Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

Losing your job – Disaster or Opportunity? Armchair Advice provides the answers

http://www.armchairadvice.co.uk

6 November 06: Job loss is an increasingly common experience in the UK due to the growing trend towards consolidation, downsizing and out-sourcing work overseas. Since its launch in February 2006, over 60,000 people who have lost their jobs through redundancy or dismissal or who fear their jobs are at risk, have found comprehensive advice and support from Armchair Advice.

Greg Paine founder of Armchair Advice comments – “When I lost my job last year my first port of call was the Internet. There was a lot of information available, but it was spread all over the web. I wanted everything I needed to know - and what I didn’t know - in one place. It wasn’t readily available in a logical format so I decided to do it myself!”

Armchair Advice is easy to navigate with sections covering a wide range of topics from ‘Is your Job Safe?’ to Legal and Financial Advice. It includes Emotional Support & Advice and a section on Finding Local Help with links to local solicitors, financial advisors and career coaches and counsellors. As well as dealing with all aspects of job loss, Armchair Advice takes it to its ultimate conclusion - with sections on Job Opportunities and Changing Direction including success stories of people who have had the confidence to ‘kick start’ their careers and turn disaster into opportunity.

The Forum is a popular area of the site providing interactive advice on all aspects of job loss including moral support from others in a similar position. One Forum user says ‘Thanks so much for your advice, it has made my position a lot clearer. I have found legal advice locally and as you suggest will be taking this on from there’. Greg comments ‘I know from experience that it can be hard to discuss doubts and fears with friends or family. The Forum is becoming a lifeline for those who need support from others in a similar situation’.

For someone who needs help and guidance following job loss, Armchair Advice provides an immediate starting point for putting their life and work back together again.

About Armchair Advice – Armchair Advice/Job Loss was launched by Greg Paine in response to his search for information and help. Job Loss received such an overwhelmingly favourable response that Greg decided to provide similar help and advice for other traumatic events in people’s lives. Armchair Advice/Relationships launched recently, with Armchair Advice/Bereavement and Terminal Illness scheduled to go live early in 2007.

For further info, interview opportunities or photographs please contact:

Sue Eyles
Bluebird Associates Ltd
sue@bluebirdmedia.co.uk
01628 638001

or

Greg Paine
Armchair Advice
gregpaine@armchairadvice.co.uk
01628 637956