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    Bugger.

    Just been made redundant. Effective in about 6 weeks.

    Will have the "opportunity" to apply for one of two remaining roles in the department.

    Time to dust of the CV again. Can't complain really, two years on decent money through a good chunk of the recession.

    Anyone need an Information Security Manager / Consultant?
    "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

    #2
    Sorry to hear that Dave - welcome back to the land of contracting!!
    Beer
    is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
    Benjamin Franklin

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      #3
      Hard luck Sir. Market's OK if you're prepared to contract in Amsterdam.
      And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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        #4
        dang. welcome back db.

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          #5
          Sorry to hear fella.

          Chin up, dust off the CV and retune your agent bullsh1t filter.

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            #6
            At least it's a good time to look for roles at the moment.
            Fiscal nomad it's legal.

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              #7
              Sorry to hear that Dave, do you get any payout ?

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                #8
                Ah bum!

                Take them up on any help they can offer, like cv writing, free equipment etc.
                Good luck with finding something else, but I'm sure you'll be fine.
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                As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF

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                  #9
                  Thanks guys.

                  Figure I've got about 6-7 months before the money runs out so hopefully something will be along in the meantime.

                  Will be spending the next day or so getting the CV sorted and ringing a few contacts before I throw myself on the mercy of the Agents.

                  Going to talk to HR on Monday about the details of the redundancy package and any extras I can get out of them. Likelihood is 3 months pay in lieu of notice, plus holiday pay plus a discretionary payment, amount unknown.

                  Bonus gets paid this month, which will help fill the reserve fund as well.
                  Last edited by DaveB; 17 February 2011, 13:15.
                  "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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                    #10
                    Chin up luv - you'll get something in no time.
                    Bazza gets caught
                    Socrates - "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

                    CUK University Challenge Champions 2010

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