[Shaun]

So I made a long-winded post about how I'd had no student loans or grants paid to me about a month ago and everything seemed quite dire then... so imagine my surprise when I found out today that it could take up to 30 working days for anything to be paid to me

I uh... let's see.

I've not been able to pay any rent.
I've not been able to buy a bus pass.
I've not been able to buy books.
I've not been able to buy a rail card, or any other travel cards or student cards.

All I'm currently living on is whatever my mum can afford to send me each week - which, as a widowed mother and guardian of 3 (and then me) on low income, isn't exactly a lot [don't get me wrong, I'm not ungrateful, she's literally saving me from starvation right now, and I love her unwaveringly for that]

I don't even know what I'm posting... I've sent off emails to just about everyone at my university because I've been unable to travel into uni and attend lectures and seminars... hence my 24/7 presence on here, really :/ ... and obviously this'll get to the stage soon where I'm failing assessments. Thankfully not yet. And since I'm retaking I'm not miles behind - I have good ideas of what the assessments require, because I passed them this time last year I just went to pot in the spring...

But uh, yeah, I thought I should give you fair warning because I'm about as desperate and angry and frustrated as I've ever been in my life and I'd just like everyone to send me hugs and tell me I'm pretty and pretend that my life's not a total ****ing misery and in need of an abrupt end.

[Niamh.]

awww Could you get a part time job to tide you over?

[Shaun]

find me one pls niamh xo

(but yeah i should look into that)

[Niamh.]

I know it's not as simple as that these days unfortunately. Any bar work or something like that going in the area?

[Kizzy]

What do student services say?

[Marc]

Sucks being a student. But luckily I had no financial problems whilst I was there. I feel for you!

[Black Dagger]

Life is not a misery and in need of an abrubt end <3.

[Shaun]

There're quite a lot of leafleting and brochuring jobs apparently so I've had a quick enquiry about those because I live pretty much in the middle of the city so wouldn't need to travel far. There's also a cafe advertising that doesn't ask for experience so I'll look into that.

I've generally been meaning to get a part-time job anyway just because with student finance as my only income it doesn't leave me much opportunity for money to play with.

[Niamh.]

cafe sounds good, should be more sociable hours than a bar as well

[Kizzy]

Cafe hours will clash with lectures...
Get bar work, lie and say you have experience if they ask.

[Lee.]

things will get better Shaun, just stick in there. Try and get some work in the meantime...

Here's a couple of vacancies in Next in Bath.. next is ideal for students as you have say 8 set hours a week you must work but you update their staff portal with any hours/days you're available to work and get given overtime accordingly.

http://careers.next.co.uk/retail/Ret...0536.aspx?jt=0

Oh and you is so pretty!

[Lee.]

We could have a forum whipround!

[Jessica.]

I'm poor too.

[Marc]

Jessica we're only helping Shaun, go away

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Marc

Jessica we're only helping Shaun, go away

[Marc]

Children in Need this year should be for Shaun.

Next year, African kids and those with learning disabilities.

[King Gizzard]

I love you Shaun

[AnnieK]

You're soo pretty

Hope you get something sorted... Will they back date the money you are owed?

[Ammi]

..I'm sure you've exhausted every possibility Shaun..there are quite a few student help websites....?

Open a student bank account with an interest-free overdraft facility before you start uni. You can use this to tide you over until your loan turns up.

Contact your university's student advice centre and ask to discuss your options with a funding officer. They may be able to arrange a short-term loan in very extreme circumstances. Some universities will also supply you with a letter for your landlord/lady explaining the situation.

Learning how to budget instead of blowing your loan in the first week is also essential. "In freshers' week, your spending goes crazy," says Andrew. "Get to know your area to stop yourself getting ripped off by taxi drivers. Find out which taxi firms give discounts. Set a budget for food - mine's £20 - and make sure you shop in places like Morrisons."

Finally, if you need to get a job then do it as soon as you can, as part-time jobs get snapped up quickly. Make sure your CV is up to date and you have plenty of copies to hand out to prospective employers

..anyway, I'm going to look up some possible jobs in Bath...and I'll be back in a minute to tell you how are amazing you are....because you are....!!!!!

[Ammi]

..ok, here's a couple of links with some possibililities..anything from River Island to working in the cinema......I won't filter through them because you know which would be more suitable in terms of your timetable/distance etc.....

http://www.studentbeans.com/bath/jobs-for-students/

http://www.indeed.co.uk/Part-Time-jobs-in-Bath

http://www.bathstudent.com/jobs/browse/

[Ammi]

[Ammi]

ODEON

Waiters, Kitchen Porters, Team Members
Location: Bath
Salary: £5.63 - £6.08 per hour
Variety of roles in Odeon Cinemas nationwide.

Odeon currently have a range of roles in cinemas across the country, such as Team Members, Kitchen Porters, or Waiters. Roles can be both full and part time, so you can fit the work around your studies



H&M

Sales Advisors
Location: Bath
Salary: Competitive

Bucket loads of full and part time vacancies at H&M Stores across the UK!

Learn a lot in a short time and you get a good level of training. They value their staff and there are lots of ways to progress with the company. However, customers can be a little demanding and it can be physically tiring




River Island

Sales Advisors
Location: Bath
Salary: Competitive


River Island now hiring part-time Sales Advisors in stores nationwide!

Fancy a flexible part-time job for some extra cash this term? There are loads of great jobs at River Island across the country, and there are part-time opportunities so you don't have to sacrifice any study time

Domino's Pizza Vacancies
Location: Bath
Salary: Competitive

Do you love pizza? Why not work at Domino's?

Would you like to represent the Domino’s brand and image to customers; be part of a winning team delivering convenience, courtesy and a great meal to our customers?




Flexible Sainsbury's Part Time Jobs
Location: Bath
Salary: Competitive

Sainsbury's is a great employer for your CV plus you can earn some extra cash while you study!

Sainsbury's is the perfect employer for students - flexible part time jobs to fit around your schedule in a successful corporation.

Store roles may include stock take, shelving goods, ensuring that the store is clean and tidy, or operating a cash register. You will really enhance your customer service skills for your CV!

There are plenty of opportunities for part time jobs at Sainsbury's, so apply now


Many Domino’s stores are Franchise owned. Vacancies can vary from Store Managers to Pizza Delivery Experts to Customer Service Representatives


..anyway, my copy and paste skill aren't very quick, but if you look at the links you'll be able to see if something would suit...perhaps someone at the uni could help you with your CV...

[Niall]

Shaun, you're a fabulous creature, with an equally fabulous face.

Things will get better though. And you're super smart so I'm sure you can make up for any work you fall behind on. You're gonna do great.

[Niall]

Shaun, you're a fabulous creature, with an equally fabulous face.

Things will get better though. And you're super smart so I'm sure you can make up for any work you fall behind on. You're gonna do great.

[King Gizzard]

i love you ammi