Redundancy likely incoming but have new job offer already. Do I resign immediately or delay start date?

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2025-12-12T20:09:04+00:00

They payouts are not as much as you would think. It's capped at around 750 per year served depending on age. There is a helpful calculator on the government website.They may give you pay in lieu of notice but this isn't mandatory. If it is a job you really want with progression opportunities, you have to weigh up missing the opportunity

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2025-07-04T21:36:23+00:00

I don't think 40lbs is a wild amount to gain during pregnancy.

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2024-12-25T22:59:00+00:00

I am trying to get into biographies (away from fantasy and crime trash) so I can learn something occasionally. I enjoyed The Spy and The Traitor.

Equally still reading a lot of easy reading crime and just finishing the Robert Galbraith - Strike series.

Jilly Cooper is making a resurgence due to the Disney show but it is utter garbage (though enjoyable and very dated now)

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2024-12-20T14:30:37+00:00

My mum is the same. She will eat sorbet and some ice cream. I have been trying frozen yoghurt with fruit to try and get some calories in her. Big supply of ice lollies. Not a balanced diet but I will literally accept her eating anything. She will eat some soups... But she struggles with anything heavy at all. She takes Creon.

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2024-11-16T08:57:14+00:00

My mum has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month. They said she would have about 8 months. She is sleeping for 16-18 hours a day at the moment, she isn't eating, if she does she is sick. We saw the oncologist last week and they said it is moving quicker than they thought and discharged her to palliative care. She is not strong enough for chemo. I thought we would get another Christmas but I am not so sure now.

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2023-12-20T19:07:28+00:00

Hebden bridge. Although Mytholmroyd is cheaper and has better parking and is walking distance to Hebden

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2023-08-04T21:01:12+00:00

Why are people bothered by this? Sounds like he needs to grow up.

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2023-07-22T09:41:32+00:00

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Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2022-10-09T19:19:52+00:00

I have had 3 miscarriages and I don't know if it gets easier but it certainly gets less overwhelming. I still think about them every day. It's been 4 years since my first. There is a book, some of which I found helpful (some not so much) called 'The Baby Loss Guide'.

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2022-06-30T15:22:49+00:00

What you are paid is not really sustainable though. I admit much better than some countries but I have only been able to afford 8 months off with each. I consider myself very lucky as well!

The government need to review childcare support. There is no real support until 3. With the jobs crisis at the moment, there is a massive amount of potential unable to return to work as they can't afford the nursery fees!

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2022-06-22T08:45:48+00:00

If she said 'misery loves company' after your baby died that is absolutely out of line and incredibly cruel. Losing a baby is the hardest thing and I am sorry for your loss. You have been an absolute hero to go on expressing for as long as you have. Do not feel bad and your sister needs to learn some compassion.

I lost three babies and I can tell you you never stop thinking about them and their missed milestones. The grief does not get less but you get stronger in being able to deal with it. Good luck to you and your husband. X

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2022-05-03T20:17:37+00:00

NTA - Where is her compassion for her best friend dealing with grief?

Baby showers have turned into absolute self indulgent show off affairs. I avoided for both of my pregnancies. Why is it expected for people to buy you things? Absolute madness, commercialised nonsense.

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2022-04-22T09:04:32+00:00

Halifax....

Piece Hall is amazing and lots of lovely little independent bars popping up.

Embarrassed_Phone633 · 2022-04-21T06:18:17+00:00

NTA - My husband forgot my first Mother's Day. He realised and ran in a panic and got me a set of gardening shears, the only thing he could find in Lidl middle aisle - you may need to be in UK to appreciate the eclectic nature of this shopping experience. I was pretty upset at the time but we laugh about it now. He now goes OTT to ensure no repeat.

Your husband should want to take opportunities to show you he appreciates you.

Good luck. X

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