Soldato
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Based on Vidar's post history, I find it hard to take him seriously.
I need advice, Job Centre has just stuffed me...
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+1 to this, i'm currently on JSA as i am really struggling to get any work. My main issue is that i don't drive and i live in the middle of nowhere so have to rely on the bus. Nobody will hire me because of that.
The job centre staff treat you like cattle, in and out. I got threatened with a sanction the other week because i was 5 minutes late due to an accident along my bus route, even though they are NEVER running on time. They really don't care about you. Pretty much all the JCP staff are just pen pushers.
I am usually in the JC for no longer than 2 minutes when i sign on, they are supposed to help you but they really don't! I walk in, they check UJM, "Three job applications, very good", tick the box, sign the sheet and leave. It's a joke. I can't stand it, i really want to get into work but just feel like i'm getting nowhere! I was working part-time but they kept on screwing up my benefits and docking my pay permanently to what i was paid for one week at work, they seem to forget that Zero-hour contracts exist and that means my hours can vary from 0 hour to ~8 hours per week.
I'll do you a deal.
Sell your pc for driving lessons (just lol at needing 47 hours you can do it in substantially less), and i'll send you an old laptop free of charge.
Its a piece of **** 15" 3gb, 120gb affair, but its running windows 7 and will let you job search. Ironically the pc i used to make the job application that got me my job.
Thing is though (unless you have a pretty much guaranteed outcome that selling the PC would directly lead to a job in a reasonable amount of time) you need some nice things or life isn't worth living (obviously there is a balance).
Same as you'll see in some poor countries for instance people can barely afford to eat, living in a shack but have a reasonably decent TV.
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Then what do i do? My PC is pretty much my only source of entertainment when i have such little money. Selling it is a stupid idea as i'd just get stupidly bored. There seem to be a lot of ATOS employees on here giving "advice".
Go here and read. Then ask for help. You don't have to read all 178 pages of the thread! Do be advised that it's a very left-wing site.
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Wow.
That experiment about delayed gratification seems relevant here.
Yes im sure you'll be bored (because there is not life outside of video games. Things like reading, exercising, film watching, writing, online courses for entertainment and betterment, old games like hidden and dangerous, exploring new music etc etc don't count).
As for calling me an atos employee just lol. Didnt realise making a suggestion and an offering was enough to have me labelled as one. Suppose it explains a lot about why people dislike them...
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useful smart ass answer, probably not the kind of advise you'd give out in real life i'll bet.......but it's plenty ok (safe) to dish it out from the safety of a keyboard.
hey man, honestly didn't know the troubles you've been having. can't offer much advise, but i'll be on WT TS later if you need to vent.
Only just seen this thread so want to echo the response, bung me a message on fb anytime, if I'm slow to respond it's cos of these rubbish shifts
Stay positive dude
Hi guys, just wanted to say thanks for all the support am going to go to the CAB tomorrow to start my appeal and really appreciate everyone's kind words.
Truth is I'm struggling, it might seem like such a minor thing to many of you but it's really knocked me back, my motivation has gone and despite trying to keep positive I feel like I'm walking round in a fog again, I've not been the gym in days and I just can't be bothered with anything. I know this is wrong though so I've gone to my GP to get help, he's put me back on anti depressants and referring me off to counselling as that has helped somewhat in the past.
I had started having dark thoughts again while in bed at night, not plans or anything just thoughts that I'd be better off gone but then correcting myself as I know really that isn't right, again why I went to get help today. I never wanted to feel like this ever again.
Truth is I'm struggling, it might seem like such a minor thing to many of you but it's really knocked me back, my motivation has gone and despite trying to keep positive I feel like I'm walking round in a fog again, I've not been the gym in days and I just can't be bothered with anything. I know this is wrong though so I've gone to my GP to get help, he's put me back on anti depressants and referring me off to counselling as that has helped somewhat in the past.
I had started having dark thoughts again while in bed at night, not plans or anything just thoughts that I'd be better off gone but then correcting myself as I know really that isn't right, again why I went to get help today. I never wanted to feel like this ever again.
Hi,
Sorry to hear of the stress this has put you through, understandable given your circumstances. One thing I would say is ask to be referred to see a specialist disability employment advisor at the jobcentre, you may find a more helpful ear and someone who is more atuned to what it is like to suffer with depression and anxiety. They will also be able to tailor your claimant commitment to suit your health - you should not necessarily be expected to undertake the same job search related activities as somebody who does not have a health condition.
All the best.
Sorry to hear of the stress this has put you through, understandable given your circumstances. One thing I would say is ask to be referred to see a specialist disability employment advisor at the jobcentre, you may find a more helpful ear and someone who is more atuned to what it is like to suffer with depression and anxiety. They will also be able to tailor your claimant commitment to suit your health - you should not necessarily be expected to undertake the same job search related activities as somebody who does not have a health condition.
All the best.