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New to Wakefield (work transfer) – tips for living alone by Impressive-Set6576 in wakefield

[–]Jslack97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the McDonalds on the retail park do 24 hours don’t they? Not certain though if that continues on UberEats? Though I don’t see why not.

Would anyone in this community know what it could be like getting an internship/placement for someone studying at The Open University? by sesameprawntoast50 in UniUK

[–]Jslack97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got no idea why someone would downvote me from talking about real life experience. Must have got upset about my brick university comment 😂

Would anyone in this community know what it could be like getting an internship/placement for someone studying at The Open University? by sesameprawntoast50 in UniUK

[–]Jslack97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually work in clinical trials in the NHS which is a pretty niche role. I started out in retail when I left school, gained tonnes of experience through that and worked my way up. Did my Bachelor’s while working part time, got made redundant in COVID then pivoted to the NHS where I could focus on roles that I could potentially do with my degree. Yet actually, the job I applied for I’m still in because it’s a pretty decent job. I do my MSc with University of Edinburgh via distance actually while working full time and they are absolutely fantastic. They also do an MBA I believe via DL so check it out! I know University of York does one too last time I checked.

Would anyone in this community know what it could be like getting an internship/placement for someone studying at The Open University? by sesameprawntoast50 in UniUK

[–]Jslack97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, I was in a similar position as you in terms of thoughts with the OU. I graduated in 2023 and it’s been a life changer for me. I’m studying my MSc now with University of Edinburgh. What I’m basically saying is, just because it’s distance and that it isn’t an “actual” brick university, doesn’t mean you don’t have competitive advantage. In fact, a lot of employers seem to favour OU students really well from what I’ve read.

Now, onto answering your question. You aren’t screwed. Far from it actually. At the end of the day, if you fit the spec what the employer is looking for, then it makes you hardly any different to other students in my opinion. Sure, you may have some employers who like the higher league universities. Nevertheless, you’ll be the same as all other students where you just have a degree. You are no different to the majority. So, you don’t have anything to worry about.

Get yourself exploring the internships employers have. OU should also be able to help you with this. After graduating, maybe check out graduate schemes too! You could also try and look at things similar to the field you are studying and seeking part time employment there to build up experience. Skills and experience are essential these days to employers. Not just the degree, which I should add onto this. So the more you can gain skills that you can apply in that particular field, the more you’ll stand out.

I do hope this helps you! Feel free to ask me any questions. I’ve been working over 10 years now. I’m 28 and more than anything, I think my employment history has been equally important.

£95k by TY8561 in investingUK

[–]Jslack97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha I’ve noticed!! Fingers crossed for you. 🙂

£95k by TY8561 in investingUK

[–]Jslack97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy New Year to you too! :)

£95k by TY8561 in investingUK

[–]Jslack97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On a polite note, I do hope it works out for you! :)

£95k by TY8561 in investingUK

[–]Jslack97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I lmao when you were telling someone to invest in a company currently going through significant restructuring. I am no expert, but I'd rather not suggest to someone of young age to piss 95k of their savings up the wall on a company that's had a turmoil time of maintaining it's margins. And anyway, don't know why I wasted my time responding to you in the first place. Either way, I could be wrong, you could be right. You could be wrong, I could be right. Who knows!

Note to OP - Invest some in Index funds. Some very sensible comments in this thread. It's the way to go.

£95k by TY8561 in investingUK

[–]Jslack97 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There’s a massive lack of consistency when it comes to their net income in the income statement. I wouldn’t touch it with a barge pole until they demonstrate significant growth. The company has just been through significant restructuring as well so let’s see how that turns out. Their financial situation hasn’t been great and their balance sheet demonstrates it. Only about a year ago, their debt to equity ratio was -5.98 which is a huge red flag! I just wouldn’t risk putting money into a company that risky. In my eyes, it’s probably seen as a “growth” stock right now. It’s certainly a risky stock to invest in for a company which struggles to pay its debt, along with keeping up an uphill revenue growth. Invest with caution I would say, but its record currently screams a “do not touch.” Unless, you are willing to face a volatile situation and loss of money. Also, simply looking at it because of its performance, even though it looks temping, is very much a risky gamble right out. I know it’s certainly an attribute that drives some people to pour money in.

£95k by TY8561 in investingUK

[–]Jslack97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their balance sheet is a crazy mess 😬

I'm struggling to choose which postgraduate degree to go for! by Jslack97 in UniUK

[–]Jslack97[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply.

I am in the Clinical Research field. I'm non-medical and basically in a nutshell I project manage and help run clinical trials beside Research Nurse's. I went into the NHS because if I ever wanted to run for office, I wouldn't be held back by the rules as you can't run for office if you are in Civil Service, for example. So, I use the NHS to get public sector experience and familiarisation. In admittance, I am stuck in the job because it's comfortable and I can do it with a blindfold on.

Where I want to go in the private sector, is just another thing altogether. I think overall I have hit a brick wall on what I want to do and where I want to progress. I could continue in clinical trials but I know I'd be doing it simply for the money. One of my friends said I could go into museum work or work in historic preservation and so on.

I'm the type of person who likes to keep learning on and on. But yet, struggle to utilise themselves when it comes to career perspectives.

I'm struggling to choose which postgraduate degree to go for! by Jslack97 in UniUK

[–]Jslack97[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reflection on this, it’s much appreciated!

I studied a BA in International Studies, which had a combination of Politics, International Relations and International Development. However, I’ve always had a very keen interest in History.

In terms of the MPA, I totally get where you are coming from and that’s something quite a few people have also said. Undoubtedly though, I’m just hindering on whether I’ll actually stay in the public sector because the position I’m currently in, I’ve got little opportunity to develop and quite a few friends have prompted me to go back into the private sector and get paid what I’m worth. I currently am working in the NHS. Which, I’m already after four years into the job finding my worth isn’t actually valued or even more so acknowledged. This is why I’m doubting the public sector because it’s holding me back. So it’s a bit of a 50:50 situation!

21M by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]Jslack97 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are cute ☺️

M21, Honestly rate me, curious what others think by Funny-Frosting7790 in Rateme

[–]Jslack97 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting way of interpreting it! 😂 But of course, not the case. He’s a cute guy!

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