Just seen this .................
Firstly glad you and your missus are relatively okay mate.
Yes, it might be your fault but as the saying goes ............ in life, shit happens
Your not the first to opps up and you certainally won't be the last mate so don't beat yourself up over it okay
Secondly, about jobs.
I'm not going to throw links at you mate.
I know exactly how hard it is to get work up there and yes, your age doesn't help regardless of what shite the government and employers spout but its not impossible
A few questions for you ............
Have you and your lass got CV's ?
What have you both done in the past (work wise) ?
Qualifications ?
Just for the record, i've just blagged my way into a retail job.
Only a 7 1/2 hour contract.
Last week, I did 13 hours.
This week, I did 22 hours.
The next two weeks, i've got over 40 each week
Its all about getting through the door then working your 'dangle berries' off
Working week is Sunday to Saturday