i knew things were going too well

[cdgaskin]

After all the good news ive had over the past week, ive just been told im one of three people facing redundancy.... if i get to keep my job my shifts are being cut to the tune of a £300 loss in wages per month. taking me well under my bill and outgoing amounts.

Time to check the papers and invest in a red marker pen i fear!

[Murtasma]

That stinks what do you currently do for a profession?

[Swisstony10]

Bummer - sorry to hear that matey.. Having been in a similar position, I know all too well how it feels.

Everything happens for a reason though - with a bit of luck you'll get more photography work which will help to buffer that salary shortfall.

I'm no UK Taxation expert, so you might want to get some advice from HMRC on this one, but you can class something as a hobby, rather than a profession, as long as you're not earning more than a certain amount every year, and not be taxed on it (although it might be taken into account if you end up being made redundant and having to claim JSA, so be careful with that one).

Is your company offering a reasonable redundancy package?

Russ.

[cdgaskin]

security. as there are no other sites i can go to.... redundancy is their only option

[cdgaskin]

Originally Posted by Swisstony10

Is your company offering a reasonable redundancy package?

Thankyou for you advice in answer to your question above, i dont know, this is something that i will need to speak to them about in due course.

They havent said when this will be happening but signs point to: soon!

[AndCity]

What a bummer! Sorry to hear this news.

[SusanH1970]

Oh, man...that stinks. But I tend to see the world through rose-colored glasses...perhaps this means that you are meant to make your living (and a good one, at that!) through doing what you love.

I truly hope that your photography business takes off running, and that you make more money doing so than your current job. I've seen your photos and you've definitely got what it takes. Best of luck to you!!!

[Quo Fan]

I've been an unemployed bum since May 1. The downside is that I'm getting used to not working. The job hunting is horrible here in the Colonies.

Good luck on your job search.

[FoG]

Chris I am so sorry to hear that ! There will be more better things coming along keep yer chin up. try one of the CCTV companies or maybe the nationals I saw an advert from one recently but we well north of you

[Jennifleur79]

Oh no, lets hope it won't happen!
My job is also unsecure at the moment, need to wait until middle of August to determine how likely it is that I will be made redundant
Scary times.