I'm so annoyed,so hard to find work with school hours

lisa.m_3

I'm just so stressed Ive really worked myself into a state.

My son started school full-time on monday I had prepared myself for work by writing down preschools/nurseries I might want to work in.

But they were all fully staffed or taking on qualified staff. I told them I was willing to train very willing to work had volunteered at my son's school etc but no....

I cant train for level 2 'till sept cos that the only time the course starts in my area.

A few took my details but I'm not hopeful.


So with no luck there I went to sainsburys/b&q/boots/m&s told to apply online but there was no vacancies.

So I went in somerfield/Aldi told to bring in CV.

Rang whsmith as soon as I mentioned term-time school hours he was like eeeeeerrrrmmmmmmm no....

I asked the school-no vacancy

I looked on my local council website-nothing but manager work.

I rang Asda-they have vacancies but can I walk 2 miles in the snow with a 4 year old if the schools closed ?

I was really hopeful no I just feel so down, on top of everything else there just seems no hope.

Ive rang agency's about cleaning jobs but they are not schools hours...

What else can I do ?

I cant afford afterschool clubs or extra childcare.

Just seems like I'll have to keep volentering.

(sorry for spelling!)

dmg24

If you are working, and I assume you qualify for CTC, why can your child not go to childcare?

Are you on income support? If so, you do realise that you won't have a choice but to work in the long term?

wornoutmumoftwo

I'm volunteering at the moment, doing an OU degree to eventually train as a teacher (I want to work with additional need children).
I think the school jobs are like gold dust at the moment.

THe course i'm doing at the moment is a qualification to get a job as a teaching assistant (up to 8 years). Could be worth considering.

sulkisu

Hi Lisa. I have followed your other thread, so I know that things have been difficult, but you need to try to be more realistic, more positive and less defeatist about everything. Yes, it is difficult finding work to fit snugly into your sons school days and hours. Ask any working parent, you are not alone. I'm not sure why you are so surprised that you have not been able to walk into a job in a nursery or in your sons school. You said that you were asked to take your C.V into Sommerfield and Aldi - have you done this? I don't quite understand the point you were making about Asda. They have vacancies but you are concerned about having to walk 2 miles in snow. It won't snow forever and to be frank if it is snowing and you can't get to work, you probably won't get paid but that's about the worse that can happen - you'll certainly be no worse off than you are now. You say that the local Council only have manager jobs - why does that stop you from applying?

Few jobs are going to fit in exactly with your son's school hours. If you are serious about working, you are going to have to be far more flexible.

lisa.m_3

sulkisu wrote: »

Hi Lisa. I have followed your other thread, so I know that things have been difficult, but you need to try to be more realistic, more positive and less defeatist about everything. Yes, it is difficult finding work to fit snugly into your sons school days and hours. Ask any working parent, you are not alone. I'm not sure why you are so surprised that you have not been able to walk into a job in a nursery or in your sons school. You said that you were asked to take your C.V into Sommerfield and Aldi - have you done this? I don't quite understand the point you were making about Asda. They have vacancies but you are concerned about having to walk 2 miles in snow. It won't snow forever and to be frank if it is snowing and you can't get to work, you probably won't get paid but that's about the worse that can happen - you'll certainly be no worse off than you are now. You say that the local Council only have manager jobs - why does that stop you from applying?

Few jobs are going to fit in exactly with your son's school hours. If you are serious about working, you are going to have to be far more flexible.

I think your right, I'm getting way over my head and Ive only been looking two days.

I'm gonna get my CV sorted today (hopefully) I know it wont snow forever I sort of feel like I want everything done NOW.

Oldernotwiser

Many people take years planning for this situation rather than expecting things to drop into their laps in a couple of days!

I'd put a couple of cards up offering your services as a cleaner, you may well get dozens of replies.

Young_Aged_Pensioner

I work as a dinner lady which fits in with my kids school hours, its not my ideal job but as they say it pays the rent.

Edinburghlass_2

lisa.m wrote: »

I think your right, I'm getting way over my head and Ive only been looking two days.

I'm gonna get my CV sorted today (hopefully) I know it wont snow forever I sort of feel like I want everything done NOW.

Maybe try hotels and pubs for lunchtime cover or housekeeping?

SandC

I think you are being a bit optimistic wanting school hours and term time. So many parents want those jobs! Loads of employers are flexible though and as for childcare, if you are working you will be entitled to working tax credits - as an example a single mum that I know had 90% of her childcare costs covered by this.

lisa.m_3

SandC wrote: »

I think you are being a bit optimistic wanting school hours and term time. So many parents want those jobs! Loads of employers are flexible though and as for childcare, if you are working you will be entitled to working tax credits - as an example a single mum that I know had 90% of her childcare costs covered by this.

Not sure if they cover the cost of afterschool clubs though.

I'm going to have to either find a flexible job or a temp cleaning job until I study in sept.

Ive calmed down alot now!!

lisa.m_3

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

Many people take years planning for this situation rather than expecting things to drop into their laps in a couple of days!

I'd put a couple of cards up offering your services as a cleaner, you may well get dozens of replies.

I know Ive really been expecting to much! good Idea though I will do that today.