Some people volunteer to be made redundant.  Some people can’t wait to be out the door (one of my friends did that and never regretted it).  However, for the vast majority redundancy is something that you sit and wait for with trepidation.  You know that the firing squad is out there waiting for you, you have no control over it and when the day arrives, the long walk down the office is like walking to the gallows.

I know, because when I got made redundant I was the only person out of 100 staff to get the chop.  I clearly remember sitting in my car for over an hour afterwards sobbing. And I ruined my favourite blue shirt with mascara stained tears and had to throw it away.

I’ve been hearing conflicting opinions about the experiences people have been having since they were made redundant.  The majority of it is quite negative, with many stating that they haven’t really been given the right support, not being told about the resources available to them.  News stories and radio programmes tell the same stories of feelings of failure, isolation and humiliation at the hands of the agencies set up to help them. 

So what is REALLY going on?  Do you know someone who’s been made redundant and who currently isn’t really receiving the kind of support and advice that could help them turn the corner?

I’d love to hear from you or them. 

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 Sincere regards

Wendy Dashwood-Quick

Executive Coach, Resolution Coaching