Jobwatch, looking for work

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Jobwatch, looking for work

Postby ladyred » Mon Oct 10, 2005 5:10 pm

I've just realised that I have become an online jobcentreplus stalker :shock: I used to have quite a few part time cleaning jobs which my family used to help me with if I was having a bad day/week/month etc, but my parents are getting too near to giving up work now and can't manage to help me anymore so I'm getting rather poor :( I started looking at the job pages for different work and realised that with every single one of them that I could do there's a reason that I wouldn't be able to - confused :?: If I worked say, in an office, I wouldn't be at my desk for 5 minutes because my IBS is so bad and anyway I wouldn't be able to sit for very long without back/neck/shoulder etc type pain. Other than that, I just can't concentrate for very long and end up drifting into a trance. I see jobs that I would love to do that train you and everything but at the end of the day I'm always thinking 'what if I can't manage from one day to the next'. Same with things that involve walking, I used to manage a pub, I had probs walking then but not to the exent I have now. I think that I'm so bored that I've started imaging myself in different work roles - wonder if space travel would be ok ? Could just float around and not worry about putting weight on my joints then :wink: I'm sure I'm not the only one with these dilemmas though, just wondered if I was the only one that did this type of thing...............

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Postby Sez » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:40 am

I've been searching jobcentre plus a lot as well! My job is causing real problems and my employers are causing a lot of stress and difficulty for both me and hubby (we've just got the Union involved and we're hoping to take them to industrial tribunal over the many grievances we have). So even without the strain my job puts on my joints, I don't plan for either of us to be here for much longer - they're just awful employers!

I've also found loads of jobs I'd quite like to try, but keep thinking up reasons why it would be a bad idea. I posted a while ago about searching for a "HMS friendly job" but have come to the conclusion that there isn't one (even being a housewife presents a set of difficulties all of its own, not to mention how bored I would be if I gave up working). So I think I'll just keep trying for office work and hope that I find a sympathetic employer while I train for my psychology degree.
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Postby Guest » Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:04 pm

I haven't worked in three years, but I still have a look at jobs now and then so your not alone.

What I would suggest in your case would be to go tothe benefits agency and have a word with the disability advice worker and see what help they can give you about what work woud be suitable. Do not allow yourself to be pushed into something you cannot do though as that would only make you much owrse. Remember your limits.

Hope you find something too Sez until you start your degree

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Postby ladyred » Tue Oct 11, 2005 5:32 pm

I did go to see a disability officer about a month ago and could see that he looked a bit unsure about what I could do. I do a little bit of mystery shopping when it crops up and thats not too bad but its not regular income. I'm on the sick from work at the mo and have been for 3 months, don't think I qualify for any benefits so I'm not sure what to do for the future.

Thought about doing some bendy busking here in York :lol: I wouldn't be as bad as some of the acts I've seen :wink:

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Postby Retro » Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:46 pm

Ladyred, you should qualify for Incapacity Benefit when your SSP run's out. Just don't rely on it! :evil:
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Postby Guest » Thu Oct 20, 2005 10:54 pm

Hi Peeps,

I too am having major problems with my work and am seriously contemplating looking for a new job. As a nurse I am so upset at my treatment that I am intending to write an article on the uncaring 'caring' profession.

It would appear instead of helping me like we do the general public they would rather get me removed in an underhand fashion from a department that I have worked in for over 15 years.

However as you have all said it would appear that there isn't that much scope for me to look at in respects to a new career move, God knows what I do now :?

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Postby Retro » Thu Oct 20, 2005 11:33 pm

As a nurse, I'm assuming you work in the NHS? What about moving into a private practice or hospital? Nursing home? GP Practice? Just some thoughts it would be such a waste or your experience for you to give up nursing altogether.
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Postby Guest » Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:57 pm

Hi Retro,

Just thinking along those lines at present. I am on holiday this coming week and am going to look into it further.

Watch this space!!! :wink:

Thanx for the help,

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