thewriter started a new discussion called Can a woman start a career at 45?.
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As a mature graduate from university, can I start a new career at 45 years of age? Are my prospects limited to teaching? My friend says; " you can't teach an old dog new tricks".

thewriter started a new discussion called Have you been dismissed from a job?.
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My cousin who holds a university degree and is one of the most intelligent women I know has been sacked from lots of jobs. She tried administration work through an agency, but was dismissed on numerous occasions for being incompetent. Yet, I don't understand because she is very intellectual and well read. I have the most intelligent discussions with her. I must add that she has suffered from...

thewriter started a new discussion called Do men feel threatened when their (female) partner earns more money then them?.
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According to a chat show panel on TV in the UK, men feel more threatened when their female spouse earns more than them. Is that true?

thewriter started a new discussion called How do I curb sweet and chocolate cravings?.
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I am endeavouring to lose weight, but I find I crave sweetness and especially chocolate all the more. Any idea how I can curb my craving?

thewriter started a new discussion called Is it right that western companies should trade ethically. .
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A documentary broadcast on BBC1 here in the UK last night showed how a large and highly profitable retail chain called Primark gained its clothes and textiles from the inadvertant exploitation of children. What I mean by 'inadvertant' is that the manufacturer it used to produce its merchandise in India, subcontracted the labour out to children. That means the large Irish based retail comany, Pr...

thewriter started a new discussion called How difficult is it to come off antidepressants?.
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I have been on 20 mgs of the antidepressant Citalopram for nearly four years, and I am now ready to come off them. Will this be difficult?

thewriter commented in a discussion called Can a woman start a career at 45?.
1 month ago
Thank you for that!

thewriter commented in a discussion called Can a woman start a career at 45?.
1 month ago
I only want to be a researcher within the media industry. I'm loathe to work for a company to make the owner rich.

thewriter commented in a discussion called How do I curb sweet and chocolate cravings?.
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Thank you Ramoth; yes we do have yohurt covered raisins here in lil ol England. The trouble is I don't like rasins or yogurt.

thewriter commented in a discussion called How do I curb sweet and chocolate cravings?.
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Yes, but the gym is expensive and costs ££££££££££££££££££, that I don't have.