I want a job but I don't know where to start?

Posted by Igavein_678@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 18 comments

Hi so I'm taking a break from my nursing course finished 2 years in MH nursing. Before that I did some cleaning and I did some volunteering with mh organisations. With that experience what can I go for? I don't necessarily want to pursue healthcare in anyway, I want to do something different. Try something new. I just want to know what of my history makes me a good candidate for any jobs that I do apply for? Honestly I'm just lost rn and want to do something to help me get out of the house and try something new.

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Secure_Music_6062@reddit

I can't quite understand the bit where you have put that you are taking a break from your nursing course, having done a 2 year MH nursing but likely don't want to pursue healthcare?

Are you quitting the training or has the training finished? I know there is currently a drive to help SEND kids, so I have seen lots of vacancies for SEND teaching assistants. At least its adjacent to your training

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PhilosophyFormer4609@reddit

If you can cook basic meals and can do an online food and hygeine certificate (costs like £12 and makes half an hour) then theres loads of care homes struggling to find competent weekend cooks

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Inevitable_Bid8719@reddit

This is a good shout, chefs tend to have issues with criminal background check more often than average people. A lot of decent kitchens in the private care homes, it's a good gig, set meals, no stressful rush like in restaurant settings. The head chefs tend to be calm and caring rather than Ramsay esque shouting machines, and the pay is decent for the industry. Standard chef pay is slightly above minimum wage

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emz2100@reddit

Maybe an entry level NHS or civil service role. Entry level NHS jobs include receptionist, admin, NHS 111, etc. Or civil service you could do admin, prison / probation support, border force if you're near an airport or sea port. Or you could do something for the police - could be an office job rather than an actual police officer. All careers you don't need a degree to start.

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quagaawarrior@reddit

Go to various places and volunteer out of your comfort zone perhaps. Do an outdoor activity something, get in some mud, the reverse of your average stuff.

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thereyougothen@reddit

Supermarkets are usually hiring for part timers. My son has an engineering degree and couldn’t find anything in his field. He got a job in a supermarket and is actually enjoying himself. Mostly low stress but it gets him out in humanity again.

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Hertfordgal@reddit

Where do you live? So you want something completely different from your training?

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Swimming-Lie5369@reddit

Care work, they're always hiring and it gives you great transferrable skills.

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Interesting-Camera40@reddit

Working in homelessness as an outreach worker or agency or support worker would be an excellent way to gain some hands on experience and training

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Disastrous-Place-846@reddit

You can apply for all sorts, your cv will look good with your current experience.

What kind of work would interest you?

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Igavein_678@reddit (OP)

I'm ngl I don't really know, I'm just not in the best place so want to do something to get out of the house and inspire me again. But with the job market being a total asswipe I just wanted to see if my previous experience counted for much

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Disastrous-Place-846@reddit

The job market isn't great, it's very competitive. But there is no reason why you cant apply for a big range of entry range jobs with your cv/experience.

If you need to get out of the house I'd suggest making the most of the nice weather and try make some plans today that get you out of the house :)

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SpectreSingh89@reddit

Receptionist at offices or school? Human Resource, maybe? Depends on qualifications.

I been in factory and security, I have seen the routine: Taxi drivers go into construction, construction into security and security into manufacturing NOT in this particular order of course.

I am an MC Operator in manufacturing, been over 10 years and in the future am gonna get Class 1 truckie so I can have a challenge of being a long haul driver. Get to sleep in the truck, drive miles delivering products. If I can get 4 days on 4 days off that will be great.

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