What work do you do?

Hi Rosemaree, I wonder whether it's worth trying to just get a casual job at first rather than one that you may well be very capable of, but is too stressful at the moment and daunting to go for? It would be hard for most people to have spent a while out of their careers due to a variety of reasons, and then to suddenly be expected to source, apply for and get some high powered position and quick about it whether in tech or otherwise!. Who wouldn't want to stay under the bedcovers! Forgive me if it's simply not possible but what about coffee shops et al, or retail where it may be possible to get something rather more casual and short term. It could be that once you are back in the 'get up, get to work' frame of mind in a part time job that you know you can leave at any time (without the stress that comes with high flying careers), you might start to feel better about then getting back into your actual field of work? It can be good to rebuild your confidence up for any longer term aspirations? I do know that all jobs can be stressful of course so you'd have to pick carefully. x

 

Why not try a volunteer role to begin with, lots of sectors require volunteers, not sure how it works where you live but here in my town we have charity shops, school readers, pensioners clubs, litter picking, dog walking for those who can’t walk their dog any more, meals on wheels, you would be able to fit it around you and it may help build your confidence and self esteem and make some new friends, also it will maybe give you new skills that you can add to your CV or help you decide what it is you’d really like to do.

 

I work as an HCA on a ward in the hospital. I do 3 x 12 1/2 hour shifts 3/4 days a week. I’ve been there almost 6 years. Before that I worked as a community carer for 3 years and I’ve also worked one year in a private care home. I throughly enjoy my job!

 

I work in a psychology service for the NHS. Currently working from home in the main, which suits me fine as I get used to constantly monitoring blood sugar, navigating hypers and hypos and the feeling poopy that comes with that. Was well controlled t2 until two months ago when I got dka and blood sugars rocketed. The hospital diabetes team think I’m type 1 and probably need insulin- just waiting for test results to confirm. Work are very supportive. I’m lucky.

 

Systems Accountant.
It's a desk job, but to and from work I clock around 5 miles of walking a day to and from the station and normally at pace as I'm always running late

 

Hairdresser/beautician self employed and love it. Re trained after years of working in various jobs from legal secretary to microbiology tech to name a few. Also do a lot of sewing alterations or anything sewing/craft related in my spare time when I am not perming lol.

 

My mum is diabetic and employers didn't want to hire her as a store manager, she is cool and hardworking, but they said that they didn't want to take her to a job. It's unfair

 

But older people are more reliable that's what gets me and have usually been there done it, t shirt worn out if you know what I mean. That's why I retrained and was employed by a hairdressers as I was older. I did have to shop around mind but gained enough experience and confidence to start on my own. I love my older ladies they are quite feisty

 

Tell her to retrain in something she enjoys. I was always told a job should not feel like a job but something you enjoy. Not always easy I know. I spent many years in jobs I did not enjoy until I retrained.

 

Previously I used to be a waitress, but it was hard to stand and run from table to table. Now my husband supports me, but I want to find a suitable job for me

 

I was fortunate. I have been working remotely for several years. I am a copywriter and write texts for various sites.