DH made redundant today :(

[Toad_Passenger]

I didn't read that at all. It sounded like the writer was mocking the way businesses try to use a lot of silly words when they are letting someone go. It didn't remotely sound like it was anything against the OP.

OP I am sorry to hear about your DH's job loss. I hope he finds something soon!

That's the way I read it, too.

However, the term does have meaning in American businesses, as well. Being in the IT field, and computers in general, redundancy is always looming. In our field it basically means that someone else is typing in the same code that you are, for a cheaper price, so you are, in reality, redundant. Why keep two people doing the same thing, especially when one is taking up more room on the books?

As to the OP, sorry to hear that this is happening to you again. Keep your chin up, think positively, and the ship will right itself!

 

[Angelhalo]

That's the way I read it, too.

However, the term does have meaning in American businesses, as well. Being in the IT field, and computers in general, redundancy is always looming. In our field it basically means that someone else is typing in the same code that you are, for a cheaper price, so you are, in reality, redundant. Why keep two people doing the same thing, especially when one is taking up more room on the books?

As to the OP, sorry to hear that this is happening to you again. Keep your chin up, think positively, and the ship will right itself!

Weird. My DH is in IT and I have never heard the term before. Maybe it's kind of a regional type of thing? Either way it stinks to be let go

 

[goofyernmost]

Are you mocking the OP because she uses Australian terminology that you are not familiar with ?

I'm sorry that your husband lost his job, I hope something else turns up quickly.

I'm not mocking anybody...what a leap. I was not aware the it was Australian terminology because I have heard it hear in the U.S. So if it is Australian, it is spreading and if it is used here, then I find it to be an inappropriate use of language. The last I heard English is the basis of Australian communication too, and I don't understand how it means the same thing.

BTW, thank to those of you that came to my defense. I meant nothing derogatory toward the OP. It was more the establishment that labels things to make them sound like something that is acceptable instead of the unfortunate thing that it really is. I apologize if I unintentionally offended anyone. I believe it used to be called "down sizing" and that is closer to the truth.

 

[Pakey]

OP, sending positive thoughts that your DH, and others on here too, find great jobs soon.

 

[Arielle22]

Redundant is used usually when a business is bought by another. So similar jobs in the two companies are redundant and one is eliminated.

 

[bellebud]

OP - so very sorry!!

 

[MoniqueU]

I am so sorry this is happening to you. I hate how this is hurting your family and others. Hugs to you and your DH and kids.

 

[Jennasis]

Oh for Pete's sake!

Redundant
- 4 dictionary results
re·dun·dant
   [ri-duhn-duhnt] Show IPA
–adjective
1.
characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix: a redundant style.
2.
being in excess; exceeding what is usual or natural: a redundant part.
3.
having some unusual or extra part or feature.
4.
characterized by superabundance or superfluity: lush, redundant vegetation.
5.
Engineering .
a.
(of a structural member) not necessary for resisting statically determined stresses.
b.
(of a structure) having members designed to resist other than statically determined stresses; hyperstatic.
c.
noting a complete truss having additional members for resisting eccentric loads. Compare complete ( def. 8 ) , incomplete ( def. 3 ) .
d.
(of a device, circuit, computer system, etc.) having excess or duplicate parts that can continue to perform in the event of malfunction of some of the parts.
6.
Linguistics . characterized by redundancy; predictable.
7.
Computers . containing more bits or characters than are required, as a parity bit inserted for checking purposes.
8.
Chiefly British . removed or laid off from a job.

To be redundant simply means you are UNNECESSARY. They can get the job done without you.


OP, I am so sorry. Prayers sent for you and your DH.

 

[Bonnie151]

I'm not mocking anybody...what a leap. I was not aware the it was Australian terminology because I have heard it hear in the U.S. So if it is Australian, it is spreading and if it is used here, then I find it to be an inappropriate use of language. The last I heard English is the basis of Australian communication too, and I don't understand how it means the same thing.

BTW, thank to those of you that came to my defense. I meant nothing derogatory toward the OP. It was more the establishment that labels things to make them sound like something that is acceptable instead of the unfortunate thing that it really is. I apologize if I unintentionally offended anyone. I believe it used to be called "down sizing" and that is closer to the truth.

It may be called "down sizing" in the US but in the UK and Australia, redundancy is a long established, perfectly acceptable term. It's an awful lot better to be made redundant than fired which is the only other option here!!

Redundancy just means that you are surplus for the existing business requirements. There are both mandatory and voluntary types of redundancy (I took voluntary redundancy a few years ago) and in the UK, at least, there needs to be proof that you fit redundancy criteria as there are positive tax implications. If there is more than one person carrying out the role, there will be an assessment via selection criteria to determine who will be made redundant.

That's it in a nutshell. It is more complicated than that, but to keep it short, that pretty much covers it.

To the OP- It's pretty awful when it's mandatory redundancy. I hope your DH finds a new position soon.

 

[Captain Hindsight]

It's kinda funny how even though we are all speaking english, the way we use our words, it's as if we are speaking a different language! Coming from an IT backgorund, I've always thought of redundancy, or being redundant, as being a good thing... redundant servers, redundant power supplies, redundant internet connections... I guess I should have done more revising while in school!

Nevertheless, to the OP, I wish you all the best... I'm rooting for you!

 

[Handbag Lady]

I'm not sure if the OP is British or Australian, but I've very familiar with the term and I am so sorry.

Do they do it the same way they do it here, you just go to work one day and then you get pulled into the boss' offices and they let you go? Do you get severance at all?

 

[CrazyDuck]

It's kinda funny how even though we are all speaking english, the way we use our words, it's as if we are speaking a different language! Coming from an IT backgorund, I've always thought of redundancy, or being redundant, as being a good thing... redundant servers, redundant power supplies, redundant internet connections... I guess I should have done more revising while in school!

Nevertheless, to the OP, I wish you all the best... I'm rooting for you!

I see what you did there....