Waiting To Find Out If I Still Have A Job

[livergirl70]

I know there are probably loads of other people in the same situation at the moment with all the government cuts in public sector, but I am hating all this waiting around to find out whether my job is one of the jobs to go. We were told that they would let us know just before Christmas, it then moved to the New Year. Next it was the end of January, then the beginning of February, then March now the latest one is next Tuesday.

It makes it so hard to function properly with this hanging over my head, everyone is getting stressed out about it. The atmosphere is so tense, it is making going into work harder and harder.

 

[ronin47]

So sorry you're having to deal with that. I don't know if this will help one bit, but I've always been of the philosophy that you shouldn't worry about things you can't control. Anything involving the government takes a long time. You certainly have no control over that, and you have no control over when you'll find out who's job is getting the axe, nore who will be going and who will be staying at all. Just focus on each hour as it comes and do the best with what you have in the moment.

 

[AngelaMarie]

I know this is very hard. I have the same thing going on with my husbands job. They are extending it little by little, and I never know what is going to happen. There is really nothing you can do about the situation. Take a deep breath and try to have faith that things will work out. I have always worried, worried, worried. I am trying to learn to let go and I found that letting go doesn't make things worse, it just gives me less stress.

Good luck and hang in there.;)

 

[KP the nut]

I know there are probably loads of other people in the same situation at the moment with all the government cuts in public sector, We were told that they would let us know just before Christmas, it then moved to the New Year. Next it was the end of January, then the beginning of February, then March now the latest one is next Tuesday.

There with you on this one. I'm in local govt. We were told we had to apply for our jobs. It was at a time I was signed off sick and not mentally aware. I had to take part and obviously did not do great. I was one of the ones to go, my line manager did say it came down to my sickness record - OMG I am so sorry I was wiped out by a truck on the way to work. Anyway I appealed, the appeal was stressful, thank goodness for diazapam and union rep.

I was due to finish at the end of March. However after the appeal it has been moved to end of May. However I feel vindicated as if they had been in the right, it would have just been a go at the end March. I feel more positive about leaving. It will be tough but maybe it is what I need.

I've rambled, basically hang in. If there is more than one of you doing your job they cannot pick one. It is a post being made redundant not the person. If fewer posts than people than there must be a selection process. Speak to your union rep as well.
(((HUGS)))
KP

 

[livergirl70]

KP,

Yeah that's what I'm worried about they are going to do a "desktop selection" for the jobs apparently which looks at appraisals, service, experience and the dreaded sickness record. Just hope my ability outweighs my sickness record, I could probably go down the DDA route but don't know if I've got the confidence yet to do that. Just got to keep everything crossed I guess.

 

[KP the nut]

Just hope my ability outweighs my sickness record, I could probably go down the DDA route but don't know if I've got the confidence yet to do that. Just got to keep everything crossed I guess.

My head of service disliked me as well and it was her decision. My advice, talk to your union rep and if it seems weighted against your sickness record then please appeal. There are people to help you. I feel so much better than if I had laid down and acceped their decision.

(((HUGS)))
KP

 

[Ron]

I hope you job is spared Livergirl170!

 

[livergirl70]

Cheers Ron.

Today has been really bad everyone is in a bad mood cos they are tense about finding out whether or not they have jobs. I can understand people being upset and agitated as it's now been moved to Wednesday it is stressful, but don't take it out on other people awaiting the same fate. I went in this morning and a colleague started to have a go at me cos I looked at her funny everyone else in the office was shocked, I was totally p***ed off but quite proud that I didn't rise to it and give her a mouthful. Can't say that I will be as placid tomorrow if she says anything like that again to me. Why can't I win the bloody lottery?!

 

[The Albatross]

Glad you reigned it in and hope that things come out favorably for you, glad you didn't rip that girl a new one.

 

[livergirl70]

Cheers Albatross, must admit it took a lot of resolve not to give her something to really complain about lol. Took a diazepem after to keep me grounded, think I might be relying on them over the next few days lol.

 

[Ron]

Good luck!:)

 

[KP the nut]

Why can't I win the bloody lottery?!

Sorry it is my turn BUT you can come to the party:roflmao: