Lost my job, What now..

Deleted member 66701 · 7 Jan 2015 at 15:59

Unicorn said:
Savings :/

That only applies to income based. You should still be able to get contributory based JSA, assuming you've paid enough N.I. conts.

Good luck searching for new employment.

Evo8 · 7 Jan 2015 at 16:01

Unicorn said:
Savings :/

Having worked for the previous 2 years you'll be on contribution based JSA and savings aren't taken into consideration. Even if you weren't on contribution based congratulations on having more than 16k in the bank.

Who told you that you don't qualify for JSA?

CREATIVE!11 · 7 Jan 2015 at 16:05

Unicorn said:
Don't qualify for it

You will.

If you lost your job through your own misconduct they usually just sanction you for 2 weeks.

Friend of mine had it happen from boss who was nasty. He just couldn't get money for 2 weeks then was paid as normal by jsa.

You'll be fine, just claim.

pitchfork · 7 Jan 2015 at 16:09

You're qualified, just start applying, worry about certs later.

platypus · 7 Jan 2015 at 16:10

Commiserations and good luck with the search for pastures new.

dacads · 7 Jan 2015 at 16:20

amigafan2003 said:
Speak to your union rep.

Not sure if serious

Stev · 7 Jan 2015 at 17:53

Sorry for the highjack, but im interested in becoming an electrician, I'm 29 though, would apprenticeships still be a viable route? any ideas?

Pawnless Endgame · 7 Jan 2015 at 18:10

GinG said:
Sounds like they used the apprentiship schemes for cheap labour...as soon as you qualified they got rid and will now get some other young chap on board paid for by the government.

Don't be too down, I am sure there will be some companies out there looking for people!

I was on an apprentice scheme as well. Minimum wage, but it also included an NVQ level 3 qualification which was all govt-funded. Knowing that I probably wasn't going to be made permanent, I carried on applying for jobs. Eventually, it ended and because I had job applications in the pipeline, I was lucky enough to be offered a perma job elsewhere not long after. I was out of work for about 4 weeks in the end.

For the OP - I find that January / New Year and September are the 2 best times for the job market. Get applying right away!

Nelly · 7 Jan 2015 at 18:18

Unicorn said:
Curiosity were u worked? Looking for local ish firms now

Unfortunately Harry Carr Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Ltd went into receivership in 2007, I've been temping ever since.

Try Jacobs L E S, just down the road?

Also Blackrow Engineering are looking for 'Approved Electricians', I would give them a call also >> http://www.blackrow.com/vacancies.php?id=4

Diddums · 7 Jan 2015 at 18:23

I'm a mechanical engineer and I've had two calls from agencies today alone.

There's TONS of work out there, just get in touch with recruitment companies and let them do all the work.

If you were in London I'd be able to help you out, but you're not so meh

It'll be fine mate, don't stress it

joemo13 · 7 Jan 2015 at 18:48

What exactly was the apprenticeship in? The there are plenty of industrial electricians jobs in the area - Blackrow just being one.

Unicorn · 7 Jan 2015 at 19:25

Nelly said:
Unfortunately Harry Carr Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Ltd went into receivership in 2007, I've been temping ever since.

Try Jacobs L E S, just down the road?

Also Blackrow Engineering are looking for 'Approved Electricians', I would give them a call also >> http://www.blackrow.com/vacancies.php?id=4

Thanks for the link, Ill be sending blackrow a CV tomorrow. Ill be updating my cv tomorrow whilst am at work

Jacobs interviewed me years ago for an apprenticeship but i refused a mechanical apprenticeship from them as i have no interest in it, I prefer electrical and am still glad i took that path over mech.

Thanks all for the advice i know i shouldn't be out of work too long with my skillset but its whilst i wait for my ECS card my worry is no company will look at me whilst i don't have it in my possession as my apprenticeship paperwork is still going through

Total lack of motivation now to finish my month out. Ill obviously turn up for the money but im sure my workload will slip a lot as the loyalty to them for sorting my apprenticeship has now gone as theyve laid me off.

Deleted member 66701 · 7 Jan 2015 at 19:28

dacads said:
Not sure if serious

Why not? They can advise on all manner of work related issues - in and out of work.

When I used to volunteer at the CAB, I used to know more than nearly everyone there, including the paid managers.

SexyGreyFox · 7 Jan 2015 at 19:41

I can't see why they would want to hold certificates back unless they've misplaced them.

Unicorn · 7 Jan 2015 at 19:54

Dimple said:
I can't see why they would want to hold certificates back unless they've misplaced them.

These are my thoughts.

Slam62 · 7 Jan 2015 at 19:55

Good luck mate, keep trying

jkb · 7 Jan 2015 at 22:05

I hate to see anyone lose their job, hope you find something soon. I can't see why they wouldn't give you your certificates.

benjii · 7 Jan 2015 at 22:18

Friday 13th, unlucky for some. In all seriousness though, I hope you land on your feet. If at any point they start becoming awkward, I would revert to contact via email/post as at least you'll have a record.

Qel · 7 Jan 2015 at 22:20

Good luck, hope something comes up soon.

Unicorn · 7 Jan 2015 at 22:29

benjii said:
Friday 13th, unlucky for some. In all seriousness though, I hope you land on your feet. If at any point they start becoming awkward, I would revert to contact via email/post as at least you'll have a record.

I ONLY contact HR through email as it is to keep a record of it all. Same with managers to inform them of important things so i can never have them backtrack. I only text/phone if its things that don't matter or i wouldn't want on record

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