Got the job!!!

I finally got an interview and got the job!! :D It was on Halloween of all days! It was tough getting to this stage! I had to do some online assessments which were not easy!! I had to do a Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning & Personality assessment, i thought they were so hard! I didn't even finish the maths one, although everyone said you are not scored by how much you do, its based on how accurate your answer are. The website the assessments are from are http://www.shl.com/uk i was able to go on the website before hand and look at some of the practice questions which was quite useful so i was sort of prepared for what was coming.I can see the positives and negatives of these assessments because yes they can help filter the applicants, but then again some people may do rubbish in the assessments but might actually be a perfect candidate for the job but don't get a chance to shine in an interview! Its a little unfair, you have to think do recruiters actually think of a person as a person or are they just a number??

I got myself all worked up for the assessments i found the Verbal Reasoning quite hard, whereas the maths was actually ok. I think the worst part is having the timer in the corner of your screen, so you are constantly looking at it and panicking! But it turns out i did excellent (much to the surprise of me) so that was quite a boost to know before i went into my actual interview.

So the actual interview was not too bad, i was given advice before hand from everyone i work with, the best thing i think is to think of situations you have been in whilst in the workplace such as when you have had to deal with an unhappy customer, disagreements in the workplace etc. The interviewee i find prefers to have actual examples and not just generalised answers, I'm guessing that's because it proves that you have been in a certain situation??  I think it is also quite good to put positive spins on situations too, so always explain how you tried to improve something or change something to help prevent the situation from happening again.

Anyway i had the interview today and was told within about an hour that i had been successful so i have been able to relax and might be able to sleep better now (i hope) but now i have other worries on my mind, such as money, as the job i have been given is only part time which means I'm taking a drop in pay which will have a significant impact on mine and my boyfriends life, we are going to have to make some cut backs for now. I'm hoping to find some sort of part time job in a morning just to try and boost my income slightly. We can probably survive on the lower wage for a time but not for long term, so i better get my thinking cap on!

Vampires Rock

On a different note i went to Vampires Rock last night with the girls which was fun, something different to do, great music (and a fit guitarist)! They do a few shows over the UK and i would definately recommend it. It has a storyline to it but it was mainly the music i went for, you cant beat the rock classics! I would definately visit their website to find out more if its your kind of thing.

Interview

I have now applied for a position at the place i currently work at, however it is only part time which is both good and bad. It is for a Customer service role which is good because it is something different and i would get training which would be useful to have on my CV if i was to apply for any future positions. The only bad thing is, is that it is part time hours, i would be working Monday - Thursday from about 12.30 - 5.30 so i would need to possibly find another job in the morning and a Friday to make up the pay i would be losing. Although the pay for the Customer service  role is quite good even for the part time hours, me and my boyfriend discussed it and we would probably be able to survive.... just, we may have to make cut backs though.

I have thought about going on an agency for the hours i would be free, this is however if i get the job! I found out that i would have to do a test!!! A literacy and numeracy test which is a little nerve racking, i can do maths and English but i will be timed and also the test could potentially decide if i got the job or not. Then i would have to have an interview which is scary in itself. I need to look out for number one, i have bills to pay so i am going to have to be selfish and brutal, i do not want to be out of a job at Christmas.

So i now have to prepare for an interview, i have had 2 previously one for my first job which was scary but not as scary as my up coming one as i need this job!! I have been looking for tips on the Internet on how to prepare, most things are mainly common sense, but there is one on the direct gov site Preparing for an interview which I'm guessing they have put up to help with the unemployment mess they have caused (but that discussion is for another day).

Trimmed Ponte Tailored Dress

I think one thing to think about is to look the part, look like you want the job and that you pay attention to detail, when i went for my last interview for my current job i wore just a simple black dress which looks sophisticated and also covered up all the places you don't want to show off and give the wrong impression, New Look tends to have some nice dresses which are appropriate for interviews, added with a pair of sensible heels and you have a perfect interview outfit!

Apart from looking good for your interview always do research on the position you are applying for so that you can think of reasons why you would be able to carry out the job role effectively, always think of scenarios that you have been in which can relate to the position you are applying for.

When you are waiting in the reception area waiting for your interview try and strike up a friendly conversation with the receptionist as i found this helped me last time, it helped with my nerves as she was such a lovely person and made me think that it would be a nice place to work at which i think gives you a confidence boost. It also will help as the receptionist could let the interviewee know their opinion of you and if it is a good one then it may help (im not saying this will help 100% but i think it helps to some level).

Always always make sire you know where the interview is been held, do a dry run at the weekend or the day before so you know exactly where the place is, as it wont look to good if you turn up late, it also wont help your nerves if you are stressing out because you dont know where you are. Ensure you arrive with at least 10 minutes to spare so that you can compose yourself before actually starting the interview.

I will be trying out all my advice above soon when i have my interview so i hope it works for me!!

Money Saving/Making

As i am going through the whole redundancy situation i thought i would share my tips on how to get a little extra for your money, from collecting points & completing surveys.

I know many of you probably have either a Tesco Clubcard, Nectar card or Boots Advantage card so I'm sure you know what the benefits of these are, but for those of you who don't here is some info on what you can get:

Tesco Clubcard - With this card you can collect one point for every £1 you spend in Tesco (on most items in store) at the petrol pump or most items from Tesco Direct. These points are then converted into vouchers every quarter which can either be spent in Tesco or you can use them with Clubcard rewards where they can be redeemed for a number of things such as Magazine subscriptions, entry into exhibition or event and activity days their website has all the information you need, if your not signed up for this i would definitely recommend it.

Boots Advantage Card - This is similar to the Tesco Clubcard except you can collect 4 points for every £1 you spend in Boots on most items in store or online. These points can then be spent at boots or on their website. Not only can you collect Boots points from Boots but if you visit their Treat Street you can also collect points when you shop online at a number of other retailers such as Dorothy Perkins, New Look & HMV, visit the website for more info - http://www.treatstreet.boots.com/

Nectar Card - This card can redeemed in a number of different places such as Sainsburys, BP, Amazon amongst others. When you have collected a few points they can redeemed against various rewards quite like the Tesco Clubcard, such as Attraction entry, vouchers etc.

Now other than using the cards above there are other ways to make a little bit extra such as completing surveys, a couple of examples are https://www.valuedopinions.co.uk/ and http://www.iap-interactive.com/ for completing surveys you will be awarded points which can be redeemed for vouchers, on valued opinions you can get vouchers for Outfit, Amazon, Boots and many more. With Iap-Interactive the best one to get is the Capital Bonds voucher as this can be used at a number of different stores.

Now if you do like shopping online a great website to use would be Maximiles on this website you collect points for shopping online through their website for a number of retailers such as Game, PC World, Argos, New Look and quite a few more. You can also collect points for completing surveys, watching their advertising videos and signing up for newsletters. These points again can be redeemed for a number of different rewards ranging from DVDs and CD's to vouchers to TVs and even a Porche. This is definitely a website to look at!


If you have any old CDs, DVDs or Games hiding away that you don't use or watch anymore then why not try out Music Magpie and see how much you can get for them, its free posting and they send you a cheque within a couple of weeks. I tried this out and it was quick and easy, all i had to do was take the box of DVDs to the Post Office (always make sure you get proof of posting).

Another good website is http://www.groupon.co.uk/ this has a different deal everyday from manicures, massages & hair appointments to meals for two, falconry experience & Go karting. You can save loads on deals, and if you recommend a friend for one of the deals and they purchase it then you get £6 credit on your Groupon account, I recommended 3 people once and was able to purchase a massage with the credit!

I hope this has been of use to someone, these websites definitely helped me.

X Factor a little messed up

I used to disagree with all the talk of X Factor been a bit too much for young people, but after the twist they had in this weekends show i think i might change sides. I dont see why the judges had to vote off one of their own acts after the first show?? Giving them that little bit of hope and then just dumping them, why didnt they just pick 3 contestants at judges houses instead of dragging them through this ordeal?? I actually think it is quite shocking.

All this just to get a few more viewing figures! I think that at least one of the acts should not have gone, Amelia, she was one who could sing and would go a long way in my eyes. The weekends episodes were actually a waste of time and just an extension of the judges houses, except the contestants were humiliated in front of the crowd, and they didnt even get a chance to let the audience decide if they liked them, what were the producers thinking.

I did like the new X Factor at first, i though the judges were brilliant but after this shocking turn im not so sure about it. I wonder how far they will go to get the top viewing figures? I suppose they have got Kitty's dramatic effects to boost figures, yet arent they supposed to be taking more care of contestants mental wellbeing? Doesnt look like it.

Why is my goldfish miserable

My Goldfish Samson (previously Sam, but had to change because people thought i had named it after myself! i actually had 4 other fish Frodo, Merry, Pippin & Gollom) Anyway my fish just looks so unhappy, i feed it i clean it out but it just looks depressed. I have thought about getting another fish but he is my 12th fish, as i haven't been very successful with fish in the past.

I first got 5 fish (Goldilocks, Knox, spud, Spock & house - TV was on and house was what was on) and within 48hours they had all died, i wasn't sure why? I even went to get the water checked at the pet store, i did the leave them in the bag thing for a while before you put them in but one after the other they just died! The lady at the pet store said i must just had the weaker fish!

I wasn't going to get any more but i went to the fair and won 2 fish (Fifi & Jemimah) again within 48 hours i was back down to zero fish. I was determined to have a fish and to keep it alive for at least longer than a week. So i went a got the last lot and yet again one by one they died off, first it was Merry (he wasn't very merry) then Gollom, Frodo and Pippin. But Sam survived and has now lived well over a year now (very proud of myself) I'm just getting very worried what if he is on his last legs, or fins??

Patrick in my school bag a few years ago.

I think if Samson was to pass on, then i will just stick to cats and dogs they seem to survive much better around me. My last cat Patrick is amazing (she currently lives with mum and dad - didn't want to move her from her comfort zone) and yes Patrick is a girl, it was hard enough explaining this to the vet i booked her in for to be spayed. Her full name is Patrick Lucifer (on actual chip) she is like the devils cat but we all love her to bits. Although you should never lay down on the floor when she is around she will attack! Over the years she has piled a few pounds on because she actually goes next door for a second breakfast, she is like a furry football.

I remember once i was trying to eat my dinner and Patrick came along and put her paw in my mash, cheeky little thing. There was another time i was putting hair removal cream on my legs and yet again the paw went in, i had to chase her round the house so i could get the cream off her paw before she ate it!

Just couldnt find the right clothes

Mum and Dad arrived on cue 9am. They bought me a food parcel :) the cupboards are now full up.

We all took a ride into town so i could show mum the onesies in Primark, which are amazing, she has bought one for me and my sister, i got one with penguin feet and we picked one with cows on for my sister, only £10 not bad!!

We then took a look in New look and they had a sale so i had a look and found some good bargains, i took 7 items into the changing room but came out with none! I dont know why but nothing seemed to suit me, which irritates me because that is always the case. I did see a dress which i had tried on but didnt, why do we always do that?? (http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/cowl-neck-colour-block-dress_231071569) It was £30 so not a bad price and would be nice for when i get a new job.

I have found that i am getting slightly short tempered with people especially my boyfriend which i do feel bad about :( but i cant help it somethings just really irritate me, like when i wanted to buy some birthday cards which were 10 for a £1 i thought that would be perfect for when someones birthday pops up and i dont have to worry about getting a card, and my boyfriend was like thats stupid just get a card when its their birthday, but the thing is when there are birthdays im the one who has to worry about getting cards and presents not him, i even write out most cards even if they are for his family! So i sort of had a mardy moment in the middle of clintons and stormed out lol then after that things just really ticked me off.

I calmed down eventually and we went for a sunday dinner at our local pub, it was quite good - http://www.cornmill-nottingham.co.uk/  although i am quite fussy when it comes to my sunday dinner the yorkshires have to be perfect!

Mum and Dad have gone home now :( wish they could have stayed longer but they both have work in the morning so i will have to wait until either they come here or we go visit them.

Before i go i want you all to meet Peter Pumpkin, i will be putting him on my desk at work to cheer me up :)

Formula One

Well i was woken at about 6am today by my boyfriend turning the bedroom TV on so that he can watch the Japan Grand Prix (not impressed) but since I'm now forced to watch it i might as well write a blog about it.

So Sebastian Vettle is currently in the lead in the Championship, there has been a lot of debate about whether or not he is a good driver or if he has a good car and a bout of good luck?? I think this is a little unfair as there has been times where he has proven he is a good driver, and he has been able to put his car on pole 12 times this year, which isn't bad going if you compare it to Webbers qualifying.

Now poor Lewis Hamilton has had quite a disappointing season with all his penalties, many would argue that he was just racing and is more aggressive than others, and that perhaps other drivers have got a bit soft?? I think he is a great driver but maybe he has been under so much pressure to win that he has pushed a bit to hard?

So the race has now started and an incident involving Vettle & Button has been investigated, Button was pushed off the track by Vettle, apparently Vettel has been let off scot free. I think we can all assume that Vettle has now won the Championship, as i think he only needed one point?

I myself am supporting the Brits Lewis and Jenson, but Jenson is the only one in contention for the Championship (very slim chance Vettle has to crash out or not score any points in the last races). My boyfriend is a strong Hamilton fan and just assumes every other driver is wrong and cheating lol.

It looks as though Hamilton has an issue with his tyres which my boyfriend claims has ruins his race, its only lap nine but we have to wait and see. Apparently it was a puncture.

Right I'm off to my twitter page to tweet about the race.

Operation Clean Up

I am so unprepared for the arrival of my mum and dad tomorrow, i 'started' cleaning up this morning but so far i seem to have just moved mess around. I mean i don't live like a slob or anything but my mum is a cleaner so everything has to be spotless! Otherwise she will tidy up and i will not find anything for a week!

I just cant be bothered to tidy though, it is so boring and there is so much good stuff on TV, i am so bad :)

I don't even have a spare cupboard i can shove all the crap into. Ok so i need to get motivated now, maybe put some music on and get going. I just know my mum is going to come in and start ironing and then I'll never find my work clothes (not such a bad thing at this point though).

I need to have a shower too, there is so much to do before they get here, they said they would be setting off early in the morning, and they are very early risers, and it takes about 2 hours to get here, so I'm guessing about 8 or 9am which gives me a couple of hours to clean before i need to sleep.

Wish me luck!

Im addicted to Minecraft!

I seem to have become addiceted to Minecraft - a game my boyfriend plays, I would always get annoyed with him when he was playing it constantly, but now that i have tried it i am fixated Help lol.
In the game you basically have to build a house and feed yourself and mine stuff.

Its a really good game, although i have it set on 'peaceful' as the zombies, spiders and skeletons scared the hell out of me, i would just pause the game and get my boyfriend to kill them for me lol, god help me if i was actually in a life thretening situation!! (It was quite funny, i would scream and he would come running lol) I even mentioned the game to my friend at work and i think she may have got it too, how sad are we. I will add though that i dont spend hours and hours on it, im not a complete gamer......yet.

My boyfriend now he is game obsessed, he is currently playing the new F1 game on the playstation which i find so boring, just driving round a track for hours, that would send me insane! Its the same with football, cant stand it. He did want to buy a formula one ferrari steering wheel for his computer/ps3 which was like £600+ and i was like errr no, but he has had to put that purchase on hold now until i get my job sorted..... what a shame :)

I do sometimes moan that i barely see him because he is always in his 'games room' but then again it means that i can sit and watch what tv i want or just listen to music, read a book etc with out him disturbing me or putting the football on!! It is good that he does have his own game room because otherwise he would have had his playstation set up on the TV in the living room, and i dont know how i would cope with that (it is worth sacrificing the spare room for)

He recently built his own computer which i thought was a stupid idea, why he couldnt just buy a ready made one i'll never know lol. He does tend to spend more time gaming than anything else though and the only time i see him is when he is hungry lol.

Anyway im going to go finish watching X Factor (i wish i lived in the contestants house!)

Friday - End to a tough week

Well the end of the week final arrived, and I'm now able to have a lie in and just forget about work for a bit. I want to just for get about the redundancy situation for a few days and clear my head, so last night i decided to go to Goose Fair with a couple of friends which really helped me to forget about reality for a few hours. We had so much fun i only went on 3 rides but it was still such a laugh. We first went on a Ferris wheel because one of my other friends asked me to get a good picture of the whole thing if i could, so i did (it wasn't a great picture a bit blurry) We then went the waltzers (obviously, you cant go the fair and not go on them) We then went in the fun house which was childish i know but still hilarious, i almost did the splits at one point, but i did manage to stay up right in the hamster wheel lol.

The only downside to the fair is the crowds - i hate them lol. It was quite a challenge when i got my yummy cadbury hot chocolate with cream and a flake to keep it in the cup and not burn myself or anyone else, my friend did get knocked and her hot chocolate nearly went over my face lol.

Luckily nothing bad happened whilst we were at the fair as there is a reputation for things to happen, but as far as i could see everyone was having a good time, we were there quite a while, we were only going for an hour or so but ended up staying about 3 or 4 hours! Time flies when you are having fun.

My other friend who i work with went to the fair on Thursday night and got some candy floss which we both ate for breakfast on Friday morning at work - we are allowed we are both up for redundancy!! She also hooked a duck and won me a duck teddy (who we have now named Polly)

Anyway no new update really on the job hunting just that i have applied for a couple more but again have to wait and see, i hate waiting i am so impatient.

Mum and Dad are coming to visit tomorrow, cant wait they are bringing me some bits and bobs down with them, mainly food :) Cant wait to see them both haven't seen them for a few months now, miss them both all the time. I cant wait till i get a job, which is hopefully well paid so i can go visit them more. I was hoping this year to go to theirs for Christmas because i love going there for xmas, my dad makes the most amazing Christmas dinner :) and they always have their decorations up, and my mum always enters the village window decorating competition, she has won a couple of times before (she even framed the certificates bless her) Its even better when its been snowing it makes it perfect (although you usually get snowed in because they live in a dip so they are surrounded by hills. But my boyfriend wants to spend xmas with his dad and his dads girlfriend, so i guess i will have to compromise and spend xmas there and New Year at my mum and dad's??


Anyway i think i have gone on for quite a bit now so will finish it here for now. x

A one year old has added me on facebook!!??

I really though i had got a new friend when my phone flashed at me and said i had a friend request, but it turned out to be my boyfriends cousins daughter who happens to be one! I may sound boring but isn't that just a tad bit sad that you have to go and set up a facebook page for your one year old?? What use is it exactly??  Cant they wait until the child is old enough to set a social network page up themselves?

Its not just children either it is peoples pets! I just tend to ignore these requests, but why do people do this? Isn't there an age limit? As I'm sure i had a birthday notification saying that someone was about 20 when they were still in secondary school!

I do like using facebook because it keeps me in contact with my family but there are just some people who annoy me slightly, there was one person who had a rant on their wall and then later posted why do people stick their noses into business that isn't theirs?!?!?!?! Its because you broadcast it to the world.

Anyway enough of the ranting, i have so far applied for 2 jobs which look really good so i hope i get them, i have seen one or two jobs within the NHS but we all know the government is adamant in cutting costs!!

Me and me work mate who are both up for redundancy keep thinking about how strange it will be not working together any more, she said she even nearly started crying because she saw mini marsh mellows and it reminded her of when we made hot chocolates with marsh mellows last year :(

So its not really just the money worries its also missing the people i have come to know so well.

Searching for a new job

Why is it when you come to write your CV you completely forget what it is you do?! You do the same job each day yet putting it in words is impossible. Then trying to find a job which suits you is equally as hard. I have so far applied for one job which seams quite good, but now its just the waiting to hear from the employer if i have been selected for interview. I hate the dreaded wait, that's all we seem to do is wait.... waiting to see if i will be made redundant and wait to see if i can get another job.

So far i have looked on the Job centre website and found a few which could be potential hits, but i am so nervous, what if i do get interviews and what if i mess them up??

Work is a bit strange at the moment everyone is been so nice, which is making it hard because i love everyone here and it will be hard to leave them all. Although i haven't cried today which is a good sign, but getting the motivation to actually do work is impossible because in 4 weeks i could be out of a job.

I was supposed to be dressing up for Halloween at work this year but i don't think my heart is in it any more :( My heart isn't really in anything anymore, i feel empty, although i know that redundancy is all about the numbers and not the individual its hard not to feel rejected and insignificant.

I could really do with going shopping, but instead I'm job hunting, the things we have to sacrifice just to get on this world. Ah well better get back to the search.......

The Moment that dress 'shrunk' in the wash!?

Well whilst getting ready for work, i thought i would wear one of my posher office dresses to try and boost my confidence, but, it appears to have shrunk in the wash or has it....... i would like to think so but reality is i need to start watching my weight, which i really don't want to do but.......

The girls at work are always going on about diets and i just find them a little bit boring, but i may have to conform :s

I'm not big or anything I'm a size 8/10 (more 10 than 8) so its not as if i should be too worried but i think i need to start watching it before it does get worse, i have started going swimming (ok maybe just the once) i intend to carry that on depending on if i have a job or not, but i suppose i could maybe cut down on the sweet treats (not cut out, that's a definite no no) although i am such a fussy eater, i don't like veg, cheese, pasta and various other foods, i do like most fruit such as apples and bananas, my down fall is the chocolate. I think i only snack because I'm bored so maybe i need a hobby, but what? I need something which is not expensive and easy to start, like i said i have the swimming which is nice for once or twice a week, but i really want to do something creative. I really enjoyed shopping as a hobby but i think at the moment with the 'R' word looming that is not such a great activity to do :(

Anyway back to diets, any ideas of what are good where i don't have to eat just dust or fresh air? Any ideas will be much appreciated.

Day 2

Well it is now the day after dooms day, and i think i may have got my head around everything...... i think, i don't think i will be crying any more, i just need to pick myself up and get on with things now, no more sulking.

One good thing from this my mum and dad are coming to visit this weekend so i can have a nice mum hug, they always make me feel better :)

I have been looking for jobs and there are one or two good ones out there so today will be all about updating my CV and sending to different places, then i need to start working on my interview skills :s that should be fun.

I must also make sure i eat something today because i didn't have anything yesterday (apart from a much needed chocolate bar!).

I need to stop doubting myself as this isn't going to give me the confidence to get myself a new job. So i just need to get over this and hold my head up high...... its a lot harder than you think!

Although on a more funny note, my boyfriend had 2 teeth taken out yesterday and whilst we were sleeping he dribbled on my pillow.....which was very nice of him lol, i can always rely on him to make me smile without realising it. He actually bought the 2 teeth home with him (one tooth has part of his jaw bone on it apparently - it looks disgusting) He thinks its amazing but he also wants a sympathy vote, so we were both licking our wounds last night.

I can always turn to my boyfriend for help and support we have been together 6 years now, sure we have had our ups and downs but we got through it, I'm actually quite proud of our relationship, we have discussed the 'M' word but despite wanting to be together for ever we are happy as we are at the moment. Also does marriage even mean much these days?? many people are getting divorced, which is so sad, we see many celebs getting divorced, and its not nice to see it all publicised, it seems like such a traumatic experience having everyone judge you. I don't think i could go through a divorce, having everyone talk about you when your not in the room, i guess that's why I'm not to fussed about getting married just yet?? Maybe I'm worried it will ruin what we have?? I look at my parents, they have been together 26 years and i hope will be together for another 26 years, but my boyfriends mum and dad are divorced, his mum is now in her 3rd marriage. That is another reason i fear marriage..... having his mum and dad in the same room with alcohol, i actually have nightmares about my wedding day and it been ruined by the in laws lol, although my friend did say she will keep the peace and have a 'naughty corner' can always rely on Laura to organise everyone : )

Anyway i better get ready for work, life must continue, and i must earn my money because I'm going to need it! x

Worst day ever

My week had begun quite well this week, i took up swimming with my friend Chrissy after saying i would for about 2 months. It was quite a laugh and we soon realised that we were both not as fit as we thought and that it was not the most glamorous sports as we had both left our mascara on and poor Chrissy could not see a thing, but we had a giggle about it, although the usual swimmers weren't too impressed that we were having fun! Then to top it off as we were leaving looking like drowned rats there was a group of rather nice looking lads 'cringe' lol.

So anyway that was not part of the worst day ever! that came today when me and my work colleagues were asked into the office and we were not expecting what was about to happen! The first few words was all it needed 'Due to the economic......' we all then knew by that point what the meeting was about, one person cried whilst i just held my head in my hands not really able to take it all in, our supervisor was great she asked the manager all the right questions as we just couldn't talk without wanting to break down, it was the dreaded 'R' word which no one wants to hear especially in times like these where jobs are quite hard to find.

The reason for the redundancies are down to centralising the admin departments although there will be the supervisor position available still along with one admin clerk and we all have to re-apply for our job, and unfortunately due to me only been with the company for one year and the other 2 been there for 6years plus i am the least qualified so much more likely to be let go, but that's not the worst part as due to not been in my employment for more than 2 years means i am not entitled to any redundancy pay.

So i have one month to find myself a new job. But when you have been dealt a blow such as this you just go numb and your head just doesn't want to work, and it doesn't matter how much everyone tells you that it will be OK, it just doesn't help.

We didn't do much work today as you can imagine, no one was really in the right frame of mind, i am so worried especially when you hear on the TV about all these companies and the NHS and councils etc making cuts and redundancies, how will i manage to get a stable job if there isn't any available!

You never imagine something like this would ever happen to you and when it does its like been hit by a tonne of bricks, i wonder if the government will ever do anything about the employment issues in this country or will we just be 'Benefit Britain' do they realise that with the cuts they are putting people out of work and the people who lose their jobs sometimes have no option but to go on benefits as they are unable to find work, so surely it is the governments best interest to perhaps not make too many cuts so there are more jobs available?? I'm not saying they shouldn't make cuts but they need to address the employment situation.

Anyway fingers crossed i find something else within the month! Otherwise I'm not too sure how i will pay my bills.