Monday 24/11/08 What small dfw things have you done today???

ElizabethJH

Miss_Piggy wrote: »

KT - Difficult question. If it put me into financial difficulty then no, but if I thought I could manage on the money then yes, I would go for it myself.

I total agree with Miss Piggy here - job satisfaction is very important but not at the cost of getting into debt!

Today I am being rubbish! I forgot my charger for my phone and am planning on heading tesco's and buying some nice food for me and the BF tonight! However I didn't spend all weekend so I think that's alright!!

I'm going to pay £17 to my council tax at lunch as well and then get them to send me a review of all the charges the bailiffs made so I can see exactly what they're charging for!! And then see whether it's fair or not :mad:

Paid £2 to my CC
Had free croissant for breakfast and found some breakfast bars I'd brought for work for the rest of the week!!

And that's about it! Going to double check my BF likes my glasses and then order them tonight actually (£16!!!!!!!)

but other then that - I'm just getting rather excited about seeing him as it's been almost a week :j

andan

Hi guys, hope everyone is having a great week. I can't wait till this week is over and i can get back to normal. Although i am enjoying going to Edinburgh, which will be great, i have had to cancel and turn down so much work as a result!!:rolleyes:

It will be another day of slogging away at my assignment!!

Things to do today:
-I have taken meter reading and inputted in site, not looking very good, used too much gas last week for my liking!!
-Partner is insisting on having the heating on today, so i have turned it down to as low as i can possibly get away with!
-I have cancelled tomorrow's counselling appointment, as have a busy week, but means i save £25!!
-I phoned back someone who had phoned my business phone and had a chat with them about treatments, they said they would phone me back as they were off to work but would book in later as they work shifts and need to know when they work, which is good for me!!
-I have been to college to do my learning, which i get paid for
-I popped to the post office to check if i could still use my stamps from 2006 as i have loads, she assured me they were fine to use, so may stick them on ebay
-Take pics of stamps
-List stamps on ebay
-Need to attend supervision tonight for counselling helpline
-Need to try and change thursday's shift to next Thursday as i am just too busy this week and want some availability for clients
-I have looked for mystery shops but found none that i want to do!
-I have continued using up old beauty products so that i have less and don't keep buying more, which is great as i have finished a bottle of perfume i have had for four years!! Plus my skin is lovely now!!
-I have checked freecycle for free things
-Continue making notes for assignment
-Make tea from storecupboard food and lunch!
-Continue writing asignment
-Continue with artwork for assignment, including writing and finding more poetry!:D
-Continue going on site for business advice
-Spend 15mins on marketing business
-Sort out letter for gift vouchers and post
-Sort through emails
-Do some surveys
-Begin packing bag for going away
-Do some bits and pieces for main job
-Sort out nvq folders
-Have washed pots and continue working on boring household jobs
-Sort out plan of action for next week
-Sort out dry clothes and put them away and see which ones i can get away with not ironing
-Check online banking
-If money is in bank, transfer into betfair and place matched bet
-Pay credit card bill
-Put money in payment a day

Think thats it for me today, feels very busy and have lots to sort, so off to go get cracking!! Have a great day everyone!

KTjazz

Just found out the information evening is Wednesday, not Friday. Thats a wee bit better. I need to think about something else!

andan - I only have the one bedroom but haven't started selling off my books and DVDs yet. I'm pretty sure the jewellers I used to work in would take me on a Saturday or Sunday as a second job though. I know that I can cut my spending down from where it is as well if this turns out to be something I really want to do.

I've been here before though...

About 3 or 4 months ago a job came up that was about the same wage as I'm on now but in the area I want to be in (well, similar anyway). I spent ages on my application to not even get an interview. Some of you might remember all that actually. I just don't want to get my hopes up again.

andan

I remember you talking about the job that you wanted and its good to have a balance between being hopefull and not being over excited about it, however it is a difficult area to get into, so all you can do is apply and put yourself out there.

Go along with a balanced view and see what you get from it, will have everything crossed for you though as its a wonderful career choice.

People keep asking me why i want to be a counsellor when there are so few jobs out there, i tell them that just because there aren't many jobs doesn't mean there isn't one for me, with enough determination you will get there.

chunkytfg

My tasks for the day have been.

-NSD : so far so good
-Posted two DVD's after listing them on amazon 2 days ago.
-Listed a further 14 box set DVD's(god what a waste of money!)
-Checked online banking! Getting fuel for the car will be interesting!
-Spoke to High and mighty and got £28 refund as they over charged me
-Try and work out where a £300 vet bill will be paid from!

Thats about it i think.

boredofbeingathome

Afternoon all, is also very cold here, but is a bright day for a change.
Today i have spent zilch which is very good for me, as teenagers are always needing something.
Put a washload or three on and place on airers.
Sorted out tea
Checked online banking to make sure Mr.B is not sneaking out money!!
Found i have to buy two more presents for Christmas when sis had agreed not too, so i am checking which points i have to sort that out..would rather not have done!
That's about it really, may do some cooking for freezer later though.
Bob x

bathgatebuyer

Not much for me - sent home from work before lunchtime after being sick.

Apologies to anyone who walks past the BHS on Princes Street and sees the decoration of their tiles I made while waiting or the bus stop.

Doesn't anyone know how to stop being sick? I can't even drink water at the moment.

boredofbeingathome

Hope you feel better soon Bathgatebuyer..xx

mickey_mouse

KTjazz wrote: »

afford it? - on paper, yes
what I really want to do? - yes
could supplement my income? - probably
kicking myself forever if I don't go for it? - almost certainly

It is an apprenticeship as a sign language interpreter. Once fully qualified I'd be earning over £30K but it would be tight in the meantime.

I am going to an information evening on Friday about it. I can't concentrate at work because I keep mulling this all over in my head.

KT.

looks like it is a definate- YES you should go for it . What a wonderful career choice - I know you will make it work:D

bathgate - feel better soon hon

KTjazz

bathgate - feel better soon. try to sip some water, anything you can keep down will help.