I've been made redundant.

Oh HT that is rubbish... we are going through similar things in my company at the moment.

First things first, keep talking to Mr HT... don't let this become a downward spiral.

You have us here for support and we will do whatever we can to help/support you.

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Oh you poor love. I'm so so sorry. Have an inadequate ?

Oh Hattie Hattie Hattie,

i am so sorry to hear this.

Have a wholly inadequate hug and what can we do to help?

That is crap, got made redundant myself a couple of years ago and it was horrible, but no where near what your experience last year sounded like.

whether or not your boss can save your job, at least you know you have 4 weeks. get looking now just in case!!

you know know last time you found another job and i know it probably doesnt mean much but you will find another one too, try and stay positive!!

I'm so sorry HT.

You need to not let this get on top of you again. I know that's easier said than done but you have all of us this time round and we'll all help you any way we can.

First things first, talk to your husband as soon as you can. You need to keep communication going throughout.

Secondly, it will be fantastic if your boss can save your job but you need a plan of action regardless. You can't wait and see if that will happen.

You have four weeks for definite - you need to start as soon as possible. Get round the agencies - if nothing else they may be able to get you temporary work while you're applying.

Chin up - you'll get through this. I have 100% faith in you.

Oh HT, what RUBBISH news. You poor thing.

Get job-hunting immediately. Best of luck to you ?

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This, I'm a little sicky disabled who is off all all day. Tell me what to look for and I can look for you till my hearts content. Dont mind at all.

Thank you all. It's completely out of the blue. I am so lucky that they think so much of me. But I know they won't be able to pull it off and keep me.

I can't even bloody sign on as they said last time that I haven't paid enough NI despite working PAYE from the age of 15 and sometimes having 2 jobs.

F.uck f.uck f.uck.

I can't get hold of my H. I'm too scared to tell him.

CRAP news HT!!! What kind of work do you do, i can keep my ear out for anything! xxx

Sorry to hear this hatrick, i was made redundent 2 weeks ago in the crulest way, I agree with what a previous post said and put feelers out for a new job just incase you job cant be saved, i wish i had done this when my company first went into administration as theres now so many people going after the same jobs. good luck to you xxx

Oh my goodness what a pants end to the week! ?

Theres way too much of this around at the moment. Don't let it get you down (easier said than done). They are taking your job away, don't let them take anything else. Keep talking to Mr HT about practicalities and how you feel. Make sure you talk to him about how he feels too, he may feel extra stress as a result, feeling he needs to work lots of overtime etc and being the only one earning until you get a new job.

Any help with CV or job hunting give a shout out, you know we'll all do anything we can x

How does that work? I'm sure there are kids who go straight from school having never worked onto JSA? Hoefully it wont have to come to that but I would ask again!!

A completely inadequate "oh dear". Please don't think "it's happening again" - you are a different person that you were last time, not least because you know you can get through it. Also, you can't possibly be scared to tell your OH - he loves you and will support you, it's not your fault in any way.

Good advice above, get round to the temping agencies and to your job centre. Would you not qualify for means-tested job seeker's allowance (rather than contributions-based)? Will you get a redundancy package that will give you some breathing space?

I'm sorry to hear your news. I work for the Government and we have been told that our office will be closed by end of 2013 (pending a public consultation) and it is an awful scary feeling.

Oh Hattrick I am so sorry to hear this. What horrible news for you. Start having a look for jobs just in case your boss isn't able to do anything. He sounds like a great boss to have though. Jx

Sorry to hear that HT.

Try not to worry, my hubby has suffered from stress related alopecia in the past and hasn't had it back even though he sometimes suffers from stress with his job and living with me.

How does that work? I'm sure there are kids who go straight from school having never worked onto JSA? Hoefully it wont have to come to that but I would ask again!!

Two of the girls that i worked with that worked 16 hours a week ( due to having young children in school) were told that they have not paid enough national insurance and would have to be supported by their husbands. I think they can claim something for them on their behalfs im not sure what though xx

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Because they're not living with someone who works. H earns too much money for me to get income based. The fact that his basic salary doesn't cover our mortgage is irrelevant. It's ***. We have a shitty 2 bed tarrace FFS not a mansion.

I'm not worried about money. It's the depression. I'm scared of it coming back and going back to last year. Job hunting is just soul destroying.

Sorry to hear this HT x Will you get any sort of package? I really hope something else comes up for you quickly. Don't be afraid to tell your H, it's not your fault x ?

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Nope, nothing from them at all as H is working. And no redundancy package. Director has just emailed me 'If there is any possible way that is good for <company> and yourself I will keep you in a job, my word. Sorry'

(He has bad dyslexia and struggles with typing so that means a lot).

What is your line of work HT?

You know Im here for you H ❤️?

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Accounts Panj. But I've done a bit of everything officey based admin reception etc.

Honestly, I do ❤️ you all. Thank you.

Where is your search area?

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Unfortunately as I found from bitter experience the benefits system is very unhelpful to people who try to support themselves, there is very little at all, I would check again about your contributions based one incase this job has had an effect as I am surprised you don't qualify from what you said!

you can only claim contributions based for 6 months then there is nothing at all but every little helps!

HT I am so sorry.

As others have said you need to talk to Hubby as soon as you can get hold of him. You have 4 weeks to plan ahead which is a little saving grace, get your CV up to date and get sending it off to all the agencies this weekend. You need to move fast to give yourself the best chance.

'It' is not happening all over again, you have simply been unfortunate to be made redundant twice.

Lots of love xxxx

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South Bham. But if you have a vacancy at your place I can dig out my lab coat and act intelligent? ?

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Ah yes I see, its the same with us, we cant get eff all either with just H working even though he is on low wage.

Right well you have 4 weeks and you know exactly the route to how the depression started last year so you just need to avoid that happenning again. I know its so easy to fall though, Ive been there myself. Keeping communications open between you and H is a good start.

I meant it when I said I would help. I've lots of free time on my hands!

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If there is anything relevant going at my place I'll let you know via FB. Is Smethwick too far?

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Thanks VP ?

I've been to the loo, re applied my make up and painted my brave face on. Now to find me a job and a nice new sparkly CV

Panj you're amazing. and no, it's not. ?

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He he, where have your clever specs gone?

Anyway, I was wondering if you were good at accounting/admin/organising stuff, whether you'd ever looked in the science/medical sector. The University of Birmingham has vacancies for clinical trials coordinators and administrators - it might be something you haven't thought of before.