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I'm a bilateral leg amputee and was out of work and on benefits for 20 years - this is how I finally got a job and why you should NEVER give up
A bilateral leg amputee who was unemployed and receiving benefits for 20 years shares their journey to securing a job, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
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