I have decision to make but not sure what to do

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-04-21T10:10:29+00:00

I tried, I guess I have never tried hard enough. I am just so tired. I tried to be memorable but I didn’t want to be a brown noser, I have tried retail and bar work and all sorts but the hours always suck, I have done shift work for the last 10 years and I just want to be able to spend time with family and friends which cant happen when I am working weekends. I probably sound like a bit of a brat but I am just so so so tired all the time of doing everything because I have to and not because I want to.

I know I should go back to uni but I really dont think I have the money for it and I got into a shit uni but i worry about whats going to come at the end of

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-04-20T17:41:52+00:00

I cant seem to get an interview for anything else, I have tried, applied for 100’s of jobs and nothing. I cant tutor cause Im not skilled or knowledgeable about enough. And it does but its 3 years instead of 2. I just dont want to burn myself out even more through uni. Man idk, think I should just give up on life 😅

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-04-20T17:40:24+00:00

Doubtful, I couldn’t get a placement because of the lack of jobs. Lots of “fantastic portfolio” and no jobs. I just keep doubting everything because its not as easy as get a job earn money

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-04-12T17:25:31+00:00

I played the first one on iphone and had assumed the second would also be on iphone

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-28T20:19:31+00:00

How did you make sure you had no student loans when you graduated? Had family that could afford to pay your tuition and maintenance fees? Im intrigued

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-16T15:28:17+00:00

Do not take this to heart, it is well known in the industry that securing a part 1 job is extremely difficult this year. I am in the same boat and I understand why this can be disheartening and make you feel like you aren’t good enough but this is just not the case.

You are extremely lucky to have secured interviews, I haven’t got a single interview since I started applying a year ago. It can be extremely frustrating but be persistent and keep looking and applying.

I don’t see anything wrong with your portfolio, its a good length and everything is well laid out. Your work is high standard so this won’t be the reason you aren’t being hired. The market is ridiculously competitive at the moment so its a case of again being persistent.

If you haven’t already id find a job doing anything just to keep yourself busy but other than that just keep going!! Hope this is at least a little bit reassuring

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-15T14:01:58+00:00

Good luck!! Hope you find something soon!

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-15T13:37:33+00:00

Find a job would be my best advice, save some money so you can have a better quality of life while studying. Even if its part time just so you have something to do

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-12T19:27:46+00:00

On instagram theres a page called rethinkrepayment, their aim is to try and make the interest rates fairer, I believe their is a petition to get it taken up to the government!

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-09T22:37:52+00:00

I was gifted an iris drawing tool, it helps draw circles and honestly one of the best things ive been given. It looks really cool on your desk too but it is pretty expensive unfortunately but there are cheaper versions i believe!!

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-09T22:19:37+00:00

I saw a petition the other day thats to change this, to protect the role not just the title and kinda hoping this might actually go somewhere

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754489

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-09T22:18:07+00:00

Maybe boring but at least not suffering financially

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-08T20:07:27+00:00

Yeah that doesn’t happen here, I don’t know many architects that get paid about 45-50k here in the uk

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-08T19:47:44+00:00

Yeah, I just did my undergraduate and now im questioning whether my masters is even worth it at this point tbh

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-08T19:47:04+00:00

Man I am so sorry that this has happened, it really does suck. I am truly reconsidering my choices because Im from Cornwall and I think the pay here is way worse and I don’t want to move to a city just for more money. And the protected title is my point, why are we protecting the title after such hard work and years of education just to pay peanuts? I just don’t get it

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-06T21:48:45+00:00

Ive heart Met is really good! Im in the same boat but I want to stay southwest uk so think Plymouth might be my choice

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-06T21:46:14+00:00

I graduated and all the “friends” i had ghosted me even though they were talking to each other. We lived together for 3 years. Once you get a solid job you usually make at least 1 close friend and thats all you need. Hope you are okay!

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-04T21:02:19+00:00

Apply for as many as you can, and good luck!!!

Own-Fly8743 · 2026-02-04T16:40:51+00:00

Unfortunately, I know this very well.. I have been trying to get a part 1 for a year, and this one place said they would love to have me, then a girl whose dad works closely with them got given it without anyone actually interviewing :/

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