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How many flipping avon, kleenezee, betterware jobs on the jobcentre website......
Are there any actual real jobs?
I've tried all 3 as a income top up when I was working part time.....its bollocks....they can't guarantee the N.M.W
fuming
And jobless
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"How many flipping avon, kleenezee, betterware jobs on the jobcentre website......
Are there any actual real jobs?
I've tried all 3 as a income top up when I was working part time.....its bollocks....they can't guarantee the N.M.W
fuming
And jobless
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i know what you mean theres a few of them companies about want you to work self employed but cant guarentee you nmw they shouldnt be allowed to advertise on diret gov   |
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over a year ago
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I just typed 'jobs in Wallasey' into google.
First site I clicked on comes up with over 11,000 ads within 15 miles.
Surely they can't all be 'fake jobs' or unsuitable? |
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"I know a few that earn a decent wage from selling avon....the reason why because they work their arse off to achieve it...it's also handy for fitting hours in around families etc. "
I've done avon before and it didn't work.....I was living in a better area then....people didn't like doorstep sellers.....my avon lady is always looking for people.....if it was a guaranteed amount at the end id do it again as its perfect for me (hours wise) finding a job that fits in with my family is proving near impossible |
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Networking ....pyramid sellingi woudnt mind working for Anne Summers holding partys for sexy women tho I guess its against company policy to recruit Male party hosts  |
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"Part time jobs - within 15 miles of Wallasey on the same site.
1018  "
Yes I am aware that there are jobs....
Vast majority are agency jobs ......you register on their books...get nothing .....(I have tried)
Dozens of kleenezee type things.....
The real jobs which I apply for take one look at gaps in cv and my limited available and chuck the application into the bin.
I am trying to start my own business and on various courses to learn things like taxes, self employment etc.....all takes time ......heads battered....I've always worked except for last 3 years and when I was at home with my older children and their dad was at work.....I'm not workshy.....I love working...its a break from kids..... |
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"very helpful obi ... are you trying to make the op out a liar.. or lazy ... she wants support .. not a lecture ... dont you think shes done those searches for herself"
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"very helpful obi ... are you trying to make the op out a liar.. or lazy ... she wants support .. not a lecture ... dont you think shes done those searches for herself"
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"very helpful obi ... are you trying to make the op out a liar.. or lazy ... she wants support .. not a lecture ... dont you think shes done those searches for herself"
People can think what they like....only people who's opinions matter are the people I know in real life.....
Lectures, snidy comments, assumptions.....not bothered
Thanks for sticking up for me though x |
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"Part time jobs - within 15 miles of Wallasey on the same site.
1018
Yes I am aware that there are jobs....
Vast majority are agency jobs ......you register on their books...get nothing .....(I have tried)
Dozens of kleenezee type things.....
The real jobs which I apply for take one look at gaps in cv and my limited available and chuck the application into the bin.
I am trying to start my own business and on various courses to learn things like taxes, self employment etc.....all takes time ......heads battered....I've always worked except for last 3 years and when I was at home with my older children and their dad was at work.....I'm not workshy.....I love working...its a break from kids....."
Good luck with starting your own business. I admire anyone who starts a new venture |
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"Part time jobs - within 15 miles of Wallasey on the same site.
1018
Yes I am aware that there are jobs....
Vast majority are agency jobs ......you register on their books...get nothing .....(I have tried)
Dozens of kleenezee type things.....
The real jobs which I apply for take one look at gaps in cv and my limited available and chuck the application into the bin.
I am trying to start my own business and on various courses to learn things like taxes, self employment etc.....all takes time ......heads battered....I've always worked except for last 3 years and when I was at home with my older children and their dad was at work.....I'm not workshy.....I love working...its a break from kids....."
fair play to you......but i wouldnt waste my time explaining yourself |
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"very helpful obi ... are you trying to make the op out a liar.. or lazy ... she wants support .. not a lecture ... dont you think shes done those searches for herself"
No idea!
But it took me 30 seconds to find that out.
As for trying to 'lecture', 'make the OP out a liar' or 'having too much time on my hands'? None of the above.
There's often people posting about a lack of jobs and no luck looking - so I was merely suggesting using the internet to search.
As for 'don't I think she's done those searches for herself'? How would I know?
Simply suggesting that there are in fact jobs out there to be had, paying above NMW and offering part time opportunities.
Nothing more. |
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75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn |
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"75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn "
I wasn't looking at the jobcentre.
And no - I'm not an advisor. However I've worked in the voluntary sector offering support, advice, cv writing assistance, inter_iew techniques etc a fair bit over the last 10 years.
There are jobs out there - I'd go so far as to say there are jobs out there for all. Dependant of course on the willingness to be flexible, reasonable and not turn down opportunities because it's not someone's dream/ideal job.
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"75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn "
My partner was applying for the jobs they sent him........most didn't exist....no one filled that job in 2 and a half years |
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"I worked in a shop selling nuts in one of the underground stations it was one of my best jobs as I got to meet so many different people "
I would love that....pretty much always done retail....from minion to manager |
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"75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn
My partner was applying for the jobs they sent him........most didn't exist....no one filled that job in 2 and a half years"
a lot of jobs are no longer available when you click on them to apply. 3 out of 5 I looked at one day. Reception jobs asking for A levels. Agencies advertising a position and when you open it it's a training course you have to pay for. It can be disheartening but you have to keep ploughing through and keep positive. There is a lot of help available and volunteering or work experience can be useful. I had a placement from a training course and got a full time position from it |
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I'm sure you will get something just keep looking maybe while you are looking take advantage of the training the job centre offers....to be honest it's been 10 years since I've ever claimed benefits so not sure what training they offer....sorry if I've made the wrong assumption that you are on benefits...good luck you will get there in the end...but keep looking online |
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over a year ago
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"if she is on the internet .. on fabs .. she s done those searches ... did you find her a job .. no ... you made her look as if she had not been trying"
Not sure why you're making this personal?
And not once have I accused the OP of anything.
Merely offered advice and info.
I guess Cheeky will be in the firing line anytime soon for daring to make suggestions! |
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"I'm sure you will get something just keep looking maybe while you are looking take advantage of the training the job centre offers....to be honest it's been 10 years since I've ever claimed benefits so not sure what training they offer....sorry if I've made the wrong assumption that you are on benefits...good luck you will get there in the end...but keep looking online "
most training is very basic. Good if you're starting from scratch but not even at Level 1 for anything academic. You don't qualify for anything else until you're unemployed for 6 months. Then they do intense job searches and offer other services like work placements. If you can do nights and physical work you have more chance of finding a retail job. Age makes a difference too |
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"I'm sure you will get something just keep looking maybe while you are looking take advantage of the training the job centre offers....to be honest it's been 10 years since I've ever claimed benefits so not sure what training they offer....sorry if I've made the wrong assumption that you are on benefits...good luck you will get there in the end...but keep looking online
most training is very basic. Good if you're starting from scratch but not even at Level 1 for anything academic. You don't qualify for anything else until you're unemployed for 6 months. Then they do intense job searches and offer other services like work placements. If you can do nights and physical work you have more chance of finding a retail job. Age makes a difference too "
Ahh right thanks I've learnt something new today... |
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over a year ago
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"Omg there lets be real there aint no jobs .....
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My son lost his job a week ago, and starts his new job next week! So there are jobs out there, it's just a case of whether they meet your needs or not |
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"Omg there lets be real there aint no jobs .....
My son lost his job a week ago, and starts his new job next week! So there are jobs out there, it's just a case of whether they meet your needs or not "
Brilliant |
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"Omg there lets be real there aint no jobs .....
My son lost his job a week ago, and starts his new job next week! So there are jobs out there, it's just a case of whether they meet your needs or not
Brilliant "
Thanks cheeky, its not a fantastic job, but it will pay his rent on his flat and his bills |
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"If you have a smart phone download indeed jobs. It's best job site going i post ads on it all the time"
That's where I was looking and the first place I direct those I work with!
And where those stats came from! |
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Not technically classed as unemployed yet.....will be shortly when my youngest turns 5....the job centre have offered me no training at all.....the courses I'm on are something a friend put me onto.
My difficulties are that I'm very inflexible, dont drive and not very well qualified.... |
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"Not technically classed as unemployed yet.....will be shortly when my youngest turns 5....the job centre have offered me no training at all.....the courses I'm on are something a friend put me onto.
My difficulties are that I'm very inflexible, dont drive and not very well qualified...."
Don't let that be a hurdle....you can become qualified....I'm not qualified I barely got my gcse I went to college and did travel and tourism and make up a few years after...my current job I blagged |
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"I rarely check what qualifications people have when I employ them. It's normally on attitude and experience. You can put any qualifications on a cv as 99% of employers won't check them. "
True I inter_iew well so that's a plus for me |
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"If you have a smart phone download indeed jobs. It's best job site going i post ads on it all the time
That's where I was looking and the first place I direct those I work with!
And where those stats came from! "
I've got that on my phone and when I was about to be unemployed I manager three inter_iews within two weeks, yes I don't have children or much that holds me back but most companies will be flexible dependant on experience etx x |
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"Have you thought about working in a school as a dinner supervisor...great hours if you have kids etc and most are part time posts "
this or ta work? Although you won't get that 'work to get away from the kids' thing? |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
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"75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn "
Don't mean to be pedantic but the salary of the average MP is way, way less than £100,000.
David Cameron's salary is less than the Principal of a local college.
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"very helpful obi ... are you trying to make the op out a liar.. or lazy ... she wants support .. not a lecture ... dont you think shes done those searches for herself"
It is the same here, there are jobs but jobs I can do and the number of other applicants don't go in my favour. |
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I took redundancy and two weeks later got a job, might only be temp for a couple of months but its a job so yes there are jobs out there. Good luck in your search |
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"75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn
Don't mean to be pedantic but the salary of the average MP is way, way less than £100,000.
David Cameron's salary is less than the Principal of a local college.
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Correct but does the Principal have the same allowance package? MP's salaries may not be £100,000 pa but when all other allowances are taken into consideration they exceed that by a long way. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn
Don't mean to be pedantic but the salary of the average MP is way, way less than £100,000.
David Cameron's salary is less than the Principal of a local college.
Correct but does the Principal have the same allowance package? MP's salaries may not be £100,000 pa but when all other allowances are taken into consideration they exceed that by a long way."
"THE principal of St Andrews University has been criticised after it emerged she spent more than £1 million of university funds upgrading her official residence in order to entertain visiting academics, dignitaries and potential sponsors." |
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"Not technically classed as unemployed yet.....will be shortly when my youngest turns 5....the job centre have offered me no training at all.....the courses I'm on are something a friend put me onto.
My difficulties are that I'm very inflexible, dont drive and not very well qualified...."
i am doing a training course at the moment to get forklift truck licence ...i got my training course through the salvation army as i was getting no help from the job centre ....wish you all the best in your search for work ! |
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"75% of Jobcentre jobs are from agencies. Apply for them and you go on their books and get emailed jobs that aren't suitable. It's not a case of everyone can take any job. I would be laughed at if I applied for a £100,000 + job. It's what politicians earn
Don't mean to be pedantic but the salary of the average MP is way, way less than £100,000.
David Cameron's salary is less than the Principal of a local college.
Correct but does the Principal have the same allowance package? MP's salaries may not be £100,000 pa but when all other allowances are taken into consideration they exceed that by a long way."
Their allowance package includes staff salaries. |
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"not a criticism as I dont know you but could you have been studying for more qualifications knowing that this day was coming..."
As I said before, the job centre had offered me no training nor can I afford college.....even when job focused training is what I was looking into I couldn't get funding....even asked about going on an access course for uni courses and the job centre said that once my youngest turned 5 id have to look for work.....on top of being a single parent with 4 kids.....always seems like obvious answers and solutions ....I really wish it was that straight forward |
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"very helpful obi ... are you trying to make the op out a liar.. or lazy ... she wants support .. not a lecture ... dont you think shes done those searches for herself
It is the same here, there are jobs but jobs I can do and the number of other applicants don't go in my favour."
people currently unemployment or with recent experience will be inter_iewed before anyone else. I know managers who throw applications straight in the bin without reading past experience |
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"Not technically classed as unemployed yet.....will be shortly when my youngest turns 5....the job centre have offered me no training at all.....the courses I'm on are something a friend put me onto.
My difficulties are that I'm very inflexible, dont drive and not very well qualified....
i am doing a training course at the moment to get forklift truck licence ...i got my training course through the salvation army as i was getting no help from the job centre ....wish you all the best in your search for work ! "
Really? Wow..... Another thing to look into xx |
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"How many flipping avon, kleenezee, betterware jobs on the jobcentre website......
Are there any actual real jobs?
I've tried all 3 as a income top up when I was working part time.....its bollocks....they can't guarantee the N.M.W
fuming
And jobless
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Iv noticed people advertising for babysitters on the jobsites as well.Personally I think that's more than a bit risky! |
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"but good luck in finding a role
Thanks....anyone need a tea lady?
start off as a tea lady,work up to team leader "
Id be happy as a tea lady.....I know it sounds silly but my reason for working is purely to do a job, no hassle, no taking work home, no stress....get in, get out, get paid .....I'm not interested in a career.....I'm a mother first and foremost....everything else is just stuff you have to do..... |
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Id do babysitting of an evening....ive obviously got experience with kids....I have been crb checked too....wouldn't be getting away from kids....easier than working as a childminder and jumping through ofsteds hoops |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"Id do babysitting of an evening....ive obviously got experience with kids....I have been crb checked too....wouldn't be getting away from kids....easier than working as a childminder and jumping through ofsteds hoops"
what about a nursing home, maybe the shifts are on a rota basis, but lunch/dinner time cover |
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"I worked in a shop selling nuts in one of the underground stations it was one of my best jobs as I got to meet so many different people "
Do you mean the lads mag or cashew's?
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I'm looking for jobs as well just now.
There's a few starting to bite, but two are during the commonwealth games and i need one now
One of the ones for the commonwealth games and another one are zero hours contracts, which I don't think should be allowed. |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"I used to work in an old persons home.....I need to dig out my old employers number....she was ace and works possibly keep me in mind if something come available"
maximising an existing network is invaluable |
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Ring your local council and try getting on the register for kitchen nannies or playground assistants or local homes often need events coordinators. Also try on the likes of Indeed Jobs as they advertise most jobs. Most of all done give up and the best of luck xxx
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Hiya....im only up the road from you. i was made redundant just before Christmas. it was a nightnare. if you need any numbers for agencies ...online sites let me know. im temping in b.head now but start a perm role soon. so pleased.
ive done Ann summers for 23 yrs ...fun but not guaranteed income....i get a good discount so thats a bonus
pm me if you need anything. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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When my daughter came home from working abroad last winter she was unemployed, she printed of shed loads of cv's and spent the day going into shops and hotels asking for the manager or who was in charge and personally handing her cv to them, she was well groomed and well mannered and got loads of inter_iews as a result, I think she gave a good 1st impression, she ended up with half a dozen job offers.
Perhaps this is something OP could do?
There are shops ect in Wallasey and Birkenhead is only a short train/bus away and Liverpool city centre is only a short train journey.
Good luck x |
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"How many flipping avon, kleenezee, betterware jobs on the jobcentre website......
Are there any actual real jobs?
I've tried all 3 as a income top up when I was working part time.....its bollocks....they can't guarantee the N.M.W
fuming
And jobless
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I have never had much faith in job centres. Every job I have ever secured has come from different sources. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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Just wandering around central Glasgow a few hours ago , I couldn't but notice the proliferation of "smart boy wanted" signs appearing in shop windows.
OK retail isn't for everyone and some were part-time with no mention of hourly rate - but there are jobs beginning to appear. |
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