Handing in your notice....

[TheChipPrince]

Leaving your job with nothing to go to is ridiculous.

It takes a matter of hours to find full time employment if your really looking.

Someone please explain why you wouldnt spend a weekend finding something to keep you going before handing your notice in and joining the dole queue?

Unemployed people make no sense to me.
Much like a u-bend, I just cant get my head round it.

Disagree with you on that stu,mate of mine been out of work for a while and i had a look at applying for a few jobs for him as i didn't believe him when he said he was trying and just was nowt,i applied for a bout 10 jobs for him ,he's got good GCSE's and an engineering apprenticeship,sure did get an interview with any of them

But thats looking for a job he wants, if he needed ANY job, he could get one the same day, Stu is implying...

[StuartHopkin]

Leaving your job with nothing to go to is ridiculous.

It takes a matter of hours to find full time employment if your really looking.

Someone please explain why you wouldnt spend a weekend finding something to keep you going before handing your notice in and joining the dole queue?

Unemployed people make no sense to me.
Much like a u-bend, I just cant get my head round it.

Disagree with you on that stu,mate of mine been out of work for a while and i had a look at applying for a few jobs for him as i didn't believe him when he said he was trying and just was nowt,i applied for a bout 10 jobs for him ,he's got good GCSE's and an engineering apprenticeship,sure did get an interview with any of them

But thats looking for a job he wants, if he needed ANY job, he could get one the same day, Stu is implying...

Exactly my point ChipPrince

Monda has your mate been in every pub/restaurant/supermarket/shop/maccy d's within 5 miles of his house?

I have no problem with people saying they cant get the job they want, but saying you cant get a job is complete bull.

[Beaver808]

I agree too, if I don't have "any" job within 4 months I might as well jump off a very tall building as I'm pretty much unemployable. There's a big emphasis on "ANY" though.

Telesales, Maccy D's, Burger King, KFC, Subway - all of those have a high staff turnover and are pretty easy to get a job at (I used to work at Maccy D's back in my college days), it's a fall back plan if nothing else comes up..

I might end up retraining at college or something similar, but step 1 is hand in notice and enjoy a good night's sleep...

[mondatoo]

Fair point well made  

[Acidmouse]

still easy to get those type of jobs and thats cool. I went into the gym local to me last weekend and talking to a fitness coach they always have vacancies at David LLoyds, if u fancy that?

[Beaver808]

I think in my mind there's a subtle but important difference between a "job" and a "career"... Jumping from one career to a totally different career in a different industry is nigh on impossible with the saturation of the current employment market. Each and every company has overqualified people doing more junior roles so starting at the bottom requires qualifications, exams and experience. However, finding a job to tide me over until I can get started on a new career, one that I love, shouldn't be too hard- it will just take plenty of determination and perseverance.

[MANTIS01]

In all seriousness you shouldn't hand your notice in. If you get made redundant you have the chance of pursuiting severence pay, any credit cards or loans you have with insurance will be covered, and if you do get desperate and need income support it's a much easier process if you haven't just walked out of your job. The only advantage of resigning is the feeling of satisfaction you get by walking before you get pushed. But considering you say your employer is looking for a way to actively manage you out of the business all you do by walking is provide them with an easy solution to their problem. When you give somebody want they want on a plate you aren't really getting the upper hand now are you?

[outragous76]

I dont want to say too much on this thread (had a bad work year too)

However, let me assure you, i know jobs can be stressful, but having a  finite money resource, a ticking clock, and no job/guaranteed INCOME is enough to make you lose sleep.

I thought i had more than a healthy cushion, but believe you me (what does that mean btw?), it doesnt take many little things to start absorbing that finite cash - it felt like i was burning it some days!

Also never assume you can reply on poker - i went on my worst EVER downswing when I was redundant - so decided to cash the lot out and stop playing!

GL with everything whatever decission you make, but i think you would get more satisfaction 'working to rule' and taking the piss in their time than just walking away!

[Teacake]

Hit the Pat & Mick for a few weeks to buy some time job hunting before packing it in.

[Acidmouse]

Hit the Pat & Mick for a few weeks to buy some time job hunting before packing it in.

lol +1 did this with my last job, took a month off

[taximan007]

My situation was slightly different 18 months ago as it was a case of needs must to survive, walked into an agency and told them I wanted the job nobody else wanted and started work 3 hours later albeit on min wage, but been lucky since. I believe there are always jobs there if you need to work.

Good luck in whatever you choose to do.

[bobAlike]

Well, after 8 years of working in IT Networks and Security I've finally decided to quit my job.

Is it the job you don't like or the company you're working for?
If it's a case of not liking your employers why not try contract work in the IT industry. If you're a techy type of guy there is a fair bit of money in contracting.

Have a look at jobserve.com or jobsite.co.uk. It will probably mean you need to start your own company but that's no such big deal nowadays.

[Beaver808]

Have you got a phone?

Sorry Stu I forgot to reply yesterday... Yes, I have a phone...

[StuartHopkin]

Have you got a phone?

Sorry Stu I forgot to reply yesterday... Yes, I have a phone...

Lol

You said you didnt have the resources to fight an unfair dismissal claim.

All you need is your phone. Ring ACAS and they will sort it out at no expense to yourself.

[lazaroonie]

Well, after 8 years of working in IT Networks and Security I've finally decided to quit my job.

Is it the job you don't like or the company you're working for?
If it's a case of not liking your employers why not try contract work in the IT industry. If you're a techy type of guy there is a fair bit of money in contracting.

Have a look at jobserve.com or jobsite.co.uk. It will probably mean you need to start your own company but that's no such big deal nowadays.

i would be wary of this at moment. in normal times, the IT contracting market is pretty cushty. but it has taken an absolute battering in the last 2 years. Its quite hard for experienced contractors to get a start, never mind a newbie.

And some employers are taking the piss, with some rates i have seen recently going as low as 10 quid an hour, for roles that 3 years ago would be worth 35-40 quid an hour.