stevedover1965

I guess that is one of the reasons I created this topic in the forums called "The Doldrums" it's just a way of getting some stuff of my chest and it also lets others share their views.

Hazer

Just a note to say that while there are some on TD that are very competitive, and some that simply have a wonderful God given talent, there are also those who genuinely care about the well-being of our fellow contributors. I would encourage you to continue to draw ( you are certainly talented!) and as you do so, try to focus on the pleasure you get from your creations. As you comment and encourage others with their efforts, they will in return respond to yours.
I hope all is going well with your efforts to improve your health. That in itself deserves a Top 5! All the best, Steve!

Hazer

This was not meant to say that talented and competitive people are not also caring people!

stevedover1965

Welcome to 2013 everyone, new year, new goals first and paramount is my quest for work. I have been unable to work for almost ten years due to poor health. Now that has all changed and I find myself fit, able and motivated in one of the unhealthiest job markets ever... talk about timing issues (LOL). I have some ideas and the backing of my local job center who I might add are very encouraging and have offered to assist me in licensing for a number of possible jobs including taxi driving or security work. Although competent in the office with computers and such the competition is too high with far to many kids fully loaded with degrees under their belts for me to even get past the CV stage. So first things first get employed then improve my options. My weight has remained stable for months and even stayed put over Christmas. Which I spent with my lovely daughter for the first time. She stayed with me for two weeks and it was amazing and wonderful having her with me. So I feel very positive at the moment and feel that there are going to be some big changes in 2013 for the better. I do hope that you all have positive experiences too over the next year and beyond. I will get around to doing a few more pictures sometimes when inspiration takes me, sorry if I have not been as productive as I was in the past but I have been preoccupied. Take care everyone x Stephen

sandm

Nice to hear from you after a long time. So many positive changes, Steve! Happy new year and good luck further on.

Normal

Yes, good news from you, Steve! The right job will come, too.
You are mentally on the right path, for sure!

indigo

Great news Stephen and good to hear from you. Hats off for maintaining your
weight during the holidays, it's so hard. Bravo! I'll keep you in mind on my weight loss journey. Best wishes for 2013 and good luck on the job hunt!

clorophilla

good luck for your job Steve, I'm so happy to hear so many positive news from you- and if you stick on your positive approach, you'll can achieve everithing!

marg

Hiya, Stephen, and a very happy New Year 2013 !

I admire your strength and positive attitude almost as much as I admire your brilliant pictures - so hopefully, very soon, you'll find time to draw again.

I was just thinking about job options - (and trying to keep the weight from increasing - and I was wondering whether, with your love of history and explaining things to people, you might think about doing some volunteer work as a local tourist guide, or in the information centre, while you're looking around for paid employment ?

I think that one of the problems with being out of the workforce for a time, is proving to people that you can actually do a steady job, which doing a regular volunteer job can show.

Another, however, is making sure that you make time for yourself, rather than spending every minute checking for new jobs/writing applications that no-one ever reads/worrying that you'll never get another job, etc., and I think that having some volunteer work that you really like doing takes your mind off all that and gives you the 'I've got a life' feeling that you need.

Just my thoughts, buddy - and please draw a picture of the harbour or castle asap !

Hazer

So glad are looking up for you Steve! It sounds like you are leaving the doldrums behind and are off to a good start! All the best to you in 2013!

Hazer

That should read "So glad things are looking up" !!

stevedover1965

Thank you for your birthday wishes x

stevedover1965

Tough times I must have applied for nearly seventy plus jobs through various web sites online with no success. Last night I received notice of a job in my old industry, shipping and forwarding in Dover. I applied to the company immediately also I spoke with them in this morning and an old colleague of mine answered the phone who recognised me and now I have a job interview on Monday 26th May. I have been out of work for ten years for varying reasons and actively job hunting since August 2012 so I have high hopes, fingers crossed I have up until now never actually failed a job interview. So shirt and tie and my best behaviour Monday lol

stevedover1965

Oops my dates are wrong it will actually be 26th April not May a fact I did know but managed to get wrong in my message to you (laugh)

pollyesther

Best wishes to you!

clorophilla

hi steve! Hope yow had a good luck with your job, what's new?

stevedover1965

I don't know what on earth is wrong with me laughing Monday the 29th of April 2013 is the actual date of my job interview. I can not believe that I reported the date to you people wrong twice in a row. That is how flustered I am ha ha. But I am preparing and I am confident and I have a really good feeling that this might be my chance to get back in the saddle so to speak. Thank you Clo and polly for your comments and if I am successful I promise to let you know right here.

indigo

Best of luck Steve for Monday!

Normal

I was worried you were missing the interview, since Friday when you were writing was the 26th! Best wishes for Monday!

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'Hope your interview went well, Steve ... wishing the best for you.