End of child benefit

samwich1979

AnxiousMum wrote: »

All McDonalds jobs are now applied for online only. You need to get past the computer selection to get any further along the process. So, that would be why McDonalds turned him down after sending in his cv. A friend manages the entire process of the online applications - and no store is supposed to be taking applications over the counter.

Oh and my husband did apply online although my post may not have clarified this.
Their computer selection system could do with a bit of an overhaul when you see the charecterless zombies that get jobs in McDonalds here in Merseyside.

This makes it VERY annoying when you REALLY want a job and you see who gets them over you!

Oldernotwiser

samwich1979 wrote: »

I left the sixth form (aged 17) after a one year GNVQ course and it did me no harm!

I managed to get myself an apprenticeship after the summer holidays which lasted 2 years and i have now been employed by the NHS for 13 years with no breaks in employment, so leaving education at 17 is NOT a bad thing.

Its not easy for all young people to decide what they want to do with their working life, i didnt know at that age but my apprenticeship just bridged a gap while i made my choices.

You have to bear in mind though i did all this in the mid 1990's so it was a hell of a lot easier than nowadays.

The job market has changed enormously since you left education and, in fact, it will soon not be possible to drop out of education or training at this age.

samwich1979

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

The job market has changed enormously since you left education and, in fact, it will soon not be possible to drop out of education or training at this age.

I totally agree!

Thats why i think if apprenticeships are available then this is a great way to get training and possible a job at the end of it AND you get paid.

mumps

You can get care jobs at 17, I recruit them, just started a batch on apprenticeships. Two of my 17 year old apprentices from a couple of years ago have just started nursing degrees. There are all sorts of care jobs and we don't find it easy to recruit even in these times.

samwich1979

mumps wrote: »

You can get care jobs at 17, I recruit them, just started a batch on apprenticeships. Two of my 17 year old apprentices from a couple of years ago have just started nursing degrees. There are all sorts of care jobs and we don't find it easy to recruit even in these times.

Good to see there are apprenticeships still out there!

Its an excellent way to get a great job and further education, thats how i did it.

Aginoth

Kick her out of the house and tell her not to come back until she has a job.

samwich1979

Aginoth wrote: »

Kick her out of the house and tell her not to come back until she has a job.

I think the poor girl would be homeless for a very long time with the lack of jobs at the mo!

Yes its not the best idea to leave education at 17 thinking you will just get a job easily but in fairness some young people just arent academically minded and would rather have the experience of working were they can use their practical skills, which they may feel more confident with. I was one of those!

I think young people get a raw deal in general with people thinking they are lazy and cant be bothered finding work and they expect their parents/the government to give them handouts for doing nothing but it isnt always the case. A small minority maybe but not ALL.

People have personal reasons for the situations they are in and judging everyone the same just isnt reasonable in my eyes.

debrag

I agree go for care work and work your way up, do NVQ's etc.

I couldn't get passed the selection question for McDonalds though most I see working there are students etc

System

I thought this site was suppposed to be for people who needed to ask questions about their finances and get well thought out advice? Not for stupid, arrogant, ridiculous comments like this
"Kick her out of the house and tell her not to come back until she has a job. "

I'm absolutely disgusted! Are we only valuing people now based on whether they can bring money into the house? Are we so bloody up ourselves that nice decent people attempting to make a go of life are to be consigned to the streets because they don't stay in school past 17, or wish to follow an academic route?

The OP asked politely what was/ might be available...for some advice. Not a lecture !

BrettMorganxD

Purbeck wrote: »

I thought this site was suppposed to be for people who needed to ask questions about their finances and get well thought out advice? Not for stupid, arrogant, ridiculous comments like this
"Kick her out of the house and tell her not to come back until she has a job. "

I'm absolutely disgusted! Are we only valuing people now based on whether they can bring money into the house? Are we so bloody up ourselves that nice decent people attempting to make a go of life are to be consigned to the streets because they don't stay in school past 17, or wish to follow an academic route?

The OP asked politely what was/ might be available...for some advice. Not a lecture !

I totally agree, I never liked school and had a lot of time off. But I have a decent job now.

OP, if you are struggling to support your daughter financially, she may be able to claim JSA under hardship rules. Ask her to check with the jobcentre