job advice required for partner

bristol_pilot

Has he considered working for the NHS? I find it astonishing but they don't seem to require any qualifications for the more basic grades. And once you are 'in' they will train you up for something better.

loveandlight

Posted by Oldernotwiser
The world is an oyster for very few people these days; without decent qualifications, good skills and good references it can be very difficult to get an interesting and well paid job in many areas of the country.

Don't forget that you also need to be young as well!

I think his depression is shaping the way he reacts to the problems he has once he is in work. No job is perfect and they all have their downsides. Most of us have sufficient coping skills to deal with the problems we face at work. Maybe in his counselling they can help him with his coping skills for work and then maybe he should try a little job ( low responsibility) and work his way up from there once he feels better able to cope?

I have always had very good professional jobs ( can't get one now but that's another story!) but I was off work for about four months once as I had a career burnout and had a mini breakdown. It really is time that is the healer. I spent a small fortune in Counselling but in the end and in my case it was my mum who got me better with her constant showing of love and care. She didn't even know she had helped me because I kept my breakdown a secret from her. I also read a lot of self help books. How caring of you to be standing by him.

If he wants to try a quicker fix and is not on medication maybe he should speak to a good reputable health food shop and try some herbal medicine like St John's Wort and Rhodiola. They are both marvellous for helping depression. Good luck.

tanith

If he is computer trained as you say surely he can get something in that field ands stick to it , people have to see you are committed and reliable before promotion comes knocking..