Each day I come in, surf the net and do nothing. My boss is well aware of this but has nothing for me to do. Our company is merging with another next year and the redundancy word is being used a lot - I desperately want to move on but fear if I jump too soon I'll miss out - I've been in this job 10 years so the package would be good. If I suggest working shorter hours for a while then my boss will cut my pay, I could work from home but he's too scared to put it to his boss... I've even directly asked for the big R, but he just laughs it off... the merge is next spring, when do you think we will start hearing about redundancies ? or is my situation more complex - other people are still busy it's just that my boss has lost control of various duties and now is doing about 20% of the work he used to do, as I'm his PA it leaves me with zilch to do each day. which sounds great but is very soul destroying. HELP !
2007-11-26 01:38:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Thanks for the replies... it was as expected, best to just sit tight and find something to occupy my time... I actually went for about 4 job interviews before summer, was offered all the jobs, so I know that I'm sellable (is that a word ?) and can earn much more money.... it's the fact that I feel "redundant" and "worthless" that's hard - it've incredibly difficult to keep coming in each day when no-one cares if you're there or not - my boss doesnt mind if I call in sick, late, take time off at will - which is great but doesnt make you feel very needed eh !! ho hum back to twiddling my thumbs - thanks everyone !!
2007-11-27 03:03:24 · update #1
It sounds like you are suffering from the reflection of a boss, who is definitely on the way out! No wonder you feel frustrated.
He is obviously under extreme pressure and is just hanging on........... which is not doing him any good and you even less!
He is not supporting your suggestion, because he knows that if you are seen to have little to do, then he has, probably, even less!
You have to play the long game in this. You only have about 4 months to suffer, before you reach that inevitable bridge.
The thing is,do you want to stay with the company, or do you want a change? Once you have made that decision, you have plenty of time to prepare for a jump!
I have been in this situation. Knowing that the job had a finite shelf life, I canvassed a couple of Agencies.
Be honest with them and take their advice on the composition of your CV. My strategy was to accept job interviews BEFORE the old job was due to end, but not to accept any offer. This gave me the insights and interview experience for when I needed them!
Your redundancy expectation should include resettlement assistance, which will give you a decent period in which to find a suitable position. Make sure you get testimonials from as many managers as you can get, besides your standard references through HR.
Good luck!
2007-11-26 02:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Bob P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The writing is on the wall. Instead of surfing the net for frivoulous things I suggest you start looking at how you will make the transition to the next job. this means looking at the labout market and making sure you have the requisite skills. Take a look at some of the job ads that are about and make sure you have a sound proof job searching strategy.
Remember when you get your package it will be taxed at over 30%. Get your boss to look at the assistance provided for companies that are downsizing and get some outside assistance.
Have you yet got a notice?
Several things you can do to be proactive and not let the employer be in such control over you .
You are waiting for someone to point you in the right direction.
Here is a site to look at.
2007-11-26 01:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is classic tactics the company is well aware that you dont have much to do and are hoping that you leave so that they wont have to pay you redundancy. Stick with it you dont want to lose out on a potential 10 years of redundancy pay. Use the time to Update your CV. Dont feel bad about having nothing to do it's not your fault the company is merging.
2007-11-26 01:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by Gaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timothy S is spot on.
Generally during a takeover, voluntary redundancies are offered first. Just pop your hand up when they ask.
Sounds like to are on a cushy number anyway and if your boss is happy with what you are doing, carry on. Maybe even utilise your time by doing an online course in something and start moving towards your next role (assuming you are planning on a change of direction).
Otherwise www.bored.com and Yahoo! answers should keep you amused.
2007-11-26 01:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd sit tight and make sure you don't do anything to get yourself sacked as opposed to made redundant.
Obviously be on the look out for new opportunities and get the CV updated and ready. When the redundancies come up I expect it will be voluntary follow by compulsory so just choose the former when the time comes and you should get your redundancy package.
2007-11-26 01:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by Timothy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use that time you spend on the net to research courses and other options, and jobs too. Or simply call in sick for three days and spend that time looking around.
2007-11-26 01:47:22 · answer #6 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with timothy, sit tight and wait. if the merger decision has already been made, i'd expect to be hearing the r word pretty soon.
2007-11-26 01:48:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋