3 day week.

[Mslater]

Just got back to work after having a couple of weeks off and found I'm on a 3 day week.

So that's 40% of my salary gone out of the blue.

If anyone has any I.T. Related work I would be more than interested.

[danch]

Blimey Mark, shouldn't you have had more notice ?

[asomaro]

Well that's a crappy welcome back to work eh, sorry to hear that mate. I hope another door opens for you soon.

If I come across IT related stuff I'll push it your way.

[Mslater]

[QUOTE=danch;896765]Blimey Mark, shouldn't you have had more notice ?[/QUOTE]

Yes but it's beyond our control. At least they let me have a decent break before telling me. Basically it's 3 days or nothing so of the two I obviously had to agree it. At least this way we don't let down our good customers.

[challis349]

Is there nothing in your contract Mark to say you are on a 5 day salary?

There must be something in place, an how would they be able to say there is no work for you if you say no to the 3 days?

They can't just sack you can they,

Still, pretty harsh after a couple of weeks off

[Mslater]

[QUOTE=challis349;896776]Is there nothing in your contract Mark to say you are on a 5 day salary?

There must be something in place, an how would they be able to say there is no work for you if you say no to the 3 days?

They can't just sack you can they,

Still, pretty harsh after a couple of weeks off[/QUOTE]

The contract gives me all kinds but the shear fact of the matter is there is no money. If I enforce the contract I'll effectively end up with nothing coz that would close the company. It's going to take a long time to rebuild but the business is sound if a little top heavy currently.

[C8RLS]

Sorry to read this Mark, the world has gone crazy at the moment, it's happening everywhere, across all industries. I know it doesn't help when it's you affected to read that though, things will get better for you soon I'm sure.

It's not nice to come back from a break to that news but your break wouldn't have been as enjoyable I'm sure if they told you before you went away.

We don't have any need for extra IT consultant work at present but if anything does comes up I will let you know.

[tourerjim]

After 27 years in same job I left couple months ago now to move about 70 miles away & not so much as a thank you or wew're sorry to see you go, now the home is all decorated im beginning to get bored but don't hold much on getting a job but 3 day a week would do nicely

[waveydavey]

Its a sad fact Jim that loyalty is only expected one way . Its hard Mark but at least you look at it with realism. A job is worthless if the company isn't sustainable

[Vikki]

That's bad news, Mark :( Hope it picks up soon or you find something else.

[Rich_H]

I will keep my ears to the ground for you! damn shame you are not further south, am recruiting now for a systems engineer.

Rich

[milly0812]

Seems to be the state of play in this country lately mate, unless you're in the business of lending money, a bailiff or a politician then life is pretty crap for mr average these days :-(
on the bright side 3 days is better than none short term

[adieuk]

That's crap Mark hope something comes up mate

[Paulice]

That's really hard Mark,
I hope something comes up very soon, or your company sorts it's self out and you get back on a normal week.

[iceuk]

Shit happens but three days is better than nothing, my partner has been looking for work and finally
After two years! She managed to find a job for three days a week but they jave made it clear
That it will only be a six month contract.

It really is tough out there.