Think I'm going to feel had over...

BLT_2

the_devil_made_me_do_it wrote: »

That's my point BLT, I'm not well enough to return to University. If I was I would've re-started the 2nd year with the view to then going on to graduating after the 3rd year.

With a degree, I'd potentially be a more productive member of society able to contribute more taxes.

I always had a job or 2 since leaving school. Unfortunatly, I took ill a few years ago & had to leave the job I had. It was difficult to leave as I had done well & climbed the ladder, but my illness gave me no choice.

Then I decided to try and get a degree to further myself with a view to getting back into employment as my CV now looks quite bare. I had high hopes that a degree would open more doors & a wider choice of employment opportunities.

I didn't go to Uni to party and mess about. I went with the aim of trying my best to improve my quality of life & increase my self esteem and confidence.

BLT, before you pass judgement stop & think what type of person your passing judgement on. You appear to live your life based upon stereotypes and media/political propaganda.

Judgements are made based on the information provided. Mine was based on the only specific information you provided which stated that you would be aggrieved if you were judged capable of returning to work.

Reading the various posts indicates that much of hyperbole regarding university is superfluous. You do not wish to return to work or university as you believe both will be stressful, so in essence your ire is based upon the fact that you may be adjudged fit, thereby impacting upon your allowances.

Surely this is what medicals are for, to avoid abuse of the system. If you are truly unsuited for work for medical reasons, then you have nothing to worry about.

There are many jobs out there which are surely not that stressful. I cannot believe that the individuals stacking the shelves in Tesco's or the woman serving behind the counter at Greggs bakery are worrying about delivery targets etc.

Brassedoff

Having done a degree and masters I cannot see how you can say it is not stressful. But what part of life is not? I do not know what your issues are, but if the medical proves you fit your attitude is to say" I may as well go to University". The comment leaves me scratching my head to be honest. Why not ask them to switch you to home study?

As for jobs. There are many that are not stressful, but the really low wage is the contributory factor to stress, especially if you are unable to downscale your outgoings. But that stress is stress, not a MH that many will then try and turn into a claim.

Good luck with everything though. Go to the medical and tell the truth and you should be ok.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I'm not making my mental health into a claim. I have genuine reasons for being ill.

Also, I'm not saying Uni isn't stressfull. I'm saying that there is ample support in place to assist students, this releaves the stress somewhat.

I'm not saying that I would prefer to attend Uni rather than take a job (regardless of finances). I have a strong work ethic & I try to give as much as I can to anything I do.

It's difficult to get a point across on a forum of anonymous people & I think I've not made myself clear & maybe, in hindsight, was wrong in starting this thread.

Brassedoff

You should not think that it was a waste to post as it helps in most cases. I have had practice help from it. It is just if you can study, which is a mental function (only those who have been to Uni will know the timescales, deadlines etc) you should be able to work. If you honestly cannot do both, then see if they can give you an extra sabbatical, which I doubt as you've had one break already. You might think it's unfair, but that is the time restraints of a degree. What are you reading btw?

Don't let your head go down.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I have been given another year out. The Uni have been very understanding thankfully.

I'm doing a degree in Applied Psychology. Didn't start out doing this degree, I actually started Anthropology but realised as soon as I started that I'd made the wrong choice. I then, stupidly, jumped head first into Applied Psychology as it had places available & I didn't just want to leave Uni & go to nothing.

In hindsight, I should've left & assesed my options.

seven-day-weekend

Could you do OU?

WhiteHorse

dmg24 wrote: »

No, they are not, hence why those on IB (and in some cases, ESA) are allowed to do full time study.

I was told the opposite at the Jobcentre.

Could this mean that someone at the Jobcentre was talking rubbish? Surely not.

jimjams_mommy

Don't worry about the medical i had one and found the dr very good, but it easy coming from someone else. Go with an open mind and with the advice from the other threads going with someone.
At present I am unable to work due to my mental health and other health issue but will take all the support they have on offer to get back into work, as i know i am unable to return to the job i have trained at present but will work towards it.

Have you thought about using your credits from your study and putting them towards an OU course at a later date?

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Can't afford OU. Not looking like I'll be able to afford regular Uni after they raised the tuition fees.

The Uni I was attending will no doubt take full advantage & charge the full £9000 per year.

SingleSue

What do you have coming in at the moment? Grants are available via the OU to fund the course fees....my brother works full time (self employed taxi driver) but as his money is incredibly low, he receives full funding.

Maybe have a look at their site and check their eligibility checker for financial support.