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Want to better myself and go back to college but at 29 are there any opportunities?
Hello I am 29 and currently work in a factory. I did go to college when I was 16 and got a Merit in Advanced GNVQ Leisure and Tourism and BTEC in Oversea Children's Couriers(do GNVQ's still exist now?). I worked abroad with Airtours as a Childrens Club Leader however gave it up after the first season as there was no winter…
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Help, hospital has decided my dad is DNR but haven't told him!
This isn't a money saving question but I've found the advice on here helpful before, so here goes: My dad is in hospital, seriously ill but stable with Emphysema and associated complications. A doctor has recently informed my mum (who is separated from my dad but still visits) that they will not move my dad to intensive…
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Your opinions on generational attitudes?
Just to see what the prevailing view is on these matters in this day and age :) Scenario: Gathering in house of couple in their 70s, have two sons who are in their 40s, both with partners. One son has 3 children, aged 16, 19 and 4. House has 5 seats in living room. Obviously, not everyone will have a seat, and the floor…
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moving house dilemma
Due to the forthcoming changes to housing benefit, I find myself in the position where I need to find a new home for my son and I. The quickest and easiest way for me to do this is via mutual exchange. I have looked at a few places, but find myself torn between the perfect sized place that has 2 allocated parking bays and…
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Your opinions on a very minor assault
I'm just after what people would do in my situation, I run a nice pub, hardly ever get any trouble. Earlier this evening I had a slight altercation with a long standing regular customer, to cut a long story short on the way out he took a swing at me,I just managed to move at the last second, so all that happened was he…
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How would you deal with verbal abuse in your home
A while back, a relation came to our house, and because they did not get what they wanted (thought that they could control us, get us to do what they wanted us to do), they started to get abusive, at which point I swore (not swearing directly at a person though), and they took exception to me swearing (because their…
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The truth is out there...
At work I get to sort out the toilets, make sure they are fully stocked. The ladies regularly needs handsoap and paper towels. The mens hardly ever needs replacing. Men please wash your hands :p :rotfl: I now have an aversion to touching the men's door- think how many germs there are!
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Probate- Letters of Administration
Hello Everyone, I am currently undergoing a long process in relation to my late mother's estate and would really appreciate if someone could help me with some questions. I live in the UK but the rest of the family is not here. My mother passed away in a EU member state country - France, where she lived most of her life…
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Learning another Language
Has anybody here done this as an adult? How did you find it? Has anyone done a language with Learn Direct? I saw on groupon today that are doing a years access to different language courses with Learn Direct. I am hoping to study business at university in 2013 and thought being able to speak some Mandarin may well give me…
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Should I help my OH subsidise his nasty ex so the kids can see their Mum?
Bit of a complicated (and long) one here. I have been with my partner for 2.5 years. He split up with his ex wife 3.5 years ago. He left her and took their 2 daughters (who are currently now 8 and 12), as she was a chronic alcoholic. She used to go on benders that would result in her being hospitalised / sectioned….. he…
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How do you encourage an 11 year old away from a friend you don't approve of?
Hi All, I'm not keen on a situation I'm in but I'm not sure what to do about it. My 11 year old Son has struck up a friendship with a boy I'm not keen on. It's really not a relationship I'd like to encourage. When I've discussed it with my Son he admits he thinks I'm being unfair but I feel I am (correctly) trusting my…
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Dividing ownership of a house between two people in a will
My folks are trying to write their will and I'm trying to help and keep everyone happy. My parents' assets are basically all in their house, and they aren't sure which of their two daughters they should give it to. Me (the son) lives in another country so I'm basically out of the running and fine with that. The house will…
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Issues with ex-partner regarding access to our daughter.
Spilt up from my ex-partner(we weren't married) 3 months ago. Since then I have been quite reasonable with access allowing him to see her all day for 3 days a week. We agreed at the time that he would pick our daughter up from my home at 9am and I would bring her back home at 5.30pm. He lives 5 miles away from me so this…
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He's upto his shoulder in it !
I have in the past few months found out that my partner is in a lot of money problems altho he lives with me the house is in my name and the letters that he gets are addressed in his parents house, i have found a debt collection letter from the taxman and now i'm scared that they could come to my house and take my things…
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Head says one thing, heart says another-husband having an affair
Hi Guys - very familiar to this site but have changed my user name. Last week I received an anonymous letter in the post informing me that my husband was seeing someone. We have been together for 17 years, married for 14 and have two children. Things haven't been great for a year, and I suppose the crux of it is we had…
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Is my ex wife entitled to a share in my new house if I remarry?
My situation is this.... I have been divorced for three years and I have one house which I brought after the divorce and I am in the process of buying another. I will be living in the new house with my new fiance. I pay a hefty maintenance to my ex wife as we have two children together. My fiance was the major breadwinner…
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What's the difference - Executor/Power of Attorney
My sister suffered a brain hemorrhage some years ago but seems to be in good health in spite of this. One down side is that she gets confused at times. We have not exactly been the best of friends in the past but several weeks ago she 'phoned to ask if I would act on her behalf should she pass away. I agreed and explained…
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Death, no will, need help please.
Hi all, (this might be long but I really need advice) My uncle has recently died and I have found myself in the position of dealing with his stuff. My Dad wasn't in a fit state after losing his Mum/my Nan. He has a pension and I got the paper work back today to say they will pay the monthly amount for the next 5 years to…
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OH always out playing bridge, I need absorbing hobby of my own. Suggestions?
I am a bridge widow. My OH has always been a keen bridge player but for some time lacked a compatible partner. Now he has found one, a young schoolteacher who is currently free full time during the week as it the school vacation and her fiance lives on the south coast and travels up to see her on Friday nights. My OH is…
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Is she entitled to half the sale of my car?
Hi there I have a car which I'm trying to sell but my ex is claiming she will be entitled to half of the sale. When I looked at the car I took out the loan in my name & paid it off when I could but the first couple of repayments came out of out old joint account. The V5 is in my name so is she entitled legally to half if I…
