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I need a job!!
wee me
January 8, 2012 00:29
Can anyone advise me what to do? I''ve been waiting nearly a year now, approved for a young child. I gave up my job pending the decision and whatever happened when the baby arrived. I use a wheelchair and am still not entirely sure if I can work and be a mum at the same time. I would love to get something as I''m bored stiff in the house, I''ve been studying at home but I feel I want to get out now and do something with it. Would you get a job just now or would you wait until baby arrives to help decide? I just don''t want to get a job then tell them I need to leave if it comes to that. Also, would I be too early to request some help around the home even though I''m not yet linked with a child? Thanks x
MrAnon
January 8, 2012 09:44
Have you thought of volunteering?Plenty of organisations, public and charitable welcome volunteers. There is no absolute commitment on either side but both sides benefit greatly. I volunteered in a children's centre when I was unemployed, still do a bit now I'm a student. Contacts and opportunities have arisen and you get new skills, knowledge and understanding relating to the sector you volunteer in. On your other point, if it were me I would evaluate what I might need, using "what ifs" and then make enquiries and do research. I wonder if you did apply they would just say - come back when...HTH
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Lonsdale
January 8, 2012 10:55
Have you considered relief type work?So you do the odd day or few hours and might be able to still do this once lo arrives.Hope you find somethingl
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Pear Tree
January 8, 2012 11:07
A couple of places to look: http://www.ivillage.co.uk/channel/work-and-moneyhttp://www.disabilitynow.org.uk/A lot of my friends do virtual secretary / virtual pa workGoogle it and lists will come upOr sell stuff on eBay!Work with adopted children is something a few manage. I managed it for 5 yrsBut can't say at the start that was a good ideaWent more part time as things progressedAnyway! Lots to think about- plus the job centre will gave a disability work advisor
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