No_Art_903's journey

Applied at NHS for Band 2 role

I recently found myself in a tough spot while working at McDonald's in the UK. As a 20-year-old, I've been feeling overwhelmed at work since many of my good colleagues left, and the new hires just aren't cutting it. This has made my job incredibly stressful, as I often feel like I'm doing the work of three people. I've been wanting to quit for months, but the thought of being unemployed is daunting. To cope, I decided to switch to the night shift, hoping for a quieter environment with fewer customers. However, even then, there are only about four of us working, and it still gets busy, which is exhausting. I've been actively searching for new job opportunities and have applied to around 20 positions so far. I had two interviews—one for an NHS Band 2 role and another for a part-time position at Sainsbury’s—but unfortunately, I didn't get either job. I felt the interviews went well, so I'm really confused about why I wasn't selected. It's been challenging to prepare for interviews during my breaks at work, and on my days off, I’m still focused on job hunting. I'm even considering going to university, but I'm worried that it won't guarantee me a job afterward either. The whole situation feels pretty overwhelming.