That's it basically.
I took redundancy nearly two years ago after a period of depression caused by bullying. Once I left, I was fine - no need for ADs or anything.
I'm in my forties.
I was very well respected and good at what I did. I earned £40k
I've now interviewed for sixteen jobs over the past 18 months or so, and I haven't been able to get one.
I've had lots of second interviews, I've done lots of presentations and 'tasks' and had numerous feedback conversations where I'm told I was a very strong candidate, 'just pipped', someone else had a bit more experience in a certain area than I did.
About a year ago I was told by one company - after three rounds of interviews - that I just didn't have enough experience in a certain area. Over the past year I have worked solidly to build that up, and I applied again for them recently. Today I discovered I didn't even get a second interview.
I set myself up as self employed and I make a small amount of money that way. I don't claim any benefits, I work all the hours I can and have gained lots of additional skills and experience. It's not made a difference.
I have been offered one job - at the beginning. It was for £20k. I wish I'd taken it now.
My redundancy money is almost all gone, and I'm really frightened about how we're going to live. I don't want to let my family down.
Does anyone have any positive stories to cheer me up because right now I feel so completely and utterly miserable?
