Anybody doing casual work in home country a few months a year?

[sidjameson]

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. 

[JimTripper]

No idea. Are you running out of money in Thailand?

Edited September 22, 2023 by JimTripper

[brianthainess]

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. 

[scubascuba3]

xmas period is when shops hire short term people, maybe email supermarkets and ask

[sidjameson]

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.

[bignok]

Fruit picking

Driving a bus or truck

Gardening

Bar work

Restaurant helper

Uber stuff

Charity work (unpaid)

Cleaner

 

 

[Nick Carter icp]

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 

[scubascuba3]

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?

[sidjameson]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

Was it you or someone else who posted they isolated themselves, probably isaan and was struggling mentally?

Not me. 

[bignok]

Isaan isnt that bad if near KK or Udon. At least they have international food plus airports and major bus stations and train stations.

[JimTripper]

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?

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, JimTripper said:

Can you send a link to that thread?

search for it

[georgegeorgia]

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 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[soi3eddie]

@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, 2023 by soi3eddie

[still kicking]

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 

[Expat68]

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 

[georgegeorgia]

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, 2023 by georgegeorgia

[brianthainess]

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.

[gomangosteen]

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.

[JimTripper]

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.

[JimTripper]

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, 2023 by JimTripper

[Paradise Pete]

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.

[a3tsw]

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..

[bignok]

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.

[Stevemercer]

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.

[Kinok Farang]

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.

[daveAustin]

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.