Recent content by Homesick

I applied for a trainee train driver position in Stranraer and got knocked out of the first sift within a few hours. Today I applied for a bus driver job in Bristol. I don't think First want anyone with an address abroad. I so want to be in the UK but have nowhere to go really. If only some...

Some great advice from you fellows, I really do appreciate it. I'm one of these people who value a job and I really want to work, but here in Spain, jobs are only given to the Spanish and us foreigners don't even get NHS treatment any more. I know my address here has stopped me from advancing...

Cheers CRI. Will be making the move shortly, probably to Scotland. Once there I'll probably need support until I'm on my feet as I don't have anyone to help me. Will keep posting on here until I finally get my life back in place. Thanks.

Cheers Stripler, I'm trying really hard. Still in for another 4 jobs with FIRST. Have been waiting for more than 7 weeks in all of them.

Yes I know mate, I've been writing for jobs on the railways for months and can't get a job. Some people on here know me, hence my post, I keep saying that I will relocate, but I can't even get a trolley dolly job. :(

I've been living in Spain now for more than 12 years, but things are going from bad to worse for my wife and I. The company I worked for closed down a few months ago owing me a lot of money in commissions and wages. I really want to go back to the UK but I cannot get near an interview and I know...

I have just this moment received an email telling me I'm at the shortlisting stage and that once they have the outcome, they will contact me. The position is for Train Dispatcher, I would dearly love this position. Can anyone guide me or tell me what is now going to happen? It has taken almost 4...

Thanks very much Itchy, I really want this, but I feel so far away, but I will keep pushing. I know that First can look at all my applications if need be, it might take the sympathy vote to get in though as there is soooo much competition out there.

I have now stated that I will move anywhere in the UK, so it looks like I am getting through the sifts. I am waiting for 10 jobs or so, all of them between 4 and 9 weeks. I just need a break from somewhere. I hope there is a manager somewhere reading the posts and understands what it feels like...

Letmedrive, I hope they let me drive too! I am finding things very hard stuck in Spain, my job went in March and I didn't get paid. Don't get dole here, and there are no jobs. Just living on savings, it's so sad to say there are thousands of expats like me suffering. I keep applying for posts...

Thanks TDK for your reply, it gave me immense encouragement. I have stated to HR that I am available to work anywhere in the UK so here's hoping I will have a stronger opportunity. I have been waiting for more than 2 months now with some applications, so they must be interested. Any feedback...

I am in my early 50's and in very good physique and health, do I still have a good opportunity to get a job with First? Also I have been in Spain for 20 years and wish to return to the UK. I have been applying for jobs all over the country and have had no joy as yet. I've stated that I will move...