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People like to employ people they know, or people they trust, or those who they have already seen do good-quality, consistent work. The Equality and Human Rights Commission states that word-of-mouth and good old networks are used by around 77-80% of employers when looking for their next employee in lower-paid occupations. 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But this is no reason to fall behind on social occasions or meeting new people. There's a whole community out there for non-drinking activities. Walking, reading, new exercises, museum and art trips, walking again, day classes to learn new skills, a book club, walking...I know I mentioned walking three times, but it really doesn't get enough credit. A nice walk pretending to be a Jane Austin heroine lost on the mores is a great boredom fix. Now is your time to get back to your inner creativity. Pick up a paintbrush, write that novel you've always dreamt of, go and wax your lovely car again. A New Year New You can pick up a skill you never thought you could even attempt. You may come out of 2024 with a whole new persona. 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The river is crystal clear and the darkened cave atmosphere makes for a relaxing, almost spa-like experience. Xplor also offer the Underground Expedition, a hike through the peaceful ancient caves and also down fun waterslides in the river. It’s the best of both worlds! Swim under the stalactites and hope one of them doesn't snap and fall, putting a brutal end to your holiday. Not really! These icicle-shaped formations have been hanging around for literally 65 million years, so they're not about to snap any time soon. We can hope...They’ve been produced by precipitation of minerals from the water dripping through the cave ceiling. 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And there’s always that threat of your car breaking down from the wonderful snow, and isn’t that always fun? That lovely Sun comes with all its Vitamin D and tanning promises. You stare at it, maybe through your office window and imagine twirling around in it, your Sound of Music like dress flapping behind you. But by the time the working day is done, the Sun has disappeared and left you adrift once again. The darkness is our only friend right now, and the summer fantasy has to wait another day. 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Try and stay off social media for one hour and have a little go at reading. Whether it's dystopian fiction, the classic novel 'My Bookey Wook' by Russell Brand, or a racey Mills and Boon novel to fill those lonely single gal hours. 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