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Please can someone give me some advice about my life? I'm desperate!

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KateSpade · 05/08/2015 08:08

So, I know this is AIBU and I'm sorry for this not being a proper AIBU thread, but please I really need some help from an outsiders prospective.

I graduated with a degree in design 2 years ago, and I cannot get a job related to that field at all. I've just had a shitty email back from a recruiter saying I should do more work experience. I did a full years work experience in 2012, which was very successful.
I'm not getting anywhere at all, I cannot get a job in that industry at all.

I've just been fired from my most recent position - I don't know if you remember my thread, but I had a second interview for an admin role yesterday. I should here from that today. I know how lucky I am to have even got that far. But it's not what I want to do for the rest of my life.

I looked at retraining, but I'm not sure if get a tuition fee loan & even then I may have to go back and do some more relevant Alevels, (I looked at doing dentistry & radiography which would require Alevel science which I didn't do)

I have hardly any social life at all, me & DD still live with my parents which I'm happy with whilst I save up for a deposit.

I can't drive till January because of my epilepsy. This is the thing I'm most upset about but I realise I can do no more about it other than what I'm doing.

So I can't get a job in the field I want, I can't retrain and I'm not sure about the other job.

Please can anyone give me some advice? I really don't know what to do!

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SoOverItNow · 05/08/2015 13:48

It sounds like you're doing as much as you can.

A masters may help if its something you feel passionate about doing. I know tht Textile design opportunities are limited in the uk so a masters could give you the edge and re enthuse you.

Ultimately what career do you want? Textile designer? Buyer? Merchandiser?

Jux · 05/08/2015 16:50

Do the Masters. It is not only another qualification, nor just time spent doing something you're really interested in, but it will also keep you in contact with people who live in the world you wantto be part of. It is a great way to be noticed, to be there when someone is wanted, etc. Gets you networking in your field, meeting potentially useful contacts and so on.

KateSpade · 05/08/2015 17:11

Thanks guys, ultimately I'd like to be a print designer.

I will be saving up for this once I've got a job.

Thanks for the advice!

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SoOverItNow · 07/08/2015 14:57

Good luck katespade

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