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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 16:52:22 GMT
I will be entering the world of the unemployed very soon unfortunately so will many others 😥
Is there much out there part time / full time / self employed and employed by someone else for an owd un like mesen , 58 and wearing out 😂
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Post by franklin on Aug 17, 2020 17:11:39 GMT
I feel for you mate I dont envy you in your search and wish you all the very best in find something.
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Post by trentvale68 on Aug 17, 2020 17:26:33 GMT
If you live anywhere near the hospital, they are always looking for porters, they like to employ older people too as the job demands maturity.
Look the money isn't the best and it can be hard work but it's an honest trade, it's a job where you're helping folks and more importantly it's very, very secure work.
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Post by Billybigbollox on Aug 17, 2020 17:42:04 GMT
I will be entering the world of the unemployed very soon unfortunately so will many others 😥 Is there much out there part time / full time / self employed and employed by someone else for an owd un like mesen , 58 and wearing out 😂 Take the gap year you never had, Then apply for a place at ‘Uni ‘ and protest outside the Houses of Parliament if you don’t get in. It’s about time us old fuckers were treated like every other minority group and given everything we want.  |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 17, 2020 17:47:44 GMT
I will be entering the world of the unemployed very soon unfortunately so will many others 😥 Is there much out there part time / full time / self employed and employed by someone else for an owd un like mesen , 58 and wearing out 😂 As I said another thread I was recently made redundant after 23 years. Normally I would walk into another job of a similar type but that particular industry has been obliterated by COVID so now need to change career. There’s still plenty of vacancies out there but they are quickly being filled so just got to keep trying and not give up. Best of luck in your search, hope you get a cushy little number 😉 |
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Post by spiderpuss on Aug 17, 2020 17:48:34 GMT
There's supposedly many oppos in the delivery industry, as we keep hearing the environments aren't always the best, even though Amazon try to persuade us otherwise.
I'm not being fooled by the fact Donna brings in her cakes on a Thursday either.
As people said, anything to do with medicine right now is in huge demand. Or retrain, plenty of chippys, brickies and plumbers will be needed if this housing boom does take hold.
I'd perhaps avoid the travel industry right now though.
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Post by telfordstoke on Aug 17, 2020 17:52:18 GMT
Social care staff (esp through agencies) seem to have plenty of work round here currently , not for everyone and money not great though. Good luck anyway Tony, fingers crossed for some luck for you.
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Post by dave1 on Aug 17, 2020 18:00:54 GMT
If you live anywhere near the hospital, they are always looking for porters, they like to employ older people too as the job demands maturity. Look the money isn't the best and it can be hard work but it's an honest trade, it's a job where you're helping folks and more importantly it's very, very secure work. Good shout. My old man works at the Harplands. Been in the trade all his life, finished quite a few years back though as getting to old. Gets plenty of hours, as you say, secure work. Keeps him happy |
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Post by metalhead on Aug 17, 2020 18:03:52 GMT
Got any transferable skills ? Please don't believe the bullshit that absolutely nowhere is hiring. Don't aim low for the sake of it either. There are plenty of places hiring and if you have some skills that are transferable, there's always a chance someone will see some potential there and give you an opportunity.
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:14:09 GMT
I feel for you mate I dont envy you in your search and wish you all the very best in find something. Thanks 👍 |
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:20:07 GMT
If you live anywhere near the hospital, they are always looking for porters, they like to employ older people too as the job demands maturity. Look the money isn't the best and it can be hard work but it's an honest trade, it's a job where you're helping folks and more importantly it's very, very secure work. Good shout 👍 |
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:23:02 GMT
Got any transferable skills ? Please don't believe the bullshit that absolutely nowhere is hiring. Don't aim low for the sake of it either. There are plenty of places hiring and if you have some skills that are transferable, there's always a chance someone will see some potential there and give you an opportunity. Spent 44 yrs in pot banks and warehouses mainly, experienced in all the warehouse processes inc stock control and various computer system processes . Good advice ta, |
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:24:01 GMT
Social care staff (esp through agencies) seem to have plenty of work round here currently , not for everyone and money not great though. Good luck anyway Tony, fingers crossed for some luck for you. Thanks Telford 😁 |
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:26:30 GMT
There's supposedly many oppos in the delivery industry, as we keep hearing the environments aren't always the best, even though Amazon try to persuade us otherwise. I'm not being fooled by the fact Donna brings in her cakes on a Thursday either. As people said, anything to do with medicine right now is in huge demand. Or retrain, plenty of chippys, brickies and plumbers will be needed if this housing boom does take hold. I'd perhaps avoid the travel industry right now though. I won’t even shop at amazon never mind work for them , step too far for me 😉 delivery industry sounds interesting though 👍 |
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:28:43 GMT
I will be entering the world of the unemployed very soon unfortunately so will many others 😥 Is there much out there part time / full time / self employed and employed by someone else for an owd un like mesen , 58 and wearing out 😂 As I said another thread I was recently made redundant after 23 years. Normally I would walk into another job of a similar type but that particular industry has been obliterated by COVID so now need to change career. There’s still plenty of vacancies out there but they are quickly being filled so just got to keep trying and not give up. Best of luck in your search, hope you get a cushy little number 😉 Cheers badger |
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:29:29 GMT
I will be entering the world of the unemployed very soon unfortunately so will many others 😥 Is there much out there part time / full time / self employed and employed by someone else for an owd un like mesen , 58 and wearing out 😂 Take the gap year you never had, Then apply for a place at ‘Uni ‘ and protest outside the Houses of Parliament if you don’t get in. It’s about time us old fuckers were treated like every other minority group and given everything we want. Love this Billy👍 |
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:31:24 GMT
If you live anywhere near the hospital, they are always looking for porters, they like to employ older people too as the job demands maturity. Look the money isn't the best and it can be hard work but it's an honest trade, it's a job where you're helping folks and more importantly it's very, very secure work. I live near the Haywood, I’m gonna get in touch. . Thanks |
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Post by mattyd2 on Aug 17, 2020 18:31:33 GMT
Pal of mine is an amazon driver, earns good wages, flexi hours and ok conditions.
Even Hermes are getting it right.
That's what I'd be doing.
Avoid at all cost trade plate driving.
A bigger bunch of twats you will never meet.
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Post by tonythefox on Aug 17, 2020 18:53:55 GMT
Pal of mine is an amazon driver, earns good wages, flexi hours and ok conditions. Even Hermes are getting it right. That's what I'd be doing. Avoid at all cost trade plate driving. A bigger bunch of twats you will never meet. I’ve often wondered about trade plate driving didn’t realise it was that bad. Hermes owner driver sounds interesting |
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Post by bucknall67 on Aug 17, 2020 20:38:13 GMT
Take the gap year you never had, Then apply for a place at ‘Uni ‘ and protest outside the Houses of Parliament if you don’t get in. It’s about time us old fuckers were treated like every other minority group and given everything we want. Love this Billy👍 Don't trust him he's a wrong'un!! |
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Post by dave1 on Aug 17, 2020 20:43:31 GMT
Pal of mine is an amazon driver, earns good wages, flexi hours and ok conditions. Even Hermes are getting it right. That's what I'd be doing. Avoid at all cost trade plate driving. A bigger bunch of twats you will never meet. I’ve often wondered about trade plate driving didn’t realise it was that bad. Hermes owner driver sounds interesting My old man did trade plate driving for a bit. All depends on if you have a car the other side. If you don't steer clear, if you do then would be OK. My old man was the former, and would regularly do 18 hours a day, getting trains from random stations, thumbing it, horrible stuff. |
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Post by Billybigbollox on Aug 18, 2020 15:01:49 GMT
Don't trust him he's a wrong'un!! Talking of wrong’uns. That you Craig? |
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Post by sheds1862 on Aug 18, 2020 15:35:25 GMT
I’ve often wondered about trade plate driving didn’t realise it was that bad. Hermes owner driver sounds interesting My old man did trade plate driving for a bit. All depends on if you have a car the other side. If you don't steer clear, if you do then would be OK. My old man was the former, and would regularly do 18 hours a day, getting trains from random stations, thumbing it, horrible stuff. Firstly good luck Tony in finding employment mate. Trade plate driving. I did it for one day and handed my notice in immediately at the end of the shift , Friday night. Like to think i'm a conscientious guy so said i'd do the Saturday taking a van to Bristol docks with another bloke, what could possibly go wrong !!! Won't bore you with it all but pretended i was asleep on a London to Stoke train to avoid the fare, i'm sure i got off at Stone ( Friday shift ) , but must be memory playing tricks as London trains wouldn't stop at Stone. 2 horrific days work of possibly 30 hours combined and i earnt a total of about 50 quid !!! |
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Post by danceswithclams on Aug 18, 2020 15:46:36 GMT
Some of the old London Midland services used to stop at Stone.
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Post by bucknall67 on Aug 18, 2020 16:24:37 GMT
Don't trust him he's a wrong'un!! Talking of wrong’uns. That you Craig? It is. |
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Post by EccyStokie on Aug 18, 2020 17:41:43 GMT
If you’ve got any experience in construction, even if you’re quite handy with DIY for working private. There’s absolutely tonnes of work around. I’m a chippy who works predominantly private and most are busier than ever.
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Post by muggleton on Aug 18, 2020 19:44:12 GMT
Supermarkets or DIY places are worth a look, or anywhere else that's had a 'gpod' pandemic.
Mates have done short term delivery driving due to losing jobs over covid, but are getting out asap as it's pretty gruelling.
Good luck.
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Post by Billybigbollox on Aug 18, 2020 19:46:05 GMT
Talking of wrong’uns. That you Craig? It is. How are you doing ? I hope that Covid hasn’t fucked you up too much.  |
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Post by bucknall67 on Aug 18, 2020 20:02:13 GMT
3 negative tests at the height of the infection,then a positive 2 weeks ago-though no symptoms. Negative result last Thursday. I don't think I can die!
How are you doing?
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Post by heworksardtho on Aug 18, 2020 20:20:41 GMT
I will be entering the world of the unemployed very soon unfortunately so will many others 😥 Is there much out there part time / full time / self employed and employed by someone else for an owd un like mesen , 58 and wearing out 😂 Porn star 😎 |
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