I am struggling for money with cost-of-living crisis and want to better myself
DEAR DEIDRE: WITH the cost-of-living crisis I am struggling to pay the bills.
I am a care assistant and I earn the minimum wage.
As tough times are here with bills going up I am worried how I am going to cope.
I am a 26-year-old male. I would like to better myself.
I am thinking that I could enrol on some courses to get as much training and qualifications as possible, with the aim of getting better paid work.
I don’t have any interest in climbing up the career ladder in my current role.
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I only took this job as a temporary measure two years ago.
To save me paying, do you know of any free courses or training I could do?
MORE FROM DEAR DEIDRE
DEIDRE SAYS: It is a worrying time for many and it’s natural to be concerned.
Looking to improve your skills and gain qualifications could help you to get a better paid job with more long-term prospects.
Get advice through nationalcareersservice.gov.uk or 0800 100 900.
My support pack Finding Work explains more about training and gaining qualifications.
