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The 'I want it NOW!!' debt/savings thread Part 2

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  • jenjade
    jenjade Posts: 8,418 Forumite
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    well done nikki!

    I have had a letter confirming i have an interview for the job i half heartedly went for.
    :j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart :( Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
  • Nichelette
    Nichelette Posts: 2,152 Forumite
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    That's great Jen... I think? Well done. Are you going to go to it?
    Finally bought a home
    Starting mortgage £289,500 31.01.19 - Current outstanding £189,497.12
    Overpayments since 27.03.19: £53,964.80
    Moving fund so far £2500 - Premium bonds £9,500
  • moneymabel
    moneymabel Posts: 7,910 Forumite
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    Thanks jen-when s your interview?
  • jenjade
    jenjade Posts: 8,418 Forumite
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    not til the 22nd i am going to go for it then if i get offered it i will write a list of pros and cons for the new job and my job.!

    Hello birthday girl you having a good day?
    :j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart :( Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
  • moneymabel
    moneymabel Posts: 7,910 Forumite
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    yes thanks :-) Took dog out down to the river this morning,went to pizza hut for lunch, mum and uncle have both knocked £50 of the car debt in lieu of presents and I found myself a lovely top in Sainsburys for £12. Home now and later this evening going to my scrapbooking club .

    Good luck for your interview, thats a good idea about the pros and cons.
    Have a good weekend everyone in case i'm not back on here before it all shuts don :-)
  • Nichelette
    Nichelette Posts: 2,152 Forumite
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    I love pizza hut... I'm glad you're having a nice day mm.

    Good luck for the interview Jen, even if you decide you don't want the job it's still good interview experience.
    Finally bought a home
    Starting mortgage £289,500 31.01.19 - Current outstanding £189,497.12
    Overpayments since 27.03.19: £53,964.80
    Moving fund so far £2500 - Premium bonds £9,500
  • CompletelyLost
    CompletelyLost Posts: 2,862 Forumite
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    jenjade wrote: »
    yeah i was disappointed but i knew they would do it same as they did with sean easteneders is so morbid!
    Guess they don't do happy ending anymore, but at least Sean didn't die. Poor Danielle :(

    Anyway happy birthday MM :)

    I feel lost again today. Keep thinking about having to work and it sends me into a panic. I've never had a job :o or even an interview. And given how bad things are I'm worrying that I won't even get a look in when I apply! Argh.
  • Nichelette
    Nichelette Posts: 2,152 Forumite
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    When I went to the job centre last summer they offered things like help with writing CV's and mock interviews. To be honest I remember shaking as I handed over my ID to the lady there so I'm not going to pretend you'd love it, but a mock interview might build your confidence a bit so maybe something to consider. I think it helps to think that you're amazing at whatever you're going for (even if you might not be). I remember when I started uni one of my tutors sent an email out with an article about those who achieved the best marks thinking they were good at whatever they were doing/being positive so there may be some truth in it...
    Finally bought a home
    Starting mortgage £289,500 31.01.19 - Current outstanding £189,497.12
    Overpayments since 27.03.19: £53,964.80
    Moving fund so far £2500 - Premium bonds £9,500
  • wendz86
    wendz86 Posts: 7,172 Forumite
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    good luck for the interview Jen. It is a good idea to do the pros and cons list.

    I applied for a natwest isa today so closing my one down tomorrow and transferring the money over.
  • CompletelyLost
    CompletelyLost Posts: 2,862 Forumite
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    Thanks Nikki. I know what you mean about being confident... it's just hard shaking off the feeling that other people there will be better/more experienced/etc etc than me :)

    What are you all up to today? I've spent the whole day thinking it's Saturday! Durhh.
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