[Misc] Working from home

[Crispy Ambulance]

I’ve only just discovered this thread and it resonates with me at the moment.

I’ve had to wfh for the last 3 years due to suffering an irreversible mobility issue which meant that I could no longer drive (and won’t be able to again). My main client at the time stayed with me and continued to send me work that I could do on the phone. (Insurance claims whereby I would schedule a call with a policyholder during which I’d talk them through taking photos/videos of the damage - amongst other aspects- ‘package’ it all up and send it electronically to the insurer so the claim could proceed). The work used to occupy most of the day but it’s been reducing for some time now and I’d like to take on new, additional work to keep me occupied (and earning).

My background includes working for Amex for 25 years in a variety of roles including customer service and risk management. I’m reasonably computer literate, have great numeracy and telephone skills and would like to develop these on a wfh basis.

Any ideas or opportunities from NSC’s great and good would be very much appreciated.

 

[dazzer6666]

I’ve only just discovered this thread and it resonates with me at the moment.

I’ve had to wfh for the last 3 years due to suffering an irreversible mobility issue which meant that I could no longer drive (and won’t be able to again). My main client at the time stayed with me and continued to send me work that I could do on the phone. (Insurance claims whereby I would schedule a call with a policyholder during which I’d talk them through taking photos/videos of the damage - amongst other aspects- ‘package’ it all up and send it electronically to the insurer so the claim could proceed). The work used to occupy most of the day but it’s been reducing for some time now and I’d like to take on new, additional work to keep me occupied (and earning).

My background includes working for Amex for 25 years in a variety of roles including customer service and risk management. I’m reasonably computer literate, have great numeracy and telephone skills and would like to develop these on a wfh basis.

Any ideas or opportunities from NSC’s great and good would be very much appreciated.

Have you registered (or at least had a chat) with any recruitment agencies ? The larger ones (firms like Hays for example) often have dedicated WFH sections on their vacancy websites. Easy to submit your CV to prompt a discussion.................

 

[Crispy Ambulance]

Have you registered (or at least had a chat) with any recruitment agencies ? The larger ones (firms like Hays for example) often have dedicated WFH sections on their vacancy websites. Easy to submit your CV to prompt a discussion.................

No, I haven’t, that’s a great shout. Thank you

 

[Weststander]

Do you have minimum hourly rate requirements and do you (still) find studying/passing exams pretty easy? I’m thinking of the AAT professional bookkeeping qualification. Once you have a few exams under your belt and an understanding, you can start taking on work from clients, whilst studying for the rest of the syllabus.

 

[Crispy Ambulance]

Do you have minimum hourly rate requirements and do you (still) find studying/passing exams pretty easy? I’m thinking of the AAT professional bookkeeping qualification. Once you have a few exams under your belt and an understanding, you can start taking on work from clients, whilst studying for the rest of the syllabus.

Again, thank you for your suggestion.
I’ve just turned 60 and the last exams I took were my ‘O’ levels in 1980 (and there were only 3 of them although I did get a Grade 1 in CSE Maths, which was equivalent to an ‘O’ level).
I was hopeless at studying but I do like working with numbers -(my risk management background at Amex)- so I’ll definitely have a look at what you suggest as well.

 

[Weststander]

Again, thank you for your suggestion.
I’ve just turned 60 and the last exams I took were my ‘O’ levels in 1980 (and there were only 3 of them although I did get a Grade 1 in CSE Maths, which was equivalent to an ‘O’ level).
I was hopeless at studying but I do like working with numbers -(my risk management background at Amex)- so I’ll definitely have a look at what you suggest as well.

You did well to become one of Amex Brighton’s 100 vice presidents .

 

[Crispy Ambulance]

You did well to become one of Amex Brighton’s 100 vice presidents .

To be fair, they handed out VP titles like confetti. I’m sure there was once a VP of paper clips!

 

[Machiavelli]

Again, thank you for your suggestion.
I’ve just turned 60 and the last exams I took were my ‘O’ levels in 1980 (and there were only 3 of them although I did get a Grade 1 in CSE Maths, which was equivalent to an ‘O’ level).
I was hopeless at studying but I do like working with numbers -(my risk management background at Amex)- so I’ll definitely have a look at what you suggest as well.

My hunch is that you'll enjoy the studying and be very good at it. Much of it is down to motivation which I suspect you didn't have in 1980* but will do now if there's a clear end in sight.
Whichever route you take, good luck.

*Your username intimates this was when you were in your teens

 

[Crispy Ambulance]

My hunch is that you'll enjoy the studying and be very good at it. Much of it is down to motivation which I suspect you didn't have in 1980* but will do now if there's a clear end in sight.
Whichever route you take, good luck.

*Your username intimates this was when you were in your teens

Thank you. Yep, studying from 1977 onwards was a write off!

 

[Eeyore]

Getting colder, although I'm reluctant to put the heating on during the day as I'm all electric.

The problem is what sort of clothing to wear. I don't feel comfortable working dressed as Michelin Man.

What sort of layers do folk use wear when the temperature drops a bit ?

 

[LamieRobertson]

Getting colder, although I'm reluctant to put the heating on during the day as I'm all electric.

The problem is what sort of clothing to wear. I don't feel comfortable working dressed as Michelin Man.

What sort of layers do folk use wear when the temperature drops a bit ?

Long trousers

 

[Easy 10]

I have a favourite chunky woolly jumper. Its old, tatty and shapeless (much like me), and the doris HATES it, but it's my go-to when it starts getting a bit nippy. I don't go out in it as I'd look like Compo, but for tapping away at my desk it keeps me nice and snug.

I've also got an electric fire in the room. Sometimes I give that a 10 minute BLAST first thing while I'm in the shower, just to get the room temp up to an acceptable level.

 

[Weststander]

Getting colder, although I'm reluctant to put the heating on during the day as I'm all electric.

The problem is what sort of clothing to wear. I don't feel comfortable working dressed as Michelin Man.

What sort of layers do folk use wear when the temperature drops a bit ?

Quality base-layers, already owned from my skiing interest. Ugg fleece lined slippers are amazing too .

CH set at 20c .... life's too short, I don't want to feel cold to save a few quid.

 

[Hamilton]

Quality base-layers, already owned from my skiing interest. Ugg fleece lined slippers are amazing too .

CH set at 20c .... life's too short, I don't want to feel cold to save a few quid.

20c!

Luxury!

Mine's at 18c.

And I eat a lump of cold poison for lunch.

 

[Bozza]

Getting colder, although I'm reluctant to put the heating on during the day as I'm all electric.

The problem is what sort of clothing to wear. I don't feel comfortable working dressed as Michelin Man.

What sort of layers do folk use wear when the temperature drops a bit ?

I appreciate I'm going to sound like a bit of an old man, but I have a thick cosy blanket.

I'll get that out and wrap it around and under me.

As a newbie to the world of blankets, I'm amazed at how snug it makes me feel.

 

[Eeyore]

I appreciate I'm going to sound like a bit of an old man, but I have a thick cosy blanket.

I'll get that out and wrap it around and under me.

As a newbie to the world of blankets, I'm amazed at how snug it makes me feel.

Good idea. I have one of those too. Thanks.

Quality base-layers, already owned from my skiing interest. Ugg fleece lined slippers are amazing too .

CH set at 20c .... life's too short, I don't want to feel cold to save a few quid.

Yes, heating goes on in November regardless. I pay myself my own winter fuel allowance as I go all **ck it by that point.

 

[Swegulls]

My The Lemonheads hoodie is good enough, not that cold yet.

 

[Weststander]

20c!

Luxury!

Mine's at 18c.

And I eat a lump of cold poison for lunch.

18c ..... luxury. Back in the day in the West Riding, opening the fridge door gave us heat boost.

 

[HeaviestTed]

Funnily enough I just got this out from the garage:

No point warming the whole house while I spend most of the day in one room, these things are surprisingly efficient if you turn them off when hot and let them carry on heating the room

 

[RandyWanger]

Sorrel (ugg type) slippers, blanket and sometimes a hot water bottle. Cold hands are horrible though when working on a computer.