Just thought I would add to this thread. I got the phonecall today offering me the job!! I start next week It only took 11 months of claiming Income Support which isn't too bad going seeing as jobs are so hard to find these days. Hope you had a great first day yesterday OP.
... in an IT help desk apprenticeship role within a college.
I can't wait to start on the 12th...
I've been on benefits for too long and on Friday I managed to wave goodbye to the jobcentre+...
Let's roll!
Your post really made me smile:), your enthusiasm is wonderfull and even though I don't know you I find myself really rooting for you!, I hope all goes well, do let us know.
Congratulations Joe - hope the new job's going well
I also started a new job on Monday after a, thankfully, only short period of unemployment. It is great to be back in a routine and earning money again.
And congrats too, to all the others here who are back in work
Congratulations Joe - hope the new job's going well
I also started a new job on Monday after a, thankfully, only short period of unemployment. It is great to be back in a routine and earning money again.
And congrats too, to all the others here who are back in work
Congrats BR. It's always good to get back into a routine.
I was offered a job on Monday after a year unemployed. And I got another offer today! I actually think I'll take the one that pays less, as it interests me more.
At some points, I just felt hopeless. I gave up believing that I would ever be offered a half-decent position. For those who want to work, unemployment makes you feel depressed and worthless.But there are jobs around, even in this economy. You just have to wait a lot longer. Perseverance is key. Never give up!
Nice one.
That's one up the arse for people who say the unemployed are all lazy and don't want to work and would much rather live on benefits (understandable to the point that more can be made on benefits than the minimum wage)
Whatever job I've done (and I've done a few jobs, and I've been unemployed a few times) I've also had more money working, than being unemployed.
Infact so much so that the unemployment rate was only £65 a week. (I do live with my parents though.) I would love to know how you get more benefits than that.
Congrats to the OP for finding a job. I know having being unemployed yourself what its like to be umemployed, and then to find a job. Somehow your last visit to the jobcentre after you have told them that you are starting work again is a bit smug!
I do hate the perception that those who are unemployed and do not want to find a job. That is true for some people but certainly not for the MAJORITY of unemployed people.
Edit to say I have started a new job myself only 2 months ago. I've settled in really nicely, and already managed to get a £5 reward voucher from the company. The boss is really pleased with me, and within a few weeks I'll be eligable for the companys promotion training programmes.
No, I'm a carer not a nurse, I've applied in the past to be a nurse but never got in, so going to stick to caring
I know you're young, as have seen your wedding photo, but my mum nursed during the old SEN/SRN system, she'd be classed as a carer too now if she had to reapply for a post, even though she's fully qualified for the 'old' job.
I know you're young, as have seen your wedding photo, but my mum nursed during the old SEN/SRN system, she'd be classed as a carer too now if she had to reapply for a post, even though she's fully qualified for the 'old' job.
It's a great job Nutty and I'm delighted for you
Thanks Joni! My mum is technically an EN as she qualified 30 odd years ago, but they have now done away with even referring to them as such and she is classed as a staff nurse - in care homes though, don't know how it would work in wards.
It's great news you have a job. Your hubby must be a happy bunny as well:)
Will you still be able to take your holiday?
Hubby says he has noticed a change in me already, I seem happier even though I haven't noticed it!
And of course I get my holibags lol. They way it works is, you get 28 days holiday, but they aren't set, and as you choose when you work, all you do is turn your availability off for two weeks or however long and thats it. You recieve holiday pay as part of your hourly rate because its like that.
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Well done to you! I bet it feels wonderful doesn't it - you feel in control again don't you? Well I do... I hope it goes well!
Mine is for a nursing agency, only turned my availability on yesterday and had 2 shifts already!
Give it a few years and you'll be wishing you were unemployed again
Your post really made me smile:), your enthusiasm is wonderfull and even though I don't know you I find myself really rooting for you!, I hope all goes well, do let us know.
I also started a new job on Monday after a, thankfully, only short period of unemployment. It is great to be back in a routine and earning money again.
And congrats too, to all the others here who are back in work
ooh and congrats Babe, sorry I didn't know
So glad this thread was bumped, haven't been in GD a while, so nice to see positive news
Aaaw it's ok - don't fret 'bout it
Congrats BR. It's always good to get back into a routine.
Whatever job I've done (and I've done a few jobs, and I've been unemployed a few times) I've also had more money working, than being unemployed.
Infact so much so that the unemployment rate was only £65 a week. (I do live with my parents though.) I would love to know how you get more benefits than that.
Congrats to the OP for finding a job. I know having being unemployed yourself what its like to be umemployed, and then to find a job. Somehow your last visit to the jobcentre after you have told them that you are starting work again is a bit smug!
I do hate the perception that those who are unemployed and do not want to find a job. That is true for some people but certainly not for the MAJORITY of unemployed people.
Edit to say I have started a new job myself only 2 months ago. I've settled in really nicely, and already managed to get a £5 reward voucher from the company. The boss is really pleased with me, and within a few weeks I'll be eligable for the companys promotion training programmes.
You need to change your status in your profile:D
I didn't know you were a nurse.
I'll get it changed soon
No, I'm a carer not a nurse, I've applied in the past to be a nurse but never got in, so going to stick to caring
I know you're young, as have seen your wedding photo, but my mum nursed during the old SEN/SRN system, she'd be classed as a carer too now if she had to reapply for a post, even though she's fully qualified for the 'old' job.
It's a great job Nutty and I'm delighted for you
It's great news you have a job. Your hubby must be a happy bunny as well:)
Will you still be able to take your holiday?
Thanks Joni! My mum is technically an EN as she qualified 30 odd years ago, but they have now done away with even referring to them as such and she is classed as a staff nurse - in care homes though, don't know how it would work in wards.
Hubby says he has noticed a change in me already, I seem happier even though I haven't noticed it!
And of course I get my holibags lol. They way it works is, you get 28 days holiday, but they aren't set, and as you choose when you work, all you do is turn your availability off for two weeks or however long and thats it. You recieve holiday pay as part of your hourly rate because its like that.