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Eye of storm

Member since
May 2024

195 posts

My OH received a text from the temp agency tonight to say the factory he's been working at no longer need him, due to a downturn in business. My OH knows this isn't true and was told by the supervisor last week he was doing a great job and there would definitely be a permanent contract for him at the end of the 12 weeks temping. So we can only assume they've seen or been made aware of the press article. I'm heartbroken, it was a crappy job but it was a job. If anyone can share any advice on how best to navigate finding secure employment I'd love to know! Unlock is okay but there aren't many ban the box companies on there that fit my OHs skills.
xx

Posted Mon June 9, 2025 5:36pmReport post

Winnie07

Member since
April 2022

92 posts

I'm so sorry Eye, I really feel for you. I can't help with anything but I wanted to acknowledge your devastation x

Posted Mon June 9, 2025 8:34pmReport post

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2751 posts

I so feel for you - it's just not fair is it? For goodness sake just leave them alone and give them a chance.

They'll probably move on with a new person that cannot do the job/late etc but that's ok!

Just 'not on'.

Posted Tue June 10, 2025 4:38amReport post

Eye of storm

Member since
May 2024

195 posts

Thanks both so much xx Society will simply not allow people to move on will they!? I watch Good Morning Britain every morning, not sure why, think it reinforces my thinking of societies judgement - everything so black and white. Life isn't like that. However our mainstream media sure as heck treat it like that.
My oldest (and once closest friends) are out tonight celebrating 2 of the groups birthdays. I won't be going, I don't feel welcome. Sad times, but focusing on the positive of my amazing school mum friends (ironically) who have stepped up for me and been incredible. Xxx

Posted Tue June 10, 2025 8:08amReport post

Caggie164

Member since
October 2023

365 posts

I stopped watching that and Loose women. Some (not all) of the presenters are so judgemental. I couldn't watch any longer. Funny how our experiences change our outlook on things.

Posted Tue June 10, 2025 12:12pmReport post

Inturmoil1974

Member since
November 2022

401 posts

It has never come out at oh job someone started there a few weeks ago who worked in the place.he was sacked from after media attention he went into full panic mode I said to him have a conversation with him tell him your truth the guy was fine with him and said they all felt he shouldn't have been sacked they knew there was more to it than what media printed, it was a huge trigger for oh as he felt he would never move on his sentence is spent 4 months ago but there are still triggers

Posted Wed June 11, 2025 10:32pmReport post

Smile through tears

Member since
September 2021

2751 posts

I deleted the Sun app and do not read this newspaper anymore. They whip up feelings of people, turning these cases into a witch hunt , I despise how freely they use the P word.

id be a hypocrite to read their horrible paper.

As for Loose Women, very rich ladies, sitting smug in their perfect celebrity bubble. Just wind me up......,,

Posted Mon June 16, 2025 2:15pm
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Caggie164

Member since
October 2023

365 posts

Eye...

Has your other half tried going down the self employed route. Has he got skills to do this. Thats what my person has done

Posted Sat June 21, 2025 10:39amReport post

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