Awake and up all night

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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Sbird

Blow me down. Enjoy those then xxx

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Milkey

I thought they hadn't introduced television to Wales.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

xxx

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to Soc

You are definitely not alone. We are all with you. xx

Milkey 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

I'm not to bad Gill H I'm waiting for the union to get in touch 26 years and just over £3000 pounds that was how they think of you so now they sack me 3 weeks ago so I'm now trying to get my head around it but that's how it goes so my missus has a few health problems so i will look after her and that's what i will do she is 1 in a million and i have always said that i will look after her as the 2 of us have been through a few problems

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to Soc

Oh no. I am so sorry to hear that. That is rubbish.
I have everything crossed for you that you get it after reapplying. xx

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Milkey

That's grand Steve, that you and your missus have got each other, so look after yourselves and thank your lucky stars you've got that one in a million.

It's a shame the same sentiment can't be bestowed upon your ex employer - to find one of those, that actually cares about their employees, the odds would be nearer one in a billion.

Take good care fella xxx

Kezdc16ad 4 months ago in reply to Dingg

So glad to hear that your hubby has improved. You get plenty rest. Thanks for the update. Sending love to you both. xx

Milkey 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Well the place i live is on the side of a mounting ukiboy and on the other side of the mountain is a big housing estate which you would not take your mother in law so did you say something about TV you are write that's what the grandchildren are for to stand next to the TV with the areal so we can watch 1 of the best Rugby club in Britain a few years ago which is pontypool

ShimmeringUnicorn 4 months ago

Hi folks. Just a quick catch up. Had my scan appointment this afternoon. More on that later but no real concern.

Regarding the 26 years service ... I am unsure if you were made redundant or dismissed. There are Statutory rules which work out how many weeks pay for length of your service and this forms your Redundancy settlement. This isn't a great amount sadly.

Your organisation may have better terms than the legal minimum. You may be able to access your company's policies and procedures online.

If you have been dismissed, I would hope that as Trade Union member your union would already have been supporting you through the disciplinary process.

I am not expecting you to disclose details, but if it is to do with health issues, or absence etc again there are procedures to follow. Let's hope your Union at least explains what has happened, ensures all your rights have been observed, that you receive all your entitlements including any holiday pay due etc

Cheers