Tell me a job is better than no job, lol

gjs6385

The most poor and boring 3 months of my life.

No doubt you became a great fan of Jeremy Kyle & Loose Women during that 3 month stint? lol

The_Archivist

I am now telling you that a job is better than no job when you need an income. But I disagree that you can't be picky.

It sounds like you need the cash. Then go and do this naff job and take the money but keep your eyes open for something nearer/better paid/more satisfying.

You've got to start somewhere so good luck with the interview.

Simon11

Go for the job, in the Long term you will be better off! This is because you'll have better job prospects in the future, keep yourself motivated and learn new skills.

kr15snw

No bus route that goes that way unfortunately, plus I can't get working tax credits as only 23

paulwf

The tax free personal allowance is an important consideration for low paid jobs - based on a 40 hour week you should be able to take home around £10,250.

You have to look at the total expenses involved with working, travel will be costly for you but it sounds like you won't need to buy smart clothing and there is likely to be a cheap canteen or you can take your own lunch.

A lot of jobs are advertised internally and smart people do stand out so you might be able to progress. A lot of the staff might be part timers doing it to boost their main income so if you put the word out you might have dozens of people tipping you off if jobs come up elsewhere.

I can't see you have much to loose by taking it, you'll get more than JSA and can still keep looking for jobs.

BERFFRO

kr15snw wrote: »

No bus route that goes that way unfortunately, plus I can't get working tax credits as only 23

Gutted! But i still agree with the others on the thread a low paid job is much better than signing on.

wabuthu

kr15snw wrote: »

I've been offered an interview for a factory assembly worker and it's minimum wage (£5.80 an hour) and is about an hours drive away. I have a car so can do the drive but must admit Im used to working within a 20 minute drive of my house.

BUT please tell me a job is better than no job, and I can't afford to be picky when I'm skint??

A JOB IS BETTER THAN NO JOB! some income is better than none! i should know since i'm unemployed and have been searching for jobs for ages now.

I was mostly searching call center jobs since those used to be quickly available and was surprised even those are hard to find now....as for reception/admin assistant jobs i'm convinced their ficticious! i've applied for loads with no responses whatsoever, too high demand for them i guess.

So afew weeks ago decided to try out for something i've never thought of before which is working as a care worker/assistant for the elderly. There's loads of those jobs out there and most actually prefer someone who has a car (unfortunately i don't). I was delighted to find out i just passed my interview and even though i thought i'd start at minimum wage was surprised to find out work during the day would be about £6.50, evenings £7.50 and weekends £8.50!

now just waiting for my written references and CRB check clearance so that i can start earning that money :T i'm scared of some aspects of the job but i have to be positive and looking forward to meeting and helping people everyday.

A JOB IS A JOB...so in my opinion start on the factory job and keep your eyes open for any other opportunities.

PS: i started on a call center job recently but joined during a dry spell when there was almost no work whatsoever and decided to quit...looking back now earning little was better than earning nothing and i regret that decision.

But at the end of the day weigh your pros and cons...only you can make the decision.

DCFC79

is it actually true about it being easier to find a job whilst in a job ? Well for me id have to say its not true as ive applied for jobs and im told no thanks even if i fulfill everything i the job ad and thought i did well

Should you take a min wage job ? In your case Id say yes as you have a wedding to save for but if there was no wedding i dont think id take it. If you do take it dont let it get you down and kep an eye out for something else.

I wish id quit my job last year when i had to give a weeks notice as i knew i wouldnt like what i was doing but whats done is done.

Ive had a factory job and i lasted 5 months, i think by month 4 i was so bored there id book the odd day holiday or take sickie just to try and break the week up. I think it was the job i was doing though

Horace

Giving your business 6 months to get off the ground and start attracting customers is somewhat misguided, it takes 12 months before you start to see customers...give yourself a while longer, claim Working Tax Credits if your income is low and do what you can to make some money.

SueC_2

For anyone who is of the mind to want to earn their own income (which clearly you are) being unemployed is an absolutely soul-destroying, confidence shattering, mind numbing and persistently degenerative state. Plunged into a situation where they are dependent on benefits and the goodwill of family and friends purely for survival, so many people go from being confident and independent to being riddled with self-doubt and anxiety. As belief in themselves plummets, so does their performance at interview, and before you know it, they are on a downward spinning spiral, which can be very very difficult to break free from.

I say take the job, any job. Use it to prove to yourself the good qualities that you possess (flexibility, dedication, industriousness, humility, etc etc). You never know where a job, any job, will lead. The employer may see your potential, and you may find other opportunities opening up within the same company. Or you can use the experience to demonstrate your personal qualities and desire to work when you apply for other jobs.

I honestly believe that anyone who thinks "I am better off on benefits" is really missing the point. It honestly isn't just about the money!