So the meeting on Wednesday went as well as these things can do. There was at least a reasonably cheerful atmosphere among the team members there, and a kind of nervous humour which was better than everyone being glum or grumpy. The end result of it all though, is that of the number of us being reviewed, they’re looking to lose two thirds to a half, which is no small amount. And we were told we had untill tomorrow at 5 to apply for voluntary redundancy, or reduced working hours etc.
So I’ve done it, I put in my application for voluntary redundancy this afternoon, after having mentioned it to my collegues last week, and then told my boss that I definately was going to do it just before I did. So there we have it,by the end of this week I’ll probably have a leaving date agreed, and very soon I won’t work there anymore.
The thing thats getting me down now, prompted by being about to go out to do my first newt survey of this season, and feeling tired to start with and having no idea when I’m going to get back, is that I still have to do all this, for I don’t know how long. Now that I’ve done it I just want out. Having been told at the meeting last week that the timescale for voluntary redundancy was likely to be measured in a number of days rather than weeks, my boss is now saying he’d want me to stay around for longer than that, which means more of this. Although on the other hand means more money which is not a bad thing either considering.
Add to all this that I’m still waiting on that job, and apparently will hear this week sometime. Thats definately not helping the frayed nerves.
Monday, 6. April 2009
Thoughts and prayers remain with you and Chris.
Monday, 6. April 2009
Hugs and an ickle bit of prayer for you guys.
Monday, 6. April 2009
Living in limbo is always very stressful. Lots of sympathy.
Tuesday, 7. April 2009
Thoughts and prayers from Down Under too; God bless.
Tuesday, 7. April 2009
oh dear, I just saw all this. well done on making the decision – will pray about the other job.
I’ll pour you a virtual glass of wine to calm the frayed nerves.
Thursday, 9. April 2009
Thoughts and prayers from me too. I’ve only just seen it too, big prayers about the other job. And I’ll buy you a real glass / bottle of wine at the weekend if you want!