[Help] i have been out of work for a year now, im 30 y's/old, Updates to this post /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:21:45 +0100 Reply from Barbyman /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-5272207 Go and grow Plants in Pots. Vegies, Flowers Herbs all good sellers. Go to the Sunday Markets .

]]> Barbyman Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:32:29 +0100 Reply from admi /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-5272186 @Barbyman - (Not sure if you’re replying to me or the original poster)

I’m continually trying that but so far it results in the same (no recent experience in the field). I have so much backing from my job centre (ie to pay the employer so I can get the experience) but so far it’s not helping. I suppose with so many people currently out of work the potential employer can have their choice and find the ideal candidate. My circumstances are very different to those of the original poster. The reason for my initial post was to let the poster know there are other people in the same situation. I don’t have a wife/partner & kids to support (my partner is self supportive). If I didn’t have restrictions then I know I would be in a job by now (even jobs such a janitor). Speaking of janitors as far as I know they’re well paid too and we need them.

]]> admi Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:41:08 +0100 Reply from Barbyman /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-5271548 Have you ever heard of diversity??? Meaning if your a Bricklayer and cant find a Job, look for a Labourers Job.look for a Farm Hand look for anything what feeds you and your Family..Been there ..Done that..

]]> Barbyman Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:53:12 +0100 Reply from admi /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-5271400 I know how you feel too. I’ve been out of work for a while (not as long as a year) but my circumstances are different in that I have depression which affects my life each day. I go to my job centre with two A4 sheets of paper filled with things I’ve done to try and get work. My jobcentre says they’ve seen nothing like it and I should really have a job by now. There are restrictions on what I can do due to my illness. I can’t do anything which makes it worse (although not having a job also does that).

I’ve had plenty of interviews though and on some of them it has been between me and one other person. In my case I’ve just been put on workstep. If you’re receiving an allowance then clearly the jobcentre people believe you’re doing all you can too (just like me).

I’m not keen on some of these other comments - but I suppose they’re treating you like a stereotypical unemployed person. I’ve never been unemployed this long in my career (I’m older than you).

(Just in case anyone wants to treat me as a stereotype too I suggest you look up workstep first).

]]> admi Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:56:02 +0100 Reply from wilson.kelle /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-5156792 I know how you feel. I haven’t had a job for a year now myself. Difference between me and you is the whole time I’ve been out of work I’ve been going to school full time trying to get my bachelors degree. Now I’m only going part time which means it’s time for me to get back to work and I’m already discourage. Of course I don’t mind working at fast food spot I don’t have any kids and I’m in school, so that doesn’t matter, but they still want you to have certain qualifications to work for minimum wage! It’s a cold cold world. Try becoming a certifed forklift driver or get a guard card and do security. Janitor, deliver newpapers. I know it’s not much but that’s what I’m about to do, time is a terrible thing to waste and I hope you find strength within yourself to get it together.

]]> wilson.kelle Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:34:09 +0100 Reply from eos_athen /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-4410091 do not be fussy about the job you are looking for. It is hard getting jobs at the moment and you need to let them know that you are willing to accept alternatives. Don’t sound desperate, just don’t be fussy salary or job wise. Then just move up.

Also, maybe apply to a temp agency…just that to ensure that you’re not out of work for too long.

]]> eos_athen Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:20:49 +0100 Reply from Barbyman /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-4366409 get your *** out of bed in the Morning have a breakfast and of you go job hunting.The markets .People have to eat and i guarantee you will get a job there .But go early and in no time you are back on your feet….

]]> Barbyman Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:23:30 +0100 Reply from The Clue /post/208225-i-have-been-out-of-work-for-a-year#reply-4366376 Do you blame her. She probably go tired of you laying around everyday. Get a job at a fast food restaurant, everybody can get one there. Hope this helps :-)

]]> The Clue Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:07:29 +0100