I lost my job today

what age are you?

Could you become a paid Gigilo?

Not with a name like Fat Punt,stewarts

I’m guessing you’re not best with computers judging by your sideways uploaded mug shot!

Try signing on!

You’re entitled to sign on the day after being made redundant even with millions in the bank

Sorry to hear FatPunt.

Have a week or two off if money allows and have a refresh and a think.

No need to rush into anything hopefully. I hope you got paid what you deserved for 23 years loyalty.

Let punting take a back burner whilst you decide your next move. All the very best.

Sorry to hear that too. Hopefully you’ve got a decent lump sum off them so you don’t have to worry about finding something else instantly.

Good luck in whatever you do next.

if you are over 50 fatpunt chances are you will struggle to get a job ,same happened to me... started a gardening round   bought tools cheap from  bootsales  went  self employed  done that for 10 -12 years  .still do a bit now and again .

Fat punt could give Ironfailings a job when he starts up his business. Get the bone idle, scrounging stalker into gainful employment and orrrff the Old King Cole. Stalking on here all day 7 days a week is bad for his mental elf.

Sorry to hear that FP. Remember you can get JSA (jobseekers allowance) for a bit even if you have too much under the mattress for UC.

Good luck finding another job. Remember to tap up all your contacts whose firms might be taking people on.

commiserations, op :(

Sorry to hear that FP
Take a few weeks out and then see whats around
Hopefully got a decent wedge to tide you over for while
Cut back on the champers & stay positive
GL

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I turned 50 in July, Folyes and I'm not in the best of health, but I'll try to get another job, and I ain't bothered what it might be. I was only on a little more than minimum wage anyway. In regard to my profile picture, I posted a normal 'selfie', which the moderators said was inappropriate, but it was ok if they turned it ninety degrees!!!

50 isn't 'old' by any means and in fact many employers are more than happy to engage with them. They tend not to go clubbing, have drama every day in their lives, stay up playing video games all night, and their work attendance is good.

ahem, indeed - in your (mid) 50s isn't at all old (I hope)!

take your copy of the DAILY HATE and get yourelf down the benefits office and collect your
60 inch plasma tv
I phone 7
holiday voucher for 6 weeks in benidorm
30 grand a yr benefits
16 grand a yr housing benefit

any problems tell them to cntact KGB NEW,s and they,ll put them straight

enjoy your retirement

Sorry to hear that FP
I'm sure you could find another " just above minimum wage" job without too much trouble
What part of the country do you live?
Where I am, South West, you could be starting a factory or supermarket job on Monday, they're always looking for staff

Over a monkey a week at Lidl.

Bad luck, and best wishes btw.

I'm in Northants Reg. I'll have to go down to the job centre on Monday morning or sign up with an agency.

Good luck with that, but why not spend the weekend googling local job sites if you want to get straight into another job?
The jobcentre unlikely to have anything you can't find yourself

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Stay Positive FP & The Best Of Luck

I was made redundant at 53 and it turned out to be a blessing. I was very lucky, hope you are too FP.

If you want to work for a specific company, check their own website (normally a link right down the bottom of their home page).

Sorry to hear about your situation, FP.

There seem to be a lot of supermarket delivery driver jobs around.  Tesco pay about £525 pw plus discount on your shopping.  (Do customers give them tips?)


Best of luck

It's very physical, he's not in the best of health. In store is easier.

Yes, you're right - quite a bit of heavy lifting.

Good luck FatPunt, hope something comes up quickly for you.

I posted a normal 'selfie', which the moderators said was inappropriate, but it was ok if they turned it ninety degrees!!!

Ahh not so bad on them just their odd set up!

Good luck but get what you’re entitled to Monday.

It might be a blessing change of scenery and faces.

You’re not that bloke from the Film Office Space are you? Liked a naked flame!

Sign on and sit back. That's what everybody else is doing! You don't even have to look for a job nowadays. And when you hit 66 or 67 you can sit back and claim your pension (and pension credit if you don't have a private pension) and announce to the world you've 'done your bit' - which you may or may not have done.

I managed to find a job aged 50 but that was during covid- when nobody wanted to work - so I might have got a bit lucky!

Thanks for engaging with me, everyone. I really appreciate all the kind words.
I thought I'd give you all a little update. My niece came for a visit today and helped me with my job seeker's allowance application. She did it on my mobile phone in a matter of minutes. If I tried to do it on my desktop, I'd still be doing it now. Younger generation, I guess. I received a text message back saying that they will send me an appointment time to sort it all out person-to-person. I've set the wheels in motion now, and I'll keep you posted about any further developments. I have a meeting with someone tomorrow morning about obtaining a CV, which I don't have.
How's everybody's punting going? Personally, I'm glad the Doncaster meeting is done and dusted. I didn't find a single winner all week. I'm seriously considering quitting the flat and concentrating on the jumps and summer jumps.
Thanks again, FP.

I have a meeting with someone tomorrow morning about obtaining a CV, which I don't have.

FP, a CV is generally created by the individual, it's simply a history of your working career. I've done several for friends in bygone years, but there are many AI CV generators these days, your niece will know how. Good luck.

FP....Would you mind me asking why you were made redundant or why it was offered? Were, or are there members of staff in your position that have been kept on?

No qualms if you don't want to reply. All the best to you.

Get another job.

Take any advice from Aceform,the 22 Bet loser in a day at your peril,FP.
Do what is best for you

That’s normally what happens tbh,a job that suits….

Everybody at the firm was made redundant, Horatio, not just me. We had all heard workplace rumours about the financial situation of the firm being really bad, and then all of a sudden we received a text message from the boss telling us to stay at home because they had gone into voluntary insolvency. One week later, we all got an email saying that all of our contracts had been terminated.
One door closes, another one opens.

I remember British Leyland (ex BMC) Bathgate in Scotland closing down in the eighties,8000 men lost their jobs…..

Most moved on and got other jobs….

Not everyone is fortunate like yourself Ironhead,big pro gambler……Yawn.

Indeed,Aceform.
Know your place,Two Bobber

I am assuming with 23 years service you will have 12 weeks notice pay and the tax free redundancy pay , get another job quick and thats all money in the bank .

With Labour in Government, your job was always in peril unless you're on the gravy train with a job in the civil service that is. I had an excellent Epsom, mediocre Royal Ascot, good Goodwood, double figure number of 2nd places at York (again), decent Donny. The Racing Post website 'improvements' have made the job of studying a much more laborious task and made the job less enjoyable.

Good luck with the job hunting FP. No rush though, have a few weeks punting without the day job hanging over you. You're probably find you'll do lot better with your punting.

To the op.

Brilliant .

Lose some weight,slim punter,might get a job.

All the very best FP

Happened to me 5 years ago.

Join the gym. Will help with routine and hopefully your health.


Routine is key. Keeps you healthy mentally as well as physically.

Olexander Uysk said motivation is pointless - Discipline is what matters.

Get that routine going and good luck.


Will probably help with your betting too.

I am assuming with 23 years service you will have 12 weeks notice pay and the tax free redundancy pay , get another job quick and thats all money in the bank .

Unfortunately not if the company has gone bust , just statutory amount I believe.

Sep 13, 2026 -- 8:18PM, Brian wrote:

I am assuming with 23 years service you will have 12 weeks notice pay and the tax free redundancy pay , get another job quick and thats all money in the bank .Unfortunately not if the company has gone bust , just statutory amount I believe.

Its the same though isnt it , just government pays it instead of the company

I think there are limits  on the number of qualifing years (20) and on the salary level so OP will lose some years and if he was on a good salary he will lose some there as well.

But I'm not an expert so I would be glad to be mistaken.

Yes but a company only has to pay statutory dont they .

Company pays nothing it's broke, it is a government system.

Yes , but if the company wasnt broke they would still only have to pay statutory anyway .

The company would only have to pay the statutory minimum.

But it might pay more if (a) it is in the employees' contract that they get more, or (b) the company wished to maintain its good reputation (including with remaining employees).

It is the same as sick pay. There's a statutory minimum but most firms pay above & beyond.

But it is a moot point if the company has no money.

Sep 13, 2026 -- 9:52PM, Brian wrote:

I think there are limits

I thought it was a months salary for every year you have worked there? Maybe I am wrong..

Its 1 week pay for each year 22-40 and 1 and half weeks pay over 41 , capped at 751 a week and 20 years

Maybe in the navy,Horatio..but a week for every year usually

gotcha....thanks all

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Fav wasn’t my price but hard to oppose but still couldn’t resist with a name like dat!

Yeah Mann!

Good job Rico operates from his kitchen, Dela.

He's in exactly the right place to prepare some humble pie.

What time do these run please. Oh its ok I see they have already run.

Delbert remains a certifiable,attention seeking,aftertiming loon

IMPORTANT: check your national insurance record. Have you paid enough stamps for a full state pension when the time comes?

You say you will be claiming JSA but when time runs out and they switch you to needs-based UC, then whether or not you need the hassle of signing on for no money might depend on whether you need the NI credits for your pension.

Hopefully you'll have another job before then but...

https://www.gov.uk/check-national-insurance-record

His main job now is keeping the money coming in by applying for jobs or making up that you've applied for jobs.  Travelling for interviews where the firm trains people to do interviews and there is no chance of a job is expensive. For the most part you don't get travel expenses.

What time do these run please. Oh its ok I see they have already run.

14 Sep 2026, -- 14:15PM, uptheirons wrote:  Joined: 01 Apr 2025 | Topic/replies: 12,878 | Blogger: uptheirons blog                                                                                                                   
Two more great shouts to add to the list, Delashay!

I take my hat off to you.

uptheirons • September 14, 2026 11:26 AM BST
Delbert remains a certifiable,attention seeking,aftertiming loon

That was my post,Cartoon Boy

Cheers Irons no need to be shy! I know giving praise don’t come easy to you!


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Hey FP were you laid off after working in their betting shops?

Just wondered?

Good luck with your fat punts over the sticks not my thing mate.

No mate, I worked in a wood factory making sheds and summerhouses. After 23 years of doing that, I'm hoping I can try my hand at something else.

Ahhh sorry to hear that, I worked in a place making tv/film scenery, got fired twice, walked twice, don’t miss it!

That MDF dust in the air no extractors, never do enough for a good boss!

You don’t want to chippy anymore?

So maybe it’s good you’ve left.