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Keeping at it
Redemption
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I have two Tesco job interviews coming up, one tomorrow and one on Friday, and I’m feeling quite nervous and not very hopeful. I’ve had several interviews over the past year, including two for Tesco before, and I tend to struggle with interviews in general. I’m trying to take things minute by minute and focus on getting a good night’s sleep tonight. I even bought a new duvet, which might seem small, but it’s a little thing to look forward to. I’ve been preparing using ChatGPT to build my confidence. I heard about a guy who helps people get into work, so I called him, and he told me to come into the library, where he said he’ll help. I also saw my key worker today and told him how long I’ve been trying to find a job and just asked for more help, so he’s contacting someone to put me on a programme that’s supposed to get me into work within 30 days. On top of that, Amazon have invited me in on Saturday to talk about a delivery driver job. I’ve heard mixed things about them, like they can make you do hundreds of deliveries a day, but I’m still going to go and see what it’s about. I’m just trying not to get my hopes up too much, as I’ve been in similar situations before where things seemed promising but didn’t go to plan.
Im hoping soon 1 thing or another something works out because the last few Christmases / end of the year etc or this kind of time have been hard as it feels like another year I've failed and I’ve been struggling for so long and always worried about my future, then setbacks and I have been looking for work since early last year, before that was setbacks and I didnt know what I want to do, I finished college in 2022, I just wasn't finding my feet before job searching, I just didn't know what I wanted to I was tried stuff that didn't work out and I just looking for work since early last year so Im just hoping something happens soon because I've not had the best self-esteem with all this, its been hard and long winded.
Im hoping soon 1 thing or another something works out because the last few Christmases / end of the year etc or this kind of time have been hard as it feels like another year I've failed and I’ve been struggling for so long and always worried about my future, then setbacks and I have been looking for work since early last year, before that was setbacks and I didnt know what I want to do, I finished college in 2022, I just wasn't finding my feet before job searching, I just didn't know what I wanted to I was tried stuff that didn't work out and I just looking for work since early last year so Im just hoping something happens soon because I've not had the best self-esteem with all this, its been hard and long winded.
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I'm mindful the interviews and the talk with amazon might've happened over the last few days. Do you feel comfortable sharing how they went? Totally okay if you don't feel comfortable sharing. The Community are here for your either way!
Hey @Katie I thought I responded to this, Thanks for checking in. I didn’t get either of the Tesco jobs in the end. The first one I declined myself as it was a delivery driver role that was only one day a week, quite far from home, and not really worth it financially. I heard just a few minutes ago that I got declined from the second one too, which was the temporary festive role. I think I’ve decided to leave the Amazon one as well since the document upload process keeps causing issues and the thought of doing 130 drops over 9 hours feels like a lot to handle. I hope you understand my decision about the Amazon one. Even so, I’m trying to stay positive. It’s not like I’m back to square one as I still have a couple of people who are supposed to be helping me and hopefully that will lead to something, even though nothing’s guaranteed.
I told you in our thread this but I decided to go back for a session yesterday to my football but I’ve been thinking a lot about where I am in life, 24, playing at some podgy football venue and still struggling to get a job. It’s not really where I expected to be and it does get me down at times. But I guess things will get better eventually, getting interviews at least shows there’s progress being made even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.
How did you find going back to the football? I know it's something you have a bit of a tricky relationship with and you've being going back and forwards a little on whether you want to continue going.
I'm also hearing that you've been taking some time to reflect on where you are in your life, and I'm maybe hearing some disappointment around not being where you thought you would be by now. I think it's pretty easy for us to hold high expectations of ourselves, however the reality is that life isn't always that simple, and there can be many challenges and complications. Something that truly matters here, is you haven't given up. It's super admirable how you keep going, and keep trying.
What steps do you think you'll take next in trying to get a job? I remember you mentioned something about a guy who helps people get jobs - is that something you're looking into?
@Katie Thanks for saying that, it means a lot. Going back to football wasn’t the best to be honest. It was pretty boring and I feel like some of the people there aren’t the best influence. I just went back for a one off. Back in the summer when I used to go regularly, I’d often find myself thinking how much longer do I want to keep doing this, a year, five years, ten years. In terms of work, there’s an organisation that apparently can get me into work within 30 days so I’m seeing how that goes. I’ve also had a warehouse job contact me about an induction on Friday and a telephone interview tomorrow so I’ve got a few options coming up. The guy who helps people get into work hasn’t been in touch recently, I’ve tried ringing him a few times but he said he hasn’t got anything yet. I might give him another call later. Also sorry about the confusion, the one day a week delivery driver role I didn't decline myself, they declined me but it wont have been suitable anyway as its not finacially profitable travelling that distance with fuel costs I'll be losing money 1 day a week shifts. Anyway thank you for replying to me again Katie, really means a lot.
Hi @Redemption - similar to what @Katie has said, it's honestly so admirable that you've been persevering despite setbacks, and I trust that your efforts will be rewarded soon. You really do deserve it, and any job you end up getting will be so lucky to have you.
It's great that there are a few options coming up. I believe in you, and we're all here to support you. I hope you're well