So, new job take #2.

Got offered a new position this weekend, got my induction next week so I'm getting further than I did last time. At least I will actually be in the building this time haha

No mention of any criminal checks or anything so we'll see how that all pans out. I know better than to get my hopes up this time though.

I went to the careers fair I mentioned, switchr is right, there is a lot of health, social care, and education... but there are a few other things. There were one or two that caught my eye, I talked to a couple and it's got me thinking about different avenues, so I'd say it is worth going to one just to see what's about / for inspiration. I was in and out in about half-an-hour and it also gave me a kick to update my CV. I didn't even give my name, just asked a load of questions and left with a free bag, a pen and some sweets... I know!
Oh and guess who else was there, my local police force! They even approached me: "Would you like some information about the police, sir?" and in my head I was like: "You have no idea..." I politely declined.

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Fighting or Accepting - its difficult to know which is right and when.

Hi
When i was released I focused on living in a location near my probation and police station as I thought that would be better for them and me.
I look back and now say why did I think that as that is not allowing me to "live"!

If you want to move then research places that give "YOU" opportunities, be that new interests, work whatever but not somewhere that you can hide at.
I am not sure of your physical status but buy a pair of walking shoes so you can get out and exercise everyday.. that will do wonders for you mind and possibly ideas of other sorts of work opportunities.
Believe in yourself. Think and make positive decisions that benefit you and the changes in you will be noticed by others that have shown they believe in you.  

Society suggests I must let go of all my expectations but I disagree, as whilst I have a voice, I have hope.

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope is for tomorrow else what is left if you remove a mans hope.
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Well, unsurprisingly after all that I was got my official refusal from that job today on the basis that I "failed" the disclosure check. Ignoring the fact you don't fail or pass a disclosure check, it's merely an informational tool, I feel a little bit aggrieved as even though I was upfront about it I was told it wouldn't really be a problem and a disclosure check wouldn't actually be required for the role so I was in effect lied to.

Rightly or wrongly, I did send them a bit of a professionally smelly email back about it all. This is the place that has been moaning about how nobody wants to work anymore, so in a bit of a harsh way - fuck 'em.

Realistically, you all would say that wherever I go in the country, I am extremely unlikely to be employed.

I ask because I want to move and leave my parents house because I don’t want to put them through all the stuff or the next 15 years. I should just find a place that will allow me to live on as little as possible, Ie near a supermarket, job centre and the police station and not get hopes up about ever being employed again?

At the moment luckily I’ve got a kitchen porter job. Probably the last thing I’ll ever be doing before I go through the courts.

I was let go by Amazon once the basic check came back and didn't get beyond the interview at Tesco once I told them I had an unspent conviction (and I know they called my probation officer who gave them a glowing report).

I hope you are right and they have reconsidered these needless policies.

No real updates. I got told from my adviser that a certain job agency was willing to work with people with extra barriers getting into work. Because the need for people for warehouse jobs was so great. They just needed the places filled. So of course application form sent off to join up with them. Heard nothing back and this was last wednesday. So i'm just sitting here looking for what courses I can get myself on. Trying to keep myself busy. Thinking about all the years I have left of this hell. 

Any updates??

I've been to a couple in my city - they're mostly health & social care roles, security, transport & logistics. 

UK Careers Fair - Dates
Having looked at their schedule, there's probably one coming near you all soon.
Has anyone been to one of these before? It looks separate from the job centre etc I'm tempted to have a browse when it comes near me.


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Fighting or Accepting - its difficult to know which is right and when.