Laid off by company, need suggestion for rest of the time.
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2024 10:45 pm
Hello, I need some opinion/suggestion but first let me explain the situation.
I have been working in a company from last 12 years and now I am getting laid off. I still have more than one year to look for a new job and before that i would go for a garden leave for 6 months. My plan is to travel during garden leave and also up-skill myself but the reason i am writing here is that i would like to have your suggestion/opinion on below topic.
1. Is it okay to inform Agentur für Arbeit now (one year in advance) or should i wait before I start my garden leave (the usual time I was recommended by my company)? The reason i am thinking to inform them now is if they would support in up-skilling or improving my German language skills or do BfA only support once the unemployment period start? Is it recommendable to inform BfA in that advance? Pro and cons?
2. If you were in my situation what would you concentrate on? Given the free time with garden leave, how would you spend that time?
3. Is there something I should know based on your experience that would help me in this process?
4. Any other advice you would like to share?
I would like to prepare myself for future challenges by using this free time and at the same time also want to spend the days traveling and enjoying and so I would be happy if you would share your experience/advice/recommendations.
Thank you in advance.
I have been working in a company from last 12 years and now I am getting laid off. I still have more than one year to look for a new job and before that i would go for a garden leave for 6 months. My plan is to travel during garden leave and also up-skill myself but the reason i am writing here is that i would like to have your suggestion/opinion on below topic.
1. Is it okay to inform Agentur für Arbeit now (one year in advance) or should i wait before I start my garden leave (the usual time I was recommended by my company)? The reason i am thinking to inform them now is if they would support in up-skilling or improving my German language skills or do BfA only support once the unemployment period start? Is it recommendable to inform BfA in that advance? Pro and cons?
2. If you were in my situation what would you concentrate on? Given the free time with garden leave, how would you spend that time?
3. Is there something I should know based on your experience that would help me in this process?
4. Any other advice you would like to share?
I would like to prepare myself for future challenges by using this free time and at the same time also want to spend the days traveling and enjoying and so I would be happy if you would share your experience/advice/recommendations.
Thank you in advance.