Getting forced to take a job I don't want

ceridwen

Gazing_On_Sunsets wrote: »

Sounds like it sucks. BUT... I have always been told - and I believe - it can be easier to get work once you're in work (or training). It's proof to any potential employer that you can get out of bed, turn up and so on (yes I know your history probably shows that but proof that is *current* holds more sway than stuff you *used to* do).
Also, see it as networking. Talk to people. Other staff members. Put out feelers. So many jobs are got by word of mouth.
If it is training, and has an end date, that might be easier for you to deal with psychologically. See yourself as a freelance worker choosing to undertake a temporary assignment for them...

...that may be a useful take on the situation and, personally, I would quite openly tell everyone (including there - indeed ESPECIALLY there...:)) that I was looking for a job. That won't augur well in the "enthusiastic/positive" stakes for the firm - and they may not want to keep you on anyway (think Boy Scout motto and "Be Prepared" - as in getting together enough savings to "see you through for a while" if need be...).

These days - employers do seem to expect that staff will be "enthusiastic/positive/etc" - as well as actually doing the job okay.

mcjordi

The Npower call centre is no where near the town.. its on the north west industrial estate pretty much right off the A19

ill do it tell them lol.. i wouldnt mind sitting down all day talking lol lol

Blobby8_2

No one can force you to take a job. Do you mean the government on behalf of the taxpayer may stop the benefits you are receiving if you fail to take a position you are capable of fulfilling ? Many people do jobs they dont like for decades, I know I did, its called consequences, if you dont want to do it, dont do it, but you might find yourself without income.

viktory

Blue_Jam wrote: »

Please don't get the wrong idea. I am happy to travel long distances for work (my issue isn't with the distance) and I have absolutely no intention of staying on the dole. I just hate this particular location.

Needs must and all that. I was moved by my company from a lovely, local, friendly town to a really rough part of town (put it this way, one of the roads is called stab alley!). With unemployment being as high as it is, beggars really can't be choosers.

Tiddlywinks

Sorry but no-one that is claiming JSA (public money) should be able to refuse a job just because they don't fancy the travelling or the area.

If you aren't being supported by public funding then feel free to make that refusal.

DCFC79

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

Sorry but no-one that is claiming JSA (public money) should be able to refuse a job just because they don't fancy the travelling or the area.

If you aren't being supported by public funding then feel free to make that refusal.

or at least give the job a chance and if it doesnt work out then so be it

t0rt0ise

Is it sales or is it sorting out people's account problems and so on? That side of it can be quite satisfying.

Starrystarrynight

I can understand your reluctance, OP. I was 'pushed' into temp work for NPower's north east predecessor in the mid 90s. That they're still pushing people into working there speaks volumes to me. I can't handle call centre work, I freely admit, and found it very demoralising. We were getting paid about £3 an hour at the time, before the NMW was brought in.
I was there for about 3 months and managed to get work elsewhere and, the afternoon after I handed in my notice, the team leader called a meeting of all the temps and was harping on about how they expected loyalty and that there might be permanent posts for the right people in about 2 years.
Don't want to bring you down! I'm so sorry!

akitabow

I am going to echo what others have said - If you are claiming benefits and are fit to work then you should be in work, I worked for many years as a receptionist which was a job I really didn't like but it paid my mortgage, After I had saved enough to support myself through Uni ( I also worked part time in a call centre to fund my studies) I trained to be a midwife which is what I have always wanted to do, it doesn't matter if you like the job, there is nothing stopping you finding another job in the meantime while you work.

durham_girl

I know someone who works there and he really enjoys it and has made lots of friends, he's been there for quite a few years now. Plus, like somebody else said, it's nowhere near the town.