Starting work after 3 years off

[Keep going]

Hi, recently i have started looking for a new job after 3 years off with social anxiety and panic attacks. Before this time, i was a very qualified/experienced engineer. So i have started applying showing what qualifications/experience i have.

I know i can not enter at the level i was previously at, i have applied for low level technician jobs. But it seems that the 3 years of non working has made all i've done in the past irrelevent, even when applying for low level jobs. Seems to become a disadvantage now. Any body else experienced this. anybody got a words of advice help me in a direction to some employment??

Stu

[sandramick]

well done for even thimking of going back
maybe going back at a lower level will be less stressful for u to start with u can work yourself back up as u get stronger . good luck xx
sandraxx

[keepemlaughing]

Congrats on going back. I had a huge gap in my employment record as well. I don't know how but the college I now work at overlooked it and took me in based on my experience but I feel fortunate that they did. It is good that you are trying, good luck.
Blessings,
Sheryl

[vti2007]

Hi keep Going,

I am also an engineer, currently just gone back to work after 6 months off - Can I ask what field you work in? It sounds from the terminology you use you might work in the same field as me

PM me if you don't want it public knowledge.

[titchjd]

Congratulations on the step 2 going back 2 work .

Keep looking and dont give up.Go 2 Job centres , look in local newspapers etc .....have u had an interview with the job centre ? They can find all the jobs suitable for you .
Do you have any friends in the same field who could tell u if any jobs are coming up .

I wish you all the best and well done for making such a huge decision x

Titchjd x