Well, in it came with the post today... my first rejection letter for a new job. Just a standard letter with the usual 'unfortunately on this occassion' phrase but nevertheless a good indication that finding a new job at age 39 with little qualifications is not going to be an easy task.

My mind turns again to the most probable solution... self-employment but it is such a big step into unknown territory. Whatever the case I have to get something going soon before the shortfall in income really begins to kick in and do damage.

Anyone got any jobs to offer? :)