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The 2025 Bum Thread
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This also may explain the absolute zero engagement as companies are continuing to blame NI costs for not hiring over 50s and you're more likely to be made redundant:
Over-50s frozen out: Labour's workers' rights reforms backfire as older jobseekers hit record high
Nearly 1m UK workers aged 50+ are struggling to find jobs as Labour's Employment Rights Act and NICs hike deter hiring, experts warn. The figure is up 22%.
bmmagazine.co.uk
First day of gardening leave today, feeling a weird motivation/pressure to get something sorted asap and 'win' the redundancy payout game rather than having to use that money to live off 
One final interview done this week, annoyingly don't find out until next week due to the other candeidate having theirs then, and am in the process of a few more but always find things so painfully slow.
Still keep going to open Slack on my phone to catch up on things, only to be met with a sign in screen as a stark reminder
One final interview done this week, annoyingly don't find out until next week due to the other candeidate having theirs then, and am in the process of a few more but always find things so painfully slow.
Still keep going to open Slack on my phone to catch up on things, only to be met with a sign in screen as a stark reminder
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First day of gardening leave today, feeling a weird motivation/pressure to get something sorted asap and 'win' the redundancy payout game rather than having to use that money to live off
One final interview done this week, annoyingly don't find out until next week due to the other candeidate having theirs then, and am in the process of a few more but always find things so painfully slow.
Still keep going to open Slack on my phone to catch up on things, only to be met with a sign in screen as a stark reminder
Don't leave it too long, the market is dead as a dodo..
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Final decision tomorrow, its just a formality so i will soon be unemployed.
On the plus side, i've applied to 6 jobs over the last week or so. Seems to be new jobs popping up every other day so hopefully i won't be out of work for too long.
On the plus side, i've applied to 6 jobs over the last week or so. Seems to be new jobs popping up every other day so hopefully i won't be out of work for too long.
Oh I won’t be, I wanted a new job yesterday, went through this 3 years ago and even though it was only 8 weeks out of work then it wasn’t fun.
Even before consultation period started I was speaking with people, I’m in 6 processes at the moment at various stages, just need things to move along and one of them to stick!
I don't really see it that way, it's always a win it's then just a question of whether you have more money or more leisure time.
Obviously if you lack wealth and are at risk of running out of money then its important to get something lined up quickly but if you are comfortable enough, its a great opportunity for some time off. Although your latest post suggests that perhaps doesn't suit you! I took 6 weeks off before starting my current job and it was great.
I’ll take time off before starting something new, and tbh I have plenty of time for things usually. And others in the house still have work, school runs need to be done etc so can’t exactly think I’ll go off travelling for a few weeks sadly!
It’s hard to relax or make productive use of time with needing to find a job weighing on my mind.
I’ll be a lot more relaxed when it’s sorted!
Money wise we’re all good, got a few years worth in the bank, but it’s not money I want to be using to live for now, it’s there to build for the future.
I jest about winning the redundancy game, it’s more about getting a new role when there is something available and not missing out on something.
Ideally the one I did the final round d for last week make me a suitable offer this week, I take it then start after half term, gives me a couple of weeks to wind down from it all and not feel like I need to be job chasing.
It’s hard to relax or make productive use of time with needing to find a job weighing on my mind.
I’ll be a lot more relaxed when it’s sorted!
Money wise we’re all good, got a few years worth in the bank, but it’s not money I want to be using to live for now, it’s there to build for the future.
I jest about winning the redundancy game, it’s more about getting a new role when there is something available and not missing out on something.
Ideally the one I did the final round d for last week make me a suitable offer this week, I take it then start after half term, gives me a couple of weeks to wind down from it all and not feel like I need to be job chasing.
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