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Regular poster but name-changed for obvious reasons.

I have been out of work for around 15 years. Firstly as a SAHM and then because of serious illness.

I have now been back looking for work for around 3 years, and tbh it is impossible.

I have a disability which rules me out of certain jobs such as supermarket or hospitality work or I would go and work there in a heartbeat.

And admin type roles are still the kinds of roles where we’re in an employer’s market, and I’m not even getting interviews.

I’ve had professionals look over my cv and applications, and they have all said there is no issue there so I can only assume that it’s because of the length of time I’ve been out of work compared to the fact that people who have been out of work for less time are far more common.

I am applying for entry level roles at this point, as I realise that my time out of the job market means that nobody will consider me for higher level roles such as I was doing before I left.

I have now resigned myself to the fact that I am just unemployable, but I am desperate to earn a living, and as degrading as it is I am seriously considering signing up to only fans?

I am nothing to look at, but I am told there’s a market for everything, so even though I’m definitely not model material, someone out there will likely pay, right?

Yes, I know it’s degrading, and I know that technically I shouldn’t want to do it and I don’t. But I literally don’t see any other choice at this point.

Volunteering may lead to paid work in the charity sector - I haven't seen any "references from paid employment only" criteria.

there's also a recruitment website sort of for older workers, but can't actually discriminate in that way - I can't remember the same of it, but google "recruitment website for returners" - quite a lot came up that could be worth looking at.
remembered the one I was thinking of - restless.co.uk

Have a look at DoIT.org.
In my nearest city there are 2 ads for voluntary treasurer roles at charities.

I understand how frustrating it is. I have a friend who has been a SAHM for a similar amount of time and isn’t getting anywhere.

That’s your opinion but I can assure you i do.

I have been touch typing since I was 7.

Excellent OP
Ignore the negative nellies

So you have industry experience in finance and insurance.

Take a look around at different job titles to see where you would have similar skills finance analyst, business analyst. reporting analyst, power bi/ dashboard/excel specialist.

There is free training for Power BI and Tableau if you're interested in that area.
Here is a link to free Power BI training from Microsoft.

bit.ly/3HawZMd

Create a portfolio of work samples. You can probably find some datasets online for difference companies to practice.

Anything you see repeated in job ads but are missing take a look at Coursera. They have short courses on everything from universities world wide. Any projects from them add to your portfolio. Don't be afraid to get a qualification/ degree. The Masterstrack, BS, MS, MBA are quite reasonable on there and you can go at your own pace.

Now to get recent experience. You'll have your own freelance company.
Take a look at fiverr and upwork. See what kind of services are being offered in your area. Create your offerings for a few small projects.

The groups for upwork and fiverr are good for tips.
The r/resume is excellent. blank out your personal details and explain your situation to get feedback.

Look up returnships too at different companies. They're created for mum returning to the workforce.

Hope this is helpful to you.
Good luck!

No advice sorry, but having read your posts you seem like you’d make a great employee, so keep on keeping on and you’ll get a lucky break

OP if you have good typing skills have you considered companies that outsource their typing. I applied for a job through a website called Working Mums which was advertising a legal typist job. I don't think the pay is very good but at least it would give you recent work experience to put on your CV. All that I would have needed would have been transcription equipment and good typing skills.

At least it would get you back into work.

Also the suggestion that you volunteer which could lead to a permanent position. I know of some people who have volunteered with organisations such as the CAB and then gone on to take up paid positions.

Good luck I know how soul destroying it is when you have previously held a senior position and have to start again.

A lot of companies have remote customer services assistants now, which you can do from home, would that be suitable? Please don't degrade yourself and think of your kids, what if someone recognised you?

Audiotyping/transcribing? Is that still a thing? I did bits all through uni (along with life modelling, which was good money to daydream on a cushion in peace for a couple of hours a week) and it wasn’t amazing money but better than nothing.

Op apologies if iv missed this in thread, I know you mentioned you had experience of working in the public sector but have you checked what schemes/standards your local councils are signed up to? I know at ours, interviews are guaranteed to anyone who meets the essential criteria on the person spec. More significantly, HR check all the person specs to make sure that they are in line with equality legislation which includes age discrimination, so they have to be skills based and can't include things like '5 years recent experience in...' or 'recent graduate' (unless for a justifiable reason eg due to how a post is funded)

I know it is disheartening and hard not to take job rejection personal, sometimes it can be down to the volume of candidates but I'm sure you'll find something if you keep looking.

Also how are you explaining not working recently? I would just put
2012-2017 finance manager position
Include lots of kick ass skills here
Result of hard work

2017- current Out of formal employment due to poor health/caring responsibilities but kept skills up balancing budgets and xxx

careersidekick.com/explaining-gaps-in-employment/

I posted a detailed response but waiting for mumsnet to approve the post. Probably because I used a link shortener.

You’re being ridiculous calling it degrading and considering doing it when you don’t want to.

those of us, and there are PLENTY love working in sex work for a variety of reasons including the community, love of the fetish we tailor to and more. Whilst survival sec work is a thing and a very valid thing to

you do realise there’s more than just snapping a photo and being minted at the end of the week?

you need to plan your content multiple lots
take photos/film your content

edit said photos/film

upload content on the platform multiple times a day to build up a profile
promote said content on various platforms continuously to build clientele

you need to report all your earnings on your tax report and OF will ask for not only government ID but for you to link your open vanilla Facebook/Instagram to verify you’re you.

its not just taking pictures you’re an editor, creator, promoter, accountant and more.

Say you do it and it takes off, it may make it so you exceed any income or savings limits that disability/income benefits you are on impose. You'd have to stop then, or come off those benefits to be on OF full time.

Then, is it taxable income once it reaches a certain amount? Do you feel OK declaring this work to the benefits agency or the government? You don't seem to be.

I don't think there is any shame in this work, but you have to be comfortable and confident in yourself if you are going to do it, and be successful.

So I don't think you're being unreasonable for it to have crossed your mind, but hopefully from all the PP comments you'll have worked out that it's obviously not for you.

Some great advice above, and what I would suggest might be covered by one of the links, but in case...

Have you tried a skills based CV? This won't work for formal applications, but if you go back through your previous jobs, draw out all your skills, and then I would group them such as:

Administration
Communication
IT
Management
Interpersonal
Financial

(Whatever works and matches with your desired job).

Then think hard about all the skills you have gained and demonstrate through being a mum, household manager, managing your disability etc

• eg multitasking, managing a busy diary, liaising with various organisations, conflict resolution, mediation, budgeting, demonstrating active listening skills etc etc - and slot these into your skills lists..

I even used planning my wedding, project management, managing building contractors etc for my CV before.

You take up the first page with these types of bullet pointed groups, with short examples for each.

Ideally have a lovely personal statement up top, so they get a great initial overview of who you are as a person, what you can offer, and what kind of role you are looking to fulfil.

Then your skills

Then a list of your relevant qualifications.

Then lastly your experience, in a short bullet pointed list.

Call yourself something like Household Manager or Primary Carer of young people for your gap. It is a job, it just happens to be an often thankless and unpaid one!

I used to be an employment advisor and in this way I got people interviews and jobs; people who had never ever worked, who had been carers all their lives, or had significant disabilities.

It is all about how you market yourself. Ultimately an employer wants someone who can do the job well and be part of a team. Show that you know how the corporate world works, you know about meeting deadlines, being a self-starter, using your own initiative to problem solve, communicating at all levels and who wouldn't want to employ you!

I would do this exercise just to give your self esteem a massive boost, everyone I've worked with has come away feeling a few feet taller, and like yeah world, I have got shed loads to offer actually! You'd be lucky to have me!

And, at the same time, find out about some free courses, do some freelance work on the sites suggested above, it's easy to set up as a sole-trader and get some things onto your CV.

Also ask your job centre if they can refer you to an employment coach (often a privately contracted company) and for further training. And then you will have courses to put down for your recent activity, and a coach to phone their contacts and make introductions. They will likely have targets to hit and be very motivated to help you find work that suits and is sustainable. We were measured on entry into work and 3/6 month sustained employment.

You've got this! X

It is definitely still a thing - OP if that is something you are interested in, Google “transcription services”. I’ve used Transcription Divas in the past but there are plenty of companies out there.

It is piecework, but if your typing speed is that fast you should still make decent money. Foot controls for the audio software are a must:

transcribe.wreally.com/guide/how-to-transcribe-efficiently-using-a-foot-pedal-108

If you have a bit of transcription work under your belt, you could apply for medical secretary/PA posts and move up into NHS admin that way if you wanted to. Or look into training as a legal secretary or EA - there should be lots of avenues open.

I tried it but wasn’t consistent with promotion it’s best to promote on twitter
your body your choice

I’d try temping Go and see a few agencies and get on their books. Then be the squeaky wheel - contact them asking if there is any work. Be willing to take 1 day contracts

The past 3 admin staff we have employed as permanents came from a temp agency.

It will give you recent experience to put on your resume.

Have some self respect

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It doesn't sound right for you as you've described it as degrading and could affect future employment opportunities especially if you're looking at the public sector. You have really strong skills and expertise, it's about updating those so I would concentrate on that.

You mention civil service applications. I'm ex CS and we were open minded re career gaps due to caring or illness. However CS applications, getting your competencies right especially, is quite a specific art. Have you got anyone who could look over your applications and help tweak them into the right format (STAR etc)? This could be valuable if you have plenty of examples to draw upon.

What's the finance qualification, could you do this while you look for work in your old area?

Courts also still use transcribers as does Hansard (parliament)

The average OnlyFans worker makes $180 a month. It’s easy to see the few big accounts and assume that that’s typical but it really isn’t most people on there are making very little, not enough to live on. In your position, op, I’d consider almost anything else.

Op what is it you’re planning on doing on only fans? Is it porn? And if so what exactly? And how will you get people to pay, what will you provide that rhey can’t get via a quick Google for free? And will you show your face?

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