Final update!!

[Margaret]

Hi all.Just in case there is anyone left who is still interested in the long and boring saga of hubbys job search,he has finally been offered a job back in his old trade,the motor industry, doing a nice varied number of things which he should enjoy.It has been a real trial of perseverance and an eye opener into how some employers treat people desperate to work,especially the older generation.In some cases,there are no words to describe just how bad they have been.

But he now seems to have found his niche again with a decent company who will hopefully be treating him with the respect and appreciation he deserves ;long overdue in my opinion ( alright so I am a bit biased!!)

Thanks to all who have given me support through this time,it has been much appreciated.To anyone in a similar position i would say............just keep trying,someone out there does want you,it is just a case of the right time and job will come eventually!

[Margaret]

[aquilegia]

That's wonderful Margaret - I'm so pleased for the both of you!  :D

[Mrs Ava]

What a relief for both of you Margaret.  Congratulations.

[busy_lizzie]

Great news Margaret!  Glad everything has worked out for the best.  It is nice to see a Happy Ending.  :)  busy_lizzie  

[Muddy_Boots]

Congratulations for both of you Margaret, patience and perseverence have finally paid off!

Hopefully, you can both now begin to really enjoy 2004!

;D ;D ;D

[Xanadu]

Hello Margaret, being rather new I haven't heard your story but I have certainly got the picture from your recent post, am delighted for you and 0h, many congratulations from me as well.

[kenkew]

I join the others with congrat's, Margaret and can also sympathise. The 'older' folk are the ones with the know-how and expertise and dare I say it...manners when dealing with others! Age'ism does exist, sad to say. If we don't take advantage of those with years of know-how and knowledge, what for the future?

[Gardengirl]

Hi Margaret, I am so pleased for you and Bob.  Please give him my very best wishes.  Without repetition, I would like to echo what Ken has said. It's been a long hard struggle but paid off in the end.

[Ragged Robin]

Great news Margaret......so glad for you both....best wishes....the future starts here

[rosebud]

fantastic news Margaret give my very best wishes to your husband
and congratulations are in order  ;D  I think we should raise a glass
to this happy outcome.  :D
 GOOD LUCK TO MARGARET &BOB :)

[Wicker]

New to the site as well, Margaret, but think I know what you went thru - similar circumstances with us a few years ago. Seemed never ending at the time and just so glad to hear of the way things are going now.

Every Good Wish

Megan

[Margaret]

Thanks to all of you for yor congrats and kind words to us.We feel as if all our birthdays have come at once this week,but we will come down to earth again soon!!

Nice to know so many people understand what we have been through and are pleased for us. :)

[SueT]

So happy for you Margaret  ;D