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To be in tears and need some advice please

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whowouldofthoughtyesme · 09/10/2013 11:08

Lost my job last week, they paid me till the end of the October.

I started a temp job even though I have been ill for three weeks with colds and cough etc but wanted to prove I could still work and that I would not sit around doing nothing feeling depressed.

I go in today after yesterday working all day and taking only 10 minutes all day.

Last night I came home dp said go to bed, have a bath , or a glass of wine you need to take it easy or you will be really ill and I must of because he looked really worried ,I look it and felt it, pride kept me going.

I go in today to find they had a replacement she turned up ,and they wanted me to train her there and then ,and then it was we then don't need you tomorrow, I ended up going home.

I feel so down right now don't know where to start, should I wait till end of the month then get a temp to perm job, because I'm still paid by other job so will be taxed a lot.

Where should I look?, what should I do any advice would be great, thank you

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VoiceofRaisin · 09/10/2013 11:12

I am sorry you have lost your job :-(

But you are obviously employable as you walked straight int o another one. Hold on to that thought.

Don't let tax stop you jobhunting immediately (although you may delay it due to being ill......), as you only pay more tax if you earn money so you can never be worse off IYSWIM

Good luck. Glad your DP is being supportive

Latara · 09/10/2013 11:13

Sorry to hear that you lost your job.

You could start looking for another job but first look after yourself - you probably feel down partly because you are unwell.

Have a pyjama day, or even 2 days off if that's what u need to feel well, chill out with a and try to relax and forget about everything (I know it's hard to).

Looking for a job is hard enough without looking for a job and being ill.
Hope you feel better soon.

DidoTheDodo · 09/10/2013 11:14

You are doing very well to have gone straight into another job (temp or perm, it's all good) so must have skills that are in demand.
Don't let this small blip get you down.

What area (geographically and employment-wise) are you looking in? May we help?

HellonHeels · 09/10/2013 11:18

Sorry to hear about your job - I was made redundant a couple of years ago and it is a huge blow.

You sound rather run down if you've got a cold / cough. Take a day or two to recover properly, then get started.

If you don't get work by end of October you will need to sign on at the job centre so find out how to do that and what you will need; do it on the first day possible so you get your full entitlement. If you've worked for a while you will be entitled to 6 months contributions-based job seekers allowance, regardless of your partner's income.

Tidy up your CV and send it to agencies; make appointments to go into the agency.

Job hunting depends in part on what work you are wanting, different sectors have different approaches. Post again if you can say more about your field of work or what you are looking for and you will get lots of advice.

Good Luck!

TigOldBitties · 09/10/2013 11:22

You sound run down, you clearly don't have an issue getting a job.

I would take a few days so maybe from now until Monday to relax and get better. Then start job hunting on Monday.

Starting a new job often leaves people feeling knackered so I'd get back to an even keel before attempting another one.

frostyfingers · 09/10/2013 11:23

Can I suggest that you give yourself a short break of one or two days? Losing your job is a horrible experience, feeling ill on top of that and still working is going to really get you down.

Have a couple of quiet days, consolidate your thoughts on what you want to do, update a cv and get some rest. You need to be at full strength to give job hunting the effort it requires.

Good luck.

Charlesroi · 09/10/2013 11:27

You didn't do anything wrong, it's just the nature of temping.
Contact the agency and get them to sort you something for next week so you can have a bit of a rest.

I think it's a good idea to work if possible - temping could lead to the next (great) job. Good luck!

GeeTeeEff · 09/10/2013 11:34

Sorry you lost your job. Sounds like you need a few days rest like other posters have said.

Also nice to hear your husband is looking after you.

springybiffy · 09/10/2013 11:36

Sorry you've lost your job. You sound quite low not just physically but emotionally. Look after yourself for the weekend at least, if not next week to get yourself tip-top. Speak to the temp agency immediately to tell them you are looking for work - they should have something for you quickly. You have until the end up the month to get yourself back up to speed emotionally and physically, at least. Temp jobs lead to perm jobs, just do anything and you get experience, which is priceless when you're applying for jobs.

Take of yourself

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whowouldofthoughtyesme · 09/10/2013 11:40

Thank you everyone, I'm currently with three agencies, although the one I was with I won't be going back to, they were not honest with me about the job they put me into.

I know I'm fortunate enough to get a job and have always been lucky,it's just I'm not sure where to look . I'm looking for a role where I can support a team.

I have strong customer services skills but I'm not looking for a call centre environment where you take 70 calls a day,that would be hell.

I'm happy to make outbound calls but do not want to working towards a target, I do not deal with stress at all.

My last job I made business to business calls on behalf of the Md and arranged appointments, maintained a database and looked after their existing clients.

I'm not looking for admin as I'm not very good on the pcs unless it was job they would train me and standard for all to use.

I need it to be near Eastleigh , free parking and full time, I have two young dc's, so if they have child care vouchers that's even better.

It needs to be at least £19,000 because of child care.

I'm going to rest first I need it or I will be no good to anyone.

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PansOnFire · 09/10/2013 11:41

No further advice, I think the posters above have covered it, but wanted to say sorry that you are feeling rubbish and that you lost your job. You walked straight into another one though and that's tough going! Give yourself a few days and then get back out there, you obviously have a lot to give.

springybiffy · 09/10/2013 11:42

Perhaps use this month to get your pc skills up to scratch - there are government schemes everywhere ie free. You need pc skills these days and they're not difficult. Once you know one, it's easy to move on to others.

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whowouldofthoughtyesme · 09/10/2013 12:16

Thank you all for the kind words and advice.

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HellonHeels · 10/10/2013 09:33

You sound pretty focused and clear on what you are looking for and what your skills (and weaknesses) are - that's very impressive.

I reckon once you're feeling physically / emotionally stronger you will have no problem getting work.

I agree with the poster who suggested getting your IT skills brushed up a bit, that might open a lot more opportunties for you.

Hope you feel better quickly and good luck for the job search.

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