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Title: They think its all over....It is now!
Post by: Jimbob on 31 October 2011, 08:45:45
Well that's it for me, after 16 years its my last 'day' and I'm officially redundant.

Sad to be Glad that I'm going.

Started work for Northwest Securities, who became NWS Bank, who changed their name to Capital Bank, then merged with Bank of Scotland..Who Sold me to IBM, then bought me back again into HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland) who then had to merge with LloydsTSB to form Lloyds Banking Group...who are now far to big and have to get rid of tens of thousands of people.

fair amount of companies.....and just 2 roles within it!

Looking forward to the future, and some exciting new opportunities (after a few weeks getting on with some jobs)!

Bring on the future!!!
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Post by: Lazydocker on 31 October 2011, 08:50:21
It will all come good in the end ;)
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Post by: Gaffers on 31 October 2011, 08:57:33
Aye, all will turn out ok in the end.  In the meantime use the time off to spend some quality time at home  :y
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Post by: Debs. on 31 October 2011, 09:02:46
Started work for Northwest Securities, who became NWS Bank, who changed their name to Capital Bank, then merged with Bank of Scotland..Who Sold me to IBM, then bought me back again into HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland) who then had to merge with LloydsTSB to form Lloyds Banking Group...

 :P You tart! ;D


;) Only kidding!....for, I`m certain I speak for many when I say: Here`s wishing you EVERY success in your new venture! :y
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Post by: tigers_gonads on 31 October 2011, 09:05:17
All the best Jimbob
I hope it works out for yeh  :y
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Post by: Andy B on 31 October 2011, 09:06:19
Good luck finding another job .........  :y  :y
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Post by: The Red Baron on 31 October 2011, 09:06:59
Started work for Northwest Securities, who became NWS Bank, who changed their name to Capital Bank, then merged with Bank of Scotland..Who Sold me to IBM, then bought me back again into HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland) who then had to merge with LloydsTSB to form Lloyds Banking Group...

 :P You tart! ;D


;) Only kidding!....for, I`m certain I speak for many when I say: Here`s wishing you EVERY success in your new venture! :y

i will second that. :y
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Post by: Bionic on 31 October 2011, 09:09:18
Chin up my friend....been made the big R twice no 3 times and now finally retired so it can't happen again.
No doubt you will find something if you are determined to so best of luck....
In the meantime enjoy your free time and the payout  :y
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Post by: Richie London on 31 October 2011, 09:14:44
good luck mate. hope all goes well  :y
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 October 2011, 09:16:52
All the best with the next part of your career. :y
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Post by: Radar on 31 October 2011, 09:20:49
Best of luck for the future, Jimbob.
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Post by: bob.dent on 31 October 2011, 09:34:19
Sorry to hear James but I'm sure something better will come up. Good luck mate. :y
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Post by: henryd on 31 October 2011, 09:42:36
Good luck Jimbob,hope you find something new soon :y
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Post by: MaxV6 on 31 October 2011, 09:45:52
i have no doubt that a gentleman of your obvious impeccable taste and class will be re-employed in very short order....        here's to the bright future, with just a couple of weeks time off for projects and good behaviour.....


one hopes there is a respectable settlement package.....   


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Post by: albitz on 31 October 2011, 09:49:53
A bit of a rest to reward yourself for all the years of daily grind.Then inform prospective employers that they can form an orderly queue. :y
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Post by: SP_3.2 on 31 October 2011, 10:55:08
Good luck, sure it will all work out well :y :y
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Post by: 2woody on 31 October 2011, 11:02:23
I've just agreed terms on a voluntary redundancy effective February.

can't wait ......!
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Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 October 2011, 12:44:25
Well that's it for me, after 16 years its my last 'day' and I'm officially redundant.

Sad to be Glad that I'm going.

Started work for Northwest Securities, who became NWS Bank, who changed their name to Capital Bank, then merged with Bank of Scotland..Who Sold me to IBM, then bought me back again into HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland) who then had to merge with LloydsTSB to form Lloyds Banking Group...who are now far to big and have to get rid of tens of thousands of people.

fair amount of companies.....and just 2 roles within it!

Looking forward to the future, and some exciting new opportunities (after a few weeks getting on with some jobs)!

Bring on the future!!!


All the best Mr Jimbob.... :y
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Post by: Dishevelled Den on 31 October 2011, 13:51:01
It's good to get that anticipated change in circumstances finally out of the way - all the best with the next challenge. :-* :-* :y
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Post by: Rods2 on 31 October 2011, 15:05:27
Good luck with your new venture, I'm sure you will go onwards and upwards.  :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 31 October 2011, 16:21:02
Thanks all!.....Been a funny old day.
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 31 October 2011, 16:22:28
Thanks all!.....Been a funny old day.

I hope they've got you drunk by now? ;)
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Post by: Jimbob on 31 October 2011, 16:23:13
Some have had a few, Ive commitments tonight I need to remain sober(ish) for.
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Post by: tunnie on 31 October 2011, 16:25:07
I was totally off my face on my last day at my last job, don't think I'd drunk so many shots!

I was still drunk 9am the following day!  ;D
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Post by: tunnie on 31 October 2011, 16:25:32
All best for your new ventures too  :y
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Post by: pscocoa on 31 October 2011, 17:01:06
JimBob - not wishing to pour cold water on the idea of having time off and then looking for a job later, I would however, suggest you get your cv and stuff in order now and if you are set on getting another job keep it going alongside your other tasks. Time flies in these situations.

Obviously depends on level of job you want to get - you may want something totally different to before - but I would not let any grass grow if I wanted to return to work
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Post by: PhilRich on 31 October 2011, 17:07:02
Sorry to hear the day has finally come Jimbob, but as already said a man of your calibre wont be allowed to sit on his arse for long! ;D Good luck for the second half of your working life  :y
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Post by: redelitev6 on 31 October 2011, 18:10:44
One door closes another one opens etc , hope it all works out for you mate :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 31 October 2011, 18:11:57
Happy job hunting Jimbob and 2woody.

Secretly jealous of your fresh starts, but know there aren't many jobs that match my skills/grade outside of the Big Smoke at the moment, so I'll hang on for richer pickings for now.
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Post by: Tony H on 31 October 2011, 19:00:27
Best of luck for the future Jimbob  :y
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Post by: dbug on 31 October 2011, 19:34:55
Your new job Jimbob is to find another - and you must apply yourself to this.  I speak from experience mate.  Good luck with the hunting  :y
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Post by: Vamps on 31 October 2011, 21:31:43
Good Luck Jimbob....... :y :y :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 31 October 2011, 21:36:53
It will take a week or so for it to truely sink in and then the reality of the new position you are in will hit!

So good luck but dont forget you need to plan well for your next venture and start it now  :y plus get the CV sorted as you will need it even if your going it alone.

Always here for a chat/advice should you need it  :y
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Post by: jerry on 31 October 2011, 23:13:26
Hope you find something soon Jimbob, in the meantime try and enjoy your time at home. Best wishes :y
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Post by: Auto Addict on 01 November 2011, 06:30:50
Sincerely wish you all the best JB :y
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Post by: Gaffers on 01 November 2011, 08:23:35
So JB, hows the hangover this morning ::)
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Post by: Jimbob on 01 November 2011, 08:28:19
Thanks for all the good wishes...

No hangover, only had 1 pint all day!

My plan is to go into partnership with a colleague from a few years back, we will be doing this in a couple of months.

Meanwhile I have a lot of courses to go on, some provided via old employer through an advisory service, some from Wales training, some from Tax office.

Lots and lots to do, both in preparation for the venture, and around the house.
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Post by: Jusme on 01 November 2011, 08:47:11
Good luck with it Jimbob, I hope your plan has much success..  :y
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Post by: skyblue on 01 November 2011, 09:08:37
Good luck to you and Woody in your new ventures.....But be warned the big R blues can hit at any time tho