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Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostBy sucking it up and getting on with it. If you feel sorry for yourself then you won't get anywhere.
I have a good plan B, C and D. If I am out of work there is something that I can do to get money/me out the house. If you are starting to get concerned about not having a job get one. There is something out there that you can do.
HTH
Yeah I once spent a few weeks doing car boots to clear some of the junk out of the garage. Even though only getting about £50 for it all meant it was more for something to do than an earner!
Before everyone jumped on the band wagon I took a year off to renovate a property, which was a refreshing change. Wouldn't mind doing another one, but it's hard to find anything remotely value for money and not overly risky nowadays.
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Originally posted by Hicks View PostI am currently looking for jobs but the market is fairly quite for my skills at the moment.
Have been looking for a few weeks now and am beginning to get concerned which is affecting my motivation.
I wondered how others who are or have been in a similar situation deal with this natural reaction.
I have a good plan B, C and D. If I am out of work there is something that I can do to get money/me out the house. If you are starting to get concerned about not having a job get one. There is something out there that you can do.
HTH
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Its like pulling, the harder you try the more difficult it gets.
Best offers I have had are where I don't need them, I went into the interview thinking 'I don't care'. If you have cash in the bank and have finished the decorating, its working or watching the rest of Spooks series 3.
Get an offer, then look around for something better.
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Originally posted by Hicks View PostHave been looking for a few weeks now and am beginning to get concerned which is affecting my motivation.
I got up to 27 weeks last time I was on the bench. Which ended 16 days ago.
Next time I'm benched, I'm going to write a book on how to survive it. Meanwhile, I recommend you mosey on over to the Test Please Delete thread in Light Relief. You will find a lot of friendly people to drivel to in there. They kept me sane on those occasions when I would otherwise have felt like the loneliest and unluckiest contractor in the world.
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Yeah it's suprising how motivating it can be when the bank account is running on empty.
I often spend the first few weeks trying to land that illusive contract close to home, to cut out all the working away from home pish, but after a while I just think sod it I'm bored now.
I figure it costs me around £200/week to work away from home (hotels/petrol etc), which is a good few quid on the hourly rate, so maybe working at the other end of the country for only £10/hour more isn't that bright of me.
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Originally posted by Hicks View PostI am currently looking for jobs but the market is fairly quite for my skills at the moment.
Have been looking for a few weeks now and am beginning to get concerned which is affecting my motivation.
I wondered how others who are or have been in a similar situation deal with this natural reaction.
oh and quiet
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I am there also Hicks, not getting the response I would like !
Planning to do a training course if a couple on the go currently dont go anywhere but a few weeks in, it does take a bit off your confidence etc.
Not ready to hit the Wetherspoons at lunchtime yet though !
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Job hunting motivation
I am currently looking for jobs but the market is fairly quite for my skills at the moment.
Have been looking for a few weeks now and am beginning to get concerned which is affecting my motivation.
I wondered how others who are or have been in a similar situation deal with this natural reaction.Tags: None
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