No job as of start of New Year. Found out today
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I have not said a word to anyone yet, not even to my husband, not sure I can accept it myself yet. Completely out the blue, only been in this job since October. Never been in this situation before. Always worked since 1990 (and earlier if you count Saturday/ odd jobs) I was made redundant from one job several years back but we had warning etc and I found a another job in that time.
This new job was a bit of leap of faith but had a lot of potential (Been a vet nurse many years but for many reasons I needed to change career) but hubby was concerned, however he supported it because he could see how much it meant to me, now I feel I have just confirmed his thoughts and quite honestly feel a bit stupid. Doesn't help that I have been talking to everyone about how much I have been enjoying my new job.
I have no idea why I am posting on here, nothing anyone can do, but I'm sat here, not able to get switch my mind off and feel the need to offload to someone, even if it is on an internet car forum.
I have a lot to be thankful for (lost a good friend a couple months ago to cancer at 44 and someone else I know very well is fighting for his life in hospital as we speak due to major anaesthetic complications he is 51) but we need my salary. My guess is I will have to go back to vet nursing but it is not often a family friendly career choice.
Anyway sorry if you have just read through my diatribe, better tell hubby next, not sure when though!! Merry Christmas
This new job was a bit of leap of faith but had a lot of potential (Been a vet nurse many years but for many reasons I needed to change career) but hubby was concerned, however he supported it because he could see how much it meant to me, now I feel I have just confirmed his thoughts and quite honestly feel a bit stupid. Doesn't help that I have been talking to everyone about how much I have been enjoying my new job.
I have no idea why I am posting on here, nothing anyone can do, but I'm sat here, not able to get switch my mind off and feel the need to offload to someone, even if it is on an internet car forum.
I have a lot to be thankful for (lost a good friend a couple months ago to cancer at 44 and someone else I know very well is fighting for his life in hospital as we speak due to major anaesthetic complications he is 51) but we need my salary. My guess is I will have to go back to vet nursing but it is not often a family friendly career choice.
Anyway sorry if you have just read through my diatribe, better tell hubby next, not sure when though!! Merry Christmas
Hi bex, having been a contractor for a few years, many companies start hiring again in the new year; vet nursing sounds like an obvious stop gap until you find something in your preferred field if you need the money.
In between contracts we cut down our spending to the household bills, internet, minimum phone, shopped in Lidl, knowing we'd treat ourselves again when the next contract came along.
Sure hubby will be supportive. A couple of hours updating your CV and Googling the type of roles you're qualified for in your local area will hopefully yield something
You could always do an ad on here asking if anyone is looking for, knows anyone looking for a person with your experience etc
Good luck, look forward to hearing how you get on.
In between contracts we cut down our spending to the household bills, internet, minimum phone, shopped in Lidl, knowing we'd treat ourselves again when the next contract came along.
Sure hubby will be supportive. A couple of hours updating your CV and Googling the type of roles you're qualified for in your local area will hopefully yield something
You could always do an ad on here asking if anyone is looking for, knows anyone looking for a person with your experience etc
Good luck, look forward to hearing how you get on.
Edited by J1JPE on Wednesday 14th December 00:14
Thank you for your reply, some useful pointers. Yes, my husband will be supportive I know, it is just hard. I am lucky to be very experienced (and comfortable enough to say sought after) that, in theory, going back to vet nursing would be fairly easy but hours/ shifts etc make it hard with two young children and no local family, many of the reasons for leaving in the first place. Will be looking this week!
Commiserations to you. It's always difficult, but especially at this time of year ( they really pick their moments, don't they? )
A few years ago I was informed that my job was finished actually on the day before Christmas Eve. Which was nice. But as a contractor you have to roll with the punches.
I found alternative work in early January to keep bread on the table.
I hope you are able to do the same, you'll be surprised how resilient you can be with the right mindset.
Good luck OP, I hope the situation doesn't spoil Christmas for you and your loved ones. Chin up and think positive.
)A few years ago I was informed that my job was finished actually on the day before Christmas Eve. Which was nice. But as a contractor you have to roll with the punches.
I found alternative work in early January to keep bread on the table.
I hope you are able to do the same, you'll be surprised how resilient you can be with the right mindset.
Good luck OP, I hope the situation doesn't spoil Christmas for you and your loved ones. Chin up and think positive.
that is so true glenrobbo said:
Commiserations to you. It's always difficult, but especially at this time of year ( they really pick their moments, don't they? )
A few years ago I was informed that my job was finished actually on the day before Christmas Eve. Which was nice. But as a contractor you have to roll with the punches.
I found alternative work in early January to keep bread on the table.
I hope you are able to do the same, you'll be surprised how resilient you can be with the right mindset.
Good luck OP, I hope the situation doesn't spoil Christmas for you and your loved ones. Chin up and think positive.
Thank you, I will try and make sure it doesn't bring Christmas down, with two young children it shouldn't )A few years ago I was informed that my job was finished actually on the day before Christmas Eve. Which was nice. But as a contractor you have to roll with the punches.
I found alternative work in early January to keep bread on the table.
I hope you are able to do the same, you'll be surprised how resilient you can be with the right mindset.
Good luck OP, I hope the situation doesn't spoil Christmas for you and your loved ones. Chin up and think positive.
.I am used to stability, Vet nursing is not well paid, has crap hours and can be bloody hard work but if you are a decent nurse you are not likely to lose your job. The last time I lost a job it was when I left Vet nursing once before as I felt I needed to do something else. Can't help feeling I am cursed to stay with my career choice come what may!!
No I don't mind. Vet nursing is mostly self explanatory my new job was a bit more difficult to explain .
I was employed by a founder of a company that can basically support in the training of optimum woundcare and dressings and bandages. We do CPD days, lectures, workshops, visit practices as well as providing expert help on complicated wounds.
I was basically supporting my boss in making contacts, improving the handouts, helping with organised events. Taking the day to day strain off my boss,but still having a connection with supporting animals to make.sure they get the best treatment re wound care,which I liked. As I got settled into the role I was supposed to be taking on more responsibility but it hasn't worked out, obviously.
.I was employed by a founder of a company that can basically support in the training of optimum woundcare and dressings and bandages. We do CPD days, lectures, workshops, visit practices as well as providing expert help on complicated wounds.
I was basically supporting my boss in making contacts, improving the handouts, helping with organised events. Taking the day to day strain off my boss,but still having a connection with supporting animals to make.sure they get the best treatment re wound care,which I liked. As I got settled into the role I was supposed to be taking on more responsibility but it hasn't worked out, obviously.
Id check some legislation if i were you.
Over here in the netherlands, if someone is on a fixed period contract, the employer needs to announce at least one month before the end that the contract wont be extended (although this assumes at a period of at least 6 months), so depending on the contract you are in, this might not have been legal (at least under dutch law)
Over here in the netherlands, if someone is on a fixed period contract, the employer needs to announce at least one month before the end that the contract wont be extended (although this assumes at a period of at least 6 months), so depending on the contract you are in, this might not have been legal (at least under dutch law)
Thankyou, though technically I am still in a probationary period and in some places they would only give you a weeks pay. I will be getting a full months salary and she will not be expecting me to work much over the next month.(though I will of course attempt to tie off loose ends etc) My boss is a lovely person who I have actually known for many years.
I'd recommend looking into doing your old job through an agency, lets you pick and choose your hours. Work just enough to keep the wolf from the door and continue to support your current boss as much as you can, easier to sell a product if you are 'inside'.
Should her business pick up then you are 'back in business'
I found that doing my current role on a temporary, agency, basis meant a significant rise in salary due to the lack of certainty.
Downside was no subsidised pension, no sick pay etc.
Should her business pick up then you are 'back in business'
I found that doing my current role on a temporary, agency, basis meant a significant rise in salary due to the lack of certainty.
Downside was no subsidised pension, no sick pay etc.
Sorry to hear your news, but it's happened to a lot of folk and most get through it OK some find new and more rewarding challenges. Hope you're one of those.
One thing I would say is tell your partner NOW. Not later today or when he's in a good mood, tell him now. The two of you can then work out budgets and what's important, but bear in mind he could be thinking of buying you a big expensive chrissie pressie that he could now put off till you're both back on your feet. For example are you really SURE he's not planning on buying you say a spa day? Or a romantic weekend in Paris etc. An expense that could be delayed to say Easter when you've got a bit more spare cash. Go for token pressies this year and spoil yourselves next? But tell him now
One thing I would say is tell your partner NOW. Not later today or when he's in a good mood, tell him now. The two of you can then work out budgets and what's important, but bear in mind he could be thinking of buying you a big expensive chrissie pressie that he could now put off till you're both back on your feet. For example are you really SURE he's not planning on buying you say a spa day? Or a romantic weekend in Paris etc. An expense that could be delayed to say Easter when you've got a bit more spare cash. Go for token pressies this year and spoil yourselves next? But tell him now
I was forced to resign on 10th December last year by the worst boss I ever had. I had already been actively job hunting to escape him but hadn't managed to secure anything at that point. Job hunting in the run up to Xmas was nigh-on impossible, but as soon as the festive period was over, and the first complete week on 2016 started, it was like no other time of year for job hunting.
Some good advice above, if you are desperate for cash there'll probably be some short term nursing available. Wait until 2017 for the proper job hunting and try and enjoy the time off.
Some good advice above, if you are desperate for cash there'll probably be some short term nursing available. Wait until 2017 for the proper job hunting and try and enjoy the time off.
ColinM50 said:
Sorry to hear your news, but it's happened to a lot of folk and most get through it OK some find new and more rewarding challenges. Hope you're one of those.
One thing I would say is tell your partner NOW. Not later today or when he's in a good mood, tell him now. The two of you can then work out budgets and what's important, but bear in mind he could be thinking of buying you a big expensive chrissie pressie that he could now put off till you're both back on your feet. For example are you really SURE he's not planning on buying you say a spa day? Or a romantic weekend in Paris etc. An expense that could be delayed to say Easter when you've got a bit more spare cash. Go for token pressies this year and spoil yourselves next? But tell him now
Good points but luckily we are quite good at setting budgets for each other, I would have told him last night but kids were on form last night (would not get off to sleep, unusual or them!!) and he went to bed early ill! I forgot he has a works Christmas do tonight, though he is not likely to stay late now due to feeling rough.One thing I would say is tell your partner NOW. Not later today or when he's in a good mood, tell him now. The two of you can then work out budgets and what's important, but bear in mind he could be thinking of buying you a big expensive chrissie pressie that he could now put off till you're both back on your feet. For example are you really SURE he's not planning on buying you say a spa day? Or a romantic weekend in Paris etc. An expense that could be delayed to say Easter when you've got a bit more spare cash. Go for token pressies this year and spoil yourselves next? But tell him now
Thanks to everyone for your replies, all valid points. Tbh I am not worried that I won't find another job I am worried that I will struggle to find one that works with the children. Vet nursing is not known for it's social/flexible hours! EG job in vets up the road, 1 week on 1 week off, 6pm-2am during week, 4pm-12am weekends. A job I could do but factor in children and it gets tricky, not imposssible but....
The whole point of contracting is that it offers flexibility - but that also means flexibility for the hirer. So I'm sure you have to approach each new assignment with an open mind and an acceptance that the position is precarious.
Is there any other type of activity you could get involved in using your veterinary skills?
Is there any other type of activity you could get involved in using your veterinary skills?
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