I'm really bored in my job and my life

[angel21]

I haven't the confidence to get another job and I don' t have anything to look forward to in my life

[legendis.god]

Oh well.

Looks like its all bad then?


What you gonna do ?

[sleepyj]

well u have more than some do ! least u are a live and have a job ! lots more worse of people than u ..

[legendis.god]

What is this boring job then ?

[angel21]

Well I'm looking at doing some courses but they are a lot of money, learn direct do them cheaper but they send you a cd rom and as my computers not working at the moment that would be no good. Also not sure if could use cd rom at library - library said I could try it but if it doesn't work then I won't be able to get a refund from learn direct.

[sleepyj]

dont u have a friends or family that has a computer that u could use.

[angel21]

I realise that sleepy but if I lived in a tent people would say I'm better off than some people that live in a box and its true but it doesn't help me does it

[angel21]

maybe my mums - I don't see her very often but could be an option

[sleepyj]

no it dont angel are u 21 ?

[angel21]

admin assistant

[pastafreak]

How much are the courses in relation to your income?? Is there financial assistance available? I should think there would be with Learndirect as their aim is to get as many as possible into education and training...they may even help with your pc problems.

[angel21]

yes 21. I've gone as far as I can go in this job, I make the tea and stuff I want to do more but I haven't got hte confidence to do it or change job

[angel21]

no there isn't any financial help for me but i'm not worried about spending the money its just if I spend it then can't use the cd rom its a waste as can't get refund. Learn Direct haven't been helpful - I sent an email - no reply- posted on the forum - no reply and phoned them but they couldn't help me

[sleepyj]

http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/

[legendis.god]

god im bored now too


see ya alll

[EmEd1984]

Perhaps it's not so much a lack of confidence, surely you're scared to do something new? You won't know if you don't try. Lots of jobs offer full training at the lower end of the scale and are glad to take on someone with little or no experience, as this means they are cheaper to employ. I was always quite shy but I applied for a job (that if i'm honest I didn't fully understand what it was), and got it. I'd chucked myself in the deep end of media sales!!

Also, when you do get applying, don't be disheartened by a lack of communication from them, just apply for loads more.

If you're an admin assistant, how long have you been doing it? Is there no potential to move up within the company? What's your dream?

[angel21]

Thanks em ed

Theres no potential to move up but I want to stay in admin but just find something a bit more busier so I'm more occupied. I'm keeping an eye out and will apply it all just takes so long and its frustrating and then I get put off and think I wouldn't be able to do it anyway from being shy and no confidence

[EmEd1984]

hm...then maybe your best bet would be to make appointments with Recruitment Agencies, they see all your potential and then match you to the perfect position and contact you when something comes up. If you're shy that'll come across in the meeting and they'll work around it, but at the end of the day, it's all about your experience and potential - you just have to put yourself out there, first step.

No one likes looking for a new job but it's a necessary evil, just go for it, jump in feet first and you'll be glad you did :)

[angel21]

oh hadn't thought of job agencies I will do that.

Thanks em ed xx

[missrandom]

book a holiday, thats always something I look forward to!