I know it's hard, competitive etc but it's been my dream since I was a little kid to do a PhD.
I graduated with BSc Zoology in 2020 but I can't work in that field as I'm disabled and almost every job requires driving which I'm not able to do. I hated this experience with uni, I was in an abusive relationship with another student, really struggled with my mental health and struggled with engaging with uni (turns out I had autism and ADHD).
I always wanted to study astrophysics and do my PhD in astrobiology.
I'm studying BSc Maths with the Open Uni starting next week, but its going to take me at least 4 or 5 years to finish, by which time I'll be 30.
My contract at work is due to end in May/June 2022 so I'm trying to think about what kind of jobs to go for. I have experience in education but due to my PTSD from my experience in school and my autism I find it really difficult to work in. Other than that my only experience is in fast food which I worked in during my first degree
What jobs will be good for preparing for a PhD? I know they are super competitive especially postdoc posts and I'm desperate to work in STEM now rather than waiting another 5 years in jobs I hate. I live in East Yorkshire and its not really possible to move right now but I'm struggling to know where to look. Indeed and other sites here are just full of part time jobs and minimum wage zero hour jobs which are fine but I can't support myself and my bills etc on that. I am struggling to find jobs suitable for graduates online