Places that helped me after losing my job after 12 years as a software tester

A neighbour pointed me to a programme that I wish I had known earlier. Any experience at all would help. A food pantry near me has evening hours. Has anyone used the tax clinics?

The job club at my workforce centre introduced me to two people who later referred me.

Thanks for this. The library also had printing and a quiet room that I used for phone interviews.