Long story short we relocated in December to have a much quieter life in a rural area, both quit our jobs. We brought a house that needed work but we had money that would keep us going for a while. My wife got a job in May and that just keeps us going at the moment. In June I had to admit I was getting nowhere and go on JSA.
Finding a job for a 55yo who is happy to do min wage jobs with the least stress, but has never done a min wage job is very difficult. I did work as a IT hardware service engineer but ended up hating it, couldn't wait to leave. I started to apply for min wage warehouse and driving jobs but I have had one interview in 5 months of looking. I have always worked Mon-Fri 9-5 type jobs and no way can my brain adjust to shifts, weekends etc. There are the jobs out there that fit in my 'box' and I have applied for 18 in last 3 weeks but get nowhere. Am I seen as 'over qualified' even though I have no real high education and just worked my way up?
This is really affecting my mood, my depression, and my marriage. My wife is being supportive but I am having to constantly hide how I really feel from her because it upsets her. The mask cracks occasionally and I loose it and we just end up argueing. I am just permantly exhausted. I looked at what other benefits I can get but there is nothing as I am not bad enough to get PIP and Universal credit is pointless as my wife earns about £30k.
There is no real question that I am asking just wondered if anybody had the same issues and how you got a job?
Rob
