A debt free wannabee diary of a 16 year old!

mickey_mouse

junior_j wrote: »

Micky - Its a shame ur all the way in southhampton i would dog walk and petsit for u lol!

Jess x

would have been an idea but I don't have any pets . It would be good if you could get a job using your cooking skills:D

halight

Hi Jess,

Welcome to the forum.
Good luck with the job hunting. It very hard in the job market at the moment.
Lots of companys are getting rid of staff so there are lots of people all going after the few jobs that there is.
But i wish you the very best of luck.
Keep up the good work with your dairy. And keep us all upto date on how you are getting on

sallyx

Jess if you are happy to babysit could you get the current people who you babysit for and get them to write some references? You can then put up an ad or 2 in local newsagents and say that you have references available? It might generate a couple of extra people and if then they are happy they will probably tell their friends and friends of friends!

junior_j

Well everyone , still no luck on the job front so i may have to look slightly further afield.

I have paid my friend all of her money so i owe no one nothing!

I have also decided to try to sell nappie cakes on ebay as i made one today sucessfully. never know , could make some extra pocket money!

Thanks for everyones kind words and encouragement u all are great! I am so thankful for MSE:money: and the people who are on here! xxx
Jess x

junior_j

Also im lucky enough to have a full cv and 3 very good references thanks for the tips though! you guys are fantastic! x

Kevicho

Have you thought about placing an ad in local free mags, newsagent windows (may be a fee) advertising babysitting and other odd job (dog walking etc) services.

Also you should get your own accounts, a little trick is that if you know you are spontaneous with your spends, simply put your card in a tub of water and freeze it in the freezer, by the time its thawed out the urge to spend should have subsided.

painted_lady

Jess, you obviously have maturity beyond your years. Well done!
As a parent, I know how hard it can be to get a babysitter,so definately there is a market out there for it. Could you leave your contact details in toddler groups etc?

junior_j

Painted lady thats actually a really good idea and thanks for every one elses tips. I have advertised in the past for babysitting , paid £1.00 for the add to go up for 2 weeks , not a tinkle.
Just through 3 friends , i could have 3 different children assiosiated places with my number for baby sitting

I am already booked for babysitting on new years eve , wonder if any parents would mind christmas eve babysitting for last minute shopping ect.

I know some family spend xmas eve relaxing and bonding , but i also know a lot of families run about last xmas minute shopping and wrapping and what not.

Hmm..

Jess x

p/s thanks for ur lovely tips and comments everyone! I am so thankful to of found this board!
Jess x

MoosMummy

I might need you in the week so thats a possible £20 lol xxx

~evanesco~

Jess, you truly are an inspirational young woman. I hope in 8 years my daughter is as sensible as you.