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Chair

Hi,

I've been trying to get a job for 7 years now and I feel like giving up hope.  I can't even get a shelf stacking or trolley collection job at asda or tesco as there are 0 vacancies. 

I have some qualifications in computing: GNVQ intermediate and CLAIT and touchtyping skills, however applying for data entry jobs just turns a blind eye.

I just feel completely and utterly useless and what a waste of a life it's been thus far.  It's driving me insane.

I'm 24, currently receiving incapacity and disability, no contacts, friends but at least I can drive.

Perhaps I should start voluntary work and from there they might employ me if I do well?

Regards,

Chair

 

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  • Am in similar position myself. I do loads of volunteering, at three separate organisations, and have a 2.1 history degree. Yet I still can't get a paid job. I receive Incapacity and DLA benefits, but I really want to work, it is just that my impediments get in the way: chronic, health related anxiety, OCD, need to be in control, social problems. I have recently had an interview for a library post, but I did not get the job. I keep on trying, but I think that at least with voluntary work, you are guaranteed a position in most cases. You don't have to compete, and you can work at a pace that suits you, while still getting the good feeling that you are contributing to society.

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  • Am in similar position myself. I do loads of volunteering, at three separate organisations, and have a 2.1 history degree. Yet I still can't get a paid job. I receive Incapacity and DLA benefits, but I really want to work, it is just that my impediments get in the way: chronic, health related anxiety, OCD, need to be in control, social problems. I have recently had an interview for a library post, but I did not get the job. I keep on trying, but I think that at least with voluntary work, you are guaranteed a position in most cases. You don't have to compete, and you can work at a pace that suits you, while still getting the good feeling that you are contributing to society.

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