Job woes. How to cope with redundancy at 37.

That's all great advice in here. As much as we would all like to burn down our previous employer's buildings and report them as drug-runners and repaint their cars - and be honest, it's a nice fantasy - you have to behave well and do the right thing. It does come around years later when you know, for a fact, that you're made of the right stuff and not just another rat when your back is against the wall.

I was unemployed for an immensely long time during the dark ages when there was no such thing as an apprenticeship for anyone older than 18. In fact, I missed out on one because I was about 8 weeks too old! These days, there's so much training and so many opportunities you may have trouble deciding what to do. Have a really good look around and take this as a chance to get yourself set up well. That just wasn't possible years ago.

Yep, as I said before, take the chance to get some qualifications. It will really pay off.

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Originally Posted by pfillery

Unfortunately with my wifes income we are eligible for approximately $0 from centrelink. Unfortunately hers is not enough once the mortgage, insurance, health cover, bills and food etc comes out. We would cope but would likely have to make sacrifices like home internet and phone, health cover and other.

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$0 is rough, With my wife working and isn't being able to meet all the bills, so I am in the same situation, except I am now the other side of sixty and still must be very careful that I don't aggravate my back damage ( ruptured L5 ), which rules me out from any jobs that require lifting or riding around in tractors and trucks.

What do we do? It is as if the Government want's couples to split up! that way they can be assessed as singles, maybe I should go and move in with Sam who also has no income ( he's our boarder collie ).

Do you have access to a bit of land? Help the grocery budget by growing a few veggies and a couple of lambs. Although it's bit hard to save any money that way if you haven't a farming background. maybe a better way to save is spend a bit more time at the local supermarkets with a calculator to get your best deal and buy sausages instead of sirloin steak. ;)

Good luck with your job hunt and please keep posting on AULRO so we have the opportunity to help.
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Everything should be looked at as an opportunity.

You dont have to live where you do.
You dont need to do the same type of job

Explore all options - be open to everything...

Out of extremes come great things...

I went through this same thing 8 years ago... (was 30) and now much stronger... (We were in debt $780,000 on bridging finance when it all happened)...

It was a great life experience and I'm doing so much better for it now.

Best of luck to you.

Do you still have your tools and work gear? If so, then maybe consider contracting to the body corporate directly yourself. Mention to them that you have experience with the site and knowledge of the workings.
If not that body corporate, then find some others.
Being a self-employed contractor has its downsides, but can also afford you plenty of freedom.
As others have said, use your contacts to provide word-of-mouth support for your start-up business.
Start small, and believe me, it will gather its own momentum to the point that you'll be knocking the work back or working weekends too.
There's nothing so intimidating as giving up a well paid position to start your own business, but you're halfway there already.

Why do people feel it's the governments responsibility to pay them when times are tough, 2 income family with nothing for a rainy day, that's called being overcommitted, living outside your means, but my tax dollars should substitute for that?

hey champion welcome to the club. As you can see some distinguished members.

yep its a kick in the guts and you feel like crap but dont do anything that could lessen future chances. Be nice to them. telling them to shove it and burn all your bridges is always tempting but lifes a funny bugger and you never know when that short term thrill might have a long term kick in the teeth. They got you once, dont give them the chance for twice. Show your class, grit your teeth and see it through.

I got the arse at 32, the company hasnt manufactured in the country since. My daughter was six months old and my missus had a nasty bout of post natal. I was out for a month. Took a job i never contemplated, not even remotely related to skillset but it held us over until I got her back to work and I found a full time job 3 months later.

I hope you have the thought process of yes it might happen again too. Im 42 now, been working for a Government agency that might be related to looking at stuff coming into the country and theres a distinct possibility of getting the arse again at 42. I dont expect to see Christmas employed.

As others have said put what you can aside. If i get the boot i dont really care this time. I have a nice little kitty to hold us over and this time we own our house. so bring it I say. Its not a reflection of you just a path that a lot of our destinies travel.

A good sign is your willing to talk it over and seek counsel. if you make the effort, something comes up, just sometimes expect the unexpected and be prepared to move out of your comfort zone.

best regards
mat

By 2015 Qld will need another 57 thousand electricians. There is about to be a huge drive to get as many apprentices as possible, and yes that will include mature age. While it will probably mean moving to the work it's a good trade with enormous potential to many different areas of work

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Originally Posted by pfillery

The title says it all. After loyally working (read that as busting my gut) for a company for 2 and a half years they decide to relocate and now my job has been made redundant. In a little over 2 weeks I'm unemployed. As a maintenance person (and we have gone to a place controlled by a body corporate hence no maintenance) with no quals I'm kind of stuck. And when a suitable job is advertised one day and closed the next due to overwhelming response it doesn't fill me with great confidence.

Having a hard time coming to terms with the concept. Finding I'm now becoming resentful at work, snappy and short tempered with people (and its getting worse as the days drag on) and it starts to effect home life too. I feel used and lied to and betrayed and like I'm the least valued employee. Worst part is after the move was announced we were told our jobs were safe. As far as I know I'm the only casualty. Sucks really. Have been told I'm not allowed to discuss with other staff unless it is a positive message I'm spreading. Not sure how that's possible really. I've been let down and betrayed but hey I'm still smiling. Give me a break.

So what to do?????

Walk round with a knife sticking out of my back in a symbolic gesture since that's how i feel? Is it morally wrong to take 13 days of sick leave for the last 13 days of employment?

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You will get over it I,ve been made redundant 5 time in my working life,never been on the dole,alway found an other job......good luck

Have been redundant 4 times in last 15 years. As you will have noticed from a lot of other comments on here it is not that uncommon. You have to move on as the company that let you go is doing. That said I still do not buy the products of one company as they handled the process so badly. That though is me the company has long forgotten I existed.

What I do suggest is that you find a copy of a book called ' What colour is your Parachute.' There are no solutions in there what it does is help you find a way forward for yourself. I found this useful.