Aye
That's a clever move during a recession.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:17, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

It's a risk, I grant you.
But the terms are too good to pass up and I'll probably never get such a good chance again.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:28, Reply)

So long as it's not a case
of never being able to get another job again.

That would be a sickener. I was very lucky only to be out of work for a couple of months last year. It's not good.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:31, Reply)

I say I have no game plan.
I will be taking a couple of months off, then actively look for something - I'm not fussed what, something in my current line of work would be good but I'd happily stack shelves for a bit; practically anything but go back to working in a Jobcentre.

If, after about six months nothing came up I'd consider starting a small business.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:37, Reply)

Oooo!
Your skills are quite transferable aren't they?
( girlinthehole, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:39, Reply)

Reasonably.
The only thing is my line of work is pretty dependant on public funding for grants, so...
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:40, Reply)

Fair comment
although I can't help but smile at the irony of taking redundancy from a Jobcentre!
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:40, Reply)

I don't work in a Jobcentre anymore
which was my point - I used to and it was the most miserable experience of my life, hence why I wouldn't go back.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:44, Reply)

Oh I see
Sorry. Makes sense now.

*deletes previous smile*
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:47, Reply)

Doing any sort of job is for the best
When a good opportunity comes up recruiters won't take too kindly to anyone who says "I've spent six months sitting on my arse watching Jeremy Kyle."

Temporary clerical work can often lead to something better anyway if you prove yourself.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:45, Reply)

I think if you're going to go
Now is the time, because this time next year the Job Centres will be bursting at the seams.

I know a couple of people who have picked up reasonable jobs recently.
( The Disappointed Caravanner of the year, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:36, Reply)

Again
part of my reasoning is being only 40 (only???), I'm hopefully young enough to not be left on the scrap heap. Either way I've got a fair bit of breathing space as we should be able to live comfortably fo about 15 months once the debt is paid off.
( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:39, Reply)

You're younger than I am
so I have to agree.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Wed 16 Feb 2011, 19:41, Reply)