Meet Paul​

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Paul, 39 has been a full-time carer for his mom who has Alzheimer's disease for over 10 years and has now gone into a home. He’s also been addicted to drugs for 20 years and been clean nearly two years.

 

He was referred to Suited for Success through a Business in the Community programme called Ready for Work and has an interview for a work placement with Carillion construction.

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During his dressing appointment he talked about his addiction past and his desire to get into full-time employment and turn his life around.  He has a background in construction work and has done temporary contract jobs here and there but now wants a full-time job so he can support his child and himself. Like many clients referred to Suited for Success he has never worn a suit before, so we suited and booted him ready for his interview.

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Talking to Suited for Success manager, Patricia White Paul explains: “I just went down the wrong path in life, I was addicted to drugs for 20 years on and off but I’ve always looked after myself paid my bills and I don’t have a criminal record. I’ve been clean now for about a year and a half. I just had enough, I’m getting old and my child is growing up.

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"I've been a lost soul"

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“I don’t want to get left behind. I look at some people in their 50’s and they’re just lost, I’ve been a lost soul and I don’t want to be a lost soul at that age. I just want some love in my life and money in my pocket. Certain things have egged me on to fix up.

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“Don’t get me wrong the addiction is still in my head, I just have to be strong; every day is a new day. I’m looking forward to the future now.”

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Listen to Paul talk below about his life and desire to move forward in his life.

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