Got made redundant yesterday...
Thoughts_Arrive
Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
First time ever for me.
This was my first real job, full time for 4 years.
Before me others got told to go so it was like watching a slow and painful death.
Noone could concentrate all morning on their job, we were all shit scared not knowing who will survive and sad as each employee was told to go.
It feels like part of me has been taken away from me, the worst part was saying bye to many great friends I have made over the years all so suddenly.
I am going to miss them, but will no doubt catch up over a beer from time to time.
I received many calls from everyone today and emails yesterday to see how I was going.
Hardest part was telling my boss I got called up, he was shocked, then when I came back downstairs and told him I am gone he was emotional, we have common interests in music and other stuff, it didn't feel like a manager/worker relationship but rather a great friendship, he mentored me from day 1.
Very sad to go :(
It was like Big Brother, got called up to the plant managers office, got shown the new chart of the organisation structure and then got told my position is no longer required in Melbourne as operations are moving to another city and then was escorted out by HR, all up in 10 mins, I only had a few mins to gather my personal stuff and say bye to everyone who were waiting in tears and shock at the reception area.
All up me and 11 others were given the bad news, not many people left in the office now.
To make matters worse I just got the key to my first property on Monday and have a mortgage to repay.
At least I got almost 3 months worth of payout to keep me going until I find another job.
Plus HR referred all us that got redundant to an agency to help get us ready for job hunting, it involves attending a 5 day course free of charge.
Anyone else care to share their redundancy stories and how they coped and moved forward?
To me it feels like a death has occurred as I had a great relationship with many at the place I worked for.
Going into work did not feel like going to work, after 4 years it was what I was used to.
I do not know if it is rare to find such good colleagues in today's work environment.
This was my first real job, full time for 4 years.
Before me others got told to go so it was like watching a slow and painful death.
Noone could concentrate all morning on their job, we were all shit scared not knowing who will survive and sad as each employee was told to go.
It feels like part of me has been taken away from me, the worst part was saying bye to many great friends I have made over the years all so suddenly.
I am going to miss them, but will no doubt catch up over a beer from time to time.
I received many calls from everyone today and emails yesterday to see how I was going.
Hardest part was telling my boss I got called up, he was shocked, then when I came back downstairs and told him I am gone he was emotional, we have common interests in music and other stuff, it didn't feel like a manager/worker relationship but rather a great friendship, he mentored me from day 1.
Very sad to go :(
It was like Big Brother, got called up to the plant managers office, got shown the new chart of the organisation structure and then got told my position is no longer required in Melbourne as operations are moving to another city and then was escorted out by HR, all up in 10 mins, I only had a few mins to gather my personal stuff and say bye to everyone who were waiting in tears and shock at the reception area.
All up me and 11 others were given the bad news, not many people left in the office now.
To make matters worse I just got the key to my first property on Monday and have a mortgage to repay.
At least I got almost 3 months worth of payout to keep me going until I find another job.
Plus HR referred all us that got redundant to an agency to help get us ready for job hunting, it involves attending a 5 day course free of charge.
Anyone else care to share their redundancy stories and how they coped and moved forward?
To me it feels like a death has occurred as I had a great relationship with many at the place I worked for.
Going into work did not feel like going to work, after 4 years it was what I was used to.
I do not know if it is rare to find such good colleagues in today's work environment.
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
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After 21 years(3 companies), I myself was let go fo the first time in my life yesterday as well...
Just told my 10 year old... Should have been in work instead of bed now...
You didn't work for my company to did you lol?
Sorry to hear that man.
Good luck
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Thanks dude.
Thanks.
I need to find something before 11 weeks or else I will default on my mortgage repayments :(
It took me 3 months to find the job I got made redundant from.
Scary times ahead.
At least reading this message board after a 2 day absence cheered me up, some funny threads.
If I did not pull out I do not know if I would've been in the mood to go after what happened at work.
2010: 9/7/10 - Bilbao
2012: 26-27/6/12 - Amsterdam ~~ 29/6/12 - Werchter ~~ 4-5/7/12 - Berlin
2014: 25/6/14 - Vienna ~~ 26/6/14 - Berlin
I have been without a serious job for about two years now and may know how it feels, myself.
Worst part was last year and I kind of got over it touring around Europe following PJ, as crazy as it may sound with no incomes for a whole year :P
So, at least let's consider ourselves lucky for the great music we all share.
The whole world is in such a dramatic situation right now. All my support to you: don't let anyone bring you down and try to collect yourselves for a better chance! Something'll come up sooner or later. Good luck!
sorry guys.
i've seen it happen in multiple companies, but luck has been on my side. because i work on the forecast and plan, i typically know it's coming and who is going. that sucks.
anyways, best of luck to both of you
It's really normal that it would feel like a death - 4 years is a long time and surely it would have formed a part of your identity, so it's ok to feel sad and to grieve that loss!
Take Care and good luck with the job hunt. Positive thoughts sent your way!
I'm pretty sure both of you will be back on your feet and running in no time.. best of luck to you both.
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I was going to say "now you can spend more time with us", but that's never been an issue for you BD.
Feel free to use me as a reference!
I am so sorry but hey hopefully the saying is true, When a door closes, someone opens a window.
I hope bigger and better opportunities will be awaiting you both. I would say use me a a reference too but that's not always a good thing
Good Luck.
I got memories. I got shit so much it don't show."
Please know I'm thinking of you both. It's such an unsettling landscape right now...
But Theo is right, sometimes as awful as this seems at the time, you may find that there's something even better out there for you.
(((hugs))) to you both.
Just see where this leads you. You may be surprised.
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Best of luck to ya both.
After 5 years I was let go last year about this time...it was weird, I didn't cry about it, I kept telling myself 'there is something better for me out there'.
Chin up guys, to quote Bob Marley, "Don't worry about a thing, Cause every little thing gonna be all right"
Best of luck to you both.
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My local board is laying off upwards of 600 teachers this spring. The government cut class size funding, with larger classes you need less teachers. Glad teaching is stable in your area.
And to the OP... good luck, I hope everything works out for you.
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Not to take away from TA and BD but can we PLEASE just make a note of this...Unlostdogs said Theo (not Boo boo) is right... :shock:
I got memories. I got shit so much it don't show."