At the moment I’m claiming Carer’s Allowance; which limits Paid work to 16 Hours a Week. I’ve searched Part Time Jobs on the Job Centre’s NI Website, but the vast majority are 19-25 Hours a Week; mainly aimed at Working Mothers. Also many jobs have to be applied through Recruitment Agencies; which have all proven to be fruitless for me in the past.
Last Monday I applied for a 16 Hour a Week Call Centre Job in Armagh. Now that I know I can drive to Armagh, having driven to there for OA Meetings, distance can be no barrier. When I mentioned this to Gran she took her usual hissy fit, but I think she’ll come round.
Terri mentioned Voluntary Work, but I have already worked Voluntary. I definitely need a job, not just to get me out of the House but to provide for my Gran and Brother. If there is a Job that meets the criteria, I’ll apply for it.
I’m not gonna be ‘Poor me’ any more.