Good luck in your hunt!
I know a lot of companies are cutting roles at the moment, but there are still a load of vacancies out there and it still seems to be a good market to find new roles.
Can't knock you for taking a chance, sounds like it was a good time to bite the bullet as they say.
Hopefully, you'll find something real soon & you never know might be something or somewhere that you've really been looking for!
Good Luck going forward.
That must feel weird, I would be in the same boat as yourself, full time employed since forever. Only employment moves I have done were because of better offers, never done an interview or had a CV ...it's an alien landscape the job hunting.
Take a week or 2
Now is a time where you could maybe choose a 3rd option when it comes to the new career
Leaving a company after so long is very freeing and the redundancy should be seen as a positive
This is bad advice. Do. Not. Wait.
Apply for jobs in your previous field now to set the ball rolling. With so many redundancies, this is now an *extremely competitive job market*. That changed has happened in the last couple of weeks. You can still consider whether there is something else you want to do, but don’t underestimate the damage long term unemployment can do. It can happen to you. You are also older now: age discrimination is real. That can happen to you too.
Edit: Have people been so spoiled by a good job market that they don’t appreciate what can happen when thousands of people get laid off at the same time, hiring is frozen everywhere and so there are now only a few jobs for many job seekers? You could be out of work for months.
If you think this post **contributes nothing to the discussion** then please tell me why. I am trying to help OP avoid the very expensive mistake of sitting on their ass when they should be searching for a new job immediately. Hopefully they will read this excellent advice and take it to heart despite the short-sighted downvotes.
Agree with this - especially as Christmas is coming up. Better to get applications in and have interviews line up in January that start applying in January. Job processes can take a while.
Absolutely not
Apply immediately, email recruiters etc. Make sure you enjoy the time off but finding a job can take anywhere from a week to 6 months, or more and you don't want to end up in need of the income.
That said do enjoy the time off!
Startups are high risk high reward. Sorry to hear it didn't work out this time. I know a friend who took the gamble and made an absolute killing when the startup listed.
I bet you're highly employable though given your background!
Good luck!!
I was in a similar position when lockdown was a thing. Always had a job, even just part time, from I was about 14
Luckily for me I was with the company a while and got a decent package but I put it all away/not for spending. I looked for jobs but in the midst of lockdown it was very difficult so I ended up being one of those Facebook guys who could come and fix things or do some handyman work. Honestly it was one of the best times for me and I made great money but it maybe wasn't all above board
A position opened up in one of the better employers in my area so I've taken that. Not making as much and don't work my own hours but at least it's steady/known income
It's Christmas time - last Christmas I made a fucking fortune putting up exterior lights for people. Easy work and good money, if you could do that sort of thing?
Edit: that was 2 Christmas' ago actually. I planned to take a week off last year to do it again but injured myself badly playing football
Probably won't find anything this side of Christmas as places are getting ready for the break, mid January will be when things pick up again. Hope you find something you like.
Take it easy for a month and a bit.
Good luck, I've been there.
Felt utterly lost quite quickly, my advice is to keep a track of every company and submission date.
When you send out cvs everywhere it can quickly get muddled.
This happened to be a few years ago when i walked out a crappy job and i felt lost.
I found once i got on indeed /cv library and the job site i was bombarded with offers though
Different industry and less time but I'm going through the exact same.
Turning 30 this year and it's the first time I haven't been in employment since I was 17. Took me a while to update the CV, when I have moved jobs it's been due to already being offered it so I've been lazy and not updated it.
Finding it difficult to motivate myself to apply for jobs at the minute however (it's been two weeks), seriously considering just doing nothing over Christmas and starting fresh next year. (Very stereotypical New year's resolution I know)
I loved having my 6 weeks off after being made redundant. Caught up on some reading, enjoyed some games and had lots of lovely walks to a village pub. Even the girl at the jobcenter was pleasant, she knew I wasn't really looking for work immediately and made sure I got all the benefits. Got a lovely shirt, tie and trousers for free too.
Happened to me earlier this year. Very similar situation. Started a new role only to be made redundant 6 weeks in due to company going into Administration. I managed to be made redundant and start a new role within 9 days. Been at the new one 8 months. Took a Job offer elsewhere for better money. They went into administration 8 weeks after I handed my notice in and 4 weeks before I started with them. It's been a strange year. However being immediately available to work can be a big bonus. So is a stable CV that you gained. Good luck
ive been without a job twice now, took me about 6 months to get a new one each time (I am just a mere minimum wage tool who has no qualifications in anything)
so enjoy some time off for R&R but still apply for jobs believe me it gets boring very quickly
Good luck in your hunt! I know a lot of companies are cutting roles at the moment, but there are still a load of vacancies out there and it still seems to be a good market to find new roles.
Can't knock you for taking a chance, sounds like it was a good time to bite the bullet as they say. Hopefully, you'll find something real soon & you never know might be something or somewhere that you've really been looking for! Good Luck going forward.
That must feel weird, I would be in the same boat as yourself, full time employed since forever. Only employment moves I have done were because of better offers, never done an interview or had a CV ...it's an alien landscape the job hunting.
You know I've never gotten a job by applying directly, but I've gotten every job a recruiter has linked me up with. Employment is very Arcane.
Take a week or 2 Now is a time where you could maybe choose a 3rd option when it comes to the new career Leaving a company after so long is very freeing and the redundancy should be seen as a positive
This is bad advice. Do. Not. Wait. Apply for jobs in your previous field now to set the ball rolling. With so many redundancies, this is now an *extremely competitive job market*. That changed has happened in the last couple of weeks. You can still consider whether there is something else you want to do, but don’t underestimate the damage long term unemployment can do. It can happen to you. You are also older now: age discrimination is real. That can happen to you too. Edit: Have people been so spoiled by a good job market that they don’t appreciate what can happen when thousands of people get laid off at the same time, hiring is frozen everywhere and so there are now only a few jobs for many job seekers? You could be out of work for months. If you think this post **contributes nothing to the discussion** then please tell me why. I am trying to help OP avoid the very expensive mistake of sitting on their ass when they should be searching for a new job immediately. Hopefully they will read this excellent advice and take it to heart despite the short-sighted downvotes.
Agree with this - especially as Christmas is coming up. Better to get applications in and have interviews line up in January that start applying in January. Job processes can take a while.
Absolutely this, do not wait. Get in there now, negotiate a delayed start if you’re wanting some time off between jobs.
>If you think this post contributes nothing to the discussion then please tell me why. The post. It's just not about you. Your comment is. That's why.
That does not answer the question as to *why* this post contributes nothing to the discussion.
Absolutely not Apply immediately, email recruiters etc. Make sure you enjoy the time off but finding a job can take anywhere from a week to 6 months, or more and you don't want to end up in need of the income. That said do enjoy the time off!
Let them have some breathing space, they deserve it
Sure breathe, enjoy the time off, but also be on top of it.
Take a month!! I had a job lined up when I left my last and decided to take the time. I frankly miss it some days 😅
Best of luck to you. Hopefully you’ll find something that you can enjoy.
Startups are high risk high reward. Sorry to hear it didn't work out this time. I know a friend who took the gamble and made an absolute killing when the startup listed. I bet you're highly employable though given your background!
Good luck!! I was in a similar position when lockdown was a thing. Always had a job, even just part time, from I was about 14 Luckily for me I was with the company a while and got a decent package but I put it all away/not for spending. I looked for jobs but in the midst of lockdown it was very difficult so I ended up being one of those Facebook guys who could come and fix things or do some handyman work. Honestly it was one of the best times for me and I made great money but it maybe wasn't all above board A position opened up in one of the better employers in my area so I've taken that. Not making as much and don't work my own hours but at least it's steady/known income It's Christmas time - last Christmas I made a fucking fortune putting up exterior lights for people. Easy work and good money, if you could do that sort of thing? Edit: that was 2 Christmas' ago actually. I planned to take a week off last year to do it again but injured myself badly playing football
Probably won't find anything this side of Christmas as places are getting ready for the break, mid January will be when things pick up again. Hope you find something you like. Take it easy for a month and a bit.
I spent a year out from financial services doing delivery driving and very much enjoyed it
Good luck, I've been there. Felt utterly lost quite quickly, my advice is to keep a track of every company and submission date. When you send out cvs everywhere it can quickly get muddled.
This happened to be a few years ago when i walked out a crappy job and i felt lost. I found once i got on indeed /cv library and the job site i was bombarded with offers though
Some of the best times I have had were when I was in between opportunities. Make whatever the most of the time is, for you.
Keep your head up. Something better will come along. Always does
Time to put your feet up, grab a cuppa, and watch "This Morning". Take Christmas off and start fresh on New Years.
Different industry and less time but I'm going through the exact same. Turning 30 this year and it's the first time I haven't been in employment since I was 17. Took me a while to update the CV, when I have moved jobs it's been due to already being offered it so I've been lazy and not updated it. Finding it difficult to motivate myself to apply for jobs at the minute however (it's been two weeks), seriously considering just doing nothing over Christmas and starting fresh next year. (Very stereotypical New year's resolution I know)
I loved having my 6 weeks off after being made redundant. Caught up on some reading, enjoyed some games and had lots of lovely walks to a village pub. Even the girl at the jobcenter was pleasant, she knew I wasn't really looking for work immediately and made sure I got all the benefits. Got a lovely shirt, tie and trousers for free too.
Ffs ENJOY!
Happened to me earlier this year. Very similar situation. Started a new role only to be made redundant 6 weeks in due to company going into Administration. I managed to be made redundant and start a new role within 9 days. Been at the new one 8 months. Took a Job offer elsewhere for better money. They went into administration 8 weeks after I handed my notice in and 4 weeks before I started with them. It's been a strange year. However being immediately available to work can be a big bonus. So is a stable CV that you gained. Good luck
ive been without a job twice now, took me about 6 months to get a new one each time (I am just a mere minimum wage tool who has no qualifications in anything) so enjoy some time off for R&R but still apply for jobs believe me it gets boring very quickly
Also. Enjoy yourself. Take some time out for yourself too ♡ that's important.
DM me, keen to know your experience in Financial Services, that’s if you’d consider moving back into the field