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Work. The Update

Monday, 21 March 2016

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Back in November, I mentioned that my work was having an “organisational redesign”.  It’s finally completed.  The European phase of implementing the design has started in the UK.  The team that I’m part of will shrink from two people to one person.

The good news is that I have a 50% chance of having a job at the end of process.  The bad news is that I have a 50% chance of having a job at the end of process.  

This is still better news that some people got the other day – which is they have no chance of having a job at the end of the process unless they can find one elsewhere in the company or just elsewhere.

The CV and LinkedIn profiles have been updated, the job agencies contacted and I am job hunting like a mofo.  

Blog-wise, I’ll either be posting less as that spare writing time will be spent crafting application letters and bespoke CVs or posting more as a displacement activity. 

The whole process will take at least 45 days so I probably won’t talk about it much until it’s over. Please send good thoughts and prayers that at the end of it, I and the others impacted still have a job. Either where we’re at or somewhere else.  Thank you.  

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  1. Unknown21 March 2016 at 10:03

    Good thoughts going your way!

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 11:50

      Thank you so much :)

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  2. Michelle21 March 2016 at 11:31

    Best of luck to you! I know what it's like not having a job. I thought once I got my degree I would be able to find a job much easier but it seems that the higher your degree, the harder it is to find a job, at least it is here in the states. I am wishing you the best at either keeping your job you have or finding something better. #mg

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 11:51

      Thank you :)

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  3. Amanda21 March 2016 at 11:39

    Oh of course, lots of positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. At the end of 2014 I sent out a very heartfelt prayer asking for direction as I felt like I was in hell, a few days later I went back to work to find out I was facing redundancy... prayer answered ;) I mean, you can't get a clearer message about direction than that, can you? I don't mean to sound glib, it was actually a really big deal, but I knew that what was happening was okay and that life is a journey and my direction was changing. I think I am still making that change, to be honest, and I won't lie and say it hasn't been tough, but I trust in it enough to go with it. So that is my hope and prayer for you all, that whatever happens and whatever path you end up taking (either way, whether you keep your jobs or not, change is afoot) you'll feel supported in moving forwards. #sharethejoy

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 11:52

      Thank you :) We're trying to focus on the opportunity aspect rather than the "How are we going to eat?" aspect. I wish you all the best for your journey towards the right place for you. Keep trusting!

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  4. jeremy@thirstydaddy21 March 2016 at 12:50

    good luck!

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 11:52

      Thank you :)

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  5. Jenn21 March 2016 at 14:11

    Wishing you the very best of luck! #mg

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 11:53

      Thank you :)

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  6. Wendy21 March 2016 at 15:16

    Wishing you lots of luck and sending loads of positive vibes. I hope it all works out ok xx#anythinggoes

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 11:53

      Me too and thank you for the good vibes :)

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  7. Unknown21 March 2016 at 15:44

    Best wishes!

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 12:27

      Thank you :)

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  8. Min21 March 2016 at 21:51

    Best of luck. It's probably hard to look on the bright side at the moment, but I guess when one door closes, another one opens. #mg

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 12:27

      I hope so :) Thank you for the good wishes

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  9. Moderate Mum22 March 2016 at 06:58

    Good thoughts and prayers packaged up and sent special delivery x

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 12:28

      Thank you :) Much appreciated

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  10. Lux G.22 March 2016 at 07:11

    Oh, the uncertainty of jobs. I hope you get the job soon.

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 12:28

      Me too! Thank you so much for the good wishes

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  11. Regina L. L. Wells | You Are a Daisy22 March 2016 at 14:23

    You definitely have my prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. So sorry that you're going through this. #bigpinklink

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 12:28

      As I frequently say, it is what it is. Thank you for the prayer and positive thoughts :)

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  12. Unknown22 March 2016 at 20:27

    Oh this sounds so stressful, basically pitted against your co-worker, and probably friend if you've been working together a long time. I'm so sorry you're going through this, but hopefully, whatever happens, it will be the start of a wonderful new journey for you. I look forward to hearing what the next chapter brings you. We'll miss you if you do have blogging break but look forward to seeing you back soon. Hopefully it will be the latter and we'll see more of you! Thanks for linking up with us! #bigpinklink

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    1. Tubbs23 March 2016 at 12:29

      That's the worst aspect of it tbh. We've worked together for 10 years and although I want the job, I don't want it at her expense if that makes sense. The situation is horrible :( Thank you for hosting each week :)

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  13. Anonymous24 March 2016 at 05:09

    It is so tough, especially with uncertainty. We are in a similar position right now and it is tough. Good luck lovely xx

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    1. Tubbs24 March 2016 at 09:26

      Crossing everything for you and sending hugs :)

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  14. Anonymous24 March 2016 at 16:17

    I am jobless for the longest time and its not nice. I hope that you will get your heart desires. #MadMidWeek

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    1. Tubbs25 March 2016 at 19:29

      Thank you

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  15. Bread25 March 2016 at 22:18

    Good luck to you whatever happens. I hope you find something you like if you have to look for a job.

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    1. Tubbs27 March 2016 at 15:00

      Thank you

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  16. My Petit Canard27 March 2016 at 18:00

    Oh good luck lovely, there is a lot of organisational restructuring and redesign going on at the moment. My organisation for example, is another that is going through a similar process and I will be in a similar position to you next year when I return from maternity leave. It can be a difficult and stressful process, but it also opens up a whole new range of opportunities for you too hopefully. Will be thinking of you over the next few weeks. It'll be good to hear how you get on so please do share with us all if/when you are ready to. Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays. Emily

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    1. Tubbs27 March 2016 at 20:14

      Thank you. However prepared you are for these things, it's still a shock. But all the recruiters I've spoken too have been positive and there is stuff out there. I wish you luck too :)

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  17. Lisa from @intotheglade28 March 2016 at 22:42

    Thoughts are with you lovely, fingers are crossed, sending you positive vibes xx

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    1. Tubbs30 March 2016 at 11:52

      Thank you. I've registered with some agencies and am putting myself out there and hoping for the best :)

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  18. Let's Talk Mommy30 March 2016 at 17:20

    Huge huge best wishes to you darling and the job hunt! We will all be here waiting excited for you. Thanks for linking up to Share With me #sharewithme

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    1. Tubbs31 March 2016 at 12:38

      Thank you! Good wishes always welcome. :)

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  19. Helen - Blogging Beautifully30 March 2016 at 21:58

    Oh no, I'm so sorry to read this I can only hope that things stay positive for you, it's awful the unknown isn't it :( Fingers crossed for you and your colleagues #bestandworst

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      Thank you. It's not the best situation to be in, but I'm doing my best to keep cheerful whilst looking to see what's out there. Hopefully something will turn up

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