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Tracey became the sole breadwinner for her family after her husband Graham lost his job. She had to take on more hours in her part-time job, including working weekends and late nights, to replace Graham's lost income. Graham then went to university while caring for their two children. Tracey was promoted and found satisfaction in providing for her family on her own income.

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real life I became the breadwinner Tracey Anne Quirk, 35, is married to Graham, 36. Two years ago, Graham was made redundant, forcing Tracey to take on full-time work. They have two children, George, 14, and Samuel, 12, and live in Walsall, West Midlands. Ever since Id had my kids, in travel sales also made me Id been their primary carer. worry for my own earnings. I had a part-time job in a Luckily I was given the travel call centre, but I was chance to move to a high- there when they came home street branch where my from school, which was hours were more regular. really important to me. Graham became the one A few months before who looked after the boys the factory where Graham the most. After the shock of worked closed, hed been the redundancy notice had put on short time working subsided, he decided to go The three or four days a week. to university. Hes now in We thought this was to his final year, and works prevent redundancies, so 15 hours a week as a coach redundancy when he got told he was at a local academy. losing his job it was a shock. Working full-time has I increased my hours to made me more ambitious make up a little of the lost and I was promoted survivors income but it didnt match recently. Learning to budget his salary. I had to ask my for weekly expenses has employers for a full-time been rewarding, too. permanent contract, which Theres a huge sense of meant working shifts until achievement when you 10pm some nights. make one chicken last for Losing your job can be a huge blow It was very difficult. I felt three family meals. In fact, as though I wasnt being the I often cook in the morning emotionally as well as financially. But it can mum I wanted to be. I was before work, just simple also be an opportunity for a change as these missing cooking dinner, meals like a cottage pie or days out with the boys, casserole, that Graham can three women found out simple things like watching heat up that evening. TV in the evenings together Time to myself is very Photographs Angela Spain and I also had to work precious now. But Ive come Styling Rob Merrett weekends. The job that Id to realise that I have to do previously enjoyed to help what is best for everyone us pay for holidays, days and the outcome will out and treats had become a hopefully result in an even necessity and the downturn better life for all of us. Traceys bounce-back tip Keep your sense of humour, dont despair. This could be a whole new opportunity. Also, dont be afraid to find out what help you may be entitled to. Visit hmrc.gov.uk to find out about the support available. <#L#> Tesco magazine tesco.com/living tesco.com/living Tesco magazine <#R#>
real life I changed career Single mum of three Sharon Cooper-Collins lost her job in 2006. Sharon, 42, from Hertfordshire, lives with her children Jade and Tarryne, both 23, and Conner, 19. Apart from a short time when school books. It was at the lowest I was having the girls, Id grade I could afford to take but it worked full-time ever since sounded ideal it was local and leaving school. So losing my job interesting. I applied, got the job as an operations assistant with and was quickly promoted to the rail industry was a huge Grants Officer, blow to my confidence. There a job I absolutely love. was no warning, so it was Being made redundant was difficult financially and, as a tough but it made me realise that single parent of three children, no industry is secure any more, it was also extremely stressful. so its important to keep your Money was very tight. skills up to date. And actually, It got to the stage where some things have worked out for the mornings I didnt even want to best. My new role is exactly what get dressed, I was so depressed. I needed its rewarding, Then one day I realised that I challenging, and its a pleasure just couldnt carry on like this to go to work in the morning. my redundancy money was all gone, I needed to support my family and I didnt want my kids to have a mum who didnt work. Plus I had lots of experience and skills so I knew there had to be a job out there for me somewhere. Right, today youre going to look for a new job, I told myself. I went online and searched on all the job sites (such as fish4jobs. co.uk or workhound.co.uk). Eventually I found a role as a PA for a small charity that helps support Scottish service families with their kids education, including helping to provide Sharons bounce-back tip Its important to focus on the positive and try not to get too disheartened. Keep going and eventually youll find the right role. For advice on applying for jobs, visit jobseekersdirect.gov.uk tesco.com/living Tesco magazine <#R#>
real life Sarahs bounce-back tip If you feel youve been stuck in a rut, redundancy could be the push you need to change your life. It may be a chance to retrain or to start your own business. Visit businesslink.gov.uk to find out about grants and support in your area. For a range of training courses go to learndirect.co.uk. I started my own company Sarah Pittendrigh, 40, lives working. So I decided I could use Ive retained County Durham as with her partner Stewart, also this opportunity to shape a career my area. My former husband and 40, and son William, 12, in for myself that would fit around my I are now back together and will Northumberland. She lost her family. I had nothing to lose. be remarrying in March. I believe job at the height of the recession. Ever since Id helped my brother weve been given this second chance In 2008, I was sales and marketing and his wife plan their wedding Id as a direct result of the company. director for an events company that noticed a gap in the market for I now work from home, which supplied corporate activities such chair covers and table linen with a gives me more time with my son WORDS LIZ JARVIS HaiR & make-uP CLAIRe RAy; JAmeS mCmAhon as team-building days. When creative edge, so I came up with the and husband, and franchising the the recession hit, the first things idea for simplybowsandchaircovers. company has meant opportunities companies cut were hospitality and co.uk. Id heard that Business Link for people in a similar situation. events, so the business went under. would support new businesses, so I was lucky to tap into this market at At the time I was a divorc辿e with I contacted an advisor and arranged just the right time. My redundancy no salary, so claimed income support a meeting. I prepared a business was the best opportunity I could immediately. But this barely covered plan with all my projected forecasts have been given. the mortgage and I was terrified and they in turn agreed to support wed lose our home. Signing on at me with 50 per cent funding the job centre was awful. Id always towards my website, company Get advice worked to support myself, and my vehicle and marketing materials. For practical tips and confidence was at an all-time low. Within the first year I achieved 20 ideas on getting back But having the time at home made per cent over forecast, and three into the work place, go me realise just how much I had years on, Ive franchised the to tesco.com/living missed out on my sons life while company. We have 10 offices and tesco.com/living Tesco magazine <#R#>

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  • 1. real life I became the breadwinner Tracey Anne Quirk, 35, is married to Graham, 36. Two years ago, Graham was made redundant, forcing Tracey to take on full-time work. They have two children, George, 14, and Samuel, 12, and live in Walsall, West Midlands. Ever since Id had my kids, in travel sales also made me Id been their primary carer. worry for my own earnings. I had a part-time job in a Luckily I was given the travel call centre, but I was chance to move to a high- there when they came home street branch where my from school, which was hours were more regular. really important to me. Graham became the one A few months before who looked after the boys the factory where Graham the most. After the shock of worked closed, hed been the redundancy notice had put on short time working subsided, he decided to go The three or four days a week. to university. Hes now in We thought this was to his final year, and works prevent redundancies, so 15 hours a week as a coach redundancy when he got told he was at a local academy. losing his job it was a shock. Working full-time has I increased my hours to made me more ambitious make up a little of the lost and I was promoted survivors income but it didnt match recently. Learning to budget his salary. I had to ask my for weekly expenses has employers for a full-time been rewarding, too. permanent contract, which Theres a huge sense of meant working shifts until achievement when you 10pm some nights. make one chicken last for Losing your job can be a huge blow It was very difficult. I felt three family meals. In fact, as though I wasnt being the I often cook in the morning emotionally as well as financially. But it can mum I wanted to be. I was before work, just simple also be an opportunity for a change as these missing cooking dinner, meals like a cottage pie or days out with the boys, casserole, that Graham can three women found out simple things like watching heat up that evening. TV in the evenings together Time to myself is very Photographs Angela Spain and I also had to work precious now. But Ive come Styling Rob Merrett weekends. The job that Id to realise that I have to do previously enjoyed to help what is best for everyone us pay for holidays, days and the outcome will out and treats had become a hopefully result in an even necessity and the downturn better life for all of us. Traceys bounce-back tip Keep your sense of humour, dont despair. This could be a whole new opportunity. Also, dont be afraid to find out what help you may be entitled to. Visit hmrc.gov.uk to find out about the support available. <#L#> Tesco magazine tesco.com/living tesco.com/living Tesco magazine <#R#>
  • 2. real life I changed career Single mum of three Sharon Cooper-Collins lost her job in 2006. Sharon, 42, from Hertfordshire, lives with her children Jade and Tarryne, both 23, and Conner, 19. Apart from a short time when school books. It was at the lowest I was having the girls, Id grade I could afford to take but it worked full-time ever since sounded ideal it was local and leaving school. So losing my job interesting. I applied, got the job as an operations assistant with and was quickly promoted to the rail industry was a huge Grants Officer, blow to my confidence. There a job I absolutely love. was no warning, so it was Being made redundant was difficult financially and, as a tough but it made me realise that single parent of three children, no industry is secure any more, it was also extremely stressful. so its important to keep your Money was very tight. skills up to date. And actually, It got to the stage where some things have worked out for the mornings I didnt even want to best. My new role is exactly what get dressed, I was so depressed. I needed its rewarding, Then one day I realised that I challenging, and its a pleasure just couldnt carry on like this to go to work in the morning. my redundancy money was all gone, I needed to support my family and I didnt want my kids to have a mum who didnt work. Plus I had lots of experience and skills so I knew there had to be a job out there for me somewhere. Right, today youre going to look for a new job, I told myself. I went online and searched on all the job sites (such as fish4jobs. co.uk or workhound.co.uk). Eventually I found a role as a PA for a small charity that helps support Scottish service families with their kids education, including helping to provide Sharons bounce-back tip Its important to focus on the positive and try not to get too disheartened. Keep going and eventually youll find the right role. For advice on applying for jobs, visit jobseekersdirect.gov.uk tesco.com/living Tesco magazine <#R#>
  • 3. real life Sarahs bounce-back tip If you feel youve been stuck in a rut, redundancy could be the push you need to change your life. It may be a chance to retrain or to start your own business. Visit businesslink.gov.uk to find out about grants and support in your area. For a range of training courses go to learndirect.co.uk. I started my own company Sarah Pittendrigh, 40, lives working. So I decided I could use Ive retained County Durham as with her partner Stewart, also this opportunity to shape a career my area. My former husband and 40, and son William, 12, in for myself that would fit around my I are now back together and will Northumberland. She lost her family. I had nothing to lose. be remarrying in March. I believe job at the height of the recession. Ever since Id helped my brother weve been given this second chance In 2008, I was sales and marketing and his wife plan their wedding Id as a direct result of the company. director for an events company that noticed a gap in the market for I now work from home, which supplied corporate activities such chair covers and table linen with a gives me more time with my son WORDS LIZ JARVIS HaiR & make-uP CLAIRe RAy; JAmeS mCmAhon as team-building days. When creative edge, so I came up with the and husband, and franchising the the recession hit, the first things idea for simplybowsandchaircovers. company has meant opportunities companies cut were hospitality and co.uk. Id heard that Business Link for people in a similar situation. events, so the business went under. would support new businesses, so I was lucky to tap into this market at At the time I was a divorc辿e with I contacted an advisor and arranged just the right time. My redundancy no salary, so claimed income support a meeting. I prepared a business was the best opportunity I could immediately. But this barely covered plan with all my projected forecasts have been given. the mortgage and I was terrified and they in turn agreed to support wed lose our home. Signing on at me with 50 per cent funding the job centre was awful. Id always towards my website, company Get advice worked to support myself, and my vehicle and marketing materials. For practical tips and confidence was at an all-time low. Within the first year I achieved 20 ideas on getting back But having the time at home made per cent over forecast, and three into the work place, go me realise just how much I had years on, Ive franchised the to tesco.com/living missed out on my sons life while company. We have 10 offices and tesco.com/living Tesco magazine <#R#>