Interview update

[linda_joyce]

Well the doctor did not recommend me for Invalidity Retirement, I suspected she wouldn't from my interview with her. But Jill(the city Librarian) and I had agreed at our last interview that if I didn't get it I would go by mutual agreement, which is something like redundancy but with less money, I only get 12 weeks in stead of 34 weeks which I would be entitled to if I was made redundant. Jill is very sorry but she can't make me redundant as she had to agree to a no redundancy clause for 5 years the union insisted upon when she pushed through the operating changes in 2003. That runs out in December this year and by then I would be on no pay sick leave for 3 months. This way I get enough money to see me through the 12 week period you have to wait before you can claim unemployment benefit if you leave a job voluntarily and then I can go onto unemployment benefit, providing I've managed to spend enough of my savings to get me under £16,000, I'm thinking of an iPod and a new scanner and after that I don't know. I'll have to wander round PC World as see what's available.
As you might,or might not, have gathered from the tone of this I am not exactly unhappy about this, in fact I was grinning all over my face driving home, I am free and I love it.

Comments

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

Not the most optimal news but you are free now and that is always good. I'm happy for you. Time to have some fun.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Thank you, after 7 months off work I am beginning to understand what Beth means when she says she doesn't understand how she managed to work full time. I've developed so many interests in the last few moinths I couldn't keep up with them and work, I'm having lots of fun.

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

That's great to hear! There are so many more interesting and useful things to do with your time.

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sorry it's not the best news, but I'm glad you're taking such a positive view of it.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

It could be a lot worse, I could be on no pay for 15 months without being able to claim anything.If I play my cards right I should be able to keep some of my savings and get sick pay.

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

Freedom! It's worth the cost! *hugs*

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

You bet, to be able to do what you want when you want is worth any amount of money.

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

You can rest when you need it, and when you feel like doing something you can take as long as it needs. YAY.

[hafren.livejournal.com]

Enjoy!

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Oh I will, I didn't really have a life until last November, I've got one now.

[reapermum.livejournal.com]

Enjoy the freedom.

Less than eight and a half terms until I join you.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

You know I think I could have made it to 60 if I could have worked part time, it was going to work day in day out for at least 315 days a year that was getting to me. Eight and a half terms are going to fly by.

[reapermum.livejournal.com]

Exactly, mornings only was fine, but four mornings was even better. Cuts down on the pay but leaves you healthy.

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

*sigh* I wish I could say that. I wish I could quit and just write full time.

[inyadreems.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on your freedom and I'm so jealous!

[sallymn.livejournal.com]

I do wish you'd got the full package... but definitely half a glass is good in this case. So happy that you're getting what you really want :) And new toys to boot!

[javahound.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're happy with the situation. :)

[jaxomsride.livejournal.com]

Not the best news but still you are FREE.
Enjoy your spending spree. If you need to get rid of a large chunk after buying fun items you could always consider what your car or house may need doing to it. (Sadly prosaic I know!)

[vjezkova.livejournal.com]

After so many trouble and frustration you had to go through and considering the general condition of EVERYTHING I also agree that this is not bad. Finally you can relax and enjoy the "pleasantries"!

[pinkdormouse.livejournal.com]

Yay for a resolution, even if it's not perfect.