To think its really difficult to get any job these days

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Worked at mcdonalds nearly 2 years. They won't have me back for a reason I don't know. I went to another job but that fell through. They said apply online, even had colleagues offer to put a word in for me, they did, still the same advice. I keep getting rejected online for even a crew member role which I applied for as well as customer care (I did both at different points at mcdonalds). Even the new mcdonalds opening next month keeps rejecting me. I'm putting in the right answers, saying I'm available anytime, I can start now. I can't help but think it is personal- I rarely took sick days, and worked my bum off there! Even kfc won't take me on-apparently I need more experience 🤔 it's hard to get a job these days! It's made me feel awful. There is no feedback. AIBU in thinking it's difficult getting even what's seen as an "easy" job these days?

So so hard op, am 40 and have spent the last few years trying to get a job (crazily I'm startinga new job in a shop next week!). Shops don't get back, stores, fast food, tesco, Aldi, Lidl, I never get to the interview stage and you can't apply for another 6 months. You'll get something OP, take heart

Most places are going for zero hour contracts then wondering why no one wants them 🤔 the main issue is on universal credit your expected to work 35 hours or job hunt 35 hours no one wants that kind of up and down existence so they hold out to try and find a "real job" which are hard to find

The job fell through because they were an awful company. There was no training, and this was social care. I was an activity coordinator there for a few days. Before taking this job I was warned by someone who worked there about how there is a high turnover and many had left that were activity coordinators. It was shocking.

Good.luck OP It is.tought job hunting. I hooe you find something that works for you, soon!

@Theunamedcat

Most places are going for zero hour contracts then wondering why no one wants them 🤔 the main issue is on universal credit your expected to work 35 hours or job hunt 35 hours no one wants that kind of up and down existence so they hold out to try and find a "real job" which are hard to find

Yes they expect that, and yet there aren't as many jobs as that at least not in Somerset in the town I live. I hate zero hour contracts so much

@stayathomer

So so hard op, am 40 and have spent the last few years trying to get a job (crazily I'm startinga new job in a shop next week!). Shops don't get back, stores, fast food, tesco, Aldi, Lidl, I never get to the interview stage and you can't apply for another 6 months. You'll get something OP, take heart

Good luck with your new job that's brilliant. Yes doesn't take 5 minutes to send a message or email, but majority completely blank you.

@R0tational

Good.luck OP It is.tought job hunting. I hooe you find something that works for you, soon!

Thanks me too. Has got me quite down really.

@justasmalltownmum

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Is this to work in the warehouse? There aren't any near me it would probably be Bristol which is just over an hour away

I think you need to broaden your search. Try supermarkets, restaurants & bars, warehouses etc. I know you are familiar with McDonalds but it sounds like you aren't getting anywhere applying there now so I would move on.

Also be aware that teenagers can be paid much less than you, so perhaps try and go for roles less popular with kids.

@ImAddictedToMyPhone

Stop looking at going back to a job you were once in. Try and apply for other companies, perhaps in the retail sector. Or have you thought about admin?

I have thought about admin, but so many expect you to know excel etc and I don't know excel. I can work computers and phones but I have never got on with excel.

@salviapages

This is so true, I remember about 6/7 years ago was looking for a retail job after uni, I had 5 years of experience in retail, I applied to loads before I even got a single interview. There were just a ridiculous number if applicants for each job.

Had my nan telling me about how when she got her first ever job in retail she didn't like it so on her first day during her lunch break she walked down the road to a better looking shop and got a job there instead! Can't believe it was ever that easy. Meanwhile I have a degree and 5 years good retail experience and could hardly get an interview. Same for every field I've ever worked in

It's just mind-boggling about having experience but can't get any jobs in those sectors. It is also mind-boggling your nans story. I have heard the same. How lucky they were to be able to literally walk into a job. I wish it was that way still.

@NoIDontWatchLoveIsland

I think you need to broaden your search. Try supermarkets, restaurants & bars, warehouses etc. I know you are familiar with McDonalds but it sounds like you aren't getting anywhere applying there now so I would move on.

Also be aware that teenagers can be paid much less than you, so perhaps try and go for roles less popular with kids.

I have applied for other places not just maccies. Just not much out there in my town.

@mafted

I don't know if it's true but when DD handed in her notice at McDonalds her manager told her they don't rehire even though they say they do online. She applied a couple of years later in her University city and didn't get the job.

I've heard this but they say on the mcdonalds careers website it's not true. It's not true for some people, but for others like. Myself and your DD it is.

It is really tough trying to get in somewhere.
Retraining is probably your only option.
I'm in a similar position years doing nights in a call centre.
I'm receiving carers ATM but I want to get back to work.
All the obvious without a degree jobs for training are child care, elderly care, administration course, I'm doing a few pt courses this year on disability care hopefully it'll help me find work.
Cleaning is well paid if you're any good at it, it is a workout. 💪

@CornishPastyDownUnder

Its the area you are working in/possibly geographically speaking too.My teens(boy&girl15&16 )both work in local hospitality whilst studying and found it really easy to find work.(we are inQld,Oz tho) Is there any chance of upskilling/apprenticeship/traineeship or relocating for a work or find a live-in position?-im not sure how old you are or your level of financial responsibility? -I retrained starting with a business diploma&progressed to home based business through my degree/masters.. it was the best decision of my life.Good luck.

I'm 29 in October. Getting married next year. I don't have too much financial responsibility luckily. Here in England at least it is hard to find a job but it depends where exactly you are. I'm in the South West in Somerset. There isn't a huge amount here, and I live in a town which may make it slightly more difficult compared to a city.

I can work computers and phones but I have never got on with excel.
There is lots of easy follow excel videos on YouTube.

There must be an excel course you can do online? Or just try YouTube and learn it in your own time. Then you can try for admin jobs.

Do you drive? An hour to an Amazon centre isn't too bad. Not great certainly but a start.

Are you tied to where you live? Could you move and rent a room somewhere bigger? Bristol.

What about doing things like cleaning or ironing while you look? Is there a market for that?

I wouldn't expect a healthy young person to take any sick days in only 2 years of employment tbh

Then yo're not very bright and shouldn't be in charge of people.

@TartanJumper

Honestly they probably want under 18s who they can pay less. Are you able to consider care work? Always hiring around my way, but I appreciate not for everybody.

Care work, unfortunately and this will probably sound bad, I'm far too squeamish with bodily fluids etc. I wish I could as there is always heaps hiring here too. The problem is it isn't for everyone and it isn't for me.

Not rehiring old staff can't be true, I worked at McDonald's from 2017-2019 (similar age to you OP) and saw plenty of staff leave and then come back, even after their details had been taken off of the system. The store I worked at felt less like staff and had a more friendly atmosphere, but managers could also weed out the new staff that wouldn't work well with the rest of the team within the first month or so. I would say it's purely because they're looking to hire younger staff to save money.

There's always plenty of jobs in the care sector.

Care work, unfortunately and this will probably sound bad, I'm far too squeamish with bodily fluids etc. I wish I could as there is always heaps hiring here too. The problem is it isn't for everyone and it isn't for me.

Definitely not for everybody and that is fine!
I think it takes a special kind of person to be able to work in care, I could not do it myself.

You could get a job as a truck driver. Companies are so desperate they're paying for training and Tesco are offering a £1k incentive and £800 a week salary to people who already have a license. Woodland Group are advertising at £45k-£60k a year depending on shift pattern, and agencies are paying £20 per hour.

@VladmirsPoutine

I think it's difficult to find a 'good' job. There's such a high demand and turnover in certain industries that there's always work going, so to speak, but then it depends on your location/skills and availability. Are you able to sustain yourself on e.g. a waitress' wage?

Yes luckily I don't need much money.

Maybe cleaning at pretty little thing. My mum seems to get everyone a job there. Give your local factory a ring