personal circumstances. If your position is to be taken over by an outsourced company, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings -- Protection of Employment) will apply. "It means you will be entitled to the same terms and conditions, except for certain occupational pensions rights," Gee says. "Ensure you gain advice and understand your rights." You may qualify for a statutory entitlement to a reasonable amount of paid time off work to look for another role. You should ask for outplacement support, because this can be tailored specifically to your situation, and can be a non-taxable benefit and you won't pay VAT on it either. If you are being made compulsorily redundant, you have the right to appeal against the decision if you think there is a case of unfair selection, the process not being carried out properly or that an alternative suitable job was not offered to you. You may be lucky enough to have reached a stage in your career where your pension pot is good enough to retire on. It's important to assess this properly by contacting your pension provider. "Voluntary redundancy may come with incentives which will help financially; combine this with careful budgeting and this could be the best option for you," says Gee. Action points  Look to the future and maintain a positive attitude  Ensure your employer is respecting work law  Take advantage of any benefits your company offers to help with training and finding a new job. 10 signs it's time to get