Voluntary Redundancy

[PyroUK]

Offering up voluntary redundancy doesn't necessarily mean you aren't valued.

Depending on the size of the company and how much money needs to be saved they will offer it up to everyone in the hopes that some who they can't legally and easily get rid of will just foxtrot oscar on their own accord.

Seems like a pretty **** situation to be honest mate, how much time do you have to play with? As someone else said they have to give you time off for interviews and the like.

Good luck with it all!

Well,

I had my chat this AM, and its a go-er.

End of Feb (ish) I will be leaving.

Payment in lieu of notice (3 months)

+ 5 weeks @ stat

I have a wife due in middle of march and this will give me the space / time to be at home after the birth for about 6 weeks.

very very very bitter sweet.

I helped build this company into what it was before we were bought out, and it is very very sad to see it in this state.

Still business is business.

Thank you for your words of support / guidance.

[maviczap]

Well good luck for the future Alex, I've found that changing jobs can be a blessing, even though my employer has been the same for nearly 34 years.

[timwilky]

If all is what you wanted, then good luck. But I am sad to see they appear to only be giving you statutory.

Ironically I have just been in a meeting this morning where they have said they are to consolidate for 76 geographic offices worldwide to 6. Europe meaning Paris and Baden. So I guess I will shortly be told on your bike. a quick check on the calculator means I am entitled to 60 weeks pay under our scheme. Now I understand why my agreed in the UK payrise/regrading has sat on someones desk in Paris waiting head office approval.

Originally Posted by 454697819

I have a wife due in middle of march ...

mail order bride?