Just catching up - Sorry to hear the news Stigy, Lee & David. I missed out on my first crack at Trainee Driver at my current TOC, it hurt but (as you have already mentioned) I got the feedback made some adjustments and passed this one.
Not that I am an expert at all...... however - people have said the industry has allot of drivers who are coming up to retirement over the coming years so hopefully you should see a continued amount of opportunities on the horizon. I hope it comes soon for you!
I on the other hand, still continue to refresh my email account several hundred times a day for when I move from the pool on to a course. Although in reality it has only been a few weeks but feels like years!!