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  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    That's fab news Numpty - you can have a gamboling Martin because I feel like carthwheeling and gamboling around the room:money:
  • aussiewriter
    aussiewriter Posts: 1 Newbie
    I'm an Australian journalist and I'm writing a story about bankers who have been made redundant. If anyone out there fits this bill and would like to talk to me, please leave a message with your contact details and I'll send you a message.
    cheers, and thanks.
  • Karmacat
    Karmacat Posts: 39,460 Forumite
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    Hurray! Well done Numpty!
    2023: the year I get to buy a car
  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
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    aussiewriter wrote: »
    I'm an Australian journalist and I'm writing a story about bankers who have been made redundant. If anyone out there fits this bill and would like to talk to me, please leave a message with your contact details and I'll send you a message.
    cheers, and thanks.

    I'm definatley not a banker, been called something similar to it though:rotfl:

    PS its against site rules to exchange personal details,
    you could email abuse and ask them for permission
    [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]abuse@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL]
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & :( for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,997 Forumite
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    Numpty_Monkey wrote: »
    Thanks all
    The jobis mine, told me they won't be interviewing anyone else
    but don't know when I can start:confused:,
    He's got to convinse the rest of the board that they need someone sooner rather than later:rolleyes:
    whit whoo! :T Well done! :j I bet that is a load off your mind! Was the pay okay?
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • ceridwen
    ceridwen Posts: 11,547 Forumite
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    :D Well - there ya goes then Numpty - I had a feeling you were going to get lucky :T

    Good luck.
  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
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    savingholmes wrote: »
    whit whoo! :T Well done! :j I bet that is a load off your mind! Was the pay okay?

    Thanks hun

    The pay is to be finalised:rolleyes:, but he said it would be about the same as my last job:cool:, but there is overtime with this one:D
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & :( for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
  • Boomdocker
    Boomdocker Posts: 1,201 Forumite
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    Oh hun I am so happy for you. You were so helpful to me amongst others and always have a kind word to say.

    Good luck in your new job. xx
    Boots Card - £17.53, Nectar Points - £15.06 - *Saving for Chrimbo*
    2015 Savings Fund - £2575.00
  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
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    I always try to be helpful in whatever little way I can:o
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & :( for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,997 Forumite
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    Hi Numpty just wondered if you have a start date yet?
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
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