Surplus to requirements...

[Rusty]

Unfortunately I was told today that I'm 99% going to be made redundant in 10 days' time. Real shame as I was just starting to get back to work as my illness gets a little better.

There are some positives thos, I can concentrate my energy on restoring my health and I can enjoy the summer (if we get one!). I've got a lot of living to do after the hell that was last year, I hope to be able to get on with things sooner rather than later.

My heart goes out to all those in the same boat, I've been with the company in question since 1999 at the age of 17 so I'm sad to leave all my friends.

[PeteRR]

Sorry to hear that Andy. Happening more and more lately unfortunately.

Good to see that you seem to have a positive outlook on things though.

[terrybullwon]

Sorry Andy,

That must be hard.

[shark_90]

Sorry to hear that mate

[Rusty]

Yeah, when all else fails, positivity is what you need.

At least I can tinker more with the S2 now... gardening leave... sod that, I want mechanicing leave

[Sonic]

Gutted for you - im hoping you got a suitable redundancy package?

Get in that s2 of yours and fire up the quattro. Guaranteed to put a grin back on anyones face

[DarrenM]

Sorry to hear that mate, awkward times all over atm im afraid. Dont forget to push for redundandacy money as well mind, especially as you've been there so long.

[Nuvo]

That is tough, I wish you well for the future and hope that you make a full recovery soon. Top marks for being so positive about it.

[Rusty]

Gutted for you - im hoping you got a suitable redundancy package?

Get in that s2 of yours and fire up the quattro. Guaranteed to put a grin back on anyones face

The S2 actually is a bit too much of an assault on my nervous system gives me shivers down the spine due to the adrenaline rush

The top mounts went at lunch time Andy, popped in to the PO on my journey home, was nice to do somethin mundane to take the sting out of the day.

[Rusty]

Sorry to hear that mate, awkward times all over atm im afraid. Dont forget to push for redundandacy money as well mind, especially as you've been there so long.

I've been given a quotation, it's enough to keep me ticking over, my outgoings are pretty minimal with still being ill.

[Fat Audi 80]

Tough news mate. Glad to hear you are staying positive. I am also very pleased to hear that you sound like you are over the worst of it and coming down the other side of the hill.

All the best.

Steve.

[vonbeck]

sorry to hear that mate! But glad your on the road to recovery keep the faith

[Ian Simmonds]

sorry to hear that Andy, but by the looks of it you've got the right approach, looking at it as a positive opportunity, giving yourself more time to recover and do the things you want to do... Good luck Andy.

[20Vcqdriver]

Never a great experience losing your job, (I was made redundant in the 80's) but you are at least young and will hopefully find getting another job a lot easier than if I lost mine now at a 45. Keep looking for that better job and as you said enjoy whatever Summer we get! Good luck!

[Jamo]

Sorry to hear that mate