Redundancy

July ’07, I was made aware that my position was being made redundant with my current employer.

This was not only a surprise to myself, but to many of Australasia Head Office personnel to whom I had developed a close personal & professional relationship with. The call came from the UK to make specific cost cuts, however, that call came down to only a select few. I respect their decision as I fully understand that it was not an easy one to make however, I feel that there were certain factors that wasn’t given the respect that it truly deserved.

During the whole process, a comment was passed that “If it was me, I know I would be really pissed”, to my response “No, not really pissed, but more of disappointment”. Disappointed that I had given so much of myself, sacrificed so much family life towards the cause, and felt that this wasn’t being fully recognised.
Alternatives were offered of current and alternative positions that did not meet my current family commitments. Therefore I decided that it was time to move on...

To my surprise, I received so many emails from both employees and Heads of Departments from within HO, that I know that these relationships will continue far beyond the “call of duty”. A mutual understanding and respect of the hardships we endured and the personal sacrifices made. We were the foundation members, and that this will never be taken from us.

Recently, upon reflection, I wrote the quote “Weighted Strokes”.
Take of it what you will...