I would love to get my CSCS card to work in construction here in the UK. I am from Italy, and I have had lots of experience in construction back home, but I have not been able to find work here without the right qualifications. I have studied Geometry for 5 years in Italy, and I had dreams of becoming an Architect one day. Sadly my father died unexpectedly, and I could no longer spare the money or the time for the university course.
I moved to the UK in 2018, and I have been living in temporary accommodation with my wife Linda, and her children, since June 2021. Before this we were all in a hostel for around three years which was certainly hard. For the last 2 years we've been bidding for a council house, but there's no information on how long we may need to wait. Currently, I am not receiving any benefits, so my wife's universal credit is covering all of our rent for now.
I'm excited to get back to work as soon as possible, and also practice my English a little bit more in the evenings. It's been really hard to make ends meet, and it can make me very stressed at times. Once I get a job, we will have more money and be able to live a little bit more comfortably.