This can be a frustrating time of year for the dedicated job seeker with the employment market effectively closed down for the festive break.  However, a short break from the routine of daily life could be just the right opportunity to take a few moments to reflect on what we are trying to achieve and our progress to-date.

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Do you consider your car to be a necessity?

In today’s world millions of people obviously feel that to own a car is essential.  Owning a car provides a greater degree of freedom of choice when deciding when and where to go without having to rely on other more regimented forms of transport.

So how much do you spend on this necessity to gain such freedom?  ‘Five hundred, five thousand, fifteen thousand pounds.’  And how much does it cost to run?  ‘Insurance, tax, fuel, servicing, repairs.’

For many people the purchase and ownership of a car represents a significant investment in both time and money.

 Okay, so my next question to you is; How much time and money do you invest in your career and personal development?

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Recent news headlines screamed that the recession has put the over 50s on the scrapheap.  With some 170,000 long-term jobless now over 50 in the UK the future looks bleak, particularly as we are being told we will have to work longer, but is it?

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