Where do I stand with this?

DKLS

Martynb_ wrote: »

The charity that is doing this for me could make my life hell, so I've been told. They can get stroppy if I don't play along with them. I told them that I cannot under any circumstances work nights. They didn't listen, so I'll just mess-up the interview in the hope I don't get the job. I know a job is a job but a job shouldn't be a death sentence.

Ever considered amateur dramatics as a hobby?

Claree__x

Martynb_ wrote: »

The charity that is doing this for me could make my life hell, so I've been told. They can get stroppy if I don't play along with them. I told them that I cannot under any circumstances work nights. They didn't listen, so I'll just mess-up the interview in the hope I don't get the job. I know a job is a job but a job shouldn't be a death sentence.

Seriously? You're being a drama queen about this mate.

jackyann

This is difficult. I do think it makes a big difference whether or not you have had a diagnosis of clinical depression (or just feel low)
When I was younger I did nights (I had to) and they did make me feel awful. I really felt very low, began to feel unsafe and got very anxious. I was astonished as I was (and remain) healthy and capable of dealing with most things. I was better able to cope with sleepless nights as a mum with a baby & toddler than I was with regular night shifts.
So I am sympathetic - but could you give it a try? That will stand you in good stead with JC & agency / charity and may, depending on the employer, make you eligible for day work. Also applying for other jobs will be easier.

Martynb_

fufu_banterwaite wrote: »

Sounds like you’d already made your mind up on this one before you posted here. I think you should give it a go, you might be fine with it. Don’t forget often these things are self-fulfilling, if you keep telling yourself working nights will make you ill than it more thank likely will as that’s what you are expecting. If you go into it with an open mind and be prepared to try it out then you might be fine. Unfortunately most jobs these days are working against targets and fast paced.

The problem is real. Night shifts affect me. At winter it is worse because I get no sunlight. I cannot sleep through the day here for the noisy traffic. The last time I did night shifts I started to gain weight on my hips and pectorals. Now I train every morning to try to slim down. I've managed to undo the weight gain and now fear that I will become fat again. So I have a lot of issues with night shifts. I just cannot see the job working out. I wish I was enthusiastic as you are, but I'm not. If this job was days I would take the job.

Martynb_

DKLS wrote: »

Ever considered amateur dramatics as a hobby?

You are a professional wind-up merchant. How much do you get paid for that? What are the hours like?

Martynb_

red_devil wrote: »

Yer mess up the interview tell them your health isnt good as well which is true. If you take medication for depression tell them too because you arent supposed to operate machinery on them.:D

did you say you got sanctioned before for not attending an interview what was the sanction how long.

I'm not on antedepressents. At the moment I'm fighting off winter blues by exercise and getting lots of sunlight.


I got sanctioned before for putting "found nothing suitable" on my job seeker record.

27col

It is quite obvious that you do not really want a job, by the number of restrictions you seem to be putting on. "I can't do this, I don't want to do that etc". Pathetic wimp sums it up quite succinctly.

Faith177

Martynb_ wrote: »

I'm not on antedepressents. At the moment I'm fighting off winter blues by exercise and getting lots of sunlight.


I got sanctioned before for putting "found nothing suitable" on my job seeker record.

Have you seen a doctor or therapist for your issues?

DKLS

Martynb_ wrote: »

You are a professional wind-up merchant. How much do you get paid for that? What are the hours like?

And you come across like a whining little girl, may I suggest taking a massive does of MTFU.

Martynb_

DKLS wrote: »

And you across like a whining little girl, may I suggest taking a massive does of MTFU.

Never mind all that. I still want to know how much you get paid?