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  • ohreally
    ohreally Posts: 7,525 Forumite
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    AP007 wrote: »
    I was sent to see the national careers advisor

    Is there only one? Must be helluva overworked.
    Don’t be a can’t, be a can.
  • AP007
    AP007 Posts: 7,109 Forumite
    ohreally wrote: »
    Is there only one? Must be helluva overworked.
    One person in the office I sign at, yes. You have to have an appointment to see them.

    The report I got back took over 2 months when I was told a few days!
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