ali Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 It seems your employer counsellor would be the best person to discuss this with, ask if there are organisations that offer contributions to aid study, they might have access to courses that you can do which are paid for to further develop your skills and whilst that might not be the desired pathway it will keep you active and start giving you things which will enhance your CV. If you've re-connected with MH services in Peel do ask them about supporting you in finding employment/accessing courses - there are organisations that can assist people with MH difficulties secure employment - it's worth asking and you've lost nothing by doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Ali, hi. Yep done all that. Employments guy is useless. Fed up doing courses that lead nowhere. Spoke to Peel MH just two days ago, they're an acute service and quote, 'can do nothing to help'. Actually the psyche there was the one who suggested Uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 What visa are you on DS when can you get citizenship you've been here a while haven't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'm still another year and a bit away from citizenship. Just got this email from Murdoch Uni: Thank you for contacting Murdoch University. There is no fee assistance or payment plans for permanent residents. All fees must be payed upfront. Should you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards, The Student Centre Team. There goes that dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Just delay your dream by a year or two. Dreams will wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sadly age won't. I'm nearly 50 and not even begun a career. I feel like I'm being punished for doing everything right. If I had a means of supporting myself and somewhere to stay I'd go back to Glasgow tomorrow. I'm rotting away here. No one wants an unskilled old guy like me and three years of trying proves that. This really sucks. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacaranda Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 50 is'nt old!!!!!Lots of people change/find jobs in the UK,older than that!I think Oz is abit different age /job wise from what I've read lately though.Not sure why that is.Older (not old just older)people can be more reliable and mature.Is there no one in the UK who can help you family wise?Siblings?Cousins?Mates?If not then I would contact a hostel in Glasgow and ask if you can stay there when you arrive.You'd have to consider how you would support yourself though.I think once you've been out of the UK for 2 yrs you not entitled to benefits (Please double check this though,I could be wrong) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hi Melza, you're right. I'd be barred from benefits for at least 6 months. I wouldn't even be able to get into a homeless shelter because I've been away for more than two and a half years I'm now considered to have no local connection. I'd be on the streets literally. I have no family back home and the one or two people I do know can't/won't take me in. Sadly the truth is that 50 is old. Going back to Uni was I think my last hope. I feel like I'm sitting in my room just waiting to die. A long, slow process of decay. I think I've given life my best shot. I came here with a big box of dreams thats slowly shrunk to a dice sized cube of want and need. Now even that is shrinking. It's pretty much game over really. Damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 What did you do for a living back in Scotland ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ah. Well. I had a small media company, I drove a taxi and I had my hypnotherapy business. For the last three years I worked in a project for folk with drug, alcohol and mental health issues as a tutor/administrator. I've done everything from sitting with the Board of Directories of what used to be Scotlands largest sportswear retailer, to driving a van delivering toilet paper. Now though I don't have my health, or any hope. My box of dreams gets smaller every day :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ive got no savings, no pension. Nothing really just my Centrelink pittance. I feel like my life never really got started. I was thinking that I'd probably have a more stimulating life if I were living in a prison cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Could you get into some driving work here ? - taxi ? courier ? anything ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sorry mate. Don't give up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yeah, I appreciate the words, but at approaching 50 it really is time for me to give up. I've failed. I thought going back to Uni would throw me a lifeline, but no. I'm stuck, can't go anywhere or do anything. Who would want to employ an old guy with no skills? No one in Aus that's for sure and three years of trying seems to prove that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've just turned 50 and it isn't time to give up yet. You should have another 15 years working life to go. Even if you went back to Scotland you need to get work so work out what you can do. You have a lot of experience doing different things. Do you have a well written CV ? Like I said, look at driving jobs ? also the big retailers look out for staff. Approach all the Coles and Woolworths in your area ? Anything to get working again and build some self esteem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I've approached Coles, Woolies, Bunnings, but they dont accept applications at the door anymore, its all online and it seems I'm not what they're looking for. I dont see any way out if this. Honestly, I've given up hoping now. I think Uni was my last roll of the dice and I've lost out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Driving jobs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Tried, but most require an HR license. I just don't have the money for that. Then of course I have no recent experience and don't know my way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Honestly, I've tried every avenue I can think of and after three years it seems fairly clear to me that I'm just not what employers are looking for. Ive been to TAFE but that didn't help, I want to go to Uni but I can't because there's no help with fees. I attend my employment consultant every week, I do everything I'm told. No one wants an old guy with no skills and I can't blame them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 You need to believe in yourself or no one else ever will. Fake it till you make it. Something will come up. You do have skills. Figure out what they are are sell yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I hear you but I can't try any more. Three years of trying and it hasn't worked. I remember last year I asked on here if anyone would give me a job. No one would. All folk did was criticise. I've lowered my standards, I've forgotten my dreams and I've left what's left of my pride at the door but still no one wants to know. I'm resigned to just sitting here kinda just waiting to die really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Okay well get out volunteering. Are you doing work for the dole. If not sign up for it. Get out there doing something useful. and it may lead somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yeah I talked about volunteering in one of the passages above and what happened with that. I can't do heavy physical work anymore because of my health. I tried volunteering at the local dog shelter but they didn't want me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Well keep looking and talk to your career counsellor about work for the dole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisillusionedScot Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'm steam 3/4 ESS so work for the dole isn't something they would consider me for. I just don't understand why no one will give me a chance. I need a job so badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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