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HI Tracey and the other folk. My OH was officially made redundant at the end of April , and I've just had to reapply and interview for essentially my own job (fortunately I still have it). We've both now been made redundant twice - yes, going back to a 'job for life' stability would be wonderful as this climate is so unsettling. You're most definitely not alone. We are still planning on going away as fortunately I'd booked and set aside some funds at the end of 08 (premonition?). I think it would bereally good for morale if you could have at least one trip away from home, even if not far. After all, you eat at home and consume power etc so there wouldn't be much of a difference perhaps? How about Little Switzerland in Folkestone - fairly basic facilities but less than £10 a night I think at last mention, and in a lovely setting under the cliffs with views out to sea (but trees for shelter too). Let's hope for a long hot summer as we all deserve one

Quote: Originally posted by Tunstallwood on 05/5/2009

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Hiya Tracey, sorry to hear about your hubby's redundancy. We can't afford to go away for a week in the summer due to the prices and we both work! We'll be going close to home for Sat nights to a site that won't cost us the earth and also hoping to find a cheap site near Carmarthen so we can visit family on the odd weekend too. Some of the prices at the moment are extortionate and with fuel on top it's worse!

Hope something comes up for you.

Andi

PS: Forgot to say I was made redundant last August, it took me 2 months to get another permanent job (for less money) but I got one! Stay positive.

Post last edited on 05/05/2009 21:06:47

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Andi

Try this place. I was quoted £6 a night inc EHU a few weeks ago for two of us. Its 4 miles outside Caernarfon.

Martin.

Hi folks.

            Some good news for me and my family at least, got the phone call yesterday, telling me that I was no longer under threat of redundancy, although on the downside two of my work collegues have been binned, taking our national field based team down from 13 to 11 persons, we did once use to be 16 persons, the 11 of us remaining are to still cover the whole of the uk, so that will mean a few extra overnites from home, and more work to do, just glad the process has ended, waiting to find out is the worst part, just hoping the economy improves before I have to go through it all again maybe soon, maybe later, who knows?.

Quote: Originally posted by DaveP65 on 06/5/2009

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With my "at work" head on I recommend all of you in trouble out there to visit your local Citizens Advice Bureau. They should be able to help you check that your'e getting all the benfits that your entitled to, help sort out the people that you may no longer be able to afford to pay and if necessary calculate redundancy payments. Good luck to all.

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i wouldn't bother...

when i was made redundant in december they were absolutely hopeless due to the quantities of people

they opened at 10:00am took tickets for everyone that was there at that time, then closed the doors and refused anyway after that as they couldn't cope with the volume

they left a note up saying to visit 'The Law Centre' for advice, and they were even worse.  2 weeks for an appointment and that was dependent on what advice you wanted

i found the whole thing really depressing, including a 2 hour wait at the job centre to initially sign on for any benefit (which were absolutely hopeless anyway, being a home owner you get nothing)

found work 4 weeks later, but even with the new job they are announcing redundancies.  never know such a depressing volatile economy and future

there are other places to help.  www.supportwm.co.uk has loads of advice and help for people struggling during the recession.  Might not cover all your needs, but should cover most. 

On a personal level I was unemployed for 4 months and before i managed to get my current role I applied for around 250 jobs (all relevant, just as a contractor not too fussed about working away from home).  I think the jobs are there, but just lots of competition at the minute.  Keep applying and keep your head up.

Andi

Try this place. I was quoted £6 a night inc EHU a few weeks ago for two of us. Its 4 miles outside Caernarfon.

Martin.

Quote: Originally posted by Tunstallwood on 10/5/2009

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Post last edited on 05/05/2009 21:06:47

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Andi

Try this place. I was quoted £6 a night inc EHU a few weeks ago for two of us. Its 4 miles outside Caernarfon.

Martin.

Sorry Andi. I must learn to read properly...lol.

Martin.