Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello,
Today, my Mum has made me claim Universal Credit. I am naffed off beyond belief! It is almost four years to the month that I first signed on. And nearly 3 three, since I last signed off. My first appointment with my new work coach is next week and I am dreading it! After nine months, if you have not managed to find work, they send you to a "Welfare to work" company (I won't mention the name of the company for fear of being sued). My time there, well, I dreaded going! They tried to get me to do a level 1 course (Basic English and Mathematics, not even GCSE level). It was unbelievably degrading, however I had to attend in order for my payments to continue.
This on top of trying to find employment, one of my Uncles dying, his upcoming funeral, my Brother expecting his first child in a few weeks, attending medical appointments in ludicrous locations... It just feels as though that everything and everyone is on my back, the walls are closing in and someone is having a giggle at me.
Has anyone else felt like this?
yes i remember having to give a basic literacy test to an unemployed journalist. so crazy. I signed it as done. generally do what your mum says she has your back at all times. The money is useful. what sort of work are u looking for ?
Hi Aidie,
Thank you for your reply. I know "Mother knows best". As for what I want to do, I do not even know any more! I have been turned down for that many jobs, over nearly five years, that I am losing the will to even look! I have even been turned down for a part-time cleaning job (That I had an interview for). If I cannot even get a job scrubbing floors and toilets for a few hours a week, what is the point?
how about software testing ? interested ?
low peanuts pay but you can get something on ur CV.
not in these jobs - i can get u direct into a tester job - u follow the training and then u take part in testing projects with dozens of others online. u are paid per bug. it is hard work . going to bed now :)
I have applied for such positions before. However, they expect you to have Prince2 qualifications, which cost money. Money that I simply do not have.