21. Mr Shingles informed the Tribunal that he had numerous jobs in civilian life. He explained that he tried to run his own business such as an orange juice run, but stated that this did not remain viable because of his alcohol consumption and nerves. At the same time, Mr Shingles was doing part-time maintenance work for a real estate agency and his wife was running a boarding house. Mr Shingles worked intermittently at a rock quarry but could not continue due to the difficulty he experienced when wearing boots. He undertook bar work in various hotels as well as casual work in Albury. In relation to this, however, Mr Shingles stated that the relevant Union at that time told him he had to wear steel-capped boots, which he could not do. Mr Shingles worked in Canberra in 1978/1979 but continued to consume alcohol, further explaining that he was self medicating, as a way of trying to cope with his "nerves". Mr Shingles stated that he was dismissed from various positions during that period. In 1979 to 1980, Mr Shingles had a number of short term positions but again was having problems with his feet and having to deal with people. In 1980, Mr Shingles had his own trucking business for approximately ten months and (with his own truck) would make deliveries to Brisbane, working six to eight hours at a time, two or three days per week. In 1981, Mr Shingles worked interstate for Ansett making deliveries between Melbourne and Sydney. This work ceased because he lost his licence in about 1984. Mr Shingles worked at the Cowra Abattoir and, when he lost his licence, he swept the floors of the abattoir up until 1989. At various times, when he did have his licence, Mr Shingles undertook casual driving. In 1989, Mr Shingles broke his right ankle and was on Sickness Benefits for six or seven months. After that time, he worked casually, delivering goods around Sydney. He lost his licence for three years in 1990 or early 1991 and then was provided in 1992 with the Special Rate or the "TPI pension".