Speed Devil Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Today all the EPCM staff at my work (+-140 people) were called to an urgent meeting.Upon arrival we noticed that no snacks, coffe/tea or anything was served.......this usually means BAD NEWS!!!!As true-as-bob...we were informed that the main client informed us this morning that 50% of the EPCM division had to be retrenched by the 27th of this month. Unfortunately I fall in the 50% that must go.I am at my present employer for just over 6 months, which means that I will only have 2 weeks noticeTwo months after starting, there was already talks of financial difficulties on the project and that people might lose their jobs. So it has merely been a waiting game since end October last year to see when it would become a reality. At least I can be glad it did not happen over Christmas/New Year. If anybody has an odd job around the house please let me know....Salary is highly negotiable
Li Mu Bai Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 aweful news man, I hope you find something new and better soon!
Skye Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to hear this Speed Devil, stay positive and things will pan out. What line of business are you in?
Speed Devil Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to hear this Speed Devil' date=' stay positive and things will pan out. What line of business are you in?[/quote'] Luckily I had "advanced warning" that something like this will happen, so I started negotiations with my ex-employer a few weeks ago to get my old job back. I'm a qualified electrician, but working as an electrical deign draughtsman in the high voltage industry.
Skye Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 That's it, one always needs to be one step ahead at all times. Holding thumbs that you get your old job back
turtlek Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Dude i feel your pain i was suspended from work until further notice looks like i will be getting the letter as well!!!!
Skye Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Dude i feel your pain i was suspended from work until further notice looks like i will be getting the letter as well!!!! Ouch what did you do wrong turtle? skate the wrong way around on the ice? or spend to much time on the hub during working hours?
turtlek Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Dude i feel your pain i was suspended from work until further notice looks like i will be getting the letter as well!!!!Ouch what did you do wrong turtle? skate the wrong way around on the ice? or spend to much time on the hub during working hours? Was accused of theft and not given a hearing or anything was sent to a polygraph and even though i passed it seems like the boss has a personal vendetta against me due to feeling threatened so looks like i will be going to the CCMA for legal help due to unfair dismissal!!!! P.S. anybody looking for a competent bike mechanic and salesman??????? good refferences and a few years experience
Skye Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Sorry to here that turtlek. Remind me what one can take at an ice rink (other than load of ice) that is worth sending a person for a polygraph
turtlek Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 R418 that went missing from the takings on the same day i got my bonus!!!! Oh suspicious!!!! night night turtlek2009-02-02 14:50:45
Willehond Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Sounds freaky turtlek. Horrible stuff! Hope it gets better soon!!!
idrive Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I suppose your account was frozen and plans for your promotion have been put on ice..........!!
gianni Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Luckily I had "advanced warning" that something like this will happen' date=' so I started negotiations with my ex-employer a few weeks ago to get my old job back. I'm a qualified electrician, but working as an electrical deign draughtsman in the high voltage industry.[/quote'] not sure if it's an option but the Aussies are looking for a lot of people (20 000+) with skills like yours... not sure if that's an option.
Speed Devil Posted February 2, 2009 Author Posted February 2, 2009 Luckily I had "advanced warning" that something like this will happen' date=' so I started negotiations with my ex-employer a few weeks ago to get my old job back. I'm a qualified electrician, but working as an electrical deign draughtsman in the high voltage industry.[/quote']not sure if it's an option but the Aussies are looking for a lot of people (20 000+) with skills like yours...not sure if that's an option. My brother is working over in Oz at the moment and he says all the foreigners on the work visa scheme are being layed off at the moment...not a good time now to go over.Besides, my wife will never leave SA and I'm not too keen either.
Tumbleweed Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 eish, speed devil, feel your pain, dude! but here's some encouragement: you'll find that the saying "when times are hard, friends are few" is just not true. when i posted here that i got the dreaded letter last year, i was bombarded with offers of help, job tips, advice, names of contacts, etc, etc?even a grumpy young german hubber sent me a link this morning (shot hog!). one of the biggest positives is that i am now involved in probably the most exciting and fun projects of my life. here's wishing you all the best! turtlek, that sucks. the horrible thing about any kind of false allegation is that the poo to a certain extent sticks. leave anywhere under a cloud and that cloud'll still follow you everywhere. hope you come right, mate!
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