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[denny]

I've just been made redundant.

Some paperwork bullshit to occur over the next week or two before it's official, but the bomb's been dropped and in a company this small, the paperwork is just a formality.

Time to tidy up the CV I guess.


Edit:

People keep asking 'why?' on IRC/IM/etc...

The company failed to get as much funding as they'd hoped for in their current round of financing talks. In combination with a very noticeable drop in the amount of work they have coming in, it was belt-tightening time. They decided that my position was the most expensive thing that they can limp along without until the workload picks up again. I'm told I'll get a good reference etc.

Comments

[dennyd.livejournal.com]

5 grand if I leave voluntarily. A month's wages (just over half that) if I make them go through the full process.

I assume the 5 grand offer is on the table because it makes it easier for them to re-hire later this year.

[lovelybug.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what I got - not too bad compared to statutory

[valkyriekaren.livejournal.com]

Take the money and run. Also, they can always hire you back later if things take a turn for the better - and you'll be £5K up.