T was made redundant on Tuesday *sigh*
He spoke with his boss about his wrist problems and his boss said he was glad T told him because he was going to sack him anyway because his work wasn't up to standard. Now that his boss knows why it wasn't to standard (i.e. he couldn't cope with the workload) his boss has agreed to pay him for this week (even though he hasn't worked) and drafted a redundancy letter for him instead of out and out sacking him *phew*
T rang up the job centre today and we ae now eligible for housing benefit and help with our council tax because there is no way we can afford £725 per month when last month I only brought home £736 and my salary is now the only one we have!!
All's not lost though - we are both firm believers that everything happens for a reason, even when we cannot see what that reason is. Right now we are just thankful T is not damaging himself more whilst waiting to see the specialist and hopefully getting some treatment. Also it is giving me that extra push to move forwards - I spent the whole of my morning off jazzing up my CV. I then went in to work and had a wonderful time sat in the garden with 3 of the babies (it was a VERY unusually quiet day at the nursery for some reason) and thought how much I'm gonna miss these children :o( BUT I also know it is never always like that and when I started to feel ill during the latter part of the afternoon and had anoter request to work extra hours at the creche this weekend I knew I was making the right decision.
Anyway - I thank you all for your support and I do hope that I didn't offend any mothers wit my previous post. I certainly didn't mean to imply all SAHM do nothing outside of being at home with their children I just know that *I* would be that kind of person (and having grown up seeing my mum's whole life revolve around us and my dad and nothing but the home that kinda scares me!!)
We'll get there, T and I! We celebrated our year of knowing each other yesterday and reflected on just how much we have both grow and achieved in this past year - if we can do all that then we can certainl get through this latest hurdle - after all you don't get anywhere without a few bumps and bruises do you?!
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What exactly does being "made redundant" mean? Does it just mean he lost his job? Whatever it means, I pray the very best for you guys!
we're all keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers! Hang in there and keep the faith that there will be something even better to come for both of you!
Dear Amanda,
keeping my fingers crossed for you. It's so great that you try to keep your spirits up and take action!!! Hope that T's wrist is getting better and that your job search is soon getting you somewhere.
These times of planing, waiting and hoping are difficult, but I am sure you both will find something nice to work at.
Happy belated anniversary!
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