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Help
Hi everybody. Not been here for a while. I just wanted to know if there is anybody that can help. I work 22hrs a week & if I get under a certain amount UC top me up. But now my doc has told me to take time out of work. Now he gave me a sick note. I sent it to work & I also sent a copy to UC. We don't get sick pay so only…
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Young family members
I have two grandchildren (16 & 20) who are in my opinion unemployable. Both receive PIP for anxiety and depression. Both are not interested in starting the work cycle. One asked if working meant 8 hours a day - 5 days a week. Both are quite happy to just enjoy their leisure time with their benefit income being topped up by…
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Another Civil Service Ill-health retirement question
Does anyone have experience of getting ill-health retirement with multiple disabilities? None of mine are life-threatening, but in combination they mean that a crucial aspect of my job (travel) makes me ill. I’ve exhausted reasonable adjustments and promotion opportunities. I’ve got various specialist reports from when I…
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In December 2015, I was declared unfit to work, should I still apply for stuff?
Seeing as I keep getting rejected and it's currently stressing me out? I can't help not being able to do nights or weekends which are pretty much mandatory in retail.
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Have I been discriminated against?
i recently went for an interview and the panel were aware I have ADHD as we discussed it. At the end of the interview the interviewer stated “I know you've probably heard this a million times, and its probably an ADHD thing but you need to slow down when you’re talking? Just take a breath and just pause and slow it right…
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Where are all the WFH/Remote jobs?
Has anyone had any success in finding decent WFH jobs that don't require travel to an office? I can no longer travel/drive for more than about 10-20 minutes and after extensive searching, I'm beginning to think those roles don't really exist. Where are the best places to look? Maybe I'm not looking in the right places. The…
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I have no confidence applying for jobs
Hi all, I’m a 23 year old blind woman. I did relatively well in school considering… but I’ve been out of work and education since 2020, when i dropped out of college due to covid and mental health. I’m having somewhat of a quarter life crisis right now, everything seems so pointless if I’m just gonna spend the next 5..…
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What can legitimately make money online within a month?
I'm thinking about trying to build another self-employment side income stream, ideally online, because the job market is so f***ed i cant get a job. However, I really need said stream to guarantee that I'll start earning decent money within a month, to combat burnout and the inevitable frustration and despair when my…
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Civil Service - iLL Health Retirement
Hi I wonder if anyone has any advice for me please. I have worked in the civil service for 15 years. I was diagnosed with Chronic Daily Migraine by a neurologist 11 years ago. Since then I have tried every available treatment without success. Sadly my health has deteriorated and I was off work for 6 months last year due to…
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My name is SheffieldMan1976: Getting a job without Agencies as a disabled person
Above. I've applied for stuff myself but I keep getting told no because of my age and lack of paid work history (which isn't directly my fault, screw equal opportunity employers, they do NOT mean it) I don't want some disability specific £2 a day non job in a Factory, I want a proper job.
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Do unemployed disabled people still get called workshy slaves to the benefits?
I definitely do. Anyone else? I wouldn't mind but it's not my fault I can't get a job due to limited availability.
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Hi, my name is Daniellekent3010! Looking for work from home jobs
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some support, I have some health issues that stop me from living what I have heared others say a normal life. I don’t know what to do, I’m struggling financially and just want to work. Does anyone know of any work from jobs there are? thank you so much x
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Living with IBS and struggling with work attendance and mental health
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my situation because I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately and wondered if anyone else has been through something similar. I suffer from IBS, and during flare-ups, it affects me badly both physically and mentally. The symptoms can become unpredictable and severe, which has made work…
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Scope Employment Team - Job Board Update - New Opportunities
Hi everyone. I got an email update this morning and thought I'd share as some really great opportunities I think some members will be interested in 😊 Text: This week, we have got 3 brilliant new employers joining our job board, Cadarn Housing Group, Luminate Education Group and the Royal Albert Hall with a new Business…
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So hard to find job with hearth issues I keep trying find it so hard
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Feeling really frustrated
Hiya everyone, I was advised by the person who did the volunteer induction which I did before I started my volunteering at my local hospital to apply for a care assistant role at care home to help me to apply for the health care support worker apprenticeship I have been wanting to apply for at my local hospital, but I…
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Work issues
Hi all, I've been off sick from work for the past 4 weeks - due to go back to work on Monday. Got a call from work today and had to reiterate my request to return on part-time hours. I spoke to my team leader at 10.50am and then got an email at 11.25am stating that 'there is no business availability' for part-time hours!…
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My name is SheffieldMan1976 - Getting a part time job in retail?
Above. I've been applying for retail jobs other than Charity shops for years, and keep getting rejected because for various personal and financial reasons I can't work evenings or weekends which are pretty much mandatory in shop work. Would there be any way round this? And please don't give me all that bourjois about…
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Keeping busy and finding work
hey everyone! I’ve not posted in a long time. hope everyone is well. I can not complain about my life at all. My family and friends are so supportive and say I can achieve anything that I want… it’s a nice little support group in that we are all here for one another and I love that! Sometimes I find it difficult to…
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Struggling to find work
Hi everyone first time posting. I have ADHD and some other health issues that I currently claim PIP for. I am struggling to find work, I have been out of work now for atleast 5 years due to my health. My main struggle is getting interviews. I have had a lot of rejections from jobs recently. It feels like a never ending…
