Blind Joe Death
Central Defender
Same thing I ended up doing. Good luck mate
gards2
Striker
Food delivery?
"side-hustle" another American phrase making it's way into UK daily language "oh my god" etc there's a lot of them being quoted by Brits, what a pity.
MackemLass
Midfield
Luckily this is my current situation.
My last job ran me down so low I couldn’t see the top again.
My OH asked me what I really wanted to do, I told him and he just said do it, we will manage. I’m 5 months in and training to be a teacher with another 5 to go and he is supporting us both for now.
He knows it won’t be long term and fingers crossed I’ll be able to get a job over the summer.
2/3 years ago this certainly wouldn’t have been possible to do financially.
Deckchair
Central Defender
There’s loads of stuff on YouTube about nailing interviews and how to present yourself effectively.
I interview and assess quite regularly and you can spot the ones who have put the graft in a mile off. They stand out because they’ve prepared thoroughly and thoughtfully. They anticipate likely scenarios and prepare a range of desired responses. They research the role and company thoroughly. They take personality tests to self reflect on strengths and weaknesses.
Getting a good job takes a long time. Training, volunteering to get experience, taking a junior role to get experience, persistence, resilience and sheer hard work. There’s a lot of rungs on the ladder. Most people simply can’t be arsed and settle for less.
A lot of it comes down to luck too and being in the right place at the right time but the harder you work the luckier you get.
I interview and assess quite regularly and you can spot the ones who have put the graft in a mile off. They stand out because they’ve prepared thoroughly and thoughtfully. They anticipate likely scenarios and prepare a range of desired responses. They research the role and company thoroughly. They take personality tests to self reflect on strengths and weaknesses.
Getting a good job takes a long time. Training, volunteering to get experience, taking a junior role to get experience, persistence, resilience and sheer hard work. There’s a lot of rungs on the ladder. Most people simply can’t be arsed and settle for less.
A lot of it comes down to luck too and being in the right place at the right time but the harder you work the luckier you get.
Seaham Towny
Striker
Do I hate it? No.
Would I rather do something else? Yes.
Genuinely believe that I’m in a bubble type situation. I could do something different. The jump from my current position just involves someone taking a chance on me. Mostly for my current employer.
There are times I hate my job, I think I’m also at a crossroads. I’ll either get ahead in my chosen field, or I’ll sack the whole thing and go and do manual labour. One of the two happens in the next 2/3 years
I’ve had 3, what you could call ‘side hustles’ two fell by the wayside after nearly a year. The third is somewhat promising still.
The language used is shite I agree. Money on the side doing something else doesn’t really have the same ring to it.
Would I rather do something else? Yes.
Genuinely believe that I’m in a bubble type situation. I could do something different. The jump from my current position just involves someone taking a chance on me. Mostly for my current employer.
There are times I hate my job, I think I’m also at a crossroads. I’ll either get ahead in my chosen field, or I’ll sack the whole thing and go and do manual labour. One of the two happens in the next 2/3 years
I’ve had 3, what you could call ‘side hustles’ two fell by the wayside after nearly a year. The third is somewhat promising still.
The language used is shite I agree. Money on the side doing something else doesn’t really have the same ring to it.
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a similar thing happened to me. before i took redundancy i went to the job centre and asked if i would get enything whilst doing my hgv tests. they said yes and i double checked. ended up getting nothing, took them to a tribunal and won. the money wasn't the issue, it was being fed disinformation by them.
anyway back on topic, i think the key is just to be content. if i'd have stopped where i was at i'd have been retired now but i hated going to my previous place at the end.
presently i'm happy as can be. i know my job, think i'm half decent at it, work for a good boss and the money is enough to enjoy the things i like to do.
Charmless Man
Striker
I’m fine with mine because it’s pays quite well and has excellent progression opportunities if you put the work in.
The actual work can be varied, sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit, as a wise manager once put it. There’s often good scope to follow your interests but it’s not always possible dependent on demand.
The actual work can be varied, sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit, as a wise manager once put it. There’s often good scope to follow your interests but it’s not always possible dependent on demand.
SPUFF
Striker
Was called a sidejob wasnt it? Pre usa invasion?
Have you looked or even tried to change ?
Most jobs have an element of transferable skills that might need a tweak.
Give it a go and see what’s around as some jobs allow you to earn while you train. Pun intended, train driver. Join the ambulance service as an emergency care assistant and train to be a paramedic whist in . Case coordinator for the council, I know a couple who have become social workers through sponsorship through the council. I also know physio and O/T assistants who have been put through qualifications to become registered o/t and physios .
There’s lots of stuff that pays a wage if you’re serious
Hampshire makem
Midfield
this 
Gillythedilf
Winger
I imagine it to be soul destroying.I've worked in factories for near on fifty years, all types of shifts, nights, continentals, lates, earlies. And i've hated every bastard day of it.
I once did some building work in Unipress and that environment was awful. If I was stuck doing factory work I’d be counting down the days till I retire aswell.(as factory workers do)
This.
Good luck to the lad with his new job but he sounds like a rite wanker with the “Side Husstle” crack
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I'm Spartacus
Striker
I absolutely love my primary roll but still hate going in on a Monday. Mine is more to do with the pressures of other shit piled onto us which increases stress levels massively. I won’t go into details as the walls have ears and they’re being ridiculously trigger happy at the moment but I’m counting the days until I can access that full pension.
Steve 10
Central Defender
Like songs of praise marra? When that opening tune came on....you just knew.
Le Skin
Midfield
Aye, Heartbeat and shit like that. Can’t stand it. Remember Londons burning was on about 9.
gards2
Striker
dangermows
Striker
Work gets in the way of living so as someone else said, it's all crap.
RTRsBM
Striker
I would seriously recommend anyone who hates their job and is in a position to to quit. My job was making me ill so leaving was the best thing I ever did. 10 years ago I couldn’t have imagined the life I have now. Walking out of a job I could no longer face allowed these changes.
You still in HCMC teaching like?
