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Finding employment after redundancy

I’ve a suspected case of Aspergers, not formally diagnosed, been made redundant in Sept 2019 after 17 years for a major UK supermarket, with over 20 years experience at junior roles in supermarkets at age 49 and currently on Universal Credit - although currently living alone in a council property in Manchester, I have extended family and friends in my home County in Rural Ireland near Dublin, whom I visit frequently
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It was the only job I had ever had I worked my way up from cashier. I did find alternative employment after a while but it was really daunting as all my experience was with this one company.
Have you spoken to your work coach about getting some support to get back into work or have you considered if it would be better moving back nearer your relatives.
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It may be worth registering with some employment agencies as they hold your details on file and contact you if there are any suitable vacancies dependant on what you are looking for I could recommend Reed, but there are plenty out there on the market.
I agree it is good to have someone with you if you can to help with other aspects of becoming redundant like housing officers and citizens advice.
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he job for me with my experience. 5 years later I am still unemployed but give my time as a Trustee for a couple of disability charities. I always look for employment but have given up hope now.
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