What's your situation?

[lily.]

Just curious...


I'm currently looking for a job. I stayed at home with the kids until now. I don't know if it's just where I live, but it's really hard to find a job here.

[Niamh.]

What do you mean by situation? :suspect:

[Jake.]

Read the poll Niamh, bloody hell

[lily.]

Couldn't think of a better way to phrase it Niamh lol

[Niamh.]

lol sorry in before the Poll :laugh:

[Smithy]

poll isnt public :suspect: /nosy

[GypsyGoth]

Home commitments, but I think I would like a job.

[lily.]

haha.. staff privileges .. seeing threads before polls are up.

[swinearefine]

mooching

[lily.]

I made the poll private cos not everyone wants to disclose, and I figure if people want to disclose, they'll also post in the thread. :)

[LemonJam]

Currently in my penultimate month of study while working enough to put a bottle of vodka on the table.

[Niamh.]

Working -insert joke here-

[lily.]

Did you click both James?

[Roy Mars III]

working and studying

[LemonJam]

Did you click both James?

yeeeees.

[lily.]

Good lad. ;)

[Livia]

Working... but I'm going back to study for a change of direction later this year.

[Lee.]

Working

[Niamh.]

Working... but I'm going back to study for a change of direction later this year.

Oh that will be exciting

[Livia]

Oh that will be exciting

It'll be hard being broke after a decent salary...

[Jesus.]

It'll be hard being broke because I'm a money hungry Jew...

Fixed.

[Niamh.]

It'll be hard being broke after a decent salary...

Yeah but a change is as good as a rest and all that lol I'm sure it'll be worth it in the end

[Livia]

Fixed.

I'm only retraining so I can make more money, obviously. But hey, once I've finished my training, if you're ever in need of my professional services don't hesitate to contact me so I can tell you to **** off :-)

[Jesus.]

I'm only retraining so I can make more money, obviously. But hey, once I've finished my training, if you're ever in need of my professional services don't hesitate to contact me so I can tell you to **** off :-)

Bit racist, that. Just because I'm a gentile.

[Lee.]

Bit racist, that. Just because I'm a ******.

Fixed

[Niamh.]

:laugh2:

[Livia]

Fixed

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooo

[InOne]

I am currently not working and hoping to travel this summer. Thing is though, I've got mates who say they're all up for it at like 10pm in the pub but the day after the excuses come. So I'll probably just do it on my own. I'm a confident traveller anyway :cool:

And I avoid those "Brits abroad" type places :nono:

[Jesus.]

Fixed

I have no come back to that. Can a good mod delete this thread please?

[Jake.]

Studying and working I guess

[lily.]

Working... but I'm going back to study for a change of direction later this year.


What do you currently do... and what are you planning to do... ? [if you don't mind me asking... and feel free to tell me to piss off and stop being nosey if you like lol].

I'm having trouble finding work. I can't get into administration, because I took so many years out to be home with the kids. I can't get into unskilled work because of my qualifications. Employers say I'm 'over qualified'.. which I think is bull. At the moment I'm volunteering in a charity shop so I can say that I have 'retail experience'. There's usually loads of retail jobs but they always want experience, so I figure this might be the way to go.

I could probably make more money in an office, but I'd need to go to college and essentially do the same stuff I've already done just so it's up to date. :/

I'd possibly get college paid for me at the moment, because my husband doesn't earn that much, so our family income would qualify us for fee waivers or whatever, but I don't know if that's the right road to take either.

[Vanessa]

i work in a factory. it's great most of the time. i really enjoy it.

[lily.]

I think the people you work with can make or break the job. You could have a brilliant job and work with a bunch of a-holes.. and it ruins it. One of my old jobs was a pretty routine job, but the people were amazing. I've never had another job like it, and probably never will.

[Vanessa]

That's true, but there are nice and horrible people everywhere. I tend to stick with the ones i get on with and avoid the rest. :hugesmile:

[Niall]

Studying really. I need a job but I have loads of other crap to sort out before I can even contemplate that.

[Apple202]

poll isnt public :suspect: /nosy

this

i wanna see

[Cherie]

Fixed

You have a way with words Lee.

[Harry!]

Studying, although I really would like a job. Depending on future events I might have to get a job.

[Livia]

What do you currently do... and what are you planning to do... ? [if you don't mind me asking... and feel free to tell me to piss off and stop being nosey if you like lol].

I'm having trouble finding work. I can't get into administration, because I took so many years out to be home with the kids. I can't get into unskilled work because of my qualifications. Employers say I'm 'over qualified'.. which I think is bull. At the moment I'm volunteering in a charity shop so I can say that I have 'retail experience'. There's usually loads of retail jobs but they always want experience, so I figure this might be the way to go.

I could probably make more money in an office, but I'd need to go to college and essentially do the same stuff I've already done just so it's up to date. :/

I'd possibly get college paid for me at the moment, because my husband doesn't earn that much, so our family income would qualify us for fee waivers or whatever, but I don't know if that's the right road to take either.

Piss off and stop being nosey. Just kidding...

I'm a political agent right now, but it wasn't what I saw myself doing. I have a law degree so I'm going to take my bar qualification to be a barrister, which is what I wanted to do initially.

Maybe it's a perfect time for you to have a change of direction, and if you can do it without saddling yourself with tuition fees, even better. You know what they say... find a job you love and never work again. Hope you work it out and find a job or a course that's perfect for you.

[Ninastar]

i work in a nursery and i love it so much. i do however, sometimes struggle with all the ridiculous rules coming into place.

[HD]

Out of the work at the moment.

I'm having a 'confused' period at the moment, I have no idea what I want to do.

Sometime in the near future I'd like to be working abroad but I can't get cracking on with that without funds :(

[joeysteele]

Studying but almost finished now. On the last run in virtually now and it is really hard and heavy pressure.
Looking forward to at least 3 months of doing just about nothing but planning my future over the Summer and Autumn.

[King Gizzard]

I am a lawyer

[Jamie585]

Working and Studying! :D

[lily.]

Piss off and stop being nosey. Just kidding...

I'm a political agent right now, but it wasn't what I saw myself doing. I have a law degree so I'm going to take my bar qualification to be a barrister, which is what I wanted to do initially.

Maybe it's a perfect time for you to have a change of direction, and if you can do it without saddling yourself with tuition fees, even better. You know what they say... find a job you love and never work again. Hope you work it out and find a job or a course that's perfect for you.

I think I've left it too late to apply for September start at college, but I might be able to get in for a January start if I can decide what the hell I'm doing. I feel quite under-educated now that I know you have a law degree.. fancy stuff.. ;)

I'm only at HND level with my old Business Administration stuff, and it's from 1992 so it's well and truly out of date.

But I can't see myself doing the same thing over again, so if I do go to college I think it'll have to be something completely new.

I'd really like to work with animals, but most of the college courses require you to be working in an animal care setting while studying so that's out..

How long will you have to be back studying to get where you want to be?

[InOne]

When Livia is 'studying' she will be meeting up with me. So not sure how much studying she will end up doing. But I'm pretty confident she's intelligent enough to wing it. She will be fine.

Why did I type that? Nobody knows. And you know what Joe? Nobody cares :idc:

[Beastie]

Working but going travelling for a month soon. Happy work gave me the month off. But when I come back from my mini travel adventure I am looking for a change in direction for a new/2nd job.

[Redway]

Studying.

[Marsh.]

Studying but really regretting it. Got one more year left so I'll see it through but I seriously don't feel as though I've learnt anything.

[lostalex]

I don't have a situation. I am the situation. compronde? :bored:

[Livia]

I think I've left it too late to apply for September start at college, but I might be able to get in for a January start if I can decide what the hell I'm doing. I feel quite under-educated now that I know you have a law degree.. fancy stuff.. ;)

I'm only at HND level with my old Business Administration stuff, and it's from 1992 so it's well and truly out of date.

But I can't see myself doing the same thing over again, so if I do go to college I think it'll have to be something completely new.

I'd really like to work with animals, but most of the college courses require you to be working in an animal care setting while studying so that's out..

How long will you have to be back studying to get where you want to be?


Lots of colleges and unis have rolling admissions now, so you can join a course through the year rather than in September. And HND is a bloody amazing start!You'll get some credit for that on most courses, surely. Get loads of prospectuses and have a look at the OU, they do an massive range of courses. You probably know all this... You're in a position to do something you're really interested in and I hope you go for it.

The BPTC course is a year full-time followed by a year's pupillage in chambers. I've got to say going back to study is a pretty scary thought, but I am looking forward to it.

[lily.]

I'd be scared too. I don't know if I have the discipline to study now. It's easy when you're just out of school, but after all this time, I wonder if I'd stick it out. I'd hate to start something then not finish.. you know.. :/

[Livia]

I'd be scared too. I don't know if I have the discipline to study now. It's easy when you're just out of school, but after all this time, I wonder if I'd stick it out. I'd hate to start something then not finish.. you know.. :/

I think if you're really interested in what you're studying the discipline would come more readily. Also, now more than ever mature students are the norm. And if not now, when? I think it's better to start something and not finish it, than not start it, and always wonder whether you could have made a go of it.

[lily.]

That's true. :)

[Livia]

Go for it girlie. And the best of luck.

[lily.]

Oh, I forgot to tell you that I got an unconditional acceptance. Course starts in August. :)

[Marc]

Working AND looking for work

[lily.]

My o/h was doing that for 7 years, and he finally found something better. It's tough out there to find a different job.. used to be easy when you were in a job, but the economy is pretty ****ed atm.

[Livia]

Oh, I forgot to tell you that I got an unconditional acceptance. Course starts in August. :)

Congrats... brilliant news. I wish you all the luck in the world with it, although I'm sure you won't need it.

[Z]

So happy for you L, I know I said it at the time but you've got absolutely nothing to worry about, and everyone will love you, you'll be that funny, cool mature (yet completely immature) student that everyone's got a soft spot for :lovedup:

[Mitchell]

I was unemployed until a few weeks ago when I got offered a college course :D

[lily.]

Thanks guys.. I love your description of me Greg haha.. All my daughter's friends seem to like me and they're all around 14-17.. I guess I must be one of the mature [immature] mums too then lol

Good for you pothuthic. Are you excited/nervous about it?

[Niamh.]

Oh, I forgot to tell you that I got an unconditional acceptance. Course starts in August. :)

Yay! Hope it goes well for you

[AnnieK]

Oh, I forgot to tell you that I got an unconditional acceptance. Course starts in August. :)

What course did you decide on?

[Marcus.]

looking for work but at red cross

[King Gizzard]

I currently manager Charlton Athletic FC

[Marcus.]

I currently manager Charlton Athletic FC

are you

[King Gizzard]

Yep

[Mitchell]

Thanks guys.. I love your description of me Greg haha.. All my daughter's friends seem to like me and they're all around 14-17.. I guess I must be one of the mature [immature] mums too then lol

Good for you pothuthic. Are you excited/nervous about it?

I started Monday and it's all brilliant :D

[lily.]

Yay! Hope it goes well for you

Cheers Niamh x

What course did you decide on?

HNC Business this year and HND next. :)