About to lose my job, looking to start a new career, any advice please...

[MCFC Wirral]

I only switched office to office but went from finance to publishing through a combination of temping and self-funded writing courses. I was also in London where the good opportunities are.

Work wise, I went from temp to six month rolling to permanent in two years by working hard and keeping my head down.

 

[Eaststander1]

Is there anywhere that isn’t fussy ?

When I say 'fussy', some countries just require a bit more than others for entry, and especially long term entry .... they are a bit more particular, and have rules on criminals entering for example..... not that i'm judging that the OP is one!

The US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand come in that bracket ....

 

[Eaststander1]

I've got a sink that you can fix

I'm ancient, and i can't remember where the plughole was!

 

[Stephen230]

Welcome

My mate works for Northern Rail. Seems like a decent place to work. I’d probably try myself if I ever got made redundant.

Always loads of jobs going. His advice is always, don’t go for one of the really popular jobs like train driver. There’s too many apply and your chances are very slim. Go for something a bit shit looking and once you’ve got in, it’s a lot easier to move up the ladder, than trying to get straight in on a good job.

 

[NZBlue]

Sell up and fuck off to OZ/Nz if you ain't got kids. It's the advise I give my daughter every week and she's only 13 .

Is the correct answer

It's one of the more 'fussier' countries though, and he may not get in without a trade or family living there.

I think you'll find that's two of the fussier countries

 

[NZBlue]

Sell up and fuck off to OZ/Nz if you ain't got kids. It's the advise I give my daughter every week and she's only 13 .

rereading this I can just imagine the conversation.

You- "fuck off to Oz/NZ if you haven't got kids"

Her - " But Dad, I'm only 13"

 

[Mike Brock]

Firefighter is a helluva process over there, I got into Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, decided to leave the country instead.

I’ve been in Greater Manchester for 19 years, often wonder if I should have left the country instead!

 

[Blue Maverick]

When I say 'fussy', some countries just require a bit more than others for entry, and especially long term entry .... they are a bit more particular, and have rules on criminals entering for example..... not that i'm judging that the OP is one!

The US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand come in that bracket ....

Shirley Oz welcomes criminals!

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

If you're interested in a trade try and see if you can get on board as a labourer somewhere. Get a taste for the environment before committing to peanuts apprentice money. I did this for a solar firm and have seen enough to know I wouldn't want to be doing it forever, but it pays well and there's no stress to it.

 

[BridgyDids]

Insurance industry is always crying out for good people. I know you said you don’t like office jobs, but it may help whilst you study to do what you want.

Loads of opportunities, pretty much recession proof, and you can earn good money too.

Give me a shout if you want any advice