tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post6602489555449310334..comments2024-01-26T19:48:37.576+00:00Comments on crivens jings and help ma blog: Old Dogs. New TricksAlistairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-25351637218127458022011-11-22T22:54:11.724+00:002011-11-22T22:54:11.724+00:00That warms the cockles of my heart. Good on ya Ali...That warms the cockles of my heart. Good on ya Alistair.The Clever Puphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07198739825136188378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-80158791005673302602011-11-20T09:48:43.788+00:002011-11-20T09:48:43.788+00:00It's a huge relief lom. Christmas has come ear...It's a huge relief lom. Christmas has come early.......Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-89073864382809319942011-11-20T05:14:28.808+00:002011-11-20T05:14:28.808+00:00Well done Alistair, 'All things come to those ...Well done Alistair, 'All things come to those who wait'lomhttp://justathoughtmyblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-45248964026488062362011-11-17T22:58:08.483+00:002011-11-17T22:58:08.483+00:00Thanks Rebecca - my Dad used to say {too often} &#...Thanks Rebecca - my Dad used to say {too often} 'What's for you won't go past you'.<br /><br />Maybe I get it now. At least I hope that's it!Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-41839229361456629282011-11-17T19:44:14.180+00:002011-11-17T19:44:14.180+00:00Good news Al! It seems that job was waiting for yo...Good news Al! It seems that job was waiting for you, and in that light, perhaps it is easier to forgive all the other thousands of nitwits who didn't give your CV the time of day. I am so thrilled for you and for your lovely G as well. I'm sure she is relieved and happy for you. When do you start?Rebecca S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16409572371302109142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-63620093052549847952011-11-15T23:23:48.962+00:002011-11-15T23:23:48.962+00:00Hi and thanks for the comment. Unemployment is a b...Hi and thanks for the comment. Unemployment is a bugger to be sure. Unfortunately lots more seem to be going to experience it too......<br /><br />Thanks again. Drop by anytime.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-67588680165249419202011-11-15T21:42:07.957+00:002011-11-15T21:42:07.957+00:00Just stumbled on your blog.....
Grats on the job....Just stumbled on your blog.....<br /><br />Grats on the job. I was out of work for a couple years as well (8 months of that in West Lothian in the way of coincidences). It's a real eye-opening and distressing experience but one that I am glad, in the end, I went through. It forces a focus on what is really important, and what you really want.<br /><br />Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-59789006732627912812011-11-12T18:50:57.956+00:002011-11-12T18:50:57.956+00:00Cheers Dave. Unemployment has without doubt been o...Cheers Dave. Unemployment has without doubt been one of the worst experiences of my life and I am so glad it's going to be over soon. Thankfully I have an incredible partner who has been so supportive otherwise I honestly think I would have folded under the strain.<br /><br />I didn't touch PF for a few years but find myself more and more coming back to their stuff. Like you this is one of my favourites too.....<br /><br />Thanks man.Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-34107409057242500512011-11-12T18:10:49.918+00:002011-11-12T18:10:49.918+00:00Congratulation on your new job. Having recently b...Congratulation on your new job. Having recently been through a lengthy spate of unemployment and sporadic employment, I understand exactly how it eats away at you and your soul. And the unbridled joy when you suddenly find yourself gainfully employed again. <br /><br />And love the choice of music. I burned myself out on most of Pink Floyd some time ago, but that's one of the tunes I still like to hear from time to time.diamond davehttp://davestuff.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-78082004525182973272011-11-09T09:15:31.904+00:002011-11-09T09:15:31.904+00:00Thanks everyone -I'm chuffed to say the least....Thanks everyone -I'm chuffed to say the least. It will take a lot of pressure off us financially too. I just hope I'm up to it, it's so radically different to what I've done before.<br /><br />It's been a long time coming and long term unemployment does eat away at your soul. I think I understand better what some people are facing and maybe haven't coped so well with because they haven't had the coping mechanisms and the support I've had to get me through<br />I hope that it won't affect the blogging too much - hopefully it will do the reverse and will energise and spur me on further.<br /><br />CK - I think that would be a great isea!Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-30799618059341159632011-11-09T06:48:43.030+00:002011-11-09T06:48:43.030+00:00Great news Al!, Well done!, your hard work has pai...Great news Al!, Well done!, your hard work has paid off, fancy a pint on Thursday to celebrate? -:)coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-37919086163983035762011-11-09T01:42:18.878+00:002011-11-09T01:42:18.878+00:00That's fantastic! Really happy to hear that.
C...That's fantastic! Really happy to hear that.<br />Congrats!Antares Cryptoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197876328401157462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-43166701266907466652011-11-08T21:16:29.651+00:002011-11-08T21:16:29.651+00:00I read your good news this morning, snugged up by ...I read your good news this morning, snugged up by the living-room fire with my laptop--and wrote a congratulatory note--which blogger promptly swallowed up.<br />You have journaled the struggle of dealing with unemplyment, done it well I think, not hiding the anger, despair, discouragement, but also finding and recounting constructive ways to bide your time. J. has been mostly self-employed, which has its own pitfalls, but I recall a time years ago when he had applied for a job for which he was well-qualified--and was passed over for a man equally able, perhaps, but more a part of an inner circle. This sort of thing is very damaging to one's self-esteem.<br />I'm glad this present opportunity for you is in a field where you have great interest as well as a good background.<br />I daresay we may see a bit less of your fine writing on the blog, at least as you settle into your new routine. I hope it goes well.Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-29382100613376547092011-11-08T18:33:13.368+00:002011-11-08T18:33:13.368+00:00I really feel so happy for you Alistair, it's ...I really feel so happy for you Alistair, it's a wonderful feeling to be accepted back into the working community, I know, I've been where you were.<br /><br />The upside is working with Autistic/Asbergers disorder affected people. I've had quite a few in my classes over the years, and as you develop techniques to contact the person, you realise how much potential is under that shell.<br /><br />Well done again, I'm sure you'll be a great success.<br /><br />Keep up with the blogging though.Twisted Scottish Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825025524038296192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-41644410016085740392011-11-08T15:06:47.065+00:002011-11-08T15:06:47.065+00:00Fantastic! I believe in you too.Fantastic! I believe in you too.DB Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484034493143850659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-23678498368714163402011-11-08T13:23:23.816+00:002011-11-08T13:23:23.816+00:00Oh man I couldn't be happier for you. I know I...Oh man I couldn't be happier for you. I know I don't really know you in the RealLife(tm) sense of the word but one thing has been clear from the beginning was that unemployment was slowly eating away at you. To hear that not only are you turning a page in that respect but to be moving into en entirely new and rewarding arena is simply wonderful. I wish you (and G of course) all the best.<br /><br />I'll raise a glass for you later!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085052794021881781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-37174547805991590502011-11-08T13:14:15.750+00:002011-11-08T13:14:15.750+00:00Wow, Alistair, that is fantastic news! Congratulat...Wow, Alistair, that is fantastic news! Congratulations, I'm thrilled for you. Your story is gut-wrenching, and one that I know I would be writing if I were in your shoes. I too would find it unbelievable that with those skills and work ethic you could be unemployed for so long. So chuffed to hear your amazing news though. I hope you celebrate well for the rest of the week. And heck, maybe into next week too!Nickyhttp://therecoveringbrit.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-50355345260161345732011-11-08T11:56:49.001+00:002011-11-08T11:56:49.001+00:00Thanks GW. Like I say - I'm stunned. {and very...Thanks GW. Like I say - I'm stunned. {and very grateful and a bit humbled too}Alistairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16667242161539996736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2388717540545987605.post-32022532169566917942011-11-08T11:19:36.107+00:002011-11-08T11:19:36.107+00:00Wonderful news! And working with austistic folks i...Wonderful news! And working with austistic folks is something very few people seem really capable of. Way to go, Alistair!The Gaelic Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042569769234227354noreply@blogger.com