Out of work, psych appointment prevents proper full time work. Thoughts appreciated.

bluetimone97

Also apart from hotels, you could try the airport (seeing as you live near), gyms/health clubs, schools/colleges (they can sometimes be flexible) restaurants etc

Proppo

I suppose the problem with being a receptionist, is that you are there to answer all phone calls/emails I would imagine. If the company need to find someone to be there during hours, maybe they weren't able to get relevant cover for those calls at that time?

I would imagine however, that a job within the Public Sector could be an idea, for example NHS Hospitals etc are open 24/7, as are the Police Force, Fire Service etc. I was looking to apply to be a Finger Print Technician in the Police Force (one of the people who actually study the fingerprints to find a match) and it was shift work, some days it would be 6 -> 2 or 12 -> 8. So I'm sure there may be other oppurtunities availabile like that.

I would also take the positive from all of this. You was clearly good enough to fullfil this position as you were offered the job. So your C.V. and the way you come across must have been very professional. Just uphold this level and I think you should find a job in good time.

Shelley84

What about a job as a support worker / home carer? Yes some things you have to do aren't exactly pleasant. But you generally do shifts eg 7am-2pm, 4pm-10pm. so you could work afternoons, plus a few mornings. Also it pays anywhere between £7-£15 per hour! Training is generally included. Some will even pay for you to do an NVQ.

paulwf

purplefiona wrote: »

you're right but sadly theres been no temp work for a week or two. Have you ever worked with an agency? Is there a good reliable one?
Do you think I'm being passed over because I can't do a whole week at a time or is it a bit of a tough market at the moment? I get the impression temps are more needed, not less. hm.

Throughout this discussion you've seen to have missed one key point...the unemployment rate is 8% i.e. 2.5 million people are looking for work. Employers don't need to be flexible and considerate when they want someone 9-5 and you can only do 11-5 simply because every time they advertise a job literally 100 to 200 people apply. Why would they take you when there are probably 10 of those other applicants that are just as good?

So to answer you question....yes it is a "bit of a tough market" at the moment. In fact it is an absolutely terrible market at the moment. Sheeesh.

Why not try retail to start with? Most chains these days require Saturday and Sunday working with 2 days off during the week, they will love it if you want every Wednesday off in return for working every Saturday.

I still can't comprehend why you effectively turned the job down. I'd have jumped at it and sorted the rest out from there, even if I had to space out holidays or pay for a private appointment at the weekend. Once you get your foot through the door there may be other options such as an extended lunch break or finishing early on a Friday...you'll never get the chance to find out now.

purplefiona

Nursing home stuff- Could do.
Job-share is an option, I will look out for some things like that.
I will also ask my therapist if my condition is covered under the DDA. I sort of hope it is AND hope it isn't- I don't want to be ill but I do want to have a job and therapy and I don't think thats unreasonable, even though everyone else seems to at the moment. Clearly I need to go for different jobs, explain it in a different way etc.

purplefiona

paulwf wrote: »

I still can't comprehend why you effectively turned the job down. I'd have jumped at it and sorted the rest out from there, even if I had to space out holidays or pay for a private appointment at the weekend. Once you get your foot through the door there may be other options such as an extended lunch break or finishing early on a Friday...you'll never get the chance to find out now.

Oh thanks for reminding me. I had forgotten that I effectively lost a perfectly good £24K a year job half an hour from my house a couple of weeks ago. I took Office Angels advice- and it was bad advice. tell me you've never taken bad advice. go on. tell me you've never made a mistake. then I can tell you how much I don't comprehend that.

Gleeful

Fiona, the sarcasm really isn't helping your corner. You need to take a step back and look at all your options. The advice you have received here is good advice!

Person_one

Fiona, the possibility of getting a nasty sarcastic response is likely to stop people posting helpful comments. If you read one you don't agree with, just ignore it!

Have you even spoken to your psychotherapist about the fact that your appointment is making it hard for you to find work? Maybe there is something they can offer you that will help.

I recommend the NHS for shift work and I would hope they comply with the DDA. You could even use your therapist as a personal reference, hopefully that would be respected.

purplefiona

Person_one wrote: »

Fiona, the possibility of getting a nasty sarcastic response is likely to stop people posting helpful comments. If you read one you don't agree with, just ignore it!

Have you even spoken to your psychotherapist about the fact that your appointment is making it hard for you to find work? Maybe there is something they can offer you that will help.

I recommend the NHS for shift work and I would hope they comply with the DDA. You could even use your therapist as a personal reference, hopefully that would be respected.

I'm not trying to be sarcastic. Its interesting that it comes across that way. I've had lots of food for thought from here for which I've thanked people. I look on nhs jobs all the time, ta

verytired

Ignore the idiots criticizing you in this thread, you have a right to attend therapy sessions if you've experienced severe depression. Have you discussed alternative treatment times or a different therapist with your current one? I know it's difficult to leave after all that time, but a fresh look at yourself with another pair of eyes might be good for you, and you'd probably be able to visit at a different time. You might also want to consider a different type of therapy, group support sessions for example - which are generally held after work in the evening.

Work is important too, especially for self-esteem - I know I feel terrible when I'm not working. You can obviously get a decent job when you put your mind to it, so I say go for the job first, and arrange your ongoing treatment around it - it could be the single biggest factor in your recovery.

Good luck!