At the moment I'm putting everything into getting myself back out there. I have 50 years experience working as a welder but due to health reasons I can't continue with it. After building such a specialised career it's pretty daunting to start afresh but I know I still have so much to offer.
I started having troubles with my housing after a relationship breakdown. I was living aboard with my ex partner and things didn't work out. When I came back home, my health wasn't the same and I wasn't able to step back into my old career and lifestyle. I had to start claiming benefits and rely on friends and family for support. I'm currently sofa surfing with a friend whilst I try to get back on my feet.
The hardest thing for me is how much things have changed since I last had to look for work. In construction, I never had a CV or had to search for jobs online. I'm new to email and using a smartphone so Beam will be supporting me with that too. The one thing that will help me stand out is the way I communicate with others. I'm a real people person and I love making people feel reassured so longer term I'd love to train to be a security guard.