Can't get a job

[Oakshollie]

It's rubbish.

Minimum wage and sometimes even they won't have me I have a degree.

But nervous breakdown and three years on not a sausage.

Sometimes I get low, really low.

Sorry op you've lost me. Your post read like you couldn't get any job, including minimum wage? Do you have a minimum wage job or not?

You're not going to be able to walk into a graduate job whatever you do, so I agree nothing will work. But you have a job, and you can build on that. Once you have a job the next one comes along far easier!

I've lost myself as well.

And you're wrong.

Sometimes all you're good for is what you do.

But what do you do? A job or not?

What did you hope/expect to do with a degree in English? Just to get an idea of maybe what your career thinking was back then...

How about something like learning disability support? It’s easy to get into, very rewarding and you can work up the ranks into team management with experience.

Doesn't matter user.

Honestly, it doesn't. People will probably mock me but I've failed and messed up everything and I think I've reached the end of the line, in a sense.

People won't mock you. You are in a real bubble aren't you? You're in a bad way. I don't think you're ready to think logically or clearly, or learn from other people (something that will mean you struggle hugely in any job) Hopefully in time things will change.
Good luck!

They won't.

Op you sound very down. Seeing your doctor would be a good idea.

have no experience in any of those roles, is the problem

You are putting up barriers where there don't need to be any. Anyone can set themselves up as a tutor - English is a core subject and parents will pay to make sure their children pass. You can read an exam specification - they are all freely available online and there are examples of marked work and grades. Free lesson plans/power points/worksheets all over the Internet. Free advertising on various internet websites - see tutora and tutor hunt as a starting point. Login regularly so people know you are active.

I had 5 students from these two sites within a month of signing up. I live in a deprived area where there isn't much money but I am fairly priced. People need the help and are prepared to pay.

Offer to hear children read at your local primary school. Volunteer at a charity shop. Both these activities will get you references.

Do you know what sort of job you would like? That would help you work out what relevant skills, knowledge and experience you already have & what you need to acquire. This may have to be achieved unpaid (as many people including myself have done to get into a particular field)but just focus on the goal.

Whatever your current job is, think of it in terms of the skills you use (& what you need to develop).

When you have an interview but don't get the job you must ask for feedback - which will help you do better the next time. You have cone across as quite negative (understandably) here - do you think that is the impression you give at interview?

Get help - at least a friend to read over yr app or give you a mock interview. I've always done that. Also you can work out the Qs they will ask from the job spec - so try to amass several examples of situations where you demonstrated the skills, knowledge and experience they are looking for. And don't worry if you don't hit 100% of the requirements - probably no-one else does either :)

Don't give up. Good luck!

Have you looked at doing a TEFL course ? this may help build up your confidence and an opportunity to meet other people

You could use this knowledge to tutor in your local area or abroad

Volunteering is also a good way to meet people and learn new skills

Are there any local groups that you can join eg book club, library, WI etc

I like learning new things and you never know who you will meet or what will happen. I think you need a change, even if it is only a few small things in your life

I know a few people who have made very dramatic changes to their lives. The one common thing is that they have all put 1000% into making the changes and their lives have changed for the better.
Suggest try a few things and see what happens
It may lead to providing you with some ideas about what you really want to do

I feel your pain. I was out of the work force for a short while and found it impossible to get a foot back on the ladder. I took any job going, waitressing, temping and then a full time admin job with lovely people but with only what I can describe as a teenager's wage.
I think it's true that it's easier to find work while in work. Two years on, I'm on £10k more (still less that my peers but still good for the area) and on parr to my manager at the admin job. Just keep trying for everything. Get your foot in the door. Start at the bottom and prove your worth. Good luck x

Oh, and as soon as I was in the admin post, I found a free NVQ (equivalent of) level 3 course to update my cv as my degree is so last millennium 😊

OP, I know it seems like nothing will work, but that's your mood talking not the reality. Is there anyone in real life helping you make plans?