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Different life - so new SOA!! Back once again :D

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  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    You have to get the balance right - so do whatever you need to do to achieve that.

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  • black_taxi_2
    black_taxi_2 Posts: 1,816 Forumite
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    im single----all credit to single/parents/parents who hav kids to bring up.

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  • chocaholic110
    chocaholic110 Posts: 2,509 Forumite
    There comes a point where sometimes life becomes more important than finances. I know a lot of people think teaching is easy (9 until three with an hour for lunch and all those holidays :P ) but it is very, very stressful and a lot of work. I wouldn't like to have to go back to full time as when I was working full time I had no life during term time at all.

    You have to do what's best for you, Sophia and William!
  • beanielou
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    Listen as a mum to a teenager I take my hat off to all teachers.
    I can only imagine how stressful it is & I know I couldent do it.
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  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Hi Sea...nice to see that your back is feeling better and that the Dr has upped your meds.You are doing brilliantly and can at least some light now.You have to do what you feel is right for you and your family.It's a good idea to check that entitled to website.
    Well done on the alcohol...bet you feel loads better.One step at a time and you'll get there.
  • vandanfc
    vandanfc Posts: 2,048 Forumite
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    Hi Sea

    Good to hear from you. Sounds like the week of has been the right medicine.

    If you can swing your finances to go part time - do it - even if the debt takes longer to clear - so what you need a real life with your kids more. The debt will eventually go, but once the kids have grown up then that is it.

    Take care.
  • Sea78
    Sea78 Posts: 6,185 Forumite
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    Hi all

    Not been on for a while AGAIN!! :)

    Not much to report - still not sure about my options, but I have started a course in bookkeeping to spread my options and give myself more possibilties in the future.

    The kids are doing well -being peachy at the moment :)

    I need to get back on the MSE wagon - spent a lot on fripperies recently!

    Hope all are well
    Sea xx
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  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    Welcome back and it's always a good idea to have options.
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
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    welcome back as well from me xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    we'll still be here! Sounds like alot for you to think about....you have to do what is right for you and the kids and working pt sounds lik a good idea if you can. What about changing schools as sounds as if its not a very happy work env where you are...Anyway great to see you again and hope you'll come back more! hugs for you!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

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