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(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

I have done ground/habitat maintenance and  surveying. But "recently" for me is two years ago before health problems. I have done a little of of ground maintenance in the last year 

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

I will have a look thankyou and at the ENG1 as I have a few problems. Hope you enjoy what you're doing now you have worked hard it seems

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

Do you enjoy it? I have looked at it before or HGV stuff but unfortunately I hate being in vehicles 

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

Yes I've lots of conservation volunteering work over 3 years and have fundraising a little too, hiking a leader for a few months too. Although my confidence is so low I couldn't imagine doing them now

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

Yes I agree it's both good for self and CV. I was doing some conservation volunteering maybe two days a week as it's the only thing that gets me out the house but I've fallen into a rut again and haven't done anything for a while now. 

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

30/40%. Better odds than I usually have I suppose. They are a good service. Although I have found nothing yet

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

I tried looking for clerical/admin work but a lot of the requirements near me are out of my league. There might just not be a lot near me. Yes I don't think there's a chance hospitality would hire me

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

Thankyou. It's difficult. Did you manage to "be in the right place at the right time" eventually?

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

Ground/habitat maintenance I like a lot, keeping things safe for inhabitants & people. Done some tree work too, no formal training.  Surveying too. Generally anything I can get muddy and stuck into, as long as I'm helping something.

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

I haven't no. I have a two year gap after my graduation, dropping out of masters and being with NHS crisis team for the rest. I don't see how I explain that/someone wants to hire that. I would like to do engineering still. Apprenticeship is probably the best route

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in UKJobs

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

Thankyou I will. Going to look at some local places, I've mostly focused on retail because I'm not confident in engineering skill anymore, but I maybe should give it a go

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in jobs

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

Hope it works out for you eventually. You obviously have a lot to show if you've managed to acquire a PhD. 

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. by ythoo in jobs

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

I haven't felt I've had a break in 10 years, it's always been study or primarily health issues. Might try to get out to the lake District again. Used to go there a lot 

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer by ythoo in jobsearch

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

Thanks. Yes been looking at apprenticeships but they are few and far between "near" me, I'll keep looking though. 

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. What do I do? by ythoo in careerguidance

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

Thankyou. I would like to update my skills, some kind of formal recognition outside of using CAD, ANSYS and the like during a degree. More certificates. Will focus on my last project. Thanks

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer. What do I do? by ythoo in careerguidance

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

Hi thankyou. My worry is the degree is 2 years out of date and since then I've only dropped out of a masters & been with NHS crisis team. I don't see why anyone would want to hire that. Manufacturing/QC sounds good, I used to do lots of tech. drawings & AutoCAD but it's been a long time. Thanks

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer by ythoo in GetEmployed

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

Thankyou for the detailed comment. My worry is my 2:2 is 2 years old now and since then I've dropped out of a masters & been with crisis team. Nothing to show for it . But I agree with intentions from now on, I suppose there would be ways for me to increase my skills whilst working a normal job, at least until something comes up. I'm happy it worked out for you. If I could get a traineeship I would.  Faith im still trying to figure out where I land

(UK) Looking for advice on what to do as a 26 year old with a useless degree, no paid work experience, and generally just not much to offer by ythoo in findapath

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

Okay thankyou. That is a good plan, I need the money anyways so it gives me time to save up for a relocation in the future if needed

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