like to wish you the best of luck!!

TeddyTedson

dvpower wrote: »

AH is not the best place to post this - you'll get nothing constructive here.

huh

mikemac1

Only statutory?

The talk may have been pleasant but that's a miserable fecker

Push hard for something better if it goes that way

foozzybear61

foozzybear61 wrote: »

I was called to the boses office today.
Very nice very pleasant but very blunt..
If buisness dosent pick up in the next 6 weeks (unlikely) My job is gone after nearly ten years... 52 years old, statuary redundancy payment..
Not the best Thursday I have had this year.
Wonder where I will be in a years time.
Still in shock and denial that things have got to this point.

Well, it could have been worse, the number of businesses that vanish leaving the staff high and dry has been on the increase.

Sad to hear, I suspect that they'll be many similar stories in the coming months.

BUBBLE WRAP

dvpower wrote: »

AH is not the best place to post this - you'll get nothing constructive here.

Apart for backseat mods. :rolleyes:

dvpower

dvpower wrote: »

AH is not the best place to post this - you'll get nothing constructive here.

He probably just wants to share it, rather than get advice/shoulder to cry on.

El Guapo!

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

dvpower wrote: »

AH is not the best place to post this - you'll get nothing constructive here.

Apart for backseat mods. :rolleyes:

Banned.

BUBBLE WRAP

Dean09 wrote: »

Banned.

Holy sh1t! , I got such a hop there..

foozzybear61

racso1975 wrote: »

well it most defo was not for spending too much time on boards!!!!!

Any how really sorry to hear that. Know a few in your situation like myself!!!!

Anyhow wont give all the sh1te cliches but i would like to wish you the best of luck!!

I will have more time for posting rants now for sure:mad:

Ghandee

Sorry to hear that OP.

Try to remain positive, your ideal job could be waiting round the corner!

Gmol

What area you in? Sorry to hear

Pottler

dvpower wrote: »

AH is not the best place to post this - you'll get nothing constructive here.

Actually, you might. Make your company some money. Sell harder, think of new products/strategies. Work harder/hard, quit clockwatching and "putting in the hours".
I've sacked a SHEDLOAD of people, none made me any money. Make your company some money, even €20 more than you cost to employ every week. No-one sacks an earner, even if they are a tosser, so make money, job is secure, everyone goes home in one piece, It's all about the money, bro.

Kylo Ren

phasers wrote: »

cook meth

Yeah, bitch!

WumBuster

Tough place to be man this is what it felt like when i got laid off. keep the chin up

D1stant

TeddyTedson wrote: »

By "the talk" do you really mean "the ride";)
Way to go bro!

probably not so so sorry bro

Is that supposed to be funny?

dr.bollocko

Hey Fozzybear.

Drop me a private message if you want me to move this thread elsewhere:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/private.php?do=newpm&u=76047

We have a work and jobs forum if you're looking for advice.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=10

AH is not really the best place if you're actually looking for help.

Chucken

/wipes tear. Dr B has a heart

krudler

Chucken wrote: »

/wipes tear. Dr B has a heart

its runs on orphans tears

kowloon

Chucken wrote: »

/wipes tear. Dr B has a heart

I suspect this is one of his devious tricks.

marshbaboon

Don't feel bad OP. Humanity is only a transient period in the greater scheme of things. What happens in your life, along with anyone else's life for that matter, is inconsequential.

You can find empowerment from this situation if you're willing to look hard enough.

Chucken

krudler wrote: »

its runs on orphans tears

kowloon wrote: »

I suspect this is one of his devious tricks.

Stop it :mad:

Chucken

marshbaboon wrote: »

Don't feel bad OP. Humanity is only a transient period in the greater scheme of things. What happens in your life, along with anyone else's life for that matter, is inconsequential.

You can find empowerment from this situation if you're willing to look hard enough.

Well thats great news

starbelgrade

Pottler wrote: »

Actually, you might. Make your company some money. Sell harder, think of new products/strategies. Work harder/hard, quit clockwatching and "putting in the hours".
I've sacked a SHEDLOAD of people, none made me any money. Make your company some money, even €20 more than you cost to employ every week. No-one sacks an earner, even if they are a tosser, so make money, job is secure, everyone goes home in one piece, It's all about the money, bro.

He's worked in the same company for 10 years and is facing redundancy.

Not exactly the best time for an ill-timed pep-talk.

kowloon

marshbaboon wrote: »

Don't feel bad OP. Humanity is only a transient period in the greater scheme of things. What happens in your life, along with anyone else's life for that matter, is inconsequential.

You can find empowerment from this situation if you're willing to look hard enough.

That's more depressing than the first post.

marshbaboon

kowloon wrote: »

That's more depressing than the first post.

Only if you choose to feel that way about it.

kowloon

starbelgrade wrote: »

He's worked in the same company for 10 years and is facing redundancy.

Not exactly the best time for an ill-timed pep-talk.

If it was simply a case of him not being good at his job I doubt he would have been in it for 10 years anyway.

LETHAL LADY

If the worst comes to the worst and you do lose your job OP maybe think about retraining with this crowd http://www.springboardcourses.ie/. Its free apart from the travel and materials costs.

I have recently completed my first year of a part-time two year finance degree and there was lots of people who joined throughout the first semester depending on when they were made unemployed.

The people on my course are between the ages of 30 to 60 and most were out of education for decades, so dont feel like you are too old. Its gruelling work but if you put in the effort it is very rewarding.

I was also suprised at the amount of people who dropped out, some people were not able for it but most lacked effort, out of a class of 30 there is now about 12 people left including moi, ffs its a free degree. But anyhow think about it, I am sure there might be something of interest to you on the site.

PS I hope everything works out with your job:).

TeddyTedson

frozenfrozen wrote: »

i was going to make a joke about you getting some sort of talk related to sex education, but then your post and then my face

True. I decided to take the hit and be the bad guy for this one.

Sorry to hear that though OP.
Keep the chin up.

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

What does your company do/sell OP? We'll all avail of it's product/service for the next six weeks and keep you in a job :cool:

mariano rivera

Pottler wrote: »

Actually, you might. Make your company some money. Sell harder, think of new products/strategies. Work harder/hard, quit clockwatching and "putting in the hours".
I've sacked a SHEDLOAD of people, none made me any money. Make your company some money, even €20 more than you cost to employ every week. No-one sacks an earner, even if they are a tosser, so make money, job is secure, everyone goes home in one piece, It's all about the money, bro.

Now thats good advice


You got 6 weeks to save your job

4 Words

HUSTLE LIKE A MOTHERF*CKER

LETHAL LADY

jar_of_coins wrote: »

What does your company do/sell OP? We'll all avail of it's product/service for the next six weeks and keep you in a job :cool:

I would not hold out too much hope with a jar of coins, unless it is 2 euro coins and then it all depends on the size of the jar.;)

Chucken

jar_of_coins wrote: »

What does your company do/sell OP? We'll all avail of it's product/service for the next six weeks and keep you in a job :cool:

Thats actually a good idea. I'll do it. If I can.

wyndham

jar_of_coins wrote: »

What does your company do/sell OP? We'll all avail of it's product/service for the next six weeks and keep you in a job :cool:

Maybe he's an undertaker. I have loads of people I've been meaning to kill and could do it now.

later12

The first depressing thing was the OP's post.

The second depressing thing was Pottler's reply.

The third depressing thing was the reminder that in a few months, the OP might be perceived as part of an indiscriminate troup of layabouts, shirkers and maybe even cheats: the unemployed, who motivate such ire amongst a small band of users.

Chucken

later12 wrote: »

The first depressing thing was the OP's post.

The second depressing thing was Pottler's reply.

The third depressing thing was the reminder that in a few months, the OP might be perceived as part of an indiscriminate troup of layabouts, shirkers and maybe even cheats: the unemployed, who motivate such ire amongst a small band of users.

Theres no might about it.

Anyone thats unemployed is fair game here, its such a pity that like jar-of-coins suggestion.....daft as it seems?! we could actually help each other out here???!!!

green123

LETHAL LADY wrote: »

maybe think about retraining with this crowd http://www.springboardcourses.ie/.

I have recently completed my first year of a part-time two year finance degree .

a degree in just 2 years part time ?

tommyboy2222

You're 52 years old and you post on boards?

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit !

later12

tommyboy2222 wrote: »

You're 52 years old and you post on boards?

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit !

How old are you tommy?

Chucken

tommyboy2222 wrote: »

You're 52 years old and you post on boards?

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit !

Did you think there was an age limit?

Not everyone here is still in school.

I'm not too far behind the OP in age.

BunShopVoyeur

tommyboy2222 wrote: »

You're 52 years old and you post on boards?

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit !

What's the fcuking problem?

Teyla Emmagan

Sorry to hear that OP. On the plus side (small mercies) you have six weeks to get your head around it. It's not long but it's better than nothing. Do your sums, cut your outgoings, get your cv sorted, start looking around. You never know your look, it could be a case of right place right time. And 52 is not that old, focus on what you have going for you, not what you don't.

ronano

I'm sorry op horrible situation to be in, go in do your work but plan the future.

Cut back on frills, find savings every way you can so it has less of an impact on your day to day living/finances. If you go into the social welfare, get the documents now and hand them in from day one of being unemployed.

Talk to your family, they love you and will want to help, some people find it hard to lose the role of provider but talking will make it easier and plans clearer.

Get everything you possible can in regards to social welfare, you're not a leech just in a crappy situation. If you've always wanted to study something look into it now.

Good luck

LETHAL LADY

green123 wrote: »

a degree in just 2 years part time ?

Yes it is a level 8 honours degree, the onus is put on yourself to make the most of it.