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What to do if you get sacked!
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Seriously, I got sacked last year for something that I absolutely did not do. I'm currently waiting for the Employment Tribunal's decision, but in the meantime, I have not been able to get a job - of any description.
For a bit of background, I was always rewarded for being a high performing employee, I had never had any disciplinary issues before I got sacked and was highly respected by peers and managers. I was earning approx �30k, and redundancy was on the cards in my peer group.
I'd worked for this company for over 10 years, and couldn't believe what they did to me.
Has anyone ever been in this situation? I've managed to keep the debtors away so far, but am now looking at my home being repossessed. Any advice whatsoever will be gratefully received. ( I know that there is a section about money/careers etc but no-one seems to post there!)
For a bit of background, I was always rewarded for being a high performing employee, I had never had any disciplinary issues before I got sacked and was highly respected by peers and managers. I was earning approx �30k, and redundancy was on the cards in my peer group.
I'd worked for this company for over 10 years, and couldn't believe what they did to me.
Has anyone ever been in this situation? I've managed to keep the debtors away so far, but am now looking at my home being repossessed. Any advice whatsoever will be gratefully received. ( I know that there is a section about money/careers etc but no-one seems to post there!)
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sorry to hear about all your troubles. I would recommend Consumer Credit Counselling Service if you are having financial worries. They may be able to help you.
http://www.cccs.co.uk/
http://www.cccs.co.uk/
Thanks Trinny, I will look into it.
Dr Spock - you sound pretty cynical, and I can understand why! You say that you managed to start again - can you tell me how? I've applied for so many jobs, but as soon as I have to explain that I was sacked (and awaiting the outcome of a tribunal) the door gets firmly closed.
Dr Spock - you sound pretty cynical, and I can understand why! You say that you managed to start again - can you tell me how? I've applied for so many jobs, but as soon as I have to explain that I was sacked (and awaiting the outcome of a tribunal) the door gets firmly closed.
sorry troubled, don't mean to be cynical, it's an age thing.
You must be smart to know the value of share options etc. Don't say sacked, just say dissagreement in the way you thought the company should be progressing.Be positive, sell yourself, make no apologies for your previous employees shortsightedness in not recognising your potential.
You must be smart to know the value of share options etc. Don't say sacked, just say dissagreement in the way you thought the company should be progressing.Be positive, sell yourself, make no apologies for your previous employees shortsightedness in not recognising your potential.
Hi troubled, personally I wouldn't tell them why you are no longer employed with you former employers, why not say that you decided you needed a change, had taken a sabbatical, cared for a sick relative, anything really. If you are worried about references, dont, all references are now is a form that has boxes to be ticked and always give the name of someone who will give you a good one (reference that is). Don't let this situation hold you back, start applying for jobs that pay 40-45k a year, that will show the barstewards!
