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To ask for suggestions for jobs someone with no particular skills and qualifications can do

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trekking1 · 12/06/2024 16:37

I just got fired from my teaching assistant job because I was depressed so did not show up for work.

I never went to uni and only did low paid jobs so far, so once my mental health gets better I would like to get a better paid job. I liked my TA job but it literally only pays tiny bit more than being on benefits so do not see the point.

Does anyone have any suggestions or should I just accept that I will be working low paid jobs forever?

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trekking1 · 12/06/2024 17:06

kookieboo · 12/06/2024 16:50

Lots to unpack from your post. Most important is your mental health. Are you getting support and dealing with this because if not, it's going to continue to get in your way.
Next, not going to uni isn't a huge problem. Lots of careers have other routes in. Do you want to work with children? How important is money? How much is enough? Have you considered an apprenticeship? The pay may be a little lower to start (not always) and they can be a good way to get free recognised training.
If you can tell us what sort of work you'd like to do people might be able to help.

I'm not passionate about anything tbh.

I looked at apprenticeships and they always require A-levels or GCSEs which I don't have

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Superstoria · 12/06/2024 17:00

“I liked my TA job but it literally only pays tiny bit more than being on benefits so do not see the point.”

The point is:
To gain experience of the workplace
To prove your reliability and professionalism
To develop your skills (including social skills and how to be a good team player etc)
To contribute to society

You go in at the bottom, you work hard and then you move up.

thesandwich · 12/06/2024 16:56

Have a look at this website- it might give you an inkling of careers that might suit you.www.16personalities.com
also, contact the national careers service.

kookieboo · 12/06/2024 16:50

Lots to unpack from your post. Most important is your mental health. Are you getting support and dealing with this because if not, it's going to continue to get in your way.
Next, not going to uni isn't a huge problem. Lots of careers have other routes in. Do you want to work with children? How important is money? How much is enough? Have you considered an apprenticeship? The pay may be a little lower to start (not always) and they can be a good way to get free recognised training.
If you can tell us what sort of work you'd like to do people might be able to help.

TERFCat · 12/06/2024 16:49

What do you enjoy doing? What motivates you?

Are you better at thinking or doing?

Have you considered care work? Lots of jobs and progression available in that industry.