Bad Area for finding work

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I live in Norfolk, 8 miles from Norwich. I've been trying for years to get a permanent 40hr contract with no luck. Everything is either permanent 0hr contract, fully-flexible, temporary or part-time.

I currently work at McDonalds and hate it. It's a 0hr contract and most I ever get is 35hrs p/w which often ends up less anyway because they ask me to go home early. So say no I hear you scream. I could but those who have said no one to many times have had their hours cut further. I have to suck it up. No one said when I started the job I'd have to clean up kids pee and vomit for a living.

I've lived in Norfolk all my life and can't imagine living anywhere else but I'm getting into so much debt. Most jobs here are Admin or Care - both of which I have no experience in. I'm too old and too qualified to start afresh as an apprentice so kinda stuck in a rut.

Best answers:

• Too qualified but can't find a job other than McDonalds... isn't that a bit of an oxymoron? What about McDonalds management training scheme?
  What are you too qualified in?
• I live in a bad area for work and commute to London and head home for the weekend, not ideal but needs must if I want a decent career and want to work on interesting projects.
• How much do you actually need to earn and how much are you currently earning on average at MCDs? When during the week can you work? This is more important than how many hours you want to work.
  Ive just a quick look on Indeed in the Norwich area and there are a number of full time permanent jobs advertised. There are a few admin type roles, some at the University and some at the Local Council which might suit (civil enforcement officer perhaps?). Is the problem that you are being rejected for these types of jobs?
  Have you looked into the management training programme at McDs?
  What about looking at retailers management schemes (eg supermarkets)? You've got customer service and food experience and should be able to evidence transferable skils.
  Have you done any training or courses to boost your employability?
  In the meantime if your outgoings are more than your income I suggest you head over to the Debt Free Wannabe board and posting an I&E breakdown as there may be places you could cut back.
  KL
• I have a certificate of higher education and couldn't do apprenticeship. My cert is in healthcare and Im looking to do admin. I've got a new job in admin and I have no experience in it. When I apply for jobs I say what transferable skills I have and willing to train.
  Could you try looking at nhs jobs for band 2 or 3 roles.
• Can you drive or commute, my last interview was near Cambridge to try earn 'the money and career prospects' as it were
  Personally I've learn money issues should only be worried about when you have been defaulted etc, being proactive does not count, honestly and so isn't worth the head space x
• Vision 2 Learn do a free business and admin level 2 course, this could be really useful for you! And IT skills courses.
  What about signing up to a temp agency? You might start off doing basic admin such as filing but might lead to a more solid admin job? You can also definitely stress your customer service skills. Is there an NHS hospital near you? They employ clerks and receptionists, would that be worth trying?