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Discussion & help on depression & mental health related issues

Don't know if you guys remember but a while back I got put on consultation. They've made my job redundant. Anyway, upshot is I have been promoted and my boss has left. They are, however, paying me 60% of what he was getting and I will have to do both jobs. I have wanted this job for years, but now I have it it feels tainted. Sorry I know it's a 1st World problem.

Is your firm cost cutting elsewhere ?

If so, I'd console yourself with the fact that it's the way things are at the mo.
 
Is your firm cost cutting elsewhere ?

If so, I'd console yourself with the fact that it's the way things are at the mo.
They've been cost cutting for years. I used to work for a different company who they sub- contracted to. We were a private sector company and they are more public sector, so I didn't apply to work for them I was TUPEd across. Quite a few people have gone, some have taken redundancy and some have been made redundant. It's a very different culture.
 
They've been cost cutting for years. I used to work for a different company who they sub- contracted to. We were a private sector company and they are more public sector, so I didn't apply to work for them I was TUPEd across. Quite a few people have gone, some have taken redundancy and some have been made redundant. It's a very different culture.

I think given those circumstances I wouldn't beat yourself up about it too much mate.

I know a lad who works in adult education.

He was one of three managers, they made all the three of them interview for their jobs ( he got it ) and merged three jobs into one.

It's just the way things are mate, more for less.

Plus Unions / representitives are complete you toothless, so companies can more or less do what they want.
 
I think given those circumstances I wouldn't beat yourself up about it too much mate.

I know a lad who works in adult education.

He was one of three managers, they made all the three of them interview for their jobs ( he got it ) and merged three jobs into one.

It's just the way things are mate, more for less.

Plus Unions / representitives are complete you toothless, so companies can more or less do what they want.
Yes I know, I have friends who have been through the same process. I'm just feeling a bit used I suppose but now I have at least got the title, so I can either leverage more money or use it to leave.
 
It's a possibility, but not one that I'm keen on. Really, I want to get away from this soon. I already had to defer during my first year when I changed courses. I really don't fit the whole uni lifestyle thing. Basically just want to move on with my life.
I hope you're right about the degree grade thing. I think I'm firmly stuck on a 2:2 now.
Just a thought, but what do you want as a career after uni?
I may be wrong, but my reason for asking is I think that for certain professions and associated exams, what you get the degree in is more important than the grade when it comes to exemptions.
Just thinking out loud and trying to be positive.
 

Gutted for you. For her to throw away an 8 year relationship, house etc I bet it is a whole lot more than a drunken kiss whilst away with work, she will be planning a future elsewhere for her to be so cold and hard hearted, harsh sounding I know but @durham toffeee and @ the binman chronicles will know this feelng too. She will be trying to spare your feelings but it's like ripping a plaster off or hair by hair, either way it's painful for you and you are left wondering. Don't give up on your house like I did, if she wants to walk away it's her decision make her go, it might even make her realise the enormity of what she is doing, but tbh I reckon she has plans afoot already. Stay in the house mate, don't make it easy for her.

It has and it will. Just protect yourself from now on mate- and tell her that you know there is more to it, the nicer you are about it the more self doubts you will have and blame yourself - exactly what she wants because she won't want to be the bad guy to frriends and family and will start accusing you of neglecting her, which as you said above your friends disgree with. This is sneaky but log on to her phone records, every call and text will be listed and you will soon see if a drunken kiss or prolonged texting/ calling and whatever else relationship has been going on which has given her the confidence/ position to walk away. Will set your mind at rest either way.

Turns out you were bob on, mate (excuse the pun)
 

The rules have changed now, mate. I was the amicable nice guy before, but now she's getting rinsed.

Go and see a decent brief.

Everything that you do or say from now on may affect the outcome.

I know you probably want holy vengeance right now, but a brief will look at the situation clinically and without emotion.

Remember, revenge is a dish best served cold ;)
 
The rules have changed now, mate. I was the amicable nice guy before, but now she's getting rinsed.

Whatever you do make sure you do it fast and efficient so you can get quick closure. Don't know about the whole revenge thing since I am not certain this will help you in any way. The longer it drags on the longer she's still influencing your life.
 
First time i'v posted. Apologies to people on here with bigger issues than mine, i'm just hoping that writing/posting it, it will perhaps help me come to terms with it. Here goes, tomorrow morning I have to say goodbye for the final time to my 14 year old pet dog, and i'm in absolute bits. On top of this, I will then have to inform my 10 year old son what has happend to our dog (who he adores) and also then have to attempt to try to explain it to my other son, who isn't quite 3 yet. I have a couple of days off work, and i'm considering taking my son out of school for 2 days aswell. But this is also for selfish reasons, as i'm dreading being in the house alone.
Anyways, there it is.
Cheers.
 
First time i'v posted. Apologies to people on here with bigger issues than mine, i'm just hoping that writing/posting it, it will perhaps help me come to terms with it. Here goes, tomorrow morning I have to say goodbye for the final time to my 14 year old pet dog, and i'm in absolute bits. On top of this, I will then have to inform my 10 year old son what has happend to our dog (who he adores) and also then have to attempt to try to explain it to my other son, who isn't quite 3 yet. I have a couple of days off work, and i'm considering taking my son out of school for 2 days aswell. But this is also for selfish reasons, as i'm dreading being in the house alone.
Anyways, there it is.
Cheers.
Mate dogs are more than pets,theres no shame in being gutted about it,how you deal with telling the kids I dont know,some would just accept it other kids would be heart broken
 
Mate dogs are more than pets,theres no shame in being gutted about it,how you deal with telling the kids I dont know,some would just accept it other kids would be heart broken
Cheers. I have been priming my eldest for this, for some time. Although it will still hit him hard, he will eventually be okay. My youngest is going to be more difficult.
 

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