It's depressing news. South Swindon has seen a 50% increase in unemployment over the last year. It seems then that my search for a job isn't getting any easier. But let's be positive. I did get a letter the other day telling me that my application has been actioned and I'll be hearing from the agency shortly.

Huh? My jaw fell into my cornflakes. All my applications for warehousing jobs (such as those I've done for twenty years) have been discarded, and instead they think I'm suitable for working as a Tree Surveyor. I can see the interview now....

- "Ahh. Mr Caldrail, please take a seat... Now, I understand you want to work for us?"

Erm... Yes. I have applied for the job.

- "Why do want to work for our company?"

Oh no.. Tough question... Think of an answer Caldrail... Oh, you know, the girls, the machismo. Doh!

- "I see. You do understand that we're looking for someone who knows about trees? I've been looking at your CV. I can't see any mention of anything remotely resembling forestry work."

Ahh. Yes. Now... You see, forestry is a lot like warehousing.

- "Pardon me? In what way?"

Well... A warehouse is dark, full of stuff, and has lots of animals in it.... Help. He's looking at me like I'm an idiot...

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Firebombing is the growth industry in Swindon right now. There's been two attacks on houses over the last week. Those molotov cocktails must be coming off the production lines like nothing else. Or maybe not. It seems three blokes just got jail sentences for this sort of thing. Now they're unemployed too.