Hi Ron,
Very sorry to hear your news. Of course I don't know you, but my perception of you is that youll have no problems at all.
Frankly, sometimes there can be a benefit in receiving a redundancy payout, getting straight back into work, so cn have a chill out and a bit of dosh.
Interestingyour points about working for others. I was made redundant about 6 week ago. Previous to that, I did have my own business, was brought out in 2006 and headed up a department. Enjoyed it but always missed my own business. Then my department was inexplicably closed down 6 weeks ago. I was devastated, but a blessing in disguise. Although less than the minimum 2 years, I was given some redundancy and a modest compensation package, so I've set up a business again, and it's amazing.
I'll miss your programme. I often listen whenever I can.