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Help with ideas for a job my husband could do....
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There are admin jobs in Supermarkets which don't involve lifting. Wages clerks, price control. Also self service till or petrol station assistant.
Sorting out CDs/records at a charity shop? Listing on Ebay for a charity?A minute at the till, a lifetime on the bill.
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I work for a local council and there are lots of admin type jobs in the office i work in which really only need basic computer skills.
Eg processing blue badge/disabled bus pass applications.
I used to work in a complaints team with a colleague who had a stutter and he always managed ok with the phones (even when he was in the contact centre too) so I wouldnt rule out phone work completely - obviously that depends on the extent of the stutter though.
what about working somewhere like a betting shop?
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Could he be a mini cab driver?0
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MoaningMyrtle wrote: »There are admin jobs in Supermarkets which don't involve lifting. Wages clerks, price control. Also self service till or petrol station assistant.
Petrol station assistant is a good suggestion. Price control too...thank you! Will check out the vacancies in our local stores.
Sorting out CDs/records at a charity shop? Listing on Ebay for a charity?
I'm guessing that would be voluntary unpaid work? But worth considering if it would boost his confidence and experience.Receptionists in any sort of workplace need basic computer skills and little more. Shyness doesn't matter either as you just have to be polite and not chatty. A lot of admin job don't need any more than basic computer skills. I used to do university admin, it was easy enough.
Receptionist...hadn't thought of that. Really, it hadn't crossed my mind, so thank you! Your suggestions are really good for making me think outside my usual thought channels.Office jobs don't all involve evil managers breathing down your neck about targets - mine certainly doesn't. There's not a huge amount of data entry work around anymore, and a lot of admin jobs involve other things.
This suggestion depends very much on the state of the employment market in your area (if there's high unemployment it probably won't work). Could he set up a meeting with an office temping agency, explain what he can do, and see if they have any suggestions?
Yes, another good idea...unemployment levels are moderate here...could be better, could be worse. Definitely worth trying to get a meeting arranged.Save £12k in 2014 - No. 153 - £1900/£9000
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KentishLady wrote: »I work for a local council and there are lots of admin type jobs in the office i work in which really only need basic computer skills.
Eg processing blue badge/disabled bus pass applications.
Good idea - thank you!
I used to work in a complaints team with a colleague who had a stutter and he always managed ok with the phones (even when he was in the contact centre too) so I wouldnt rule out phone work completely - obviously that depends on the extent of the stutter though.
It's both the stutter and the shyness - not the best combination for that line of work!
what about working somewhere like a betting shop?
Worth considering as long as he doesn't need good mental arithmetic....
or writing music articles / blogs?Sadly writing isn't one of his best talents...Could he be a mini cab driver?
Yes, that's definitely worth considering. Definitely...thank you!Save £12k in 2014 - No. 153 - £1900/£9000
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March NSD Challenge - 19/14 - over target
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What about a flower delivery job ?0
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Perhaps he could volunteer for hospital radio? That would get him into an environment where his skills are appreciated and perhaps meeting people/seeing jobs that would be an inspiration for paid work?:heartsmil When you find people who not only tolerate your quirks but celebrate them with glad cries of "Me too!" be sure to cherish them. Because these weirdos are your true family.0
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What about training in a CAB office perhaps with a view to paid employment at some point in the future.Don’t be a can’t, be a can.0
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To improve his social skills could he volunteer at a charity project where he could cook?
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Car delivery driver (delivering new cars/hire cars to customers)0 -
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