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I had a phone call from the job centre yesterday. I am on to my third(!) work coach in six months, and the second one who a) didn't know why I'd been referred to them*, and b) didn't actually know that I'm in work and have been since December.
They also implied that 21 hours isn't enough work, and I need to be looking for more. EXCUSE ME, but this is the top end of the maximum amount I can do without collapsing from stress so no, I don't think I will be.
I think what happened is that I was referred for a check up as my income went down while we were in Lockdown 3 - I wasn't getting furlough pay as I hadn't been employed long enough, but I had to use up two holiday days every month, and got paid for those. Which was peanuts in comparison to a full month's wage. But they didn't know this, and I certainly didn't, which is why I was kind of surprised when I got the text telling me I'd be having a phone appointment.
Like, I understand they are probably over-stretched and understaffed, just like every other business in the country, but would it hurt to at least check on someone's details before you contact them? So at least then you wouldn't be surprised when you do look at them?
(I know it's easy for me to complain about it, I don't have to work there, but oh boy is it frustrating).
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Persona 5 update: THIS GAME IS WAY TOO FAR ON THE NOSE, Y'ALL. It's reminding me of when I played FFXII, and the political situation was reminiscent of the one in the US. Well, the one in P5 is reminding me of the UK's situation right now, especially because there's an election tomorrow!
I swear to frogs a game never made me as uncomfortable as this one is doing right now. I mean, it's mostly for the right reasons, though (certain things aside).
Anyway, I'm mostly done with the fifth palace. I think I've found Atlus' new favourite gimmick that isn't invisible walls or teleport spots! And that's it's almost completely dark, and the map doesn't reveal itself! YAY. I did the whole thing, and then died versus a random demon, so now I have to do it all again, DOUBLE YAY.
Akechi can put himself in the bin, though, thank you very much. I don't trust that boy as far as I could throw him.
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I don't think I have anything else to say, so I shall end this here!
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*There are different categories, depending on what kind of work you're looking for/doing/your age, and so different work coaches for those things.
They also implied that 21 hours isn't enough work, and I need to be looking for more. EXCUSE ME, but this is the top end of the maximum amount I can do without collapsing from stress so no, I don't think I will be.
I think what happened is that I was referred for a check up as my income went down while we were in Lockdown 3 - I wasn't getting furlough pay as I hadn't been employed long enough, but I had to use up two holiday days every month, and got paid for those. Which was peanuts in comparison to a full month's wage. But they didn't know this, and I certainly didn't, which is why I was kind of surprised when I got the text telling me I'd be having a phone appointment.
Like, I understand they are probably over-stretched and understaffed, just like every other business in the country, but would it hurt to at least check on someone's details before you contact them? So at least then you wouldn't be surprised when you do look at them?
(I know it's easy for me to complain about it, I don't have to work there, but oh boy is it frustrating).
~
Persona 5 update: THIS GAME IS WAY TOO FAR ON THE NOSE, Y'ALL. It's reminding me of when I played FFXII, and the political situation was reminiscent of the one in the US. Well, the one in P5 is reminding me of the UK's situation right now, especially because there's an election tomorrow!
I swear to frogs a game never made me as uncomfortable as this one is doing right now. I mean, it's mostly for the right reasons, though (certain things aside).
Anyway, I'm mostly done with the fifth palace. I think I've found Atlus' new favourite gimmick that isn't invisible walls or teleport spots! And that's it's almost completely dark, and the map doesn't reveal itself! YAY. I did the whole thing, and then died versus a random demon, so now I have to do it all again, DOUBLE YAY.
Akechi can put himself in the bin, though, thank you very much. I don't trust that boy as far as I could throw him.
~
I don't think I have anything else to say, so I shall end this here!
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*There are different categories, depending on what kind of work you're looking for/doing/your age, and so different work coaches for those things.
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"Swear to frogs" gave me a laugh.
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Hee! That makes me gleeful.
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Full agreement re: P5.
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