job ideas

[el_oso]

been pretty much out of work since June. I've signed up to a few employment agencies near where I live but they don't really have anything for me. Currently working as a Christmas temp for Royal mail, but not had any shifts for what will be the 3rd week this week and before that it was only one per week.
Trouble is I have no idea what the feck I want to do, which is probably why agencies are not going to be able to help much. I've worked in retail since I left school. Been at the same place throughout college and uni I worked at the same shop. While I didn't hate working there, retail isn't exactly the best paid job sector so I left in the hope that being jobless would make me find a job.
What do you people do for a living. I'm really open to almost any suggestions (bar rent boy)?
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Duke 390
Previous: '05 XR125L | '96 XJ600S Diversion |'05 Suzuki GSXR1000 | '05 Honda CBR125-R | '97 YZF 600R Thundercat | '11 Honda CBR250
Car: Jeep Wrangler 4.0L

[monkeymark]

Seems as you ride is there any call for couriers in your area?
Or if/when unemployed could you get any funding towards riding instructor?

[el_oso]

I did look into courier jobs. I can't ride at the moment, doctors orders, but they should clear me on the 19th. Also don't have a usable bike since I knew I wouldn't be able to ride for at least 2/3months
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Duke 390
Previous: '05 XR125L | '96 XJ600S Diversion |'05 Suzuki GSXR1000 | '05 Honda CBR125-R | '97 YZF 600R Thundercat | '11 Honda CBR250
Car: Jeep Wrangler 4.0L

[The Artist]

What do you enjoy doing?

[el_oso]

[The Artist]

You need to pick something you enjoy and find something related. Simple.

Do you have any talents or special skills which could be utilised?

[el_oso]

Don't really have any special or unique skills. I am the jack of all trades. Good at everything (or many things) master of none. I'm pretty fit and strong and good at sports that require co-ordination, strength speed etc. I'm also pretty smart. Good at maths, science, languages all that crap, but still nothing unique. I do know that I'm good with problem solving and fixing things. I'm pretty good with technology too. My biggest weakness though is imagination and coming up with an initial idea, which is why I'm struggling here. Usually, when I get an idea, even a small one, I can either throw it out and start with something better, or develop that idea to make it work
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Duke 390
Previous: '05 XR125L | '96 XJ600S Diversion |'05 Suzuki GSXR1000 | '05 Honda CBR125-R | '97 YZF 600R Thundercat | '11 Honda CBR250
Car: Jeep Wrangler 4.0L

[Knightsy]

If all goes south, go for physical/factory work.
It's monotonous, boring and tiring, but it's better than nothing.
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[drzsta]

How old are you and where are you located?
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Current Bikes - BMW S1000RR ‘17 & KTM 690 SMC-R ‘12

[swampy]

What did you do in Uni ?
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[el_oso]

I'm 23. Live just outside east London. (Romford - hate the place). Physics at Loughborough
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Duke 390
Previous: '05 XR125L | '96 XJ600S Diversion |'05 Suzuki GSXR1000 | '05 Honda CBR125-R | '97 YZF 600R Thundercat | '11 Honda CBR250
Car: Jeep Wrangler 4.0L

[Harold_Shand]

Never mind what you want to do, just do anything and leave the tricky stuff to the cosmos.

Eg: Temporary bin loader leads to bin loader, leads to bin driver, leads to chargehand, leads to management and 45k. Seen it done. Your future can be in the most unlikely of places, don't beat yourself up, your time will come and you'll end up exactly where you should.
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BCF's 6th favourite poster 2009-2010

Harold_Shand's theory might be the best explanation.

[jeddy11]

Odd royal mail havent any shifts our depot tried to recruit 500 casuals for christmas 100 apllied and only around 60 actually turned up ..
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cbt 06/08/11 mod1 (second go) 01/08/12 mod2 21/09/12
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[Alpha-9]

[Al]

[Slacker24seve...]

Physics/maths tutoring in your spare time would be a bloody good idea for some extra cash.

https://www.tutorhunt.com/
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Triumph Daytona 675 track bike + girlfriend's Honda Hornet 600
Selling a hack/winter bike for less than a grand? PM me.
Banger rallies are ace

[mistergixer]

[J4mes]

Military?

Or does your "not allowed to ride" condition prevent it?

[Eddie Hitler]

Sports science? You know your stuff about protein.

[Frog]

[Clanger]

[yaigi]

I can only reiterate what others have said, you need to find something you like doing and find a related job. As the saying goes, "If you find a job doing the thing you love, you'll never have to work another day in your life" or something like that.

I got a job as a graphic designer a few months after graduating. Ever since I was a kid I have loved drawing, I would take myself off to my room for hours just colouring in and drawing things. The only other thing I ever wanted to be was an artist. Graphics paid more. I basically get to colour in and draw things all day now and it's ace, if I leave my current job it will only be to go self employed doing the exact same thing.

There is one other thing that's crossed my mind since learning to ride - motorcycle instructor. Only thing is I'd need 3 or 4 years experience and I aint got one yet! Is this something you would be at all interested in doing? You are on a bike forum afterall... I always thought it would be a pretty good job, if you are a responsible person good at teaching others.
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Currently own - Fazer 600, 2000, Red. (But no riding as baby on board atm)

[el_oso]

[Al]

[el_oso]