What would you do

[Petal~flower]

I was made redundant in May from my workplace, as work had become so quiet, and it was a case of last in first out.

Although job hunting, and a couple of interviews, I am still jobless.

I received a letter from my past employers asking me if I would come back to help them out over the Christmas period. Part of me, wants them to stuff their offer. But of course the money is really needed.

Would you swallow your pride and take the offer?

[legend760]

petal you saucey mare

[Petal~flower]

legend

moi, saucy!

[zig_zag]

think hes fallen asleep lol

[sense4all]

Actually the rule of thumb is that competent people rarely blow their own trumpet - which is why a lot of pushy questions may be asked. There was nothing worse than someone who would ' big - up ' themselves, as a consultant that gives you heebie-geebies, as they invariably turn out to be rubbish at anything other than self- promotion. Have some faith visit them all, once you take the first steps towards touting your talents it isn't that bad. If you don't do it - who else will, get out there surprise yourself!!!

[Petal~flower]

I have that effect on people

[zig_zag]

sense4all you talk my kind of talk
if you havn't got yourself 'then who (have)you got
its a big bad world out there

[zig_zag]

you want his email?
lol.

[sleepyj]

petal good luck with what ever you do ... just do what ever makes you happy xx stay away from legend hes mad !! lol

[LoftyLottie]

I would accept their offer and continue to look for other employment. Don't forget your ex employers were bound by quite strict rules about redundancy. Even if you were the best employee they had they would have had no option but to let you go on the last in first out basis/ They obviously think you worthwhile otherwise they would never have asked you back.

I would go back because.

a. You need the money
b. It is easier to find work whilst you are in employment
c. It will get you back into the working routine and you will probably enjoy being with colleagues more than being at home worrying.

Good luck.

[annie0000]

Bear in mind that there may be tax implications if you return to the same job within 6 months on being made redundant. Check with them that they will pay any tax liability or that they have followed the rules (or bent them by re-employing you as a contactor, or in a different role). As the tax man sees it, either you are redundant because they don't need you, or you are not. It may mean that you have to pay tax on your redundancy payment that you received in May.

Personally, as long as they are offering you a good enough deal, take it. But don't make it look you are desperate, they need you as well remember! If i had the chance to get redndancy and then come back 6 months later to do the same job, i would take it. I have been made redundant twice before, I have no pride! LOL

[dummie123]

I think you should go back I was disabled by a stroke 4 years ago and i am still out of work the longer you stay out of work the more useless you feel i fill my days by doing quizzes etc at least my brain stays alert swallow your pride and go back

[legend758duo]

go to work


you know it makes sense lol

[TTG]

If I needed the money yes....also think it as a fact finding mission. Someone may be able to advise you on positions they have heard need to be filled.

[Petal~flower]

Thank you everyone for your advice. much appreciated x