And now, the news I've all been waiting for (sic)

[azekeil]

Just had a meeting with $DEPARTMENT_BOSS and she has confirmed my thoughts that my role is no longer required. This means I start a 2 week consultation period on Thursday to help me find another suitable role within the company. I came to the meeting with both an internal job that I thought may be suitable and also a proposal for a programme that I'd be the central point for that utilises my skills and past experience within the company.

This comes as a massive relief. My last official communication with $OLD_BOSS, where he denied that the role was redundant, made me feel like the problem must therefore be me. I'm so relieved $DEPARTMENT_BOSS sees things the way I do and confirmed my original thoughts.

Of course, this does mean that I need to find a new position within 2 weeks or be made redundant, the precise remuneration details of which I don't yet know. But at the moment this is a small concern as I have savings that should last me at least 6 months, should it come to that, and I have a chance to change my focus.

Comments

[serena-lesley.livejournal.com]

Very positive, it gets you out of a position that was making you miserable and forces you to focus on finding roles that are better for you. I know how miserable you were and at least you now feel that you can do something that benefits you, rather than being crippled by self-doubt. *Kiss*

[azekeil.livejournal.com]

*kiss*

Just got to stay focussed and positive now :)

[blaadyblah.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm so pleased for you, hon - I knw it'd been worrying you for a long time.

[hauntedunix.livejournal.com]

Hooray. :)

[azekeil.livejournal.com]

Me too. I've already applied for an internal job..

[sayuri-eve.livejournal.com]

This is sounding positive, I’m really glad to hear it :)

[gerald_duck]

Given how generous redundancy packages usually are, it's possibly worth finding another job then not telling them until after they've paid you off. (-8

[azekeil.livejournal.com]

Well, quite. I couldn't possibly suggest that's what I might do on a public post ;)

[beeby.livejournal.com]

I am really pleased for you - bastards - why can't they decide what they do and don't want and not leave people worried? Bastards - Been there and got the T shirt!

[samoth.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear that it's not entirely an 'unwanted' redundancy. Sounds like they've been mucking you around for ages, and at least you can now sort it out.

[woz.livejournal.com]

I think statutory minimum is one weeks pay for every year with that company. Often, you will get more favourable terms though.

Hope it all works out for you whatever you do.