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FatPunt
11 Sep 26 16:25
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I've been made redundant after 23 years.
God only knows what my next step is.
I won't be able to make a living on Betfair; that's for sure. Laugh
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Report FOYLESWAR September 11, 2026 4:27 PM BST
what age are you?
Report stewarts rise September 11, 2026 4:29 PM BST
Could you become a paid Gigilo?
Report uptheirons September 11, 2026 4:30 PM BST
Not with a name like Fat Punt,stewartsLaugh
Report Delashay September 11, 2026 4:32 PM BST
I’m guessing you’re not best with computers judging by your sideways uploaded mug shot!

Try signing on!
Report Delashay September 11, 2026 4:33 PM BST
You’re entitled to sign on the day after being made redundant even with millions in the bank Wink
Report HoratioNelson September 11, 2026 5:02 PM BST
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.
Report s.kenbo September 11, 2026 5:14 PM BST
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.
Report FOYLESWAR September 11, 2026 5:17 PM BST
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 .
Report leif September 11, 2026 6:03 PM BST
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.
Report Ramruma September 11, 2026 6:44 PM BST
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.
Report vonclausewitz September 11, 2026 6:47 PM BST
commiserations, op :(
Report madhatters September 11, 2026 7:21 PM BST
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
Report FatPunt September 11, 2026 7:33 PM BST
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!!! Laugh
Report leif September 11, 2026 7:38 PM BST
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.
Report stu September 11, 2026 7:56 PM BST
ahem, indeed - in your (mid) 50s isn't at all old (I hope)! Grin
Report 1st time poster September 11, 2026 8:22 PM BST
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
Report Regbutler September 11, 2026 8:27 PM BST
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
Report FatPunt September 11, 2026 8:27 PM BST
Laugh
Report saddo September 11, 2026 8:31 PM BST
Over a monkey a week at Lidl.
Report saddo September 11, 2026 8:31 PM BST
Bad luck, and best wishes btw.
Report FatPunt September 11, 2026 8:56 PM BST
I'm in Northants Reg. I'll have to go down to the job centre on Monday morning or sign up with an agency.
Report Regbutler September 11, 2026 9:00 PM BST
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
Report Rico-Dangleflaps September 11, 2026 9:04 PM BST
deposit 5k in Skamfair..follow PMSLbets/F@rtfromtheface/fellawaffler

be dubbled in no time.
Report Kalaglow September 11, 2026 9:17 PM BST
Stay Positive FP & The Best Of Luck
Report Brian September 12, 2026 8:42 AM BST
I was made redundant at 53 and it turned out to be a blessing. I was very lucky, hope you are too FP.
Report Ramruma September 12, 2026 10:26 AM BST
If you want to work for a specific company, check their own website (normally a link right down the bottom of their home page).
Report i_agree_with_nick September 12, 2026 12:00 PM BST
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
Report saddo September 12, 2026 12:06 PM BST
It's very physical, he's not in the best of health. In store is easier.
Report i_agree_with_nick September 12, 2026 12:14 PM BST
Yes, you're right - quite a bit of heavy lifting.
Report Tiger Tiger September 12, 2026 12:15 PM BST
Good luck FatPunt, hope something comes up quickly for you.
Report Delashay September 12, 2026 2:21 PM BST
I posted a normal 'selfie', which the moderators said was inappropriate, but it was ok if they turned it ninety degrees!!! Laugh

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

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! Laugh
Report Coneygree1971 September 12, 2026 3:18 PM BST
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!
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