I Think It’s Coming

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  1. Wire-Wheels

    Wire-Wheels Elite Member

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    Hey Dilli.! Just read about this when I got up this morning [I think we are about 8 hours time difference here]. Well, that really STINKS.! A lot of that going on on my side of the planet too. Hope it does not come to that. I was one of those guys that had to re-invent myself every few years. Never had a job longer than 6 years in my whole working life. Life is full of choices. Don't let it bum you out. Best to you and the family. ...J.D.
     
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  2. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Cheers mate :)
    Yeah I’m the same :confused:been jobing about all my life since I left the RAF :confused:
    Not to bothered what happens as I know how to cut my cloth accordingly :)
    I’ll survive :p
     
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  3. Wire-Wheels

    Wire-Wheels Elite Member

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    I went through some nervous times at the beginning of the last downturn. I was already scheduled to retire at the end of 2008. Then the recession hit and I was wondering if I should stay working. I decided to go ahead and retire. It really worked out for the best. It bought me a few more years of longevity. I probably would not be alive today if I had not quit working back then. Just an issue of slowing down so I could live longer. ...J.D.
     
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  4. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    @dilligaf time you took control of the direction of your life and don’t wait for people to depend on. One of the lads I sometimes work with works at a premium body shop in Leeds, His side line is second hand strimmers, chainsaws blowers and all power tools like that. It’s a sideline for him but he makes over £10,000 per year in raw cash, I’ve seen the money, seen the stock and every time he sees me he wants to show me what he’s just bought. He just buys proper shit and cleans them!!

    Now that’s easy peasy even a strange sounding foreigner like you with bad English can do that!!
     
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  5. Timmy Tucker

    Timmy Tucker Elite Member

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    @dilligaf
    Just been reading about this mate hopefully all turns out ok for you.
    Thinking of you at this time.
    Tucker and Lisa :heart:
     
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  6. figwold

    figwold First Class Member

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    Hi Dilli, sorry to read this. Fingers crossed, but if it does happen then make the most of it, even if that means winding-down.

    all the best mate
     
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  7. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Well it’s happened :confused:
    I got a phone call from my manager last week asking me to attend a meeting today with HR :confused:
    Told him that I can’t drive because of my shoulders but I would take a call from them if they wanted :confused:
    As I suspected I now find myself on a 21day consultation period :confused:
    Basically I’ve been made redundant but they have to do it by the book so to speak :confused:
     
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  8. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    So sorry to hear mate. I know it easy to say, but it is true; stay positive mate, as one door closes another usually opens.....
     
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  9. Thripster

    Thripster Elite Member

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    Sorry to hear that Dilli - or are you in a position where you welcome such a move?
     
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  10. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    I knew it was coming so I was mentally prepared for it :)
    As for the future.......meh :p
     
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  11. OldNick

    OldNick Elite Member

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    Really sorry to read that Dilli, here’s hoping this cloud has a silver lining mate
     
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  12. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Yeah mate I’m really not that bothered as I hated the job anyway :)
    Feck it life goes on :p
     
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  13. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    Hope it turns out well for you... as one door closes... etc
     
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  14. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Same here mate, hope all goes well for you. :cool:
     
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  15. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

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    Wishing you well, Dilli.:cool: The process is tough, even if you are prepared, so keep your chin up and remember you are talented.:p
    Bastard timing with your shoulder issues, so hope that reduces the need to go in.:mad:
    Looking forward to seeing you with work you don’t hate:kissing_heart:
     
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  16. Old dumb arse

    Old dumb arse Noble Member

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    That sucks dilli, same here since April of course they made up an excuse to fire me when the virus broke out so no government benefits
     
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  17. Wishbone

    Wishbone First Class Member

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    Sorry to hear about your "predicament" Dilli

    The R word was a 3 yearly cycle in Scotland, at least down Saff its more like 7 and I only need 2 more to get my old age pittance!!

    Good luck with the shoulder and job hunt, maybe time to find a nice desk job?
     
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  18. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Sorry to hear this mate :(
    Hope you get sorted :confused:
     
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  19. Don the Don

    Don the Don Bigger Than The Average Bear

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    Dilli, your health is important mate, sorry to hear about the job but you would be better getting yourself sorted, life is more important than chasing the pound you will get by and rise again soon, take care mate.
     
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  20. Tallpaul

    Tallpaul Noble Member

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    Tough times mate. I got the boot 16 years ago and at the time I didn't know what the hell I was going to do at the age of 48. Best thing that ever happened as it turned out, started my own business and love it. Looking forward to retiring in 2022. Best of luck to you.
     
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