2006 - May

[El Gordo]

If it's any consolation Andy, I was given a redundancy just over 4 years ago, and life does go on. I wouldn't say it was the best thing that ever happened to me, but like a surgical operation, you have little choice in the matter; it's not necessarily pleasant, but you get through it and then life starts over again, and may even be prolonged because of it.

In short - I wouldn't go through it again by choice, but it does have its positives.

One thing's for sure - it won't stop you running.

Good luck mate.

I'm actually pretty sanguine about it. (No idea what sanguine means, but people seem to use it in situations like this.)

It happened to me once before, 7 years ago, and I was worried then. This time, I think it could be my big chance to do something on my own. Will wait and see. As I said, I have a few options that I'm exploring. The key thing about redundancy seems to be to attack the problem head on, and not to sit around stewing for too long, which only invites negativity and apathy. I'll be OK, I'm sure.