Made redundant from my “Job”

I went into the Trussell Trust this week and found out that they had appointed paid receptionists, so I was no longer needed.  I hadn’t had warning of this;  it was just thrown at me when I walked in and was introduced to the new receptionist!  They found something for me to do after I sat around for about 45 minutes, but it was not exactly stimulating…..  This is really quite upsetting as this was the most interesting, challenging and worthwhile thing that I do.  It is the variety of people that I meet and talk to that I have enjoyed and I don’t think they will be able to find me anything of the same sort, so it is unlikely I will continue going in.

On phoning the next day, to say that I wouldn’t be going in any more, they were (sounded) surprised that I had not been told!  They thought that they “had discussed it with everyone” and told anyone relevant that they could apply.  But they seem to have left me out.  There were two people doing it and they both assumed the other had spoken to me, I think (hope?).  Not that I would have applied, but it would have been nice to know that I would be redundant.  The volunteer co-ordinator, who I phoned, was terribly apologetic – I have heard her use just that tone of voice to other people!  She also thanked me for all I had done.

In fact she said that when the new receptionists have settled in there might be a roll for me back on reception  (maybe?).  I have suggested that they phone me if/when they get to that stage……  Meanwhile I will probably start looking for something else.

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