O/T I think I've just been sacked!!! - MiniMins.com

kellymundy · 7th October, 2008

As you all know I've had health problems since I came back from holiday in May this year and had to have an op.
My work seemed very understanding about me not being able to come into work as the 1 hours drive to get there was just far to painful for me to handle (it made me physically sick!

). They told me just to let them know when I was able to come back as they'd leave a space open for me (it was on a self employed basis but that was only for tax reasons! naughty people!).
I'm finally ready to go back so I called them to let them know only to be told that they've just taken on 3 new people and there is no room for me anymore unless I am only going to do one day which is a Friday.

Lucky for me I've just started a job at a bank (which was meant to be a second job!

) so I'm not completely without an income but it means that I can't afford to pay back the overdraft I've been living off for the last 6 months because being self employed I've not been getting any sick pay!!!

Sorry to rant but I'm just so upset and angry!!!

LizDesigns · 7th October, 2008

Oh hun, i'm sorry. I'm sure you'll find something bigger and better soon.

spooky · 7th October, 2008

Oh no!!

No advice, but I hope you get sorted soon XX

misscheeky · 7th October, 2008

hey kelly,

sorry to hear about your situation. surely they cant do that? they didnt even phone you or anything

kellymundy · 7th October, 2008

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Originally Posted by becky85

hey kelly,

sorry to hear about your situation. surely they cant do that? they didnt even phone you or anything

Nope not even an e-mail!!! Because I was on a self employed basis apparently they can terminate my contract whenever they see fit.

charliegirl · 7th October, 2008

Sorry to hear your news, dont know what to advise but just want you to know I am thinking of you and hope you get sorted soon...xx

wizzbang · 7th October, 2008

Thats a terrible predicament to be in. I hope you can get something sorted soon, its so close to christmas !!
Lynnex

KD · 7th October, 2008

Oh Kelly. What a worry for you

I'm partly self employed, and though I can't claim sick pay, I believe I can get incapacity benefit.

Not that I have ever as I have a phobia to form filling!

Might be worth checking though.

Lots of hugs.

KD · 7th October, 2008

Have a look here
Incapacity Benefit - introduction : Directgov - Disabled people

Tazzi · 7th October, 2008

Oh Kelly im so sorry. What absolute ar*es!!!!!! Its infuriating! I work my butt off for my company and im sure you did too. Its upsetting to know that people are all about money these days and dont care about the individual. Where i work when people had been there 40 years and retired they were taken out for dinner and their wife given flowers and everything....now once you finish your last shift thats it! They dont care!
So sorry honey.
Taz x

Bunnyg · 7th October, 2008

Kelly, I am sorry to hear that, really hope you find something soon - good luck x

Surfhunny · 7th October, 2008

Kelly hope you get sorted soon, could the Citizens Advice help you? I don't know much about being self employed, but I'm sure your company can't do that to you!

**flirty40greeneyes** · 7th October, 2008

I'm surprised they can just do that too.

Check all avenues first. Can you get extra hours at the bank job??

kellymundy · 7th October, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surfhunny

Kelly hope you get sorted soon, could the Citizens Advice help you? I don't know much about being self employed, but I'm sure your company can't do that to you!

They can because they have offered me one day a week which shows that they are still letting me work there but on reduced hours. Only problem is I can't work set days a week because my husbands days off change every week and I can only work when he's off. It's not like it's a new thing to them because that's the way it's always been and they were fine with me changing my days every week providing I let them know what days I'd be in the week before. What they are offering me just isn't workable for me and my situation (I'm wondering if they realise that and are using it as an excuse to get rid of me for someone new that costs less!!!).

kellymundy · 7th October, 2008

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Originally Posted by flirty40greeneyes

I'm surprised they can just do that too.

Check all avenues first. Can you get extra hours at the bank job??

Not at the moment but there may be more hours available at a later date.

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KD Sup. Mod and CDC KD's Profile Albums KD's Photo Gallery Typing Master Champion! Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: Bmth Posts: 15,193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 292 Diet: Maintaining	Oh Kelly. What a worry for you I'm partly self employed, and though I can't claim sick pay, I believe I can get incapacity benefit. Not that I have ever as I have a phobia to form filling! Might be worth checking though. Lots of hugs. __________________ Got rid of 8 Stone in 2004/5 and still maintaining “Perfection is not the key to maintenance. It is finding balance you can live with.”

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KD Sup. Mod and CDC KD's Profile Albums KD's Photo Gallery Typing Master Champion! Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: Bmth Posts: 15,193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 292 Diet: Maintaining	Have a look here Incapacity Benefit - introduction : Directgov - Disabled people __________________ Got rid of 8 Stone in 2004/5 and still maintaining “Perfection is not the key to maintenance. It is finding balance you can live with.”

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Tazzi is Special :P Tazzi's Profile Albums Tazzi's Photo Gallery Join Date: 28th August, 2007 Location: Preston, UK - originally from Australia Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 562 Diet: Diet Chef Height: 5' 4"	Oh Kelly im so sorry. What absolute ares!!!!!! Its infuriating! I work my butt off for my company and im sure you did too. Its upsetting to know that people are all about money these days and dont care about the individual. Where i work when people had been there 40 years and retired they were taken out for dinner and their wife given flowers and everything....now once you finish your last shift thats it! They dont care! So sorry honey. Taz x __________________ Mini Goals* Finish 1 Week 100% - No Cheating! Lose 1 Stone Drop a Jean Size

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