i am a hgv driver so i also lost my job any ideas for a new one
2006-06-30 09:25:41 · 12 answers · asked by itsawinner 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
sorry you've had such alot to deal with all at once. this may be time to think about what you really love doing and perhaps re-training, taking a qualification or thinking of setting up your own business. have a chat to an adviser at learndirect and ask your job centre about the Shaw Trust. As a disabled person there are schemes and grants available to help you make a new start. good luck.
2006-06-30 09:28:46 · answer #1 · answered by minerva 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Im sorry to hear about your diagnosis and that it means you had to lose your job, life is extremely cruel sometimes.
I know exactly where you are coming from because I fell seriously ill at 20 and had to give up my work in journalism, which I loved. Since then, I've had to come and go with my illness, but I took the opportunity to try out lots of different college courses to see what I enjoyed and was good at.
Now Im the founder member of a community group working for disabled rights and community facilities, and Ive found a p/t job as an administrator amongst really nice people.
As someone mentioned before, Learn Direct is a good place to start, they'll help advise you on retraining and finding out what you can do and would enjoy.
There is also a charity you may heard of called Quarriers, who can provide good advice for living with epilepsy and can provide help support and guidance (link below).
Best of luck.
2006-06-30 09:48:52 · answer #2 · answered by justasiam29 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brainstorm. Think about what it is you really love to do. Then also brainstorm about if you can do this job without needing to drive (think about if it's something you can do at home or is in a close proximity to your home, too). A lot of cities have public transportation systems so that can help in getting you around. Also, in some towns there are special bus services for the disabled (epilepsy is considered a disability) and elderly that you can access that will pick you up and drive you around to where you need to go for a fee (you have to tell them when and where to pick you up and what time you have to be at your destination).
Sorry to hear about you losing your job. Just remember though: it's safer not to drive anyway and you can always find a new job that doesn't rely so much on driving. If nothing else, you can even start a new home business. :) Hope things work out for you. :)
2006-06-30 09:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kenn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an Epileptic aswell and I know how hard it is to find work. You probably know it's not the Epilepsy that you need to worry about when you looking for work it's employers perceptions of epilepsy. Alot of them focus on what you can't do rather than what you can do!
I'm a part time school teacher but I found the best course of work is to work for yourself. I became an author but I did gardening and cleaning work just to help me through Uni. I wish you all the luck in the world. Take care
2006-06-30 11:42:28 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep in mind that you don't want to be doing anything where having a seizure will endanger another person. Obviously, it's why they revoked your license.
Also, you don't want to have a job where having a seizure will place you in greater risk than the seizure already does. Working around heavy machinery, power equipment or very hot surfaces should be avoided.
Ideally, the safest position you could take would be one that has you in the company of others at all times so that they could assist you in the event of a seizure on the job.
Good luck.
2006-06-30 10:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what an hgv driver is, so, please, I hope my suggestion is not way off base.
If we assume you will not be able to get back your license, then you might consider looking into becoming a trainer for other hgv drivers. There might be opportunities to work as support staff where hgv drivers are utilized.
2006-06-30 09:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know what to suggest mate. I do feel sorry for you and sincerely hope that you find a job in time. Good luck and be happy
2006-06-30 09:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by bigandneedy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always charge to wash people's clothing, by lying in the bath with soap, water, and the clothes, and having seizures...
2006-06-30 10:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by Brett N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry no answer for ya, but i hope someone does!!! i had epilepsy when i was younger, twas only d petite mal, so i grew out of it any way good luck
2006-06-30 09:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by MissElection 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish to help,but don t know how.....Do you have (I don t see where you live) a some kind a protection from discrimination???
2006-06-30 09:33:52 · answer #10 · answered by Danica O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋