Message #63773

[raindance]

Being made redundant is something we hope will never happen. Unfortunately most of us will experience it at some time in our working lives. Our work is a big part of our lives.  When it is "taken away" from us it can be very worrying if one is not sure what to do or is concerned about money matters.

Many people are made redundant each year and no sector anywhere is "safe".  It is caused by any number of things: falling profits, increased competition, takeovers, mergers, technological advances, poor management and even criminal activity (there has been more than one firm hit the rocks here in the UK because someone had their sticky fingers in the till).

So ... what to do ...  

Remember that the post you occupied was made redundant - not you.  You, therefore, are not the problem;
Dust off your CV and brush up your skills if they need brushing up (sometimes a refresher training course is helpful);
Start scouring the jobs vacant pages in the newspapers and haul yourself round employment agencies;
Keep your spirits up by giving yourself little treats that maybe don't cost too much (walks in the countryside, meals with friends, a trip to the cinema - whatever you like doing).

I am sorry you have lost your job, Chikky, but wish you success in finding a new one.