GEM, when made redundant you don't always have the opportunity to "pick" and choose jobs. No one knows a disaster is round the corner until you're right in the middle of it. Believe me if I could leave this disaster behind I would.
Hi Gee
I'm so sorry if I sounded flippant - I certainly didn't intend to offend. And you are quite right - when out of work one doesn't have such a choice as picking and choosing employers. I know that you would if you could. And I wish you could, too.
What I really mean is, I do so hope that all this mess turns out to be a blessing in disguise - you certainly deserve a break after all the c$^* you've had to put up with these last few years.