Redundancy
 

Oh well my name came up on the redundancy list find out in June if I don't have a job in the army anymore just have to sit back and wait until then .

Will you get a decent payout?

Makes me sick really, my brothers in the army been in for nearly 11 years and my mum works for the MOD, she's been told her job will be going in the next 18months and my brothers job is never really safe.hopefully you will keep your job mate and the government will see sense that all these cut backs isn't a good idea.

Yes enough to start a new life in civvi street if I get it after doing over 18 years loyal service for queen and country

I know if I get it I will be out for Christmas perfect timing by the government already looking for a new job that suits my skills just incase .

It seems perverse to me that the strategy seems to be to rely on reservists rather than professional soldiers.

Economically it makes sense, but national security and foreign policy shouldn't be all about balancing the books in my humble opinion.

Hope it works out for you either way.

Thanks all the fun begins soon

I'm really sorry to hear this news Scott, I hope it doesn't come to that and I will keep my fingers crossed for you mate.

Well said :agreed:

Scotty hope it all works out for you mate :ok:

I hope things work out for you mate.. :nod::doubleup:

feel for you mate my friend has just been told the same..!!terrible really considering what you lads ,do see, etc.for queen and country.!!

:agreed:

Hope things work out for you Scotty. It's not a nice position to be in, knowing you are at risk but not knowing the final outcome. I have been in the same situation 3 times in the last two years....it doesn't do much for your stress levels...but I suppose you have the advantage of being able to shoot at a few things......
If it goes bad for you and you want to come back this way give me a shout as ex-army may be of use with some of the work we have just taken on.

A mate of mine was made redundant 18 months ago after 12 years of service he has recently started working as armed security on container ships and oil tankers ect protecting them from Somali pirates he loves it and is on very good ££ too

Thanks Scott

Sorry to hear this. Think it's disgusting the way you and your comrades are treated personally. Hope it all works out for you.

If I get my payout going to choose between another classic or a blobeye that's the choice I'm giving myself it's going to be a hard choice .

37 more days to go until I find out if it's a yes or no I am hoping it is a yes as my wife is in canterbury on holiday seeing friends and her old work and she just sent me a text saying they want her back and Mr Tarry is friends with a haulage firm and they are looking for a driver with a basic starting wage of £30,000 per year so I could be coming back down everyone THEY BETTER GIVE ME MY REDUNDANCY

Are you able to influence the decision, i.e. do you still get your payout if you volunteer?

I did volunteer and I still get my payout and I can't influence the decision but they prefer to get rid of the volunteers first but it's either going to be a yes or no .

When i went through the redundancy process last year, the package was much better for those who volunteered..... hope you get a decent settlement mate :ok:

Hope it works out matey.

Already know what I'm getting if I get it Steve .

I hope it all works out best for you.
Fingers crossed you get what you want.

Thanks Scott .

Hope the decision goes the way you want it buddy

did you train to do a specific task in the army? i.e. electrician, mechanic etc ?

if not, what qualifications do you have and what areas are you interested in working in ?
I only ask in case it's something someone on here could help with.
I know a good agency for the construction industry with one contact in particular that I trust and have used for about 20 years. im sure some on here would have similar contacts in other feilds that may be of help

None of the above mate got hazmat(ADR) and artic(c+e) licence and got explosives under my belt as being in the infantry that's all you get mate .

Have you done anything with cabins/containers that get deployed containing anything from toilets to IT comms kit ?

Do you get to keep your kit? I'm after ballistic plates for a Mk4a Mole...:norty::norty:

If you mean ISO containers kitted out with showers , toilets , IT comms we use drops with a roller system on the back of the truck then yes done it in afghan a few times also drove a OSHKOSH but will be a bit rusty would need a refresh on them Scott .

My main thing is the weapons .

OK mate, Will have a word to see if we are looking for anyone, but it is likely to be hands on kitting out and refurbishing returned containers on contract work at present. It would be working out of Hastings, some work in Hampshire/Somerset and some in theatre.

Nick post a pic of it so I know what type of plates you need so that I can see if I can get any for you bud .

Thanks Scott

Remember to include all of your learned skills on your CV that you take for granted.

My kind of thing Scott learn a lot more with hands on and willing to learn new things and love moving about as it's second nature to me lol

That's me D Day tomorrow in front of the Charlie Oscar at 0840 to get told if it's a yes or no combats are pressed and boots are immaculate wife's getting a application for me for doing security offshore on the rigs just incase got to keep my options open .

Best of luck.

The way Iraq is we might need you again:whistle:

Fingers crossed for you mate, good luck..:nod:

Yeah not done a tour there yet .

Thanks guys much appreciated .

Good luck mate. Hope it goes your way.

+1, hope you get what you want :doubleup:

Good luck mate , hope goes the way you want, I had this happen twice to me and hated the stress

Yes I'm a happy man got my redundancy be out the army in December with a nice payout and immediate pension , served 19and half years for queen and country time for me to relax a bit and start spending more time with the family and my car to get it ready for my first ring trip next year with the club .

Nice one scotty you have earned it mate. :doubleup:

Glad it went the way you wanted it to,

Very good news :)