Yep. My partner laid off at 52... 2 years later, still nothing apart from 1.5 months contract work. I think hes given up. Life has been shit since 2020. I'm sick of the media and politicians banging on about economic inactivity of over 50s like it's their fault. The employers are discriminating against over 50s 😡
58 yrs old and I got made redundant last October from the e-commerce sector, I was a Senior Programme Manager. It took me until July to find another role but I made the decision to go into the public sector and do a slightly different role where my skills fitted but I wasn’t involved in delivery as it’s soul destroying. Pay is a lot less but it’s not terrible and a lot less stress. LinkedIn is a waste of time as are agencies and other job sites… apply directly via company websites or give them a call even if something isn’t advertised. Try and remain positive, which, from experience is a challenge. Good luck
I had the same situation till I bit the bullet and applied for a job in a care home. It's tough work but you'll never be out of work again. Eventually, it led me to me working in supported homes and that led me to working in a Special Needs School which ended up being the best job I've ever had. You have to change your expectations.
I'm gutted for you. Sorry to hear this. I'm up at 6.30 every morning. Indeed, REED, Monster, Find a Job and so on. It's a full-time job looking for a job! It's challenging and can be draining. Best of luck in your search🙏
I'm sure you already know this, but rule number 1 is NEVER, EVER, EVER trust a recruitment agency! In my view, and many others, they are the scum of the earth, and it's just a huge shame that a very large number of employers use them. Good luck finding a permanent role.
Sorry you were let go. You are not alone in this; my own life is not much different. This is what works for me to maintain sanity and find some happiness in what can be a stressful time. a) looking for work regularly, but not every day. Looking every day can depressing and results in too much of 'the same thing' b) apply for jobs that are imperfect matches - one never knows what the employer sees - and they may have more latitude than they let on c) go for a walk every day d) read most days, and get the mind away from the internet for a while, and enjoy nature e) apply for survival jobs since its good to keep up routine, add to the finances, and do some networking f) don't be too hard on myself.
The truth is that the jobs market is shrinking, although Governments like to tell people that there are more people in work now than there have ever been. Ghost jobs creates the illusion that work is avaialble and out there, which results in unemployed people questioning their skills, abilities and self worth. In my opinion the rapid increase of insecure work is a result of Globalisation. AI will also reduce employment opportunities over the next ten years. Society should be questioning why we have record numbers of people going to universities and racking up huge debts, who then graduate and end up working in the gig economy. If people need multiple jobs or income streams just to survive, society is on a very slippery slope. I wish you well in your search for permenent work.
Sorry to hear about this. Sadly the job market is really tough and even more so for those of us over 50. God knows how many of us are going to survive.
live simply, have no car, small house (or even van) no dogs and cats ie vets bills are very expensive, different hobbies, survival skills, lodgers etc.
💯 in a world where the retirement age is increasing because the aging population is growing, which is a SUCCESS of modern medicine etc, employers are going to need to change.
Yes, even places that are supposed to help are discriminatory. I’m 60 and need to acquire new skills due to disability. I need online/at home study and there’s a total disinterest from the majority, even the careers service.
@@OrganisedPauper I feel your frustration and pain. We all are in the same boat here. I have 35 years of international experience and worked in giant companies. There is no question about the skills, experience or qualifications, it’s just clearly biased age discrimination against 50s plus. I hate to say it but that’s the bitter truth about age discrimination.
I’m a freelancer, (self employed) thats the nature of freelance work…. Jobs come and they and go… often part time, but you can freelance for several different companies at the same time. There are up sides, autonomy, you set your own fees, time off when you want it, etc etc. I like it. Wouldn’t want a permanent job. I can’t work for some other bugger anyway…
You may be in for a shock. Gaining entry to the civil service is not as easy as you may think. It is a lottery at the best of times due to the sheer volume of applications. It took me well over a year to get in and that was pre pandemic. Competition is fiercer now. I wish you the best of luck!
@@John-c4r1o Totally agree. I took the civil service job as I wanted income/job stability over chasing more money. I had been self employed for 30+ years but found as I got older I could not cope anymore living from feast to famine. Best move I made and realise I am very lucky to have got this job.
I have spoken to someone who is leaving the civil service role because of the toxic environment, as it is difficult to fire people in the civil service, you might work with "toxic" people.
@@haarew8336thing is there’s pros and cons to most jobs. I work in the CS and agree that it can be toxic based on which govt dept you work for. I moved from out of one because it was v cliquey and toxic but still in the CS but a different department because the stability of income is of more importance for me as a single person. Also where I moved to is less toxic so far because theres more professional people in it due to the type of work it is. I read horror stories about the private sector too so it’s just the luck of the draw!
@71highstorrs "feast or famine", that gave me flashbacks. When I was self employed there were months when I thought I was on the way to being a millionaire, others when I barely earned anything. Joined the CS just after covid, it's a different way of life but enjoying it.
I’ve worked for the CS for over 20 years and can attest to fact that the advertised jobs are real. They will do their utmost to recruit from within their existing resource first so if they advertise out it will have been a very considered decision to do so. I would advise even if you see a temporary post that’s suitable to apply for it because if you’re good at your job (especially HL IT roles), the CS in my experience will try to hold onto you. Once you’re ’in’ and make contacts those people will advise you of potential new postings and advice on how to apply more effectively and if your new work examples are from the CS then even better. Additionally I personally don’t think they age discriminate- they are ethical on that front in my 20 years of being with them it’s nice to see that new recruits could be anywhere from 18-60! Also yes definitely don’t waffle in your applications and keep them tight and tailored. I’ve helped on recruitment exercises in the past and it’s all about the *outcomes* of your examples and the *impacts* made. Anyway I’ll shut up now haha. Good luck!
I'm sorry to hear this. It's no consolation to you but I'm on month 9 (chartered architect) of unemployment. Job hunting's exhausting. Good luck in your job search.
Enjoy the walks while you have the time. Something will turn up. I've done the same walk. It is amazing how quiet the area is with the airport on the doorstep.
Sorry to hear about your job. I think at this time the jobs market is completely broken. I think you are right to focus on the civil service, at least the jobs there will be legit. The reason for ghost jobs is, one to show how well the company is doing maybe to boost the share price. And two to keep the employees on their toes. The Over 50 Job Seeker channel is in the same position we're in, he seems to have had an interesting career.
I'm 59, been made redundant 5 times. Been in current job and managed to survive job cuts for 16 years. When this one goes, I'll retire. It's a pain. My last 4 jobs were obtained through Jobserve - are they still going?
I do think that when you are over the age of 55, it's a lot harder to get another job, but my thoughts are with you, I do wish you the very best of luck, I know what it's like to start looking for another job after 55
stay strong man. I experienced the same nearly 2 years ago. I thought Id found a good job, fairly local so hardly any travelling...but after 2 months they got rid of me. I was given a days notice for meeting in which I was dismissed. Funnily I had a meeting with HR 2 days before that and there was NO mention of any issues they had with me. I suspect I was taken on to do some mundane admin work with the lure of the proper work coming later. They even messed around with my pay so my claim for unemployment benefit was delayed and I struggled with no money for nearly 2 months IME Govt jobs posted online are not really open to the public. I believe they have to make sure any vacancy gets made to the public but invariably there will be an internal candidate that is basically a shoe in...sorry to be the bearer of bad news
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i thought fully qualified and experienced Accountants, Doctors, Architects, solicitors had lots of opportunities and very little fear of losing and not getting a good paid job? if these professionals are struggling imagine the rest of us..!
All these jobs are highly susceptible to AI…jobs of the future will be led by tradesmen with salaries to suit..unfortunately most of these trades are for young fit people..
I am sorry to hear about your job. I tend to agree with what you said about LinkedIn and the discrimination for those over 50; it is so real, even though we all know that it should not be the case.
There is a huge age discrimination against people over fifty trying to get a job , I know from personal experience , terrible, I hope you find something
Just came across your channel - I’m in the same boat and fell for a recruitment scam , resulting in having to get new passports and protecting myself on line as best I can - everyone be warned - and extra vigilant
Offer your experience on a self employed experience, but, never register with the government. Take your number plates off your vehicle, and never interact with these thieving bastards, ever.
Unfortunately what I observed in the GFC of 2008 that many over 50s don't get back into the city professional environment, because it takes a few years for the economy to change and by that time their residual internal staff have gained more experience and take on cheap graduates. It's just a big meat grinder cycle.
LinkedIn is shit. Look at where you are, what a beautiful place. Hang in there. Be strong. I'm a unemployed 55 year old myself. Given up applying for roles. I even applied to be a sandwich had (cutting sammys) and didn't get that. Pale, grey and stale.
Oh dear, same age, same experience over years, had a nice business with staff for 2 decades, Ive wasted hours, weeks and months over the years, low pay, terrible temp jobs, we go backwards 😢😢
You come on here swearing. You can't even use grammar. You can't spell the job you applied for and refer to "sammys". If any of that attitude rubs off on your interview style or CV then no wonder you struggle. Polish yourself up and keep swearing for the pub or your own house.
Recently retired & on a pension. I dropped out years ago from all the stress of bothering with the charade of interviews where the face does not fit because of age. Quite honestly, not having to associate with people whom I would not bother with other than at the workplace has proved nothing but beneficial to me. The general negativity in the workplace is far more dangerous to well-being than figuring out how to budget for essentials.
First time in a while I have a lovely team and lovely place to work. Nobody at all is strange or twisted, if anything it's now me probably after so long of being tortured 😂
@@1ForTheShieldz Congratulations on dropping onto someone who appreciates your abilities. The only torture you might face is using the collapsing UK infrastructure getting to work/back home?
Thanks for sharing your experience and sorry to hear that you find yourself out of work again. I agree with your approach and hope you find something very soon.
I thought the creed of orthodox economists says "the market" is _perfect_ especially when The BoE sets the rate of U nemployment (added emoji to defeat the algorithm)
I’ve watched this video twice now with some discovered interesting points you mentioned, I have to say thank you again for your shared time. I do live very local to you so if you like and when time allows us both I be happy to just have a chat with you over our experiences, I’m currently a registered HGV driver, but even in this sector its hard to find a permanent role without working through employment agencies. Best of luck for the future Steve from Manchester - M23 area. And thank you for sharing the location point namely: Style Woods I will take a cycle ride soon as I’ve never been there before.
I really feel for you. You are not alone . We are with you. 💯💪🏽🤗 In recent times, there has been a new term coined “fun employed”. I know it’s hard, although I’d say try to enjoy the moment… If you know someone who can get you a position somewhere that’s always helpful…that’s also a trend here in Washington DC, USA…. I’m rambling now, but you could also teach English online and/or abroad quite easily… the certificate for that only takes a couple months. I know what you’re going through…it’s a horrible feeling (I’ve been there in my early 30’s). There’s so much more to life than work. Focus on what you love and it will come back ten-fold. Who knows? I hope your UA-cam channels blow up and you can look back and smile at both the hard times and good times.😊
The job market is out of control but you are in a better place than a lot of people. You have vast experience and good skills than most young people. The age is only thing that these companies would use against you.
Sorry to hear my friend, from someone in the same boat for some time. Here's a thought - who's to say Ageism isn't alive and kicking in the civil service too? That's been my experience. Age discrimination does not discriminate between sectors!! Will be very interested to learn your progress and experiences. Hope you prove me wrong! :)
No there really isn't, I've done dregs jobs for years now and was single parent ex business owner with prestigious brand long ago, workplaces are full of immigrants, immigrant team leaders, immigrant managers, no scope for British, they're very racist often once you've worked in companies as my area not good for jobs. . Many don't learn English, coin in overtime and only ever about 3% English tops in some of these large companies, always looking for ways to oust you out even if u get a temp job in them, it's real eye opener and very corrupt, same in care sector, food places, many industries, it's British not welcome and foreign managers who have already been in these places 5-10 years, they recruit mainly their own. I've had 7 jobs in last year, they suck. I quit few days ago and I'm not a quitter but so sick of the ethics, I'm very over qualified but nothing in my industry for like 2 hour commute, I'm not 25 anymore...
Labour shortage mainly in minimum wage roles with high labour requirements I.e care. Immigration is necessary to fund the current pensioners (baby boomers) and care for them.State pensions are funded by current taxes, it takes around 5 workers to fund a pensioner. In the past 10 years pensioners increased by 2 million and thus immigration has increase by 10 million to keep up. We’re not having enough babies because we can’t afford it. Annoying I know
Good Evening. Thank you very much for sharing your news. Sorry to hear you have been let go of. One door closes another one opens for You. Very Good Luck with your Job Searching. Remember to always do Your Du Diligence about the Company or Business that are Advertising the Job Vacancy. Research is very Important to do First. Keep on going and Believe in Yourself. You can do this. Jonathan/ Peterborough.
Honestly, I believe there's a ticking time bomb in that industry with AI advancing rapidly. Office jobs, as well as roles in banks and government where people work from home, are on borrowed time. These positions will soon be automated, with no need for people to sit behind desks anymore. In my opinion, it would be wise to diversify and explore a career where your skill set is more unique, as these jobs are oversaturated and becoming increasingly obsolete.
Best of luck with your applications. The public sector is a good employer in terms of stability and fair treatment. I just got a new post with HMRC and am older than you, so it can be done.
Similar situation to me. I was given a 3 month contract now cut short to 2 months I finish next week. They are also cost cutting, board meeting Tuesday and Wednesday they announce redundancies. I am actually happy as the role is a HUGE stress, it was a crap handover, no notes, and manager sending me messages "Has this been done?" and it was not covered in the handover, just constant stress, I don't need it. Told the agency I want minimum 6 month commitment and if its a case where the person leaving is going quickly with no notes, forget it, best contract was when I was supporting someone who had too much work, being left alone to do it all after a shit handover is not good for your mental health. I am not worried, agent will keep looking for me, plenty to do around the house, and holidays planned, perhaps permanently.
Sorry to hear that. Good luck in the search. . I know a friend of a friend who lost his job; he's straight but actually does "gay for pay." I obviously don't recommend that, but it shows what's going on out there. These are tough and crazy times.
Just a suggestion.. know you want to find work in your chosen field but why not register with employment agencies, there are countless jobs you could do , short term, shifts etc in factories ... I know it's not what you want but its work and it keeps you positive... I'm 62 and wether you like it or not age does count against you...hope you aren't offended and I hope you find something in your chosen field..good luck.
Civil service in the UK is not an easy option. There is massive interference from 'on high' and departments are micromanaged, with a lot of internal politics. Getting a job is also difficult as they prefer to promote from within, even for externally advertised roles.
Well as someone that’s worked there for 20 years untrue. They ‘prefer’ the best person for the job and micromanaging can occur in private industry also. It’s also very rare people are ‘let go’ lol that’s just scaremongering. The CS is massive and easily absorbs staff whose jobs have changed or if it no longer exists. If someone is let go in my 20 years experience it’s because they’re bad at their job and trust me you have to be awfully bad to get fired from the CS due to the strength of the TU and the department doing everything legally and by the book.
If you have a driving licence, think about becoming a bus driver. I was a SE Carpenter and Joiner for over 30 years, I wish I'd changed sooner. Lots of bus companies have training programmes in place and always advertise for trainee drivers. I worked for Arriva previously and can recommend their training. It would give you a reasonable income while looking for your permanent post. Good luck. My old Lab was called Bella lol😅
I know you've decided on a change of direction i.e going for civil service jobs rather than contract but if you're stuck for video ideas would you consider talking about the process you did as a contractor to find contracts i.e what you called the hustle? I'm a 52 year old contractor and would be interesting/educational to hear what others do, what they found worked and what didn't. Cheers and best of luck finding that civil service position.
I can understand why a contractor would be let go first (I'm a contractor myself) due to the higher pay rate, but as they are also losing another permanent member of staff, was there not an opportunity to stay with the company as a full-time employee? And the UK doctor situation...the government have purposely imported doctors and nurses from other countries who will work for less money and poorer work conditions (my partner is an NHS nurse), so planned. Also, Blair and his "friends" have also stated that AI is going to replace the majority of GP's in the not too distant future. I cynically wonder if that's why the GP surgeries and appointment times are an absolute mess, "cui bono"?
Wife a nurse, daughter a paramedic. Overseas recruitment - same in teaching - is to fill vacancies due to every Govt since the 80’s making every public service job seem less and less appealing to ensure shortages that are being filled by private companies- from agencies to ambulances. Different for Doctors which seems to be more of a buyers market…but also due to budget restrictions and the marketisation of GP services - as well as chemists being able to seek employment as GPs ( WTAF!!) etc. As a retired person my sympathy is with everyone looking for work when corporations, bent politicians and billionaires will do literally anything to fund their next super yacht or rocket to the moon.
The problem with civil service is the appalling pay and the total absence of benefits. The pension is held up as a great benefit, but it is tied to state pension age which I think devalues it massively as a benefit. Aside from the pension, there is basically nothing (unless you value season ticket loans and joke benefits like that). Compare that to good private sector roles where you can get higher base pay, bonus schemes, stock options, private medical, strong employer pension contributions (10%+), etc. I'd recommend looking at large private sector companies (retail banks etc) where you still stand a chance of being considered after 30-40 years of age... and avoiding the trendy (shit) little tech companies who basically won't entertain you if you are over 30. Apply direct to companies and do not rely on recruitment consultants, who were once useful but have basically become a total waste of time.
I don't agree about the pension. In a sense all pensions are linked to state retirement age because of tax treatment of early withdrawals and the civil service is no less flexible than most private schemes. The actuarial reduction rates for taking pension early are actually more generous in the civil service than most private sector schemes Employer contribution rates are almost 30% and because its defined benefits not contributions you are not exposed to market risk. To me the pension is a great benefit. There also the point that defined benefits are effectively undervalued when the size of total pot is assessed for tax purposes. If I had a standard private sector scheme I need to save well over 1 million in my pot to get the retirement I want which would complicate my tax affairs. I work in the civil service and I need to earn at least a additional £25-30K if I move to a standard defined contributions private sector scheme. An issue of course is that to gain full advantage of pension you need to join relatively young and build up years. In terms of other benefits I also argue that the leave at 5PM culture and the decent holidays are benefits.
Civil Service has been good for me. Yeah, they don’t pay the greatest but steady pay/benefits & internal job postings that the public never sees. Lateral transfers into other agencies across state governments that want people but already in the system. Makes it easier, faster to get you onboard with them. Got on with a Sheriff’s office & got access to a free gym & free hot meal every night. If I hang in there for 8 years I’ll be vested for a 2nd pension 🥳🥳
It’s really heartbreaking to see how inflation and recession impact low-income families. The cost of living keeps rising, and many struggle just to meet basic needs, let alone save or invest. It’s a reminder of the importance of finding ways to create financial opportunities. You've helped me a lot sir Brian! Imagine i invested $50,000 and received $190,500 after 14 days
Some persons think inves'tin is all about buying stocks; I think going into the stock market without a good experience is a big risk, that's why I'm lucky to have seen someone like mr Brian C Nelson.
Wishing you the best for your application to the Civil Service. I would advise having a good read of the CS Success Profiles if you haven't already done so. In my experience Grade 6 & 7 job roles are heavily contested. My advice would be to detail check the job specifications and candidate criteria and weight your application accordingly. Sifts are anonymised and very strict on word counts. Good luck!
Ive lived in Switzerland and would NOT advise anyone to move over there unless you are multi-lingual knowing at least 2 of these French, Italian, German (well Swiss German) and English. Without the languages you are utterly reliant on the jobs that require native English speakers...they are damn rare
“WE DONT WAIT WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES “ Take it as an opportunity i guess and definitely i believe there is something much better waiting for you…… like someone said if one door closes there are always many more open just need to figure out. I am in my early 40’s and faced similar issues. I guess the best thing in my opinion is to look into providing your own bookkeeping and accountancy services which doesn’t need any specific certifications. It might not be easy but definitely worth while.
You know the score as a contractor, or self employed, you get more money than a salaried person, but that comes with a downside as you are well aware. Good luck.
Where's that park? A whole 15 mins sitting on a bench without a single person passing by, how relaxing. Anyway, don't give up, I am just about to start a job in the NHS (Phlebotomist) next Monday, which I never thought would ever happen after 46 years working in low skilled or driving jobs. OK so the job I have got isn't big money but it's enough for me and I'll be working for an organisation I love.
@@karenlaterf8088 The job entails starting as a trainee (on full pay) until you pass competency assessments. A bit like an NVQ. To apply you need to demonstrate a certain level of education (just GCSE level for this discipline). At interview you have to be as gorgeous as I am (only joking). The great thing about the NHS is they don't discriminate around gender, sexuality, race, all the other identifiers, and most important for me, age.
@@grimsbyhackney479 Thanks - good to know, but if you are doing blood tests on people, surely you need some human anatomy / medical training, as well as basic GCSEs? I presume it was a trainee level job advertised as such, on NHS jobs?
What is easier? Looking for a job or looking for a contract? A contract is usually a single face to face chat of 20 mins. A job, well now this is a protracted 5 stage process with presentations or project work, personality tests and it might well just be a ghost job. I haven't seen ghost contracts yet. This is nothing to talk of the brutal PAYE tax regime of the United Kingdom. Yes, having to look for work is a pain, but it is nothing compared to the clown show that a full time job is. The grass may look greener ...
The modern employment situation demands essentially the same job-search hustle when employed as when unemployed. Outdated is the expectation that employment allows one to dedicate full time to applying skills to a task. A good portion of time is needed to secure the next assignment in this very competitive environment.
Ir35 destroyed all contracting and needs to be revoked. Shame on labour for not retracting it. Labour policy brought it in and tories followed through. Now i cant afford most jobs.
I have a friend whose daughter qualified with a degree in nursing a couple of years ago. All she could get were short-term contracts of three or six months. She moved to Canada in frustration
Public sector is large and lots of people apply. You still should, I just wanna recommend semi-gov non profits too, that collect membership fees. So not donations to charities but fees. So you know they are funded. They can be easier to get into and often work in tandem with government (like regulation) and are more flexible on working from home than gov jobs. Also public corporations, cities govs, univsities all good places too and similar to big gov.
It isn't you, it is them. I am 61 and I went all through this procedure as an FCMA who was an FC at the age of 24. A 'high flyer'. But what comes later isn't rational. You are doing nothing wrong. Don't blame yourself, blame them. The way I dealt with it was to take it as a blessing and see the benefits of more time for me, albeit at the same time a cost in changed lifestyle. I realise this is less practical for some than others, but at the least, do not blame yourself. This experience is too common. I was disappointed the CIMA did not seem to do much to cover the topic. I wish you all the best. It is a certainty you CAN do the jobs advertised. You know what you can do. I chose the 'I'm retiring early' option. Not necessarily what everyone wants to do. All the best whichever way you choose to deal with this frustrating situation. Try to turn it to your advantage rather than let it get you down.
I can assure you it's not that simple as I'm a registered HGV driver with active HGV licence. You do expereince being messed about to often through agencies trust me I'm going through it now.
A good tip is, sometimes you can ascertain from the agency advert who the end client is. If so go to the company website and apply directly. The agencies can get 6 months salary so a company is likely to want to avoid that cost.
GHOST JOBS are alive and well, Companies need to look good on paper and in appearance. Unintentionally, you are giving them "free data" and a pool of potential candidates for when that position becomes available to see the average salary for this role, what our competitors are paying for a similar role, and what the lowest we can pay for this position is. It's scummy and demoralising to jobseekers. I'd argue it is a form of market manipulation in that you're trying to ensure investor/shareholder confidence by saying oh look we are growing, expanding and increasing our workforce to help push this.
He is freelancing, so it is short temp contracts. Title IS misleading. I am 55 and being trained as a mechanic which I love as I am a hands-on person, not a desk jockey. I find you need to be prepared to do something different and be positive when looking.
Are you claiming New Style JSA? If you're actively looking for work, have made enough Class 1 NIC's, you can claim. It doesn't matter how much savings you have, even if you work 16hrs or less, and looking for work you can get it. It also counts towards your State Pension.
i honestly get scared when i see these unemployed videos for over 50's . its just astounding and very scary and nerve recking . we can onlly keep praying that the economy gets better . i dont blame you for now looking for Perm but i think look for both perm and contract . you never know you might get a long contract
My SIL is a robotics engineer, only 24 but what he tells me is frightening. Soon, and very, very soon, over 40's never mind over 50's will find that the option to pick up a mcjob has gone. As somebody else posted, if l was 50+ and needed money till retirement l'd get a care job, soon they will be sought after.
I applied for a CS job. Had a phone interview. Wasn't who they were looking for. The job has been reposted 3 x now. The AI says I am a good technical fit. Too old / qualified.
be aware the civil service is being badly hit by cuts, my daughter is in the civil service and wants to move to different area, has a 1.1 law degree and a masters and is struggling to even get an interview she is 26, try looking at other big business , like construction as an example, there are huge companies that need big finance teams/departments
Yep. My partner laid off at 52... 2 years later, still nothing apart from 1.5 months contract work. I think hes given up. Life has been shit since 2020. I'm sick of the media and politicians banging on about economic inactivity of over 50s like it's their fault. The employers are discriminating against over 50s 😡
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58 yrs old and I got made redundant last October from the e-commerce sector, I was a Senior Programme Manager. It took me until July to find another role but I made the decision to go into the public sector and do a slightly different role where my skills fitted but I wasn’t involved in delivery as it’s soul destroying. Pay is a lot less but it’s not terrible and a lot less stress. LinkedIn is a waste of time as are agencies and other job sites… apply directly via company websites or give them a call even if something isn’t advertised. Try and remain positive, which, from experience is a challenge. Good luck
I had the same situation till I bit the bullet and applied for a job in a care home. It's tough work but you'll never be out of work again. Eventually, it led me to me working in supported homes and that led me to working in a Special Needs School which ended up being the best job I've ever had. You have to change your expectations.
Care jobs just pay so dismally. I don't know how anyone survives on minimum wage.
@@BanjoPixelSnack You adjust your lifestyle.
I'm gutted for you. Sorry to hear this.
I'm up at 6.30 every morning. Indeed, REED, Monster, Find a Job and so on. It's a full-time job looking for a job! It's challenging and can be draining.
Best of luck in your search🙏
@@dappergent9422 totally agree, but don’t you find Monster jobs are shit, same with Indeed?
I heard Indeed streamlined, laid a lot of staff off and went more AI. They seem to be a scam company?
Same, agencies and search engines are painful..
Keep going my brother!
What jobs are you looking for?
I'm sure you already know this, but rule number 1 is NEVER, EVER, EVER trust a recruitment agency! In my view, and many others, they are the scum of the earth, and it's just a huge shame that a very large number of employers use them. Good luck finding a permanent role.
Couldn’t agree more.
Sorry you were let go. You are not alone in this; my own life is not much different. This is what works for me to maintain sanity and find some happiness in what can be a stressful time. a) looking for work regularly, but not every day. Looking every day can depressing and results in too much of 'the same thing' b) apply for jobs that are imperfect matches - one never knows what the employer sees - and they may have more latitude than they let on c) go for a walk every day d) read most days, and get the mind away from the internet for a while, and enjoy nature e) apply for survival jobs since its good to keep up routine, add to the finances, and do some networking f) don't be too hard on myself.
Good advice
Good advice 👍🏾
Nicely mentioned, Steve from Manchester, I'm also unemployed in my 50's and yes it is difficult 😥
People didn’t want to go back to work after Covid and it’s almost like employers have learned to live without them.
The truth is that the jobs market is shrinking, although Governments like to tell people that there are more people in work now than there have ever been. Ghost jobs creates the illusion that work is avaialble and out there, which results in unemployed people questioning their skills, abilities and self worth. In my opinion the rapid increase of insecure work is a result of Globalisation. AI will also reduce employment opportunities over the next ten years. Society should be questioning why we have record numbers of people going to universities and racking up huge debts, who then graduate and end up working in the gig economy. If people need multiple jobs or income streams just to survive, society is on a very slippery slope. I wish you well in your search for permenent work.
Sorry to hear about this. Sadly the job market is really tough and even more so for those of us over 50. God knows how many of us are going to survive.
It's very soul destroying
we wont survive. Ive started to draw on a few small pensions just to keep my head above water
live simply, have no car, small house (or even van) no dogs and cats ie vets bills are very expensive, different hobbies, survival skills, lodgers etc.
@beaulieuc8910
So what you're saying is ' exist ' not ' live '.
U.K.S.O.S
You are articulate and presentable - why not go into "Teaching" Accountancy. You would be ideal!
There is huge age discrimination against people over 50s
💯 in a world where the retirement age is increasing because the aging population is growing, which is a SUCCESS of modern medicine etc, employers are going to need to change.
This! I have 35 years of experience in tech in finance. And also struggle to find anything.
Yes, even places that are supposed to help are discriminatory. I’m 60 and need to acquire new skills due to disability. I need online/at home study and there’s a total disinterest from the majority, even the careers service.
@@OrganisedPauper I feel your frustration and pain. We all are in the same boat here. I have 35 years of international experience and worked in giant companies. There is no question about the skills, experience or qualifications, it’s just clearly biased age discrimination against 50s plus. I hate to say it but that’s the bitter truth about age discrimination.
I would say over 40
Happened to me twice, so I started my own recruitment business to help people like us.
Sorry man. Glad you have a good mindset and a great place to talk to us and walk your pup.
I’m a freelancer, (self employed) thats the nature of freelance work…. Jobs come and they and go… often part time, but you can freelance for several different companies at the same time. There are up sides, autonomy, you set your own fees, time off when you want it, etc etc. I like it. Wouldn’t want a permanent job. I can’t work for some other bugger anyway…
You may be in for a shock. Gaining entry to the civil service is not as easy as you may think. It is a lottery at the best of times due to the sheer volume of applications. It took me well over a year to get in and that was pre pandemic. Competition is fiercer now. I wish you the best of luck!
I've seen high calibre people in the public sector, they must have worked out that a stable job through the whole economic cycle is a better deal
@@John-c4r1o Totally agree. I took the civil service job as I wanted income/job stability over chasing more money. I had been self employed for 30+ years but found as I got older I could not cope anymore living from feast to famine. Best move I made and realise I am very lucky to have got this job.
I have spoken to someone who is leaving the civil service role because of the toxic environment, as it is difficult to fire people in the civil service, you might work with "toxic" people.
@@haarew8336thing is there’s pros and cons to most jobs. I work in the CS and agree that it can be toxic based on which govt dept you work for. I moved from out of one because it was v cliquey and toxic but still in the CS but a different department because the stability of income is of more importance for me as a single person. Also where I moved to is less toxic so far because theres more professional people in it due to the type of work it is. I read horror stories about the private sector too so it’s just the luck of the draw!
@71highstorrs "feast or famine", that gave me flashbacks. When I was self employed there were months when I thought I was on the way to being a millionaire, others when I barely earned anything. Joined the CS just after covid, it's a different way of life but enjoying it.
I've been out of work for 8 months now. I've only worked 12 days this year in 2024.
I’ve worked for the CS for over 20 years and can attest to fact that the advertised jobs are real. They will do their utmost to recruit from within their existing resource first so if they advertise out it will have been a very considered decision to do so. I would advise even if you see a temporary post that’s suitable to apply for it because if you’re good at your job (especially HL IT roles), the CS in my experience will try to hold onto you. Once you’re ’in’ and make contacts those people will advise you of potential new postings and advice on how to apply more effectively and if your new work examples are from the CS then even better. Additionally I personally don’t think they age discriminate- they are ethical on that front in my 20 years of being with them it’s nice to see that new recruits could be anywhere from 18-60! Also yes definitely don’t waffle in your applications and keep them tight and tailored. I’ve helped on recruitment exercises in the past and it’s all about the *outcomes* of your examples and the *impacts* made. Anyway I’ll shut up now haha. Good luck!
I'm sorry to hear this. It's no consolation to you but I'm on month 9 (chartered architect) of unemployment. Job hunting's exhausting. Good luck in your job search.
I'm on month 9 as well. 50 years old. I've never seen anything like it.
@@turnbacktheclock74 My sympathies. Good luck.
Enjoy the walks while you have the time. Something will turn up. I've done the same walk. It is amazing how quiet the area is with the airport on the doorstep.
It does look lovely there. Good for the mind after all that job hunting!
Sorry to hear about your job. I think at this time the jobs market is completely broken. I think you are right to focus on the civil service, at least the jobs there will be legit.
The reason for ghost jobs is, one to show how well the company is doing maybe to boost the share price. And two to keep the employees on their toes.
The Over 50 Job Seeker channel is in the same position we're in, he seems to have had an interesting career.
I'm 59, been made redundant 5 times. Been in current job and managed to survive job cuts for 16 years. When this one goes, I'll retire. It's a pain. My last 4 jobs were obtained through Jobserve - are they still going?
same, am so fed up with redundancies
I do think that when you are over the age of 55, it's a lot harder to get another job, but my thoughts are with you, I do wish you the very best of luck, I know what it's like to start looking for another job after 55
stay strong man. I experienced the same nearly 2 years ago. I thought Id found a good job, fairly local so hardly any travelling...but after 2 months they got rid of me. I was given a days notice for meeting in which I was dismissed. Funnily I had a meeting with HR 2 days before that and there was NO mention of any issues they had with me. I suspect I was taken on to do some mundane admin work with the lure of the proper work coming later. They even messed around with my pay so my claim for unemployment benefit was delayed and I struggled with no money for nearly 2 months
IME Govt jobs posted online are not really open to the public. I believe they have to make sure any vacancy gets made to the public but invariably there will be an internal candidate that is basically a shoe in...sorry to be the bearer of bad news
i thought fully qualified and experienced Accountants, Doctors, Architects, solicitors had lots of opportunities and very little fear of losing and not getting a good paid job? if these professionals are struggling imagine the rest of us..!
All these jobs are highly susceptible to AI…jobs of the future will be led by tradesmen with salaries to suit..unfortunately most of these trades are for young fit people..
I am sorry to hear about your job. I tend to agree with what you said about LinkedIn and the discrimination for those over 50; it is so real, even though we all know that it should not be the case.
There is a huge age discrimination against people over fifty trying to get a job , I know from personal experience , terrible, I hope you find something
Sorry to hear this mate. Keep the videos coming they great to listen to. Good luck with the government application as well.
I loved forest areas like that when I was out of work. Hikes there were very healing.
Just came across your channel - I’m in the same boat and fell for a recruitment scam , resulting in having to get new passports and protecting myself on line as best I can - everyone be warned - and extra vigilant
Offer your experience on a self employed experience, but, never register with the government. Take your number plates off your vehicle, and never interact with these thieving bastards, ever.
Sorry to hear this I have been looking and being ignored since March
I am afraid a lot of fifty somethings have got take up a lot more hobbies
Unfortunately what I observed in the GFC of 2008 that many over 50s don't get back into the city professional environment, because it takes a few years for the economy to change and by that time their residual internal staff have gained more experience and take on cheap graduates. It's just a big meat grinder cycle.
So sorry to hear this . God bless you and hope you find an amazing job soon :)
LinkedIn is shit. Look at where you are, what a beautiful place. Hang in there. Be strong. I'm a unemployed 55 year old myself. Given up applying for roles. I even applied to be a sandwich had (cutting sammys) and didn't get that. Pale, grey and stale.
Buy a nice suit go into recruitment agency and have the right personality. You can do it.
Oh dear, same age, same experience over years, had a nice business with staff for 2 decades, Ive wasted hours, weeks and months over the years, low pay, terrible temp jobs, we go backwards 😢😢
@@scarlettkhan9667What recruitment agency?
You come on here swearing. You can't even use grammar. You can't spell the job you applied for and refer to "sammys". If any of that attitude rubs off on your interview style or CV then no wonder you struggle. Polish yourself up and keep swearing for the pub or your own house.
Recently retired & on a pension.
I dropped out years ago from all the stress of bothering with the charade of interviews where the face does not fit because of age.
Quite honestly, not having to associate with people whom I would not bother with other than at the workplace has proved nothing but beneficial to me. The general negativity in the workplace is far more dangerous to well-being than figuring out how to budget for essentials.
First time in a while I have a lovely team and lovely place to work. Nobody at all is strange or twisted, if anything it's now me probably after so long of being tortured 😂
@@1ForTheShieldz Congratulations on dropping onto someone who appreciates your abilities. The only torture you might face is using the collapsing UK infrastructure getting to work/back home?
@lorenzbroll101 Nice bunch, hopefully it lasts a while.
@@lorenzbroll101 good luck with your career as well pal
Thanks for sharing your experience and sorry to hear that you find yourself out of work again. I agree with your approach and hope you find something very soon.
The market is not good. It is not you or your age. In fact, you are not doing that badly when you think about it. Thanks for your good videos.
I thought the creed of orthodox economists says "the market" is _perfect_ especially when The BoE sets the rate of U nemployment (added emoji to defeat the algorithm)
I’ve watched this video twice now with some discovered interesting points you mentioned, I have to say thank you again for your shared time. I do live very local to you so if you like and when time allows us both I be happy to just have a chat with you over our experiences, I’m currently a registered HGV driver, but even in this sector its hard to find a permanent role without working through employment agencies. Best of luck for the future Steve from Manchester - M23 area. And thank you for sharing the location point namely: Style Woods I will take a cycle ride soon as I’ve never been there before.
I really feel for you. You are not alone . We are with you. 💯💪🏽🤗 In recent times, there has been a new term coined “fun employed”. I know it’s hard, although I’d say try to enjoy the moment…
If you know someone who can get you a position somewhere that’s always helpful…that’s also a trend here in Washington DC, USA…. I’m rambling now, but you could also teach English online and/or abroad quite easily… the certificate for that only takes a couple months.
I know what you’re going through…it’s a horrible feeling (I’ve been there in my early 30’s). There’s so much more to life than work. Focus on what you love and it will come back ten-fold. Who knows? I hope your UA-cam channels blow up and you can look back and smile at both the hard times and good times.😊
The job market is out of control but you are in a better place than a lot of people. You have vast experience and good skills than most young people. The age is only thing that these companies would use against you.
Sorry to hear they’ve let you go it’s their loss, the right fit will come your way soon x
Keep your chin up dude, the perfect job will come to you eventually
Sorry to hear my friend, from someone in the same boat for some time. Here's a thought - who's to say Ageism isn't alive and kicking in the civil service too? That's been my experience. Age discrimination does not discriminate between sectors!! Will be very interested to learn your progress and experiences. Hope you prove me wrong! :)
We are always told that there is a general labour shortage, hence a need for more immigration. Does anybody understand what's going on?
No there really isn't, I've done dregs jobs for years now and was single parent ex business owner with prestigious brand long ago, workplaces are full of immigrants, immigrant team leaders, immigrant managers, no scope for British, they're very racist often once you've worked in companies as my area not good for jobs. . Many don't learn English, coin in overtime and only ever about 3% English tops in some of these large companies, always looking for ways to oust you out even if u get a temp job in them, it's real eye opener and very corrupt, same in care sector, food places, many industries, it's British not welcome and foreign managers who have already been in these places 5-10 years, they recruit mainly their own. I've had 7 jobs in last year, they suck. I quit few days ago and I'm not a quitter but so sick of the ethics, I'm very over qualified but nothing in my industry for like 2 hour commute, I'm not 25 anymore...
Labour shortage mainly in minimum wage roles with high labour requirements I.e care. Immigration is necessary to fund the current pensioners (baby boomers) and care for them.State pensions are funded by current taxes, it takes around 5 workers to fund a pensioner. In the past 10 years pensioners increased by 2 million and thus immigration has increase by 10 million to keep up. We’re not having enough babies because we can’t afford it. Annoying I know
@@rainbowlyniscoolInteresting - thank you!
Ah the good old immigration ponzi scheme myth. Haven’t heard that one in a while.
The great replacement, the globalists are playing a blinder
Good Evening. Thank you very much for sharing your news. Sorry to hear you have been let go of. One door closes another one opens for You. Very Good Luck with your Job Searching. Remember to always do Your Du Diligence about the Company or Business that are Advertising the Job Vacancy. Research is very Important to do First. Keep on going and Believe in Yourself. You can do this. Jonathan/ Peterborough.
Honestly, I believe there's a ticking time bomb in that industry with AI advancing rapidly. Office jobs, as well as roles in banks and government where people work from home, are on borrowed time. These positions will soon be automated, with no need for people to sit behind desks anymore. In my opinion, it would be wise to diversify and explore a career where your skill set is more unique, as these jobs are oversaturated and becoming increasingly obsolete.
We need MPs watching this if we are to ever hope for meaningful changes.
Best of luck with your applications. The public sector is a good employer in terms of stability and fair treatment. I just got a new post with HMRC and am older than you, so it can be done.
Similar situation to me. I was given a 3 month contract now cut short to 2 months I finish next week. They are also cost cutting, board meeting Tuesday and Wednesday they announce redundancies. I am actually happy as the role is a HUGE stress, it was a crap handover, no notes, and manager sending me messages "Has this been done?" and it was not covered in the handover, just constant stress, I don't need it. Told the agency I want minimum 6 month commitment and if its a case where the person leaving is going quickly with no notes, forget it, best contract was when I was supporting someone who had too much work, being left alone to do it all after a shit handover is not good for your mental health. I am not worried, agent will keep looking for me, plenty to do around the house, and holidays planned, perhaps permanently.
Good luck sir on your coming journey.
Sorry to hear that. Good luck in the search. . I know a friend of a friend who lost his job; he's straight but actually does "gay for pay." I obviously don't recommend that, but it shows what's going on out there. These are tough and crazy times.
This country is in a massive recession. The jobs market has absolutely tanked!
Thanks for your work here on youtube ❤
Just a suggestion.. know you want to find work in your chosen field but why not register with employment agencies, there are countless jobs you could do , short term, shifts etc in factories ... I know it's not what you want but its work and it keeps you positive... I'm 62 and wether you like it or not age does count against you...hope you aren't offended and I hope you find something in your chosen field..good luck.
what if you find factory work warehouse work ...crap?
Civil service in the UK is not an easy option. There is massive interference from 'on high' and departments are micromanaged, with a lot of internal politics. Getting a job is also difficult as they prefer to promote from within, even for externally advertised roles.
They are also cutting back, know quiet a few people that have been let go from the civil service.
Well as someone that’s worked there for 20 years untrue. They ‘prefer’ the best person for the job and micromanaging can occur in private industry also. It’s also very rare people are ‘let go’ lol that’s just scaremongering. The CS is massive and easily absorbs staff whose jobs have changed or if it no longer exists. If someone is let go in my 20 years experience it’s because they’re bad at their job and trust me you have to be awfully bad to get fired from the CS due to the strength of the TU and the department doing everything legally and by the book.
Living the life free mate enjoy it
If you have a driving licence, think about becoming a bus driver. I was a SE Carpenter and Joiner for over 30 years, I wish I'd changed sooner. Lots of bus companies have training programmes in place and always advertise for trainee drivers. I worked for Arriva previously and can recommend their training. It would give you a reasonable income while looking for your permanent post. Good luck. My old Lab was called Bella lol😅
I know you've decided on a change of direction i.e going for civil service jobs rather than contract but if you're stuck for video ideas would you consider talking about the process you did as a contractor to find contracts i.e what you called the hustle? I'm a 52 year old contractor and would be interesting/educational to hear what others do, what they found worked and what didn't. Cheers and best of luck finding that civil service position.
I can understand why a contractor would be let go first (I'm a contractor myself) due to the higher pay rate, but as they are also losing another permanent member of staff, was there not an opportunity to stay with the company as a full-time employee?
And the UK doctor situation...the government have purposely imported doctors and nurses from other countries who will work for less money and poorer work conditions (my partner is an NHS nurse), so planned. Also, Blair and his "friends" have also stated that AI is going to replace the majority of GP's in the not too distant future. I cynically wonder if that's why the GP surgeries and appointment times are an absolute mess, "cui bono"?
Wife a nurse, daughter a paramedic. Overseas recruitment - same in teaching - is to fill vacancies due to every Govt since the 80’s making every public service job seem less and less appealing to ensure shortages that are being filled by private companies- from agencies to ambulances. Different for Doctors which seems to be more of a buyers market…but also due to budget restrictions and the marketisation of GP services - as well as chemists being able to seek employment as GPs ( WTAF!!) etc. As a retired person my sympathy is with everyone looking for work when corporations, bent politicians and billionaires will do literally anything to fund their next super yacht or rocket to the moon.
Recruitment agencies many get your CV and then contact your companies pitch for works. Quite waste of time really. Keep the spirit up. Its not easy.
The problem with civil service is the appalling pay and the total absence of benefits. The pension is held up as a great benefit, but it is tied to state pension age which I think devalues it massively as a benefit. Aside from the pension, there is basically nothing (unless you value season ticket loans and joke benefits like that). Compare that to good private sector roles where you can get higher base pay, bonus schemes, stock options, private medical, strong employer pension contributions (10%+), etc. I'd recommend looking at large private sector companies (retail banks etc) where you still stand a chance of being considered after 30-40 years of age... and avoiding the trendy (shit) little tech companies who basically won't entertain you if you are over 30. Apply direct to companies and do not rely on recruitment consultants, who were once useful but have basically become a total waste of time.
I don't agree about the pension. In a sense all pensions are linked to state retirement age because of tax treatment of early withdrawals and the civil service is no less flexible than most private schemes. The actuarial reduction rates for taking pension early are actually more generous in the civil service than most private sector schemes Employer contribution rates are almost 30% and because its defined benefits not contributions you are not exposed to market risk. To me the pension is a great benefit. There also the point that defined benefits are effectively undervalued when the size of total pot is assessed for tax purposes. If I had a standard private sector scheme I need to save well over 1 million in my pot to get the retirement I want which would complicate my tax affairs. I work in the civil service and I need to earn at least a additional £25-30K if I move to a standard defined contributions private sector scheme. An issue of course is that to gain full advantage of pension you need to join relatively young and build up years. In terms of other benefits I also argue that the leave at 5PM culture and the decent holidays are benefits.
Civil Service has been good for me. Yeah, they don’t pay the greatest but steady pay/benefits & internal job postings that the public never sees. Lateral transfers into other agencies across state governments that want people but already in the system. Makes it easier, faster to get you onboard with them. Got on with a Sheriff’s office & got access to a free gym & free hot meal every night. If I hang in there for 8 years I’ll be vested for a 2nd pension 🥳🥳
The right choice of an investment has always been a big problem for me I know picking a wrong investment will leave a big scar in the future..
It’s really heartbreaking to see how inflation and recession impact low-income families. The cost of living keeps rising, and many struggle just to meet basic needs, let alone save or invest. It’s a reminder of the importance of finding ways to create financial opportunities. You've helped me a lot sir Brian! Imagine i invested $50,000 and received $190,500 after 14 days
Absolutely! Profits are possible, especially now, but complex transactions should be handled by experienced market professionals.
Some persons think inves'tin is all about buying stocks; I think going into the stock market without a good experience is a big risk, that's why I'm lucky to have seen someone like mr Brian C Nelson.
Finding yourself a good broker is as same as finding a good wife, which you go less stress, you get just enough with so much little effort at things
I'm surprised that you just mentioned and recommend Mr Brian Nelson. I met him at a conference in 2018 and we have been working together ever since.
Agree, cv farming is rife. I had this applying for jobs that really did not exist, agents saying that they will find another but pointless.
Yes its all about getting a human to speak with. And if the internal don't understand the hiring manager needs in detail they will just cut CVs
Wishing you the best for your application to the Civil Service. I would advise having a good read of the CS Success Profiles if you haven't already done so. In my experience Grade 6 & 7 job roles are heavily contested. My advice would be to detail check the job specifications and candidate criteria and weight your application accordingly. Sifts are anonymised and very strict on word counts. Good luck!
Blessings and new employment for you soon.
Try Switzerland!
Geneva and Zurich will have lots of opportunities for your accounting experience!
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Ive lived in Switzerland and would NOT advise anyone to move over there unless you are multi-lingual knowing at least 2 of these French, Italian, German (well Swiss German) and English. Without the languages you are utterly reliant on the jobs that require native English speakers...they are damn rare
“WE DONT WAIT WE CREATE OPPORTUNITIES “
Take it as an opportunity i guess and definitely i believe there is something much better waiting for you…… like someone said if one door closes there are always many more open just need to figure out. I am in my early 40’s and faced similar issues. I guess the best thing in my opinion is to look into providing your own bookkeeping and accountancy services which doesn’t need any specific certifications. It might not be easy but definitely worth while.
I hope you have some good luck soon.
You are correct many of these agency jobs don't exist, it's cv harvesting as you say.
You know the score as a contractor, or self employed, you get more money than a salaried person, but that comes with a downside as you are well aware. Good luck.
Keep Calm some companies still value enthusiastic workers over 50 no problem
Civil Service, great employer and some parts really do value your diversity as an older worker. You need to do your homework on the STAR format.
Where's that park? A whole 15 mins sitting on a bench without a single person passing by, how relaxing. Anyway, don't give up, I am just about to start a job in the NHS (Phlebotomist) next Monday, which I never thought would ever happen after 46 years working in low skilled or driving jobs. OK so the job I have got isn't big money but it's enough for me and I'll be working for an organisation I love.
Did u retrain to work in a medical job?
@@karenlaterf8088 The job entails starting as a trainee (on full pay) until you pass competency assessments. A bit like an NVQ. To apply you need to demonstrate a certain level of education (just GCSE level for this discipline). At interview you have to be as gorgeous as I am (only joking). The great thing about the NHS is they don't discriminate around gender, sexuality, race, all the other identifiers, and most important for me, age.
@@grimsbyhackney479 Thanks - good to know, but if you are doing blood tests on people, surely you need some human anatomy / medical training, as well as basic GCSEs? I presume it was a trainee level job advertised as such, on NHS jobs?
That is brilliant and such a worthwhile job too. Good luck on Monday
What is easier? Looking for a job or looking for a contract? A contract is usually a single face to face chat of 20 mins. A job, well now this is a protracted 5 stage process with presentations or project work, personality tests and it might well just be a ghost job. I haven't seen ghost contracts yet. This is nothing to talk of the brutal PAYE tax regime of the United Kingdom. Yes, having to look for work is a pain, but it is nothing compared to the clown show that a full time job is. The grass may look greener ...
Can't help thinking the contracting arrangement is more of an issue to many of these employers than your age. Good luck.
The modern employment situation demands essentially the same job-search hustle when employed as when unemployed. Outdated is the expectation that employment allows one to dedicate full time to applying skills to a task. A good portion of time is needed to secure the next assignment in this very competitive environment.
Good luck in your job search. The only downside to applying to for government jobs budgets can be withdrawn and the vacancy withdrawn .
Ir35 destroyed all contracting and needs to be revoked. Shame on labour for not retracting it. Labour policy brought it in and tories followed through. Now i cant afford most jobs.
I have a friend whose daughter qualified with a degree in nursing a couple of years ago. All she could get were short-term contracts of three or six months. She moved to Canada in frustration
Once you hit 50 plus it’s over. Why would you put yourself through it, Unless you have a high profile job. Fact
Public sector is large and lots of people apply. You still should, I just wanna recommend semi-gov non profits too, that collect membership fees. So not donations to charities but fees. So you know they are funded. They can be easier to get into and often work in tandem with government (like regulation) and are more flexible on working from home than gov jobs. Also public corporations, cities govs, univsities all good places too and similar to big gov.
It isn't you, it is them. I am 61 and I went all through this procedure as an FCMA who was an FC at the age of 24. A 'high flyer'. But what comes later isn't rational. You are doing nothing wrong. Don't blame yourself, blame them. The way I dealt with it was to take it as a blessing and see the benefits of more time for me, albeit at the same time a cost in changed lifestyle. I realise this is less practical for some than others, but at the least, do not blame yourself. This experience is too common. I was disappointed the CIMA did not seem to do much to cover the topic. I wish you all the best. It is a certainty you CAN do the jobs advertised. You know what you can do. I chose the 'I'm retiring early' option. Not necessarily what everyone wants to do. All the best whichever way you choose to deal with this frustrating situation. Try to turn it to your advantage rather than let it get you down.
Get HGV licence, job done. Average age of lorry drivers is 55 years old so being in your 50s is no barrier.
I can assure you it's not that simple as I'm a registered HGV driver with active HGV licence. You do expereince being messed about to often through agencies trust me I'm going through it now.
Take a look at this book - it may be of some help and support as others are finding
A good tip is, sometimes you can ascertain from the agency advert who the end client is. If so go to the company website and apply directly. The agencies can get 6 months salary so a company is likely to want to avoid that cost.
Good in theory but that company has ALREADY paid the agency so will not likely to respond to any direct contact
Hope you popped in to The Ship for a pint !
After living overseas for 10 year I cannot believe how poor wages are 10 years has past and wages are very similar to when I left
GHOST JOBS are alive and well, Companies need to look good on paper and in appearance. Unintentionally, you are giving them "free data" and a pool of potential candidates for when that position becomes available to see the average salary for this role, what our competitors are paying for a similar role, and what the lowest we can pay for this position is. It's scummy and demoralising to jobseekers. I'd argue it is a form of market manipulation in that you're trying to ensure investor/shareholder confidence by saying oh look we are growing, expanding and increasing our workforce to help push this.
Wasnt there a survey done that seemd to indicate around 40% of job adverts online were for jobs that simply dont exist
He is freelancing, so it is short temp contracts. Title IS misleading. I am 55 and being trained as a mechanic which I love as I am a hands-on person, not a desk jockey. I find you need to be prepared to do something different and be positive when looking.
You don't need a job anyway. Relax. Enjoy your free time
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Over 50's should have taken their chance to buy a bunch of properties for a bag of potatoes each. Would be a millionaire by now.
You got skills work freelance - be your own boss set your own hours make your own money it’s a no brainer!
Naughtty dog as have 2 cats on my lap and had to turn volume off as really alarmed them🙀
Are you claiming New Style JSA? If you're actively looking for work, have made enough Class 1 NIC's, you can claim. It doesn't matter how much savings you have, even if you work 16hrs or less, and looking for work you can get it. It also counts towards your State Pension.
I suspect he will immediately have to claim Universal Credit as they are phasing out legacy benefits
@@skyblazeeterno thats right he would have to apply for UC
i honestly get scared when i see these unemployed videos for over 50's . its just astounding and very scary and nerve recking . we can onlly keep praying that the economy gets better . i dont blame you for now looking for Perm but i think look for both perm and contract . you never know you might get a long contract
why would the economy get better and even if it did do you think employers are suddenly going to be friendly to older people?
@@skyblazeeterno ok well said i suppose am just trying to be optimistic because am in this age group just over 50 and can relate to this
These times are the worst i have ever seen...hang on!
My SIL is a robotics engineer, only 24 but what he tells me is frightening. Soon, and very, very soon, over 40's never mind over 50's will find that the option to pick up a mcjob has gone. As somebody else posted, if l was 50+ and needed money till retirement l'd get a care job, soon they will be sought after.
I applied for a CS job. Had a phone interview. Wasn't who they were looking for. The job has been reposted 3 x now. The AI says I am a good technical fit. Too old / qualified.
@@stephenhookings1985 it won’t actually be because you’re too old because they don’t request you disclose your age
be aware the civil service is being badly hit by cuts, my daughter is in the civil service and wants to move to different area, has a 1.1 law degree and a masters and is struggling to even get an interview she is 26, try looking at other big business , like construction as an example, there are huge companies that need big finance teams/departments
wow
Lower your expectations and you'll find a job.