Wtf do i do next then?

[benedmonds]

If the council are making cuts at least try and get some redundancy pay and or all the training you can. The council will have to find you suitable work.  Compared to most of us self employed types at least you still have a job that will pay you a wage..

 

My hands started giving me issues 6 or 7 years ago and it was pretty scary as when you are self employed tree surgeon your transferable skills are limited.. I had an exit plan to move over to consultancy and running the business and it has all worked to plan really. I haven't picked up a saw in 4 or 5 years and climbing kit well out of loler..   My new role is boring and frustrating with very little job satisfaction.  I am busier then ever, but my fingers only go numb on long bike rides..