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I need a job that will pay 40K - what can I do and where can I look?

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Needtoearn · 13/03/2008 10:24

Hi,

Am a regular who's namechanged because I'm a bit embarrassed by this. My husbands job is not going well, in fact the company is not doing great either and he isn't earning what we need to survive at all.

He has been looking at other jobs but the whole industry which is quite niche is looking decidedly dodgy.

Therefore, we have thought about me going out to work and him staying home with our 4 young children. I have tried and tried to look for a well paid evening/ weekend job but nothing has come up that looks worthwhile tbh.

I have a good skill set and a good degree - any suggestions for well piad graduate schemes or anything at all that I could apply for? Would need to be midlands based.

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KerryMum · 13/03/2008 10:25

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RubySlippers · 13/03/2008 10:26

a job starting at £40K? hmmm - not sure

you need to get registered with some high end recruitment companies, and as KM says what skills set do you have??

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flowerybeanbag · 13/03/2008 10:26

I wouldn't think a graduate scheme is going to pay that much.

I'd say to earn that much you need experience, seniority and a proven track record at whatever you do, not just good skills and a degree.

Do you have that? Can you say any more about what you do? Or at least the sector you will be looking at?

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littlelapin · 13/03/2008 10:27

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talkingmongoose · 13/03/2008 10:28

If you find it, let me know if there are vacancies.

Not being flippant, just that that isn't an entry level salary, I'm afraid.

what was your last job, maybe you can build upon that?

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littlelapin · 13/03/2008 10:29

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RubySlippers · 13/03/2008 10:30

senior roles in retail can have a good basic as well as commission

LL's suggestion is a good one too

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Needtoearn · 13/03/2008 10:30

Thanks

My degree was Psychology

but I am prepared to do anything

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Fillyjonk · 13/03/2008 10:30

I can't see any entry-level job paying that much, sorry, esp not outside london. Jobs that pay that much tend to require a fair amount of experience in the field you are in, which I take it you haven't got, else you wouldn't be asking.

what do you have experience of? Have you ever worked at graduate level? Do you have any voluntary experience?

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Needtoearn · 13/03/2008 10:31

do you think I'm no longer eligible to apply for graduate schemes littlelapin??

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PuppyMonkey · 13/03/2008 10:32

I graduated nearly 20 years ago, been in my profession 19 years. I still don't even earn £25,000 yet. Let me know when you find your perfect role!!

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CountessDracula · 13/03/2008 10:32

What have you done previously?

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RubySlippers · 13/03/2008 10:33

most graduate schemes are just that - they recruit straight out of uni

IIRC, LIDL or ALDI, often advertise for regional maangers on £40 k + a car

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flowerybeanbag · 13/03/2008 10:33

needtoearn you are, age discrimination legislation means these can't be restricted now, and lots of companies don't call them grad schemes any more for that reason.

But you will be very very lucky to find one taking people on at that level on £40k. They just don't need to.

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elliott · 13/03/2008 10:33

That is a tall order. My dh has only just broken the 40k barrier after nearly 20 yrs industry experience (engineering). In my field (HE academic) that is also a level for people with 10+ years experience.

Do you have specific training/experience in a particular sector or industry?

I don't know what to suggest really, scan the jobs pages for what sectors are well paid that you might be able to move up in quickly. Basic choices are a technical skill in demand (IT related) or management I guess.

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littlelapin · 13/03/2008 10:33

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Needtoearn · 13/03/2008 10:33

I have experience of research, writing articles, and working with vulnerable adults.

I don't mind working all hours to achieve this salary.

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marina · 13/03/2008 10:34

I think when it comes to a choice between a bushy-tailed graduate who can be set to work long hours and moulded to the corporate culture, and a returner to the workplace, recruiters on graduate schemes are going to go for the youngster every time.
It may be their loss but that's what those schemes exist for.

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RubySlippers · 13/03/2008 10:35

could you get into the Voluntary Sector?

third sector jobs

social care

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Needtoearn · 13/03/2008 10:35

I think I would be great at sales! Was considering med rep but not sure if they can earn that much???

What does IIRC stand for RubySlippers?

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CountessDracula · 13/03/2008 10:35

where do you live?

If you are in London obv you have a better chance of a higher salary

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RubySlippers · 13/03/2008 10:36

guardian jobs

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CountessDracula · 13/03/2008 10:36

How about recruitment

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RubySlippers · 13/03/2008 10:37

IIRC - if i recall correctly

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flowerybeanbag · 13/03/2008 10:37

None of that experience sounds particularly high-earning potential I'd say.

Does it really need to be that much you earn?

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