Ashz09

Thanks guys, I'll keep plogging on. Nice just to get it out there. See that we're all just Human after all! 

I believe things happen for a reason and really I wasn't going anywhere in my current job.. Because it was unique. Hopefully someone upstairs is telling me that theres jobs with progression out there.

I hope so anyway! 

2 hours ago, ossieram said:

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Iv'e been getting this quite a bit today.

Same here. Got it whilst posting using the back error produced the same message. I can't remember if I closed down Chrome and re-opened or Refreshing fixed the issue.

7 hours ago, GboroRam said:

I'd say if you can turn the list into a narrative. Focus on what the business benefited from (turn it into a story how you worked with the company, your understanding of the business drivers, working to deliver the solutions they rely on). For example I'd change the "attended h&s meetings" to "worked with site h&s team to ensure safety protocols are followed" or "have a good understanding of site health and safety procedures and attended regular meetings to ensure blah blah blah". Just reshape it a bit. Also avoid jargon that doesn't translate away from your employer - the Leicester Leads report might be really important but you need to describe the end result and what you did to ensure it happened.

Hope that helps. Drop me a PM if you want my thoughts. I'm an IT manager and I've read loads of CVs and I would give you my honest thoughts, positive and "areas for improvement"

And don't get despondent after 2 goes. It takes time to get a good match, both as an employer and an employee. 

Thanks for the advice GBoro. That was written as part of the Redundancy to keep me in my job. Thankfully my CV goes into more detail (Not too much) and talks about me a lot more. Don't really want to spam the thread if I can haha. I'll drop you a CV through PM for your thoughts if that's ok. Would really appreciate it.

Been told that my Redundancy is end of August and I don't need to work my 4 weeks notice which is nice of them. So got a Month and a half to find a job! (Could survive on benefits and go into education though to get qualifications etc).

6 hours ago, coneheadjohn said:

@Ashz09,I'm afraid I can't help you with career advice as your skills are well out of my league.

When it comes to dealing with stressful situations,people,putting things in perspective and being positive,my experiences or opinion might(I stress the might part)be of use.

I like the fact that you say your relationship is good and you have a daughter you love,I assume you're in good health.

You have some people,family/friends who care for you?

These are all the most important things.

Obviously you need a change of fortunes financially and career wise,stay positive and don't give up.

Unfortunately you learn a lot more when bad things happen than good,this will make you stronger in the future.

I have a fairly boring predictable list of things I reach out for when I need a bit of motivation or cheering up.

I won't bore you,just try and do something to put a smile on your face and don't beat yourself up.

My Family do but mostly live in Chad too. I have my Father which I enjoy being around who's quite close but he's not really a Child person so I try and not visit him as much lol.

I try and eliminate stress and deal with it when I can. Me and my Partner talk a lot more now and try make each other happy which works.

That's the key is what makes me happy. I've also got a list of what does.. Even in these dark times at least I kind of know how to cure it. It's simple just needs to happen. It's nice talking on here though as sometimes I'd love to put it on FB but then you get judged by people you know. Can imagine a lot taking the piss. Why this thread is so great!

Devices (PDAs / Android phones / Samsung tablets)

Set up new devices

Allocate members to gangs and assign device’s to gangs

Set up hands free Bluetooth connection in fleet vehicles

Maintain Message Manager system

Provide training to new device users during their induction

Provide any refresher training on site

Provide training for new device developments

First line of support for any device queries

Control the stock levels of licences, devices and accessories

Log issues with IT mobile phone department

Produce user guides for the devices in the form of video tutorials, booklets, visio, powerpoint presentations.

 

Corona

Produce and distribute reports:

1)      Quarterly PDA User Compliance Score Report

2)      Weekly compliance reports for new users and low scoring users

3)      Update and distribute Mobile Contact List monthly

4)      Monthly Events Report

5)      Gang Tracking Reports when requested

6)      Send out Leicester Leads Audit reports when requested

·         Maintain the gazateer tables

Schedule and dispatch tasks to gangs as required

Manage and update gang lists

Create new members and gangs

Configure and maintain audits

Create private jobs when required

Set up new stock locations when required

 

Other Project Requirements

Attend safety meetings representing the business systems team

Provide absence cover for office manager, distribute the relevant timekeeper extracts

 

Shared Responsibilities

·         First line of support for any queries and training for all relevant business systems

·         Logging issues with the software providers if the problem cannot be solved.

Provide data for other users to analyse and report with

·         Discover development ideas

Maintain the shared mailbox

Support new developments by testing, trialling, implementing and training

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This was created on my part by my Manager with my skills etc. Kind of makes me feel proud. Unfortunately still doesn't get me the job I want. I guess I've only had 2 interviews but.. I don't know. 

16 hours ago, coneheadjohn said:

Doesn't sound great for you at the minute mate.

I'm no Doctor but my experience(son) is that they were no good in his case and doing something positive helped him,anything which put a smile on his face.

Friends are overrated,if they're not there for you now they're not your friends.

When you say you know your problem do you mean just employment?

Don't be to hard on yourself posting on here is a positive.

This is a good place to get stuff out.

That's what I thought, Think I choose the wrong set of Friends over the other when I was younger and regret it. Might be because I live Alvo and they live in Chad all of them drive though!

I was thinking the same I do know my problem but finding it hard to sort out. Employment and Home life in general I guess. My old bosses knew how to handle me. They'd praise me and I'd feel wanted I went on to achieve a lot of things I never thought I would. Presenting in front of a lot of people beaming with confidence etc.

After a year I have no confidence, no self worth, not sure if I'm capable or not. In the Interviews I was mentioning the things I was bad at rather then the things I was good at. Guess as soon as I get a job which I enjoy and being around people again I'll be fine.

Good thing is the relationship I'm in is quite good at the moment and my Daughter makes life worth baring..

16 hours ago, Moist One said:

@Ashz09 that wasn't nice reading that mate, and I wish I knew you better so I could point out the good things in your life and perhaps give a bit of balanced perspective. That is not me making assumptions or even playing down your sadness and mind, but more in hope that there are some good parts of your life. Things to realise though, from an older guy, accept that work is rarely enjoyable, and even if it's enjoyable, the novelty wears off once you realise you MUST do it for survival! You cannot pick your family. You CAN pick your friends.

I know it sounds easier than it perhaps is, but I can safely say I've offloaded bad friends over the last 10 years, and strengthened friendships with those that are good friends. Maybe sounds conceited, but I used to knock about with blokes who would create an argument with me so they could have an excuse to drag up hurtful things. This was obviously (to me) their own insecurities and jealousy.

If you're young enough and free enough, re-visit your career goals. I wish I knew when I was younger, what I do now.

I know what you mean I had a friend for a good 22 years. Went on a night out with him. He ended up spitting on me multiple times, So thought f*** this then spit on him back. Came over and punched me (Both drunk and he's on Steroids so thought better not fight back) didn't talk to him since.

I'm one of those Friends who actually try make People laugh and raise there spirits. Sometimes make a fool out of myself to make them laugh. Seems I should of been a c*** to them might of had more then!

Just turned 30 and brought a COMPTia A+ and N+ courses to try get into I.T. as I've loved I.T since a young age and enjoy it. I'm hoping being made redundant in some ways helps me get some training to be a I.T. full on nerd!

11 hours ago, reveldevil said:

You sound like me the last time I was made redundant.

It makes you question your self worth, I was 23 at the time, which I'd guess isn't far off your age now, not long in my first house, with a mortgage to pay, and with a kid to put through nursery.

It was so stressful, a man's employment defines them, or so I thought!

I hated the company that relocated my job, and fantasised about bringing them down, stupid as that sounds. 

Job lined up, then fell through, more despair! 

Wasn't necessary though, whatever your skills they're will be an agency that will take you on, even if you're doing a brain dead job short-term while planning for the future, you will find work that keeps your head above water, believe me.

You'll come to realise to work to live, not live to work, and if you're determined enough this is just a bump in the road.

Final thought on your friends, if they know about your situation they'll keep their distance, not wanting you to spend money they assume you don't have to spend time with them, so don't be too hasty/harsh on how you judge them, they may be thinking of your best interests!

Sorry for the long post, but you're one of the people on here I'd reach out to when they're struggling, you seem a great person.

Good luck. 

p.s. why don't you post your skills and experience up on here, you never know who's reading it after all!

 

 

I'm in the same boat. Mortgage which benefits don't cover and takes a long time to get help with. More worry. Luckily I've paid off my Credit cards and got basic bills to pay (Other than my £7,000 solar panels I got ripped off with!!!)

The rejection I hate the most. I've even changed my CV to say that i'm 1st line of support in Mobile Devices but want to move on to PC support. As Companies are ringing me up for PC roles (Which is what I want to do!)

I keep being told about agencies and that don't go to them due to pay etc. But a lot of unskilled people I've spoke to got into great jobs because of agencies so might be worth it I think. 

Not spoke to them for a while so don't think they do. See them now and again in random places and mention we should meet up but never does unless I make the effort. Even when I do usually just ignore me around the day. Made quite a few work mates but there redundant now and live far away! Grrr. I'll post my Skills etc seperatly sorry if it's long. 

Does Tablets actually help? I'm getting made redundant end of September with always feeling no one wants me. Been working by myself for the last year due to the Project coming to an end and being the only one able to do my job.

I've been under qualified for one job. Screwed up my latest interview applying for a 1st line of support job and talking about the Admin / Training stuff I've done in my current job. Obviously they thought I was more suited to that as that's all I spoke about! Instead of my 1st line skills.

Feeling useless all the time, Family never visit or are quite far away. Friends never visit and when trying to arrange to see them, something always happens, always the one making the effort.

Confidence is zero starting to feel like what's the point? Don't really want 1 to 1's really with Councillors etc. As I know my problem. I'm one of those people who are confidence based when I'm confident I'm amazing at work enjoy bouncing off people.. Praising them raising there spirits.. Not had it for a while I guess.

I think getting a new job will make me feel wanted I guess but needs to be the right Company (One who don't treat people like s****) and easily commutable and with a career ladder for progression. It's proving to be hard..

On 7/19/2017 at 23:36, Nuwtfly said:

Anyone on here play World of Warcraft?

*Puts tin hat on*

Spent 2 years (Playing time) across multiple Characters. Never again 1 year of that was running in circles around Dalaran/SW/IF!

Still playing LoL even though it really.. Really makes me stressed.

Was thinking the same thing where is the FacePalm?

One thing you should learn is don't debate with David. I've learnt this a while back with Game of Thrones. I've gave up since lol.

I remember the days of 'Aim assisting' on XBox or PS was embarrassing. Was so glad when I found FPS on PC where when you shoot it's 9/10 accurate (Due to hit boxes of course).

PC gaming for ever! (To be fair only play on the console once a week to play with the Son not touched one hardly)

1st time putting Blinds up (BNM cut to size ones) I'm not known for D.I.Y neither have I got the tools.. Never again me and the Father put holes everywhere (As it's Plasterboard the nails wouldn't go in or the wall plugs!).

Had to get help from a D.I.Y expert in the family jesus, leaving the D.I.Y to other people from now on! Had to cut it down 4-5 times.

When you get into work before most others and go to the toilet to see the Toilet Seat up freshly cleaned from the night before. Then you sit down with joy knowing it's been cleaned from loads of arses and the bowls not full of **** marks!

Chicken Fajita's!! 

Dr.Strange had the guy from Sherlock in which I've recently finished. Really good film Marvel never seem to let a film down with quite a few laughs.

7/10.

Kubo and the Two Strings fantastic film watched it with the missus and son. All 3 of us was drawn in from the start even the missus said what a great film (Usually she likes to hate the one's I choose so she can pick most of them...). Basically about a boy who plays his musical instrument to manipulate things and can tell stories too. Quite a few laughs in this one too.

8/10.

Lost Odyssey is free on the Xbox this month. Brilliant game last time I played it I'm sure it was like 3 discs or 4 discs. Would recommend if you're into RPG's especially turn based (Like FF).

Thanks SillyBilly you talk a lot of sense. I do believe I'm strong enough for a long time. A lot of my family have or had depression and I'm trying to be the one who doesn't get diagnosed for it. At one point the mother was on that strong tablets she hardly any emotions at all. Could of been for the best but was horrible to see. I guess that's why I'm fighting it to keep not exactly pride so to speak but knowing I'm in full control of my emotions. I've took a step back from my situation and keep saying I've got a decent job with decent pay they understand my Type 1 and let me work from home on Hospital dates etc. They do generally look after me. I just wish there was job prospects and an actual team to work in. Will keep trying and fighting for a new job and generally trying to find happiness..

True DCFCFan1 I do tell myself that a lot too.I do tell myself a lot to appreciate what I have. I guess my mind wants more and thrives in socializing. Unfortunately my life isn't quite involved in that at the moment lol.

On 12/8/2016 at 21:40, SillyBilly said:

Agreed, the key thing is just having someone to talk to about it.

My own "struggle" is the periodic return of a crushing sense of pointlessness of life, often coming from nowhere and seemingly completely independent of any external factors. This can sweep over me like a blindsided broadside and last for weeks, if not months; I tend to be in no mood for inspirational quotes or advice to exercise, my mind will leave that state when its ready to, as willing to leave as it was to enter. I can only describe it as an almost programmed futility response where I lose interest in hobbies, work, relationships and anything else I cared about the day before. This is not anxiety, loss of confidence, response to a loss or frustration at work etc., rather a pronounced disinterest in anything and genuine questioning of everything that life is about. What is the point of my job? What is the point of society? What is the point in having children? One learns to live with it over the years despite the fact it has got hairy at some low points. It does feel like living two lives at times. Being very analytical (some may gather this from my posting history) I have found to be both my biggest strength and success in life but also my achilles heel, it can be particularly pernicious and cruel when turned inward.

My own policy is to avoid (or sharply reduce) the internet and TV when I am in that frame of mind, it can help I find.

Know the feeling my friend.Got a payrise, Listened to the girlfriend about needing help with the daughter which has since turned her mood for the better. Got the Daughter into a routine. Thought life couldn't be better.

Come of this weekend I feel down again. Questioning whether money was the real reason I was unhappy at work. Questioning what's the point in life when you just can't wait for 5pm and after that the weekend all the time.. Even then the weekend isn't all that great.

It comes and goes is this normal does everyone have this? I keep saying to myself it is normal everyone has emotions and days of feeling appreciated and feeling life is great then straight to the other end of the scale.

11 hours ago, StringerBell said:

I might give it a go then it looks good. Not played Kingdom Hearts though.

I quite like exploring but that was a right pain in the arse in FF7 and 8. I'd just be doing a bit of sight seeing and then the screen would go all swirly and I'd have to fight a dandelion monster or something.

Know what you mean especially when you only have 10-15 minutes and you're trying to get to a save point and every 10 seconds you'd get a random fight!

1 hour ago, StringerBell said:

I haven't played one since 8. I used to like them but don't know if I can bear slogging my way through those random battles. Do they still do that?

The new one you get to choose your battles it's more like Kingdom Hearts battle system if you have ever played that. Your a team of 4 and allows driving of a car (Albeit not fully just along the main roads) theres loads of features well worth looking into.

Completed Final Fantasy 15. Had to borrow a XBox one and rush it. Was brilliant shame I couldn't do side quests etc it fits people like me who have completed them all since Final Fantasy 5 and new comers to the series. Thank god they've brought back open world...!

 

One of the best games I've played since FF7.

Monkey Island was / is free on the Xbox 360 (Do they do the same for xbox one?). What a game!

21 hours ago, Tombo said:

What backwoods university shat him out? I'm guessing like most of the students I know, he never went to his lectures? 

It wouldn't surprise me he went Nottingham which says a lot I think!

Thanks for the advice guys. It's much appreciated. I think Yesterday was hard for me and overall emotional and just needed to speak out. The problem is now I'm feeling better today I feel maybe I was over dramatic yesterday and in fact I don't have depression.. Which is annoying seems it just wants to effect me when it wants or makes me believe it.. Funny how a human brain works.

I agree I do need a new job which will turn my life completely. I've never had to find a job they've all came my way but I always thought it'd be easy I fit the roles perfect but they all require high end university degrees which is depressing. In some ways it seems they don't recruit you on your skill set or the person you are! Just on education only. I'll keep searching and hope a job comes up locally! Makes you appreciate the fact when people say finding a job is hard it actually seems that way.

I always remember a mate of mine took psychology up as a job and I'll always remember him saying Depression is a sign of the week and the tablets don't do anything.. They make you think they have and it tricks your brain. It's best to stay strong and sober then dwarf your brain with illusions and fake emotions.. Stuck with me for 10 years that. 

All the time I feel worthless, Un-Motivated, Fatigue, Tired, Stressed, Keep having headaches now and again. I seem to blame myself for the way my life is and I have to get on with it. Constantly irritated I keep flogging it off like it's fine I'm meant to feel this way. Some of it I blame on having Type 1 Diabetes as it can be due to that. I just feel rock bottom I have a great skill set regarding I.T. and problem and my employer keeps promising a pay rise which also doesn't help with myself esteem. My whole familys near enough suffered from it and I'm trying my best not to add to that number but it's hard.

I guess in someways I like praise makes me feel great and socializing which neither have I really had I used to rely on both from work. I get neither now the place is getting smaller and smaller.

I've been advised to get another job and I'm worth at least £4,000-£5,000 more then what I'm on but keep getting rejected. Just started to have enough everyday is a struggle at work I'm going from a 3 man team to a 1 man team and been told no helps coming in and to get on with it. I'm fine with that as I want to prove myself I guess and don't want them to feel I'm not capable (I'm sounding like this is my cover letter for a company to feel sorry for me!). At home my Daughter keeps playing up, not sleeping properly which causes me to have hardly any sleep + Diabetes sugar going up due to this along with stress. Missus is getting stressed a lot shouting etc which I can't blame her.

I've read a great piece at work about depression and I'm well known for keeping my emotions in but it made me feel like crying (Then had to suck it up because someone came for help with work!). I tick most of the boxes for depressing (Usually I'm in denial but starting to think I have it.) but feel bad as well because the contracts losing money and my colleague works 3/5 days so leaves no one at work for technical support or WMS support.

All in all I needed to write this I'm unsure what to do or what to say or whether it even matters any more. I've been not stop for the past god knows how many years with many set backs I've just took on board and told myself what ever get on with it. I think everything is catching up now. Am I finally realizing I might have to get this diagnosed? Unsure!?

Mechanic: Resurrection one more for the missus. Didn't pay massive attention neither did it really get my attention. Pretty predictable some good ideas in there. 3.5/10.

Sausage Party: Some scenes made me 'WTF' some laughs in there a lot of them are in the adverts. *Spoiler* That sex scene at the end where there all having a orgy basically.. What the actual ****!