“Lost generation of over-50s”
It comes as no surprise that analysis of official data has suggested unemployed people over the age of 50 are more than twice as likely as younger groups to be out of work for at…
jobs
Now you see it
“Good luck with everything” – those were the last words my “work coach” said to me as we parted at the end of my final session seeking employment after six months of job hunting. That…
Turning a corner
I’ve been to a couple of leaving do’s for former colleagues in the last couple of weeks. It’s been nice to catch up with people and to remember stories or events from the past. But…
What’s the big deal
I can’t understand what the fuss is about over a former MP turning up at a job centre to seek work. As I’ve chronicled on this blog, all sorts of people find themselves out of…
R U ready?
I receive an email from a former colleague. He was made redundant last year after 23 years at the same company. The email asks if I will endorse his work and provide a reference which…