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Non running related - redundancy and a new job within 18 hours, what a rollercoaster.

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10
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Hi running friends, as some of you may remember I posted a few days ago that my job was under threat due to the fact the whole company could go under.

Well yesterday afternoon at 4pm the axe duly fell in the most brutal fashion on nearly 700 people, basically get your belongings, you are redundant with immediate effect and won't be paid for days worked in February.

A frantic evening on social media followed but this morning after a long telephone conversation with the company I interviewed with 3 days ago I have a new job much closer to home. Phew!!

Also probably a couple of weeks off to get some runs in. Tomorrow will see the debut of my new Nike Pegasus Turbo trainers (can't wait to feel that bounce!!), a park run on Saturday and the Valentine's 10k in Newcastle on Sunday.

Run happy, run safe.

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AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

O you are so lucky Chris getting that knew job so quickly, that was awful what happened at 4 pm. This sort of thing is happening too often nowadays, still must feel sorry for others who have not been as fortunate as you in getting a new job so soon.

Good luck for your running, at least you can relax knowing that you have got a new job to go to.

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toAlMorr

I know, 95 pct of the staff won't be in my position!!!

O505k profile image
O505kGraduate10

So glad things have worked out for you.

Happy running.

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GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Wow!! What a shocker.

The fact that they're not paying for Feb days is way out of order. I hope you do get compensated as that is so wrong.

It must have been meant to be for it to fall into place so sweetly.

Best of luck in your new job! 👍😁

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ktsok

How awful for you and your colleagues. Very well done on your new job Chris. I hope you enjoy your unexpected holiday 👟👟👟👟

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Been waiting for this news.... so pleased you have a job... but how dreadful for the other folk not so fortunate.... a sign of the times.

Get the shoes on and run for pure joy!!! xx

Jell6 profile image
Jell6Graduate10

Well done on your new job, you have yourself to thank for being so proactive when you heard the news.

Hopefully your colleagues will have similar success.

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Chris, that is some roller coaster and I’m so relieved for you that the other job came up. I can’t imagine how you must have felt beforehand.

Get back out running to clear your mind. New runners will help. Hope everything goes well - new job, run and trainers! 👍🏃

JonathanP profile image
JonathanPGraduate10

Really pleased you have been successful in getting another job Chris, but what a way to treat people! Sign of the times unfortunately, I guess

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ChrisAllen1Graduate10 in reply toJonathanP

It is a sign of the times

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Wimborne

So glad you took control when you did Chris. Devastating news for you and all your colleagues. But another door opened because of how you managed this. Huge credit to you. Such tough times for so many from a pay perspective too. I see you have a great running weekend planned in those demon 😈 trainers which is just what you need.

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Dexy5Graduate10

So pleased for you Chris. Such a worrying time for you and 699 others. Enjoy the break knowing that you will continue to get a pay packet.

Good luck with your weekend running. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️. 🏃‍♂️❤️

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SaskAlliecatGraduate10

Wow! Roller coaster is right. Glad to hear you've already got another job (good foresight to start looking when you did!) and it's closer to home. Yay! Enjoy those new Pegasus trainers!

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Langley-LoperGraduate10

Things always work out for those with the right mental attitude. You needed work, you found work. Well done!

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linda9389Graduate10

Wow. Your head must be spinning, what a day. Congratulations though. At least your running will give you some constancy and control through this change. Enjoy those new shoes 😀

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theoldfellow

That happened to me in the 1970's, lost a job, and got another straight away. The great thing about it is that you know the new firm really wants you, and really believes you bring something valuable. And so sad for all the others, many will be friends, no doubt.

Prayers for them, and for you.

🙏

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Sandie1961Graduate10

Wow, what a rollercoaster of a week. Congratulations on getting another job so quickly and enjoy the new shoes 👟

GoGo_JoJo profile image
GoGo_JoJoGraduate10

Chris, was that Utilitywise? Just reading about it now. Really bad handling. 👎

ChrisAllen1 profile image
ChrisAllen1Graduate10

It was and the whole thing was a disaster from start to finish, about 700 laid off with half an hour notice and the senior management knew it was coming for about 4 months.

Bluebirdrunner profile image
BluebirdrunnerGraduate10

Hi Chris, so pleased that you have a new job, what a relief!

Have a great weekend of running😊xx

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate10

Happy days!

GoogleMe profile image
GoogleMeGraduate10

Phew! It sounds as though you may have escaped this fiasco 'only' (ha!) a couple of weeks pay down. Well done you for not putting your head in the sand and getting your irons in the fire asap (sorry!)

Enjoy your unexpected runfest and I hope the new job works out really well for you. Sounds like more running time if you're spending less time on travel.

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over61andstilltryingGraduate10

Great news! 🍾🥂🎉🏃🏻👏🏻😊

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