Im scared

Beagle said:
The driving licence itself is valid until your 70th birthday. Since they introduced picture licences they make you update the picture every 10 years and charge a small bloody fortune too.

Sorry you can't get your badge back.
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I renewed it 3 years ago and I thought I was set for an other 10y, because I didn't update flipping photo they on issued for 3y. :BH: its all ££££ but they are not doing the work they should be doing. My wife sent her application for renewal and its been 10 weeks no word from DVLA. Im sorry to that I cant renew my budge but im not giving up on it. Ill be back at it once the 5 years passes .Well, technically I have 4y left as they count 5 years from your last episode. One year already passed since then, remaining 4 years will go qucik too once I get going with new job.


how you been ? been a while since your visit here.


@Yargnad
That's really crappy dude, sorry. I think we all have probably felt this way before.

The past two months haven't exactly been a picnic for me either. And I, too, now have to look for work since the company I was doing IT for says that they cant afford it anymore, which I had been expecting since they've been declining in sales for years now. I'm not really sure if I even want to bother with IT at all anymore - I'm pretty burnt out on BS.

Thought about just getting a part time, low responsibility (relatively) job like gas station or grocery store to hold me over until the guitar shop gig is ready.



I know it is, it feels really bad... The most what will hurt me is taking all the Taxi bits off from my car so I can use it as a normal car. At the moment I don't need it but we shall see.

Sorry about your job man, I dont think it will be problem with your qualifications to find work to suit you. I am thinking going into IT as new career like cyber security or something like that. I have to study first.
Yargnad said:
That's really crappy dude, sorry. I think we all have probably felt this way before.

The past two months haven't exactly been a picnic for me either. And I, too, now have to look for work since the company I was doing IT for says that they cant afford it anymore, which I had been expecting since they've been declining in sales for years now. I'm not really sure if I even want to bother with IT at all anymore - I'm pretty burnt out on BS.

Thought about just getting a part time, low responsibility (relatively) job like gas station or grocery store to hold me over until the guitar shop gig is ready.
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our passports is 10 years here same with driving licence , my taxi driver budge 3 years and car licence 1 year.
 
Yargnad said:
I think our new IDs are valid for 6 years at first issue, then you are allowed one online renewal for another 6 before you have to have a new photo taken. So that means 12 years max between pictures. Not sure if the new Real ID changes any of that....
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I last renewed mine in 2015, on the front of the licence (4b) it says I have to renew it again in 2025, the licence itself expires in 2029. I stopped driving in 2012...
 
I was laid off in the last recession debacle. 2009 for me…. Along with a whole bunch of millions of other folk. I couldn’t buy an interview. Ultimately, became one of those long term laid off folk here in the U.S. Finally did land the parts dept. gig at a local marina along Lake Michigan. Also fortunately, I no longer have to worry about jobs searching. Old enough I was able to pull the plug last October and retire.

That all to say…. I know how you guys feel. Been there done that. And my heart hurts for you. Stay tough. The right thing will come along.
 
Ramo said:
Update.

Since I wrote last post it has been some developments in my driving case. BCC ( Brighton City council) sent me a email saying I do not meet medical Group 2 to keep driving Taxi. They say given my medical history ( provoked stroke and focal seizure) I wont reach medical Group 2 at least 5years. When I asked if I have to retake all the tests again if I decide to come back after 5 years ? They said they will make that decision at that time if I choose to apply.

I still can drive normal car but not a taxi. I'm not going to lie it crushed me them taking my drivers budge away. It feels unfair and because I know I am lot fitter than some drives who are out and working.

I would never tolled HCC about this but my vehicle licence needed relicensing and when I explained why I could not do it they suspended both of my licence vehicle and driver licence. I paid over £300 just for driver budge and £150 for the vehicle, that money gone to waste too.... I asked my GP to see if I can appeal their decision and person who was covering her workload while she was on leave said I don't have medical ground to stand on to make an appeal.

I also emailed my hospital doctors asking them If my diagnosis's are based on speculations and they cant be certain 100% I want them to change it, and if they agree with HCC decision. I have not heard from them yet.

This means Ive been on job hunt pas week or so, I had interview lined up yesterday and when I got there I was not on the list. Apparently I didn't not click the flipping link to confirm it, I had to drive 45 min each way for nothing. I rescheduled my interview with them for next Tue.

New problem I have is my drivers licence expired, I thought they were 10 years valid when I was applying for new jobs I saw it expired. I called DVLA asked they why changed it to 3 years? They said because when I renewed it I didn't give them new photo:BH:....and that's why they gave me 3 years. She also said my drivers licence is still valid because I have extension because of pandemics.

I feel like everything is against me all the time my whole life, I have to work extra hard at everything to stay afloat and for some everything comes easy.
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Sorry about all the difficulties. I think they are just covering themselves without concern for you, and will continue to make it difficult in order to discourage you. I would look for a more stable employment without so much bureaucracy.

Is Uber an option, so that you do need a license?

Anyway, life does not promise us fairness. It is not built into the scenario. All we can do is keep fighting. Stay strong brother
 
Yargnad said:
That's really crappy dude, sorry. I think we all have probably felt this way before.

The past two months haven't exactly been a picnic for me either. And I, too, now have to look for work since the company I was doing IT for says that they cant afford it anymore, which I had been expecting since they've been declining in sales for years now. I'm not really sure if I even want to bother with IT at all anymore - I'm pretty burnt out on BS.

Thought about just getting a part time, low responsibility (relatively) job like gas station or grocery store to hold me over until the guitar shop gig is ready.
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Sorry brother. One thing I noticed about you is that you can do anything you set your mind to. You are a very capable person. Pick what you really want to do and go for it full steam ahead. Whenever you do that, sucess follows for you.
 
RVA said:
Sorry about all the difficulties. I think they are just covering themselves without concern for you, and will continue to make it difficult in order to discourage you. I would look for a more stable employment without so much bureaucracy.

Is Uber an option, so that you do need a license?

Anyway, life does not promise us fairness. It is not built into the scenario. All we can do is keep fighting. Stay strong brother
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I hate Uber lol they are not Taxi ( they think they are)

Even if I wanted to join them there is a waiting list and they are also licensed by same people who suspended my drivers badge.I can’t apply in different city as you have to tell them if do hold a drivers badge in other cities (which I do).
Yes, they are covering themselves without care of me and its same with my doctors too.

This whole thing is unfair, the way they took me off the road over a year, how they handed my treatment ( they have not done anything other than tests and giving me blood thinners) and way they suspended my drivers badge.

You are right, life is unfair and I have fought my way through all my life and Im not giving up, its just unnecessary annoyance all this.

I have applied for courier jobs I have three interviews lined up next week. Two of them is out of town which is inconvenience but if pay is good I’ll go for it, one of them is in my town… I’ll see which will be the best out of this three for time being till I train/study to change driving job to something better. Like IT or some :poo: like that.
 
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Ramo said:
I hate Uber lol they are not Taxi ( they think they are)

Even if I wanted to join them there is a waiting list and they are also licensed by same people who suspended my drivers badge.I can’t apply in different city as you have to tell them if do hold a drivers badge in other cities (which I do).
Yes, they are covering themselves without care of me and its same with my doctors too.

This whole thing is unfair, the way they took me off the road over a year, how they handed my treatment ( they have not done anything other than tests and giving me blood thinners) and way they suspended my drivers badge.

You are right, life is unfair and I have fought my way through all my life and Im not giving up, its just unnecessary annoyance all this.

I have applied for courier jobs I have three interviews lined up next week. Two of them is out of town which is inconvenience but if pay is good I’ll go for it, one of them is in my town… I’ll see which will be the best out of this three for time being till I train/study to change driving job to something better. Like IT or some :poo: like that.
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As part time work, you should consider teaching guitar. You are very encouraging with regard to people's playing and always show confidence in them, you are good with the young ones, and of course, you are a great player. You really seem enthusiastic about helping people progress in their guitar playing. Maybe it can turn into a decent living!
 
RVA said:
As part time work, you should consider teaching guitar. You are very encouraging with regard to people's playing and always show confidence in them, you are good with the young ones, and of course, you are a great player. You really seem enthusiastic about helping people progress in their guitar playing. Maybe it can turn into a decent living!
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I would love to do that, but I dont know the theory:) when I play I just make up poop as I go along and sometimes it works.
I thought about learning guitar properly and become guitar teacher, helping next generation thrashers. Here on average guitar lesson is £25H.

I will find something:)

Thank you for your kind words, you guys are the best!
 
Ramo said:
I would love to do that, but I dont know the theory:) when I play I just make up :poo: as I go along and sometimes it works.
I thought about learning guitar properly and become guitar teacher, helping next generation thrashers. Here on average guitar lesson is £25H.

I will find something:)

Thank you for your kind words, you guys are the best!
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Most teachers don't know theory. As long as you can teach application, you can do it. I have seen posts here where members thank you for helping them get to the next level. Don't sell yourself short.

Your enthusiasm brings excitement to the instrument. Think about it.
 
RVA said:
Most teachers don't know theory. As long as you can teach application, you can do it. I have seen posts here where members thank you for helping them get to the next level. Don't sell yourself short.

Your enthusiasm brings excitement to the instrument. Think about it.
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I always think Im not good enough, if I have helped someone to move forward thats great but I dont know how I did it :)

I never considered myself anything other than noise make on guitar. I love guitar to death and it has helped me through dark times.

I have taught guitar to friends with basics and what I know. But I don’t consider that teaching:)
 
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Ramo said:
I always think Im not good enough, if I have helped someone to move forward thats great but I dont know how I did it :)
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I know the feeling. However, it is something you should work on realizing is not true. Fighting against these little voices in our head is part of the fight of life. An objective view of reality shows that this is just untrue. You DID help, it was NOT an accident, and you DO succeed in your endeavors. Why we even have these voices in our head is another matter entirely, but they should be banished.
 
RVA said:
I know the feeling. However, it is something you should work on realizing is not true. Fighting against these little voices in our head is part of the fight of life. An objective view of reality shows that this is just untrue. You DID help, it was NOT an accident, and you DO succeed in your endeavors. Why we even have these voices in our head is another matter entirely, but they should be banished.
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You are right, I wish I could mute these voices in my head like I can on Tv, if I could,my life would be a lot better. LoL
I will work on it and I will try, I can try and if I fail at least I can say I tried:)
 
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