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Marathons, Money and Motivation

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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    oh no dont get me wrong, my boss is a real motivator, he does life coaching and team management courses himself.
    Challenge has been factoring in some time for him and I to sit down together one on one and work through the challenges and training.

    Ive been doing my own reading about personality types and figuring the team dynamics out etc so I do feel capable of doing the job, but i do what to have something written down for my review so I dont lose track of where Im going/doing, and actual proactive actions to take.....

    i work much better like that because im a structured mind.....
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • clearmydebts
    clearmydebts Posts: 6,485 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Well it sounds like you are getting there yourself!

    Maybe he could involve you on some of his life coaching or management courses. They sound very interesting.
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
    DFD:Nov 22/June 22
    Mortgage: €199,712
    MFD: March 2042/July 2034
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    ive been to a few, and am learning a lot but sometimes i just get caught up in the day to day menial tasks that i lose sight of my purpose, plus managing other peoples time for them is something that really irks me! LOL
    I know I need to do it, but I hate babysitting people.... which is what i feel like ive had to do.... it'll get better though, just need to see it through for the short term
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • clearmydebts
    clearmydebts Posts: 6,485 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Try not to worry. You will get there in the end. It is a job in itself, managing other people's diaries!!!
    Total (Aug 19):€58,567 Now:€26,947
    DFD:Nov 22/June 22
    Mortgage: €199,712
    MFD: March 2042/July 2034
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    dont i know it.....lol
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
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    oh my goodness! big virtual hugs for you!
    Hope you feel better soon
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    thanks hun...

    they think it was a cyst on my ovary that burst.... but like always, theres nothing they can/will do, apart from tell me to take painkillers....
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • ShelleyC_2
    ShelleyC_2 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
    Sorry to hear about the abdominal pain and a night in A&E. Hope you're feeling loads better.

    Did laugh my socks off at DH phoning boss at 4am. Whilst knowing early is helpful to plan for you abscence - I would have been grumpy if I'd got a 4am call :rotfl:

    Have you got a date for your review? It sounds like there lots of things to be positive about and it'll help you air your concerns in a constructive way.

    Hope DH is pampering you
    Looking for the perfect home and saving to make becoming a MFW easier
    MFiT3 48103/50000 Saved So Far :j
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Just a quick one to say were thinking of you and hope you ar OK xxxx
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 29,087 Forumite
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    Hi CAFCgirl - hope the pain is improving... Some good advice up there... Believe in yourself - that is the starting point!
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £171.8K Equity 36.37%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 10/10/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £27.9K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.25K) = 34/£127.5K target 26.6% 10/10/25
    (If took bigger lump sum = 60.35K or 47.6%)
    4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
    5) SIPP £5K updated 10/10/25
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