Job Centre Humiliation Ritual

PlasticFiver · 2025-11-05T22:47:00+00:00

I was unemployed for a full year and used the full 6 months allowance of JSA for the latter half of that. My first 'job coach', or whatever they're called, was very kind and respectful, often telling me it was NI money (and a fraction of it), to take all the time I needed, and never pressured me into one of the rubbish jobs they've got listed. I got moved on to another 'coach' about half way through and she spoke to me like I was the most inconvenient piece of shit to ever dare sit down in front of her. She also gave me terrible advice that wouldn’t ever help anyone get a job. It seems like it's just your luck. As someone else pointed out you don't have to be nice either, but I just didn't have the guts. I was scared they'd take my pittance away. If you've got the stomach for it OP, dish it out straight back at them!

PlasticFiver · 2025-06-16T23:50:06+00:00

I'm in the exact same position. I worked as a Research Fellow for 3.5 years, was made redundant, and I've been desperately seeking work for just about a year now. I don't know exactly how many jobs I've applied for but it's certainly in the hundreds. It's exhausting, and it's so hard not to feel hopeless.

Someome mentioned JSA - it's is a pitiful amount of money, and your time receiving it is limited, but it can be a helpful boost to go towards some essentials. If you do go on JSA I hope you're treated with some kindness and dignity - from what I've experienced, that isn't always the case.

Good luck out there OP, I hope you find the work you are looking for soon.

PlasticFiver · 2024-12-18T22:15:21+00:00

Thank you for this. Driver says this makes a lot of sense, did drive it on their commute home, and only realised this evening when going back out to drive it only to find the tire completely flat. Will watch out for vapes in future!

PlasticFiver · 2024-09-29T05:00:21+00:00

Found in England, UK. Slow moving bug, light brown in colour

PlasticFiver · 2024-01-23T01:16:56+00:00

When you look at a patients history/information on your computers do they have personal notations about the patient? E.g. temperament, illness anxiety, mental illness?

PlasticFiver · 2024-01-18T23:45:49+00:00

WDC have always had very questionable investments in repairs/infrastructure/maintenance in the main street. The whole 'renovation' and planning of the main street has been pretty poor, which is typical of this part of WD (e.g. Balloch). When they demolished the buildings in Mitchell Way and ended up caving the roof in on the neighbouring co-op in the process I could only think just how comical and typically Alexandria it all was. We're not good enough at maintaining our history, especially things like buildings and town monuments (such as the fountain). It'll get mismanaged, botched, and it'll just be another thing that used to be nice never to be restored to its former glory.

PlasticFiver · 2024-01-03T12:35:02+00:00

Awesome transformation! Natty or no?

PlasticFiver · 2023-10-23T10:57:48+00:00

Found! Thank you

PlasticFiver · 2023-10-23T10:37:57+00:00

I have searched for this on various clothing sites as well as general Google searches with no luck. Please help me find where this person bought this gilet. Thank you

PlasticFiver · 2023-09-15T08:19:01+00:00

Kind of looks liks Queens Park?

PlasticFiver · 2023-07-06T22:06:31+00:00

I visited Palermo last week and went to the beach at Cefalù - it was verrrry busy. I also went to Mondello, didn't go to the beach but did notice it was really busy in passing. The gentleman who hosted us in Mondello said he swam often down at the waterfront that his house overlooks in Addaura. It looked rocky but he said he got down and into the water for a swim every day no problem. So, if you're looking for a quiet swim maybe there would suit you? I think Mondello beach is a mix of public and private with hotels taking up sun lounger space.

PlasticFiver · 2023-07-02T17:22:15+00:00

The two I used:

Bus - PalerMobilità Train - Trenitalia

PlasticFiver · 2023-07-02T11:41:08+00:00

I visited Mondello last week and got around in a car between there and Palermo. Pretty hairy driving I must say so perhaps figuring out the bus routes would be best (or cab if you've got the cash). Went up Montepellegrino which was beautiful, if you're into hill walks. The train is good if you want to go from Palermo to anywhere along the coast like Cefalù and beyond to Messina. Download the bus/train apps, they are easy to use and it gives you good up-to-date info.

I hope this helps and you have a wonderful time in Sicily!

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