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Jobseeker's Allowance Megathread ver. We're all overqualified!

Eveleivibe said:
I did a course by a company called Genesis for single mams, on confidence building. Was good as a short term intervention - really motivated me at the time.
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The disabillity advisor here think one of those confidence courses would be good for me but there's not been one I've been able to get to yet. It can be a bit of a problem out here in the sticks just to get to courses (when you have to rely on public transport). As such, the only one I've actually been on was a First Aid course which was kinda random but always handy to know a bit of and was local so no problem to get to. Problem was, the information was pretty bad and outdated. The hour we did at middle school was much better. I had to correct the woman teaching us on more than one occasion which didn't fill me with hope for her teaching abilities. Also, all that grubbing about on the floor putting and being put into recovery position and doing CPR on rubber fellas put my back out for days - could hardly walk - so not the greatest advert for First Aid.

Quailty of courses varies quite a bit depending on where you are, I presume. I've not really heard a good word about the ones that are arranged by the Job Centre but I am looking forward to the one arranged by my DSP which apparently combines gardening and counselling. Supposed to have a lot of positive feedback from people who did it last year and does sound like it should be good for me. Well, dunno about the gardening aspect as I can barely keep a pot plant alive but hopefully pick up a few tips. It's more the counselling aspect that interests me - motivation and confidence building for people with longterm addictions is apparently what this particular course is designed for.

One thing that I was pleasantly surprised to discover through the Job Centre (well, the disability advisor again) was that you can do college courses - part or full time - whilst on ESA without being disqualified as you are if you're on JSA. It's still kinda tricky to get transport to the colleges but would be doable if there was a course I was really interested in. I'm hoping to have moved before too long so am not looking too hard at it right now but once I've moved it's definitely something I'd be interested in. Gotta be better than sitting around all day and I always did enjoy college. Learning stuff is great <3
 
Thanks for the info, Shambles. What's DSP please? Sorry not yet so familiar with these acrynons.
I always assumed that you could do full / part time courses on ESA as you could on IB. I complete a few full time course on IB. What course would you like to do?
I'd like to re-do my counselling diploma. I did the two years: the therapy, tape of counselling testing but did not complete my 100 hours so I only ended up with the credits. I've been told that you can just do the 100 hours but I wouldn't feel ethical doing that. I want the client to feel safe in my sessions so I'd feel a lot better, re-doing the whole diploma course again. Will be waiting a few years though because it's extremely expensive what with paying for the course, transport, £30 per therapy session x 20 sessions. £40 per supervision session........ Well it's just a lot of money LoL...

Evey xxxx

PS sHame I live in North Wales would love an EADD meet up (ok don't panic I'm not a stalky freak) in the future sometime when I know you sll a bit better. I've heard of many places have 'meet ups' but they've always been American so I've never got to go. Been a bit jealous as that'd be ace. Only concern is I can't go anywhere without my little one (obviously) n as you all probably live far away I'd never ever been able to meet you when shes in school n get back in time.....ok I'm waffling on now I don't think there'd ever...... Have any of you met????
 
got sick note and just spoke with esa now got to wait 7 to 10 day for that to come then fuck know how long after that .

i am sort of now screwed as i have no money at all and the aint no criss loans any more is the :(
 
fuck, i hope you have some food in, or that there is some kind of food bank otherwise.

EDIT: Just landed an interview for Friday morning. So much for making that kratom quit day. I cant attend an interview suffering minor kratom w/ds, obvioulsy i dont want to be high as a kite either. As im new to this substance getting the dose right might be tricky, not too much, not too little.

Im dreading it'll be like that Suicidal Tendencies track "Institution". "YOU'RE ON DRUGS !! NORMAL PEOPLE DONT ACT THAT WAY !! All i wanted was a pepsi, but she wouldnt give it to me.:\"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoF_a0-7xVQ
 
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Eveleivibe said:
Thanks for the info, Shambles. What's DSP please? Sorry not yet so familiar with these acrynons.
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DSP = Drug Service Provider. The current name for drug counselling and support services (the people who write scripts and provide key workers).

Eveleivibe said:
PS sHame I live in North Wales would love an EADD meet up
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I'm just a wee bit down from you in Mid Wales then - there's a handful of Wales-based EADDers but not half as many as there are Scots. Was a time when we were calling the place JockLight :D

A meet is currently being planned but there often is and they don't actually come to fruition all that often. Herding cats, innit. But there have been several successful meets of varying sizes over the years. I've met several BLers but many of 'em don't post so much these days. Looking forward to meeting some of the current crop :)
 
I have my script signed by a psychologist. Have to see him every 3 months tell him I'm not ready to come off suboxone he says ok, writes some notes oh n I do a urine test too but not to see the key worker. Get my scripts fortnightly but they gave me two to last 4 weeks cause key worker is having an operation. That reminds me I best get my citralopram from the pharmacy tomorrow ugh lol. Awh didn't know a lot of us sheep shaggers were here. That's ace :) xxxx
 
Eveleivibe said:
I thought Brimz said earlier there were crisis loans about £500. I think the government have a lot to answer for. And has anyone seen evidence of the "country's deficit?"
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Shambles said:
DSP = Drug Service Provider. The current name for drug counselling and support services (the people who write scripts and provide key workers).



I'm just a wee bit down from you in Mid Wales then - there's a handful of Wales-based EADDers but not half as many as there are Scots. Was a time when we were calling the place JockLight :D

A meet is currently being planned but there often is and they don't actually come to fruition all that often. Herding cats, innit. But there have been several successful meets of varying sizes over the years. I've met several BLers but many of 'em don't post so much these days. Looking forward to meeting some of the current crop :)
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Crisis loans Budgeting loans , CCGSa i did say i has awas apro in the field n have been Skooled by the best
 
got loads of messages and emails from recruiters whilst i was out today. I have an interview tomorrow for the least desirable of these jobs (in terms of money, and the very junior level of the position). I also have an interview for a far better job next Thursday. I wish the timing was the other way round but i am thankfull for these opportunities i have been given. If i get offered the shit job before my interview for the decent one i dont know how im going to play that one. A bird in the hand and all that. It would look very dodgy phoning in sick on week 1 of a new job if i do get offered it, with immediate start, maybe i could say i can start after next week or something or make up something about a Drs appointment, but thats not going to sit well either is it. I'll have to play it by ear, if i have the attitude that tomorrows interview is for a shit job i wont get offered it anyway :sus:
 
On no have you still not got out of your "position"?

And that really was an interview question, apparently. Not for a tennis job :D I read it on here.
 
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