get people to stop being sods about the fact i am unemployed

[MuddyWitch]

I doubt I could add anything to the sound advice above, but I wanted to add my

MW

[Paul_C]

they are all apreciated. and have helped me alot. sounds very silly but simply having an emotional counter weight is very usefull. and as my new thread hopefully shows i have bounced back.,

[Carltonian Man]

I’ve been reading this thread with interest Paul and can only echo MuddyWitch’s post. So pleased you’re on the up again.

[the.fee.fairy]

If they carry on, just tell them you're a freelance consultant.

Being on Ish and giving advice is as good as being a consultant!

[bill1953]

Don't be worrying about them Paul. The web is full of opinionated idiots hiding behind their avatars and names trying to be better than everyone else. If the truth be known some of the people knocking you may well be in worse circumstances and not as honest about their true situation as you have been. You're a better person by far. Be proud of all you have done.