I am 28, fully fit 'n' all, struggling to find a job doing anything right now. Doesn't matter what age you are, something is desperately wrong with the recruitment process in the country right now
Well pleased fade to grey, I’d take marks &spenser job,yes your accounting job might be temp to jan where as the marks job will open up a new world in retail and then you ll have experience to work for other major retailers and the hours to fit,
I am 63 yrs young. I have just left a 25yr railway career behind me. Got interviewed and job offer for the water treatment works. No mention of age on CV...or at interview. Just a mindset. Be positive...and broaden your horizons.
Job hunting and waiting for an offer after interviews is like waiting for a bus... nothing for ages then two come at once.. Good luck with whatever you take on.
This is good news well done sir, I've been out of work myself for almost 6 months now in my late 20s only recently managed to pick up some zero hrs work doing field marketing. Anything to keep me busy whilst still job-hunting and I've enrolled myself onto a government-funded software developer course to upskill myself. Watching your vids inspire me to do more and keep a positive mindset keep up the good work.
Great news! You've made and it's paying off. I'll soon be in a similar situation and your energy and fortitude is very inspirational to me. Prayers for your Mum and family as you deal with this difficult chapter of life. Stay strong! Blessings to you and your family.
I went for a series of interviews for what was a zero-hour shelf-filling job at Tesco in 2011. I was told I had been successful and i would be alerted when any hours were available. I am still waiting
Excellent news for you that you have a job to start on Tuesday. Best wishes and fingers crossed for the weekends at M&S, but don't wear yourself else, especially with going to see your mum in hospital as well. ❤️
The only interview I had where I failed to get a job was M&S when I was 18, due to "lack of product knowledge" since then I've been a bus driver/coach driver/hgv driver now I'm a train driver. Maybe retail isnt for me lol.
Recommendation, if you get the M&S role and its perminent, go with that, its long term im guessing. Otherwise after a few months you could end up jobless again. If they let you do weekends around the accountant job, could always ask for more hrs down the road. This is assuming you get the M&S job but make sure you think long term and not just big bucks short term. Just a thought.
Congrats on the job. I think the M&S job sounds good but when another company gets back to you quicker, it's logical to take that one. If M&S offer weekends too, even better still - but just be careful of burnout! Sorry to hear about your mum's health too. All the best.
Finally, good news hey, it maybe only a temporary Xmas role but hopefully the agency will get you more work in 25 and hope your parents get better there is nothing worse in life than losing your dad 😔 luckily my mammy is still alive n kicking at 77
I left school in 1983 at 16 got a job and then left to work elsewhere after 5 years , but the interview process was always stressful and they seem to ask questions that bore no relevance whatsoever to the job. Fortunately from around 30 years old I worked for myself so bypassing all the stuff until my recent retirement. I don’t envy anyone having the soul destroying process of applying for jobs.
M&S seasonal work should be possible alongside your finance role. They will be interested in you working peak times and maybe the unsociable hours too so that may fall outside of a 9-5 role....... allowing you to do both and maximise your opportunity to secure a permanent offer in the new year. Also, M&S recruit alot of permanent roles from their seasonal worker cohorts so it might be in your best interests not to pass the opportunity up if offered a role. You're right about the staff discount too. That's and alot of other great perks. Best of luck.
As an autistic adult at the age of 44 I could never do retail again or deal with group interviews. But then again no employer would hire me anyway. So its a moot point >_>
That's good news about the financial role. Like myself, it's short term position but will pay the bills etc. Hoping you land M&S too. I think that may be very rewarding and of course they will look after you too I assume with a co pension etc.Good luck either way.
Congratulations on your new job. Agree it's harder to move jobs as you get older. My observation though is quite a few employers go for older employees, they prefer their work ethic and dedication to the job.
I’m an Accountant/ Finance Business Partner/ Finance Project Manager in Pharmaceuticals. My current contract is due to finish in Dec after 8 years. Not looking forward to looking for a new role at 52 from all I’ve heard. Not putting any age related information on the CV and only including 15 years career history. Hopefully I can pay for someone in early 40s who had a hard life. Need to work another 8 years at my current day rate before I can semi retire
Firstly congratulations on the new job contract. Please please preserve with your M&S application. 12 years ago I worked for the M&S Head Office in Paddington Square London, AND I saw LOTS of senior management who had COME from the shop floor - senior directors across the entire business had the opportunity to come up from the shop floor into roles in the head office. Quite impressive, as I’ve worked for other retail head offices and NEVER seen this sort of career trajectory before.
I'm 35 and unemployed. I've had 4 job interviews in the past 2 weeks. 10-15 or so years ago I used to pretty much ace any job interview and get offered the role, but this time around I've had 7 or 8 job interviews and had no success with any of them. Two of the jobs that I interviewed for told me I interviewed well but they had approx 100 people apply for the position. I go through periods of wondering if its me, but obviously it says more about the state of the economy and job market in this country these days. I've just applied to do sorting for Royal Mail over the Christmas period to at least get some income going but I've heard that even that is ridiculously competitive these days.
A recruitment consultant I know told me that he hadn't seen it like this for 20 years of his career. I had two recent interviews following redundancy and I've been completely ghosted! No decision, no feedback and one of them felt like a really positive interview too!
@@bigwideworld387 same here. I had an interview two weeks ago which I thought went really well. The interviewers were saying things like "brilliant!" In response to my answers. They told me I'd hear back by early last week but never got back to me despite assuring me that I'd get feedback. When I emailed them to follow up I got a response saying they'd get back to me by the end of this week. These things really dent your confidence especially when you come out of an interview thinking it went well, only to be completely ghosted. Annoying as hell.
Why on earth do they want someone just for a few months, you'll just be getting into the job avd getting laid off again. Life is never easy as a job hunter is it!
Well done, that's great news. 🙂 From your demeanour at the start I thought you had been turned down, but perhaps the timing is not perfect, considering the situation with your mother - time is more precious now. It must seem like everything is happening at once - you will need to pace yourself carefully. Be careful not to stretch yourself too thin. Fingers crossed the new assignment will go well for you.
Hi i came across your channel a week ago and enjoy it congratulations on your job offer hope your mum gets better soon looking forward to hear how things work out for you best of luck.Majella Ireland.
Could it be a good topic for a future video to cover the IR35 ofpayroll impact which is a major factor affecting many thousands of contractors over the past 3 years.
Hi mate, as your channel is growing, I wouldn’t be mentioning stuff like the m&s discount card whilst still in a live process. Otherwise, keep the good content up!
Congratulations on the accountancy role; however, i doubt m&s will agree to you just doing weekends because they need you to fit in with their shift patterns and not them fitting in with you😮!
I had a festive interview at M&S food two weeks ago and thought it went really well but unfortunately I have not heard back. That was two weeks ago! I just can't get a job anywhere and been looking for 7 months now😢
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Never met you and hardly know you but, after you popped up on my recommended feed about a month ago, I am rooting for you sir!
I am 28, fully fit 'n' all, struggling to find a job doing anything right now. Doesn't matter what age you are, something is desperately wrong with the recruitment process in the country right now
I agree 100%
Well pleased fade to grey, I’d take marks &spenser job,yes your accounting job might be temp to jan where as the marks job will open up a new world in retail and then you ll have experience to work for other major retailers and the hours to fit,
At your age mate I’d look at training for a trade if you don’t currently have one.
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Same here...agree 100%, thought it was just me at first
Well done mate .. I am very pleased to hear you are back in work .....
I am 63 yrs young. I have just left a 25yr railway career behind me. Got interviewed and job offer for the water treatment works. No mention of age on CV...or at interview. Just a mindset. Be positive...and broaden your horizons.
Good work. Was there any experience required for the water treatment job?
Congratulations!
The "years young" thing is so lame. Gag me with a spoon...
Job hunting and waiting for an offer after interviews is like waiting for a bus... nothing for ages then two come at once.. Good luck with whatever you take on.
And it's a lot easier to do well at an interview when you already have a job as your confidence shows more.
This is good news well done sir, I've been out of work myself for almost 6 months now in my late 20s only recently managed to pick up some zero hrs work doing field marketing. Anything to keep me busy whilst still job-hunting and I've enrolled myself onto a government-funded software developer course to upskill myself. Watching your vids inspire me to do more and keep a positive mindset keep up the good work.
Thanks mate, love your channel!
Great boost for the confidence getting the job offer. It will keep you going into the New Year.
Brilliant news on landing the finance job - thoroughly deserved.
Thanks Chris
Great news on the job!! Hope your mum gets better :)
Congratulations on your new job! Continued prayers for you and your family. ❤
Thank you Kalen for the kind words on this and my other videos, much appreciated.
Great news on the job, hope the family situation gets more peaceful soon.
Cheers Carl!
Nice one, get yourself through the winter with the contract, and then see about the new year
Congratulations on your job that's brilliant news ! 🎉
This is so similar to my experience the last year. Keep up creating content on your channel. I work in office administration too. I am 44.
Well done mate! Good timing too.
I’ve just handed my notice in myself and looking for the next role.
Great news! You've made and it's paying off. I'll soon be in a similar situation and your energy and fortitude is very inspirational to me. Prayers for your Mum and family as you deal with this difficult chapter of life. Stay strong! Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you!
I went for a series of interviews for what was a zero-hour shelf-filling job at Tesco in 2011. I was told I had been successful and i would be alerted when any hours were available. I am still waiting
I am still waiting to hear about a potential apprenticeship. I am now 70 years old!
Good luck.
Congrats! I told you that you weren't a retired accountant yet! You still have plenty to offer!
Congratulations! you are inspiring. Hope your mother gets well soon.
Thank you so much!
Well done. Effort and perseverance are rewarded sometimes.
Excellent news for you that you have a job to start on Tuesday. Best wishes and fingers crossed for the weekends at M&S, but don't wear yourself else, especially with going to see your mum in hospital as well. ❤️
Cheers Donna!
I hope you mention your fast growing RUclips channel in these interviews - it's super impressive.
Well done on getting a new job. Hopefully it leads into something permanent
The only interview I had where I failed to get a job was M&S when I was 18, due to "lack of product knowledge" since then I've been a bus driver/coach driver/hgv driver now I'm a train driver. Maybe retail isnt for me lol.
Recommendation, if you get the M&S role and its perminent, go with that, its long term im guessing. Otherwise after a few months you could end up jobless again. If they let you do weekends around the accountant job, could always ask for more hrs down the road. This is assuming you get the M&S job but make sure you think long term and not just big bucks short term. Just a thought.
Such good news! Congratulations!
@@donnascottcomedy thank you!
Great news right before Christmas. Hope they extend your role longer than January. Hope your Mum picks up. Fingers crossed.
Thank you!
Excellent news on the job front 😁 I am so sorry about your mother.
Yes! Thank you!
congrats on the job wins and thoughts with your mum. 👍
If the channel keeps going like this, you wont need a job 🎉
Super Well Done. Fingers crossed for M&S.
Congrats on the job offer!!🎉
Well done mate, great news on the job
Congrats on the job. I think the M&S job sounds good but when another company gets back to you quicker, it's logical to take that one. If M&S offer weekends too, even better still - but just be careful of burnout! Sorry to hear about your mum's health too. All the best.
Well done fella 👍👍
Congratulations on the interim finance role! Maybe it will last longer than expected
Congrats buddy! Just got a job myself after over a year of unemployment. It's not easy. Just subbed....great videos dude :)
@@chadster123 congrats! 👏
Finally, good news hey, it maybe only a temporary Xmas role but hopefully the agency will get you more work in 25 and hope your parents get better there is nothing worse in life than losing your dad 😔 luckily my mammy is still alive n kicking at 77
Congratulations. Wishing you l the best. I enjoyed the seasonal M&S job.
yes it was a lot of fun when I did it a few years back!
I left school in 1983 at 16 got a job and then left to work elsewhere after 5 years , but the interview process was always stressful and they seem to ask questions that bore no relevance whatsoever to the job. Fortunately from around 30 years old I worked for myself so bypassing all the stuff until my recent retirement. I don’t envy anyone having the soul destroying process of applying for jobs.
Amazing news I told you I'm sure you'll be back to work very soon. Happy for you .. Good luck
Good luck mate.
Congratulations on your new role. Fingers crossed that M&S wants you for weekends too. Best wishes with your Mum. x
Good bit of news! Good to hear!
Thanks Kristen!
Well done on the job - thought you should have been able to pick something up with your experience and you did 👍
Thanks 👍
M&S seasonal work should be possible alongside your finance role. They will be interested in you working peak times and maybe the unsociable hours too so that may fall outside of a 9-5 role....... allowing you to do both and maximise your opportunity to secure a permanent offer in the new year.
Also, M&S recruit alot of permanent roles from their seasonal worker cohorts so it might be in your best interests not to pass the opportunity up if offered a role.
You're right about the staff discount too. That's and alot of other great perks.
Best of luck.
Brilliant advice, 100%.
Congratulations..
Wishing you all the very best 💖
Your family is in my thoughts 💖🙏💖
Thank you so much!
@@WeFade2Grey aw no problem. Very difficult time 💖
Hi, good news and take the job when you can.
Take care M.
As an autistic adult at the age of 44 I could never do retail again or deal with group interviews. But then again no employer would hire me anyway. So its a moot point >_>
Good luck
Congrats on 5K 🎉
Thank you, you have been with me since my first video, I always appreciate your thoughtful comments 🙂
Seriously well done.
Congratulationson your new job
Good luck for the new Job, live stream sounds interesting.
Thank you!
Congrats on getting the gig!
That's good news about the financial role. Like myself, it's short term position but will pay the bills etc.
Hoping you land M&S too. I think that may be very rewarding and of course they will look after you too I assume with a co pension etc.Good luck either way.
Congratulations on your new job. Agree it's harder to move jobs as you get older. My observation though is quite a few employers go for older employees, they prefer their work ethic and dedication to the job.
I’m an Accountant/ Finance Business Partner/ Finance Project Manager in Pharmaceuticals. My current contract is due to finish in Dec after 8 years. Not looking forward to looking for a new role at 52 from all I’ve heard. Not putting any age related information on the CV and only including 15 years career history. Hopefully I can pay for someone in early 40s who had a hard life. Need to work another 8 years at my current day rate before I can semi retire
Firstly congratulations on the new job contract. Please please preserve with your M&S application. 12 years ago I worked for the M&S Head Office in Paddington Square London, AND I saw LOTS of senior management who had COME from the shop floor - senior directors across the entire business had the opportunity to come up from the shop floor into roles in the head office. Quite impressive, as I’ve worked for other retail head offices and NEVER seen this sort of career trajectory before.
Thank you, yes my daughter's boyfriend works for Iceland, started on the shop floor now works in the accounts office
Downsize everything and live life the way you want it and on your terms!
Perfect 💜uk
Was in M&S Handforth on Friday night seemed a bit understaffed but was 7pm ish ,great Costa next road up and so handy for us in Peel Hall
come say hello if you see me 🙂
Good job, very difficult though as In same boat, always moving jobs and crummy ones too. I need to sell up and single and hard going ..
Well done !!just keep going
Well done on getting the job.
I'm 35 and unemployed. I've had 4 job interviews in the past 2 weeks. 10-15 or so years ago I used to pretty much ace any job interview and get offered the role, but this time around I've had 7 or 8 job interviews and had no success with any of them. Two of the jobs that I interviewed for told me I interviewed well but they had approx 100 people apply for the position. I go through periods of wondering if its me, but obviously it says more about the state of the economy and job market in this country these days. I've just applied to do sorting for Royal Mail over the Christmas period to at least get some income going but I've heard that even that is ridiculously competitive these days.
@@bokehintheussr5033 you're not alone mate job situation is crazy, too many people applying for too few jobs.
A recruitment consultant I know told me that he hadn't seen it like this for 20 years of his career. I had two recent interviews following redundancy and I've been completely ghosted! No decision, no feedback and one of them felt like a really positive interview too!
@@bigwideworld387 same here. I had an interview two weeks ago which I thought went really well. The interviewers were saying things like "brilliant!" In response to my answers. They told me I'd hear back by early last week but never got back to me despite assuring me that I'd get feedback. When I emailed them to follow up I got a response saying they'd get back to me by the end of this week. These things really dent your confidence especially when you come out of an interview thinking it went well, only to be completely ghosted. Annoying as hell.
Why on earth do they want someone just for a few months, you'll just be getting into the job avd getting laid off again. Life is never easy as a job hunter is it!
@@bigwideworld387 that's a contract for accounts; once it's done job over. ,
Congratulations !
Well done, that's great news. 🙂 From your demeanour at the start I thought you had been turned down, but perhaps the timing is not perfect, considering the situation with your mother - time is more precious now. It must seem like everything is happening at once - you will need to pace yourself carefully. Be careful not to stretch yourself too thin. Fingers crossed the new assignment will go well for you.
Thank you!
Congratulations on the accounting role. Hopefully something else will come along more permanent.
Good news, congratulations. Hope you get the M&S one too!
Congrats on landing the job
Well done !
Hi i came across your channel a week ago and enjoy it congratulations on your job offer hope your mum gets better soon looking forward to hear how things work out for you best of luck.Majella Ireland.
Thanks Majella!
Congratulations...you deserve it for persistence.hope you keep posting,enjoyed this ..lovely walk.💜to your mam and dad..💜uk
Thank you!
Really happy that you have got the accountant contract role .
well done buddy, it will at least tide you over for Christmas.
Well done. Good video.
Cheers!
Could it be a good topic for a future video to cover the IR35 ofpayroll impact which is a major factor affecting many thousands of contractors over the past 3 years.
yes IR35 has killed a lot of careers!
All the best 👍👍
Congratulations ! How long have you been unemployed.
Hurray !!!!
Can tell you really want the M&S gig! Apply for a permanent role and become store manager!
I think once you start with manager roles in retail it can get VERY stressful, looking for balance now 🙂
A Christmas Roll. That sounds tasty, I love chocolate.😛
🤣
Fabulous news re the finance job. No sure you'd get a staff discount card re m and s immediately, I know waitrose make you wait 3 months.
That tree behind you is great
Its my favourite place to film, I talk about the locations I use in my 'Is RUclips worth it' video.
Hi mate, as your channel is growing, I wouldn’t be mentioning stuff like the m&s discount card whilst still in a live process. Otherwise, keep the good content up!
cant see M&S saying yes to purely weekends when there'll be others who can do full-time, especially with the xmas rush coming up
@@DBProductions12345-m with temporary seasonal staff they tend to employ lots of people but only offer them a few hours per week
Hi, what is the building behind you at 5:30? Looks lovely
@@WillyJunior Quarry Bank Mill, I talk about my filming locations in my 'is RUclips worth it' video 🙂
What sort of money do you get being a temp accountant???
@@md2320 as much as you get in one year on min wage.
Well done
The colleague discount at M&S is available once probation is passed. Typically this takes six months.
Congratulations on the accountancy role; however, i doubt m&s will agree to you just doing weekends because they need you to fit in with their shift patterns and not them fitting in with you😮!
I'm now subscrubed!
Well done man
Thanks mate, sorry about your mum
@@WeFade2Grey Thank you and I hope your Mother is doing well my friend.
May have to take contract/agency.
Congratulations.
Nice one mate!!!
Same at mid forties.
I'm hiring a full time accountant paying £150,000 per year wonder who i should hire
I had a festive interview at M&S food two weeks ago and thought it went really well but unfortunately I have not heard back. That was two weeks ago!
I just can't get a job anywhere and been looking for 7 months now😢
still plenty of time, they will be juggling all the rotas 🤞
@WeFade2Grey I got the job, only temporary but at least it's going in the right direction. Have you heard anything about your interview yet?
@@michelleCollar brilliant!