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Marathons, Money and Motivation

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  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    Thats a good idea...

    I do worry that it was perhaps articulation of answers, and perhaps DH missed out some opportunities to highlight key skills.
    He's very factual and can explain events and procedure etc but maybe it was a confidence thing
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  • CAFCGirl
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    clearmydebts wrote: »
    So sorry to hear about your DH. Is there anything he can work at up North until his other application goes through?

    Well he could potentially re-apply for the police up there, and then we'll just have to start looking for jobs for the sake of jobs....
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  • savingholmes
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    hi cafcgirl

    I am really sorry about your DH's news. That is such a big blow to both of you.


    Etty[1].gifI tried to find a few smilies to express how you might feel - and send you some hugs!
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    In the long run if he could get something closer to your new home that would be better for both of you - I know that is hard to hear right now.

    As you know I've been rejected from soooooo many jobs this year I've pretty much lost count... but I've got somewhere starting Monday so eventually these things come right - just not always when or even where we want them to. Altho its hard - he needs to dust himself off and apply for a load more jobs but I understand if he needs to wait a few days!
    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
  • savingholmes
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    Hope the doctors visit went well too and that you have an okay weekend. We are away for most of it - so really I should be doing the washing and packing but not done yet... Plan to leave around 2pm LOL!
    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
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    oh dear, best get your skates on....

    Dr's went well, i know whats wrong with me now so got some changes to make....

    put one load of laundry on and done the washing up, my house is an absolute tip and i really need to get it clean.... got a few hours left in the day....
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  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
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    afternoon all how is everyone today?! x
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    lazy.....

    lazy...........

    lazy..............
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  • Purpleroses
    Purpleroses Posts: 4,125 Forumite
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    good good me too :)

    I have a mountain of items to list on ebay but can't be bothered. Diagnosis Murder is more interesting lol
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    im watching the women....
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  • doodledo_2
    doodledo_2 Posts: 4,676 Forumite
    Morning chick, hows you? How did you get on at the docs?

    Sorry about your OH and the fire service, he must be gutted, sending him some big squeezy hugs xx
    Proud to be dealing with my debts - DFW No: 712

    03/09/09 - DEBT FREE AT LAST :D
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