I was made redundant a few years back. Spent my 3 months of garden leave treating 'finding another job' like full-time work.
When I got a cracking new job, starting the following week, I realsied I'd wasted a whole summer 'working' when I could have put my feet up in the garden for a bit.
Still, new job paid well and I've saved up enough to have a sabbatical for a couple of years, only doing things that scare me or make me laugh.
Redundancy - best thing that can happen.
Quote: Madge's Vadge @ March 19 2010, 12:06 AM GMTI was made redundant a few years back. Spent my 3 months of garden leave treating 'finding another job' like full-time work.
When I got a cracking new job, starting the following week, I realsied I'd wasted a whole summer 'working' when I could have put my feet up in the garden for a bit.
Still, new job paid well and I've saved up enough to have a sabbatical for a couple of years, only doing things that scare me or make me laugh.
Redundancy - best thing that can happen.
Well at the moment it's looking OK - but I really need another proper job soon.
Can't you go back to the career you were made redundant from?
Quote: chipolata @ March 19 2010, 7:18 PM GMTCan't you go back to the career you were made redundant from?
I was made redundant and became self-employed, which suits me far better. But my boss is just the worst.
I'm also needing some kind of income soon.
Quote: Aaron @ March 19 2010, 7:38 PM GMTI'm also needing some kind of income soon.
I'm sure David Carmon would oblige.
What about a grass cutting round? All you need is a mower and strimmer and attach a trailer to your car. It's cash in hand and will get you out and about and it is a healthy occupation.
Quote: Nigel Kelly @ March 19 2010, 8:07 PM GMTWhat about a grass cutting round? All you need is a mower and strimmer and attach a trailer to your car. It's cash in hand and will get you out and about and it is a healthy occupation.
And you get the chance help the ladies with their Lady Chatterley fantasies.