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By *andKCouple
over a year ago
Norfolk |
"been given notice in work, redundancy looms!! major bummer, anyone need a half decent mechanic??"
Best of luck - happened to me on 31st December, but hey their loss is someone elses gain and all that. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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thanks y'all 
already put some cv's out there, but its really scary though eh? ive been lucky enough to have avoided this situation for all my working life, so if anybody knows of any jobs around the northwest, or needs any work doing feel free to give me a shout! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"been given notice in work, redundancy looms!! major bummer, anyone need a half decent mechanic??
Best of luck - happened to me on 31st December, but hey their loss is someone elses gain and all that."
sorry to hear that, how have things worked out for you?
we kind of had a feeling it was coming, a few of the fella's survived due to their personal circumstances, most of us have been there around the same time, but i can understand why they chose who they did. |
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By *omaMan
over a year ago
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"been given notice in work, redundancy looms!! major bummer, anyone need a half decent mechanic??"
Motor mechanic?....no but you can practice on my motor to "keep yer hand in" till another post comes along.
Wishing you luck mate, hate to hear of anyone being made jobless |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"been given notice in work, redundancy looms!! major bummer, anyone need a half decent mechanic??
Motor mechanic?....no but you can practice on my motor to "keep yer hand in" till another post comes along.
Wishing you luck mate, hate to hear of anyone being made jobless"
thanks
now are you talking in euphomisms (thats why i fix stuff cos i cant spell!!) or just after a freebie on your motor?? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Tough luck mate. I got booted last year and it's a tough road out there.  "
i believe so mate, really shitty when the axe falls, esp when its through no fault of your own |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Now is the time to go self employed, the government might even be able to help. A good, cheap mechanic will always be in work."
tbh thats been on my mind for a while, i always do 'foreigner' work, but never been brave enough to take the plunge! i'm not very good at payin my normal bills, god help me with a business! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Now is the time to go self employed, the government might even be able to help. A good, cheap mechanic will always be in work.
tbh thats been on my mind for a while, i always do 'foreigner' work, but never been brave enough to take the plunge! i'm not very good at payin my normal bills, god help me with a business!"
When you go self employed it makes you careful, give it a go  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" i'm not very good at payin my normal bills, god help me with a business!"
A good accountant will deal with all the crap and should save you more money than he charges...
A good one is worth their weight in gold...
Sorry about your job.... Dont get mad at life.. Get even...
Good luck...;-) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Now is the time to go self employed, the government might even be able to help. A good, cheap mechanic will always be in work.
tbh thats been on my mind for a while, i always do 'foreigner' work, but never been brave enough to take the plunge! i'm not very good at payin my normal bills, god help me with a business!"
I set a private business up with my ex just over 12 months ago pal. I had the same apprehension but if your ok with money and dont get yourself into too much of a hole starting up then you will succeed.
There's no better advertising than word of mouth. If you do it good luck pal |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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my Mrs lost her job after 23 years when the company she worked for went bust, when she got her Redundancy through the Government she got her money less any unemployment payments received so be careful what you claim as if you do receive any redundancy payments the dole take back what u have claimed
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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thanks again for all your advice and well wishes everybody, its much appreciated
just a little update, i havnt secured anything permanent as of yet but a good friend of mine has a garage that he is basically giving to me for weekends helps us both out, give him time off with his kids and gives me the opportunity to earn money to pay my bills! so while i'm on a roll i might aswell drum up some business, if anybody around warrington (or further if you want to travel!) needs any tyres/brakes/servicing etc then give me a shout, best prices for anyone quoting dicount code 'FAB' ha! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Good luck pal ..... If I ever have any issues with the motor when im in work I will give you a shout!
I hope it does well! "
cheers
anytime mate, well anytime as long as its of a weekend lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Good on ya! Hope it all goes well "
thanks
i think ive just touched lucky, most of the garages around my way are looking to lay people off, never mind take on! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"thanks again for all your advice and well wishes everybody, its much appreciated
just a little update, i havnt secured anything permanent as of yet but a good friend of mine has a garage that he is basically giving to me for weekends helps us both out, give him time off with his kids and gives me the opportunity to earn money to pay my bills! so while i'm on a roll i might aswell drum up some business, if anybody around warrington (or further if you want to travel!) needs any tyres/brakes/servicing etc then give me a shout, best prices for anyone quoting dicount code 'FAB' ha!"
RAC'd Warrington, both nearly 2 hrs so a little far for me to travel for a discount, sorry |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"thanks again for all your advice and well wishes everybody, its much appreciated
just a little update, i havnt secured anything permanent as of yet but a good friend of mine has a garage that he is basically giving to me for weekends helps us both out, give him time off with his kids and gives me the opportunity to earn money to pay my bills! so while i'm on a roll i might aswell drum up some business, if anybody around warrington (or further if you want to travel!) needs any tyres/brakes/servicing etc then give me a shout, best prices for anyone quoting dicount code 'FAB' ha!
RAC'd Warrington, both nearly 2 hrs so a little far for me to travel for a discount, sorry "
thats ok, thanks for checking
i'd probably fit in down your way, i am a bit dull like lol |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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how long have ya been with ya present company for? have they said what sort of redundancy payment you may get yet?...
be careful of bolting "too early" as if you leave before any agreements are sorted with unions you may lose out of any entitlements to any payouts..... |
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By *andKCouple
over a year ago
Norfolk |
I hung on for 2 months on 'gardening' leave until I got the best agreement that was available, actually better than my solicitor said I would get if it went to tribunal and all finalised today when I got my payment now if I can get back in to employment in the next few weeks we should actually be in pocket  |
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By *andKCouple
over a year ago
Norfolk |
"I find out about my job the first week of Feb..... whether I am going to have one or the funding has gone. They have made a decision but has to be apporoved so won't give us any details...."
Hope it all works out well for you - they would be fools to let a girl of your calibre go xxx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"how long have ya been with ya present company for? have they said what sort of redundancy payment you may get yet?...
be careful of bolting "too early" as if you leave before any agreements are sorted with unions you may lose out of any entitlements to any payouts....."
been here about 7 years, suprisingly i'm one of the shortest serving in our garage! to be fair, the management have been great, and have given me a rough idea of what i will get, which is over the basic rate i am entitled too
i'll be seeing out every last minute here, the job ive got lined up is only for weekends, so it wont impact my current job, thanks for your advice tho, its good to know people have taken their time to help out where they can |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I find out about my job the first week of Feb..... whether I am going to have one or the funding has gone. They have made a decision but has to be apporoved so won't give us any details...."
sorry to hear that, its always worse when you know a decision has been made but wont drop anybody any hints as to which way things will go. suppose i was 'lucky' that we all knew redundancies where on the cards, and we found out who the possibilities where before a formal decision was made.
good luck to you though, hope it works out for the best for you, i might need a receptionist judging by how busy this garage i'm going too gets at weekends |
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