sidjameson Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Just a thought. Thinking of going back to the UK for theworst three months of the burning season. Don't have any skills left. Anybody have any ideas on casual work that's easy to pick up? I might hate it but 2 or 3 months work might help me enjoy my relaxing life in Thailand more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 (edited) No idea. Are you running out of money in Thailand? Edited September 22 by JimTripper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 19 minutes ago, sidjameson said: Just a thought. Thinking of going back to the UK for theworst three months of the burning season. Don't have any skills left. Anybody have any ideas on casual work that's easy to pick up? I might hate it but 2 or 3 months work might help me enjoy my relaxing life in Thailand more. That depend on many factors, are you fit and strong? general labourer, do you own a car, Uber Shelf stacking at Asda or the like. will you pay tax? Are you on a state pension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 xmas period is when shops hire short term people, maybe email supermarkets and ask 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidjameson Posted September 22 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 22 47 minutes ago, JimTripper said: No idea. Are you running out of money in Thailand? Nope. I just think few months in UK would reset my pleasure principle each year. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Fruit picking Driving a bus or truck Gardening Bar work Restaurant helper Uber stuff Charity work (unpaid) Cleaner 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Carter icp Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 37 minutes ago, brianthainess said: Shelf stacking at Asda or the like. You can register and apply for ASDA jobs online from Thailand , no need to be in the UK when applying 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, sidjameson said: Nope. I just think few months in UK would reset my pleasure principle each year. Was it you or someone else who posted they isolated themselves, probably isaan and was struggling mentally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidjameson Posted September 22 Author Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: Was it you or someone else who posted they isolated themselves, probably isaan and was struggling mentally? Not me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Isaan isnt that bad if near KK or Udon. At least they have international food plus airports and major bus stations and train stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: Was it you or someone else who posted they isolated themselves, probably isaan and was struggling mentally? Can you send a link to that thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 1 hour ago, JimTripper said: Can you send a link to that thread? search for it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegeorgia Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Bus driver ....Get your bus licence ,I imagine bus drivers are in demand...think overtime , weekend penalty rates , do you get double time there in the UK on Sundays?? Security guard ...need a licence ,a week training to get one ,casual work and I think a lot of casual work around Uber ...you will need a car though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted September 22 Popular Post Share Posted September 22 (edited) @sidjameson I applaud you. You have already shown initiative in posting here on AN/TV. No skills? You have the skills of communication. If you are fit then there is no reason to be unemployed in the UK. There are always jobs for the workers. Focus on something that you could do. If you have a UK driving licence then you're sorted. Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Sainsburys and others are crying out for delivery drivers at £13 per hour + holiday pay. I know, as my 20yr old English/Thai son has been doing this (as a second job) since age 18yrs. Other roles are also easily available. All you need to do is get on with people and show willing (none of that 35hrs per week BS). I do this in UK from April to October each year and it enables me to enjoy Thailand and travel for the other 5 months. The main issue that anyone will find is the cost of living while here in the UK. Rents of flats or rooms can be expensive. If you can rent a room from friends or family then you're sorted. If you have to rent on the open market then be prepared to pay a lot and it may not make financial sense - you need to crunch the numbers. Chok dee! Edited September 22 by soi3eddie 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 I am back in my home country for years now I do voluntary work at a Salvation store for a few hours a week no pay at all, but I can live on my pension 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expat68 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Before I moved to Thailand full time I worked for Haven on their campsites for 9 months (do not tell them you only want 2/3 months) lived 3 months Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegeorgia Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 (edited) 2 hours ago, still kicking said: I am back in my home country for years now I do voluntary work at a Salvation store for a few hours a week no pay at all, but I can live on my pension I notice at my local Salvo store in Sydney Australia they seem to be people doing " prison sentence community work " I overheard a old guy packing the shelves say to the woman behind the counter he had 8 hours left of his community sentence . Edited September 22 by georgegeorgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 13 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said: You can register and apply for ASDA jobs online from Thailand , no need to be in the UK when applying My daughter works at one, all staff are 'Colleagues' ???? They seem to be a good company to work for, they granted her extended leave 1 month to come and see me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomangosteen Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 5 hours ago, still kicking said: I am back in my home country for years now I do voluntary work at a Salvation store for a few hours a week no pay at all, but I can live on my pension Don't know about other countries, but in New Zealand the Salvation Army and Red Cross charity shops are accredited supervisors for court-ordered community work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 13 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Was it you or someone else who posted they isolated themselves, probably isaan and was struggling mentally? Search for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 (edited) 15 hours ago, sidjameson said: Nope. I just think few months in UK would reset my pleasure principle each year. Flipping burgers will reset your pleasure principal when you return to Thailand, but how do you enjoy being in the Uk flipping burgers? Edited September 23 by JimTripper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradise Pete Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 15 hours ago, sidjameson said: Nope. I just think few months in UK would reset my pleasure principle each year. I think that's a great idea. If money's not so important, volunteer work can be very rewarding and would definitely reset your pleasure principle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post a3tsw Posted September 23 Popular Post Share Posted September 23 17 hours ago, sidjameson said: Just a thought. Thinking of going back to the UK for theworst three months of the burning season. Don't have any skills left. Anybody have any ideas on casual work that's easy to pick up? I might hate it but 2 or 3 months work might help me enjoy my relaxing life in Thailand more. Hi , I did exactly that this year , went back to London for 3 months (March to June) and planning on doing so again next year (April to September) , I got work with these people doing catering , very flexible , can work whenever you feel like. https://www.angelhr.org/catering-and-hospitality-jobs I think they do other types of jobs apart from catering and cover a larger part of the Uk , than just London. You can pre-register with them online in advance and can choose to submit a cv or just provide recent selected jobs background if you don't have a cv. Hope this helps.. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 17 hours ago, sidjameson said: Just a thought. Thinking of going back to the UK for theworst three months of the burning season. Don't have any skills left. Anybody have any ideas on casual work that's easy to pick up? I might hate it but 2 or 3 months work might help me enjoy my relaxing life in Thailand more. Or just go to south. No burning issues there. Sichon or Chumphon or hua hin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemercer Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Aged care is crying out for workers, mainly peple to visit the elderly at home and take them shopping etc. But I imagine you need to go through police checks/accreditation before you can work. You might be able to register and do everything necessary online while still in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinok Farang Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 In the UK at the moment.Mountains of work in my job construction.Descent coin too. Also loads of dusky looking men walking the streets in the daytime when they should be at work but are given free accommodation and hand outs so refuse to go to work.The country is fxxxed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Yes, good idea for a ‘reset’ as well as to earn good coin. Doubly good if you’ve got accommodation sorted. Tax wise, you’ll unlikely hit the threshold of £12,750 (think it is) if they don’t give you the right code, so can claim back next tax year. Real easy through HMRC app. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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