Now we are even Poorer SOA

beanielou

Pass us one of those BOGOF fresh air pies sally.
Knew there was a reason Hyno's debt busting went so quick

talana

BT Phone/Broadband - £45.00

Does that mean your broadband is with BT as well as the phone?

If that's per month it seems a wee bit pricey. I'm with BT too and my phone/broadband comes to about £82 per quarter (£27 ish per month).
Little tip that worked for me - contact BT and ask for your MAC code (that's the code you need to move your broadband/switch ISP). You don't actually have to go through with the switch, and if their reaction was anything like the same as in my case they'll say "oh sorry to hear you're thinking about switching, can we offer you a discount to persuade you to stay with us?"
You never know, worth a call I'd say.

(Land_of)_Maz

hey babes....... i never have anything valuable to contribute except to say you're fab and your DD is never gonna miss out on anything... you wouldn't let it happen, you're a model mum!

krisskross

After 6 months your partner will lose the JSA and probably not be entitled to income based JSA as you are working. Although iguess your child tax credits would increase. Have you been assessed for working tax credits?

Your motoring costs are a taking a large chunk of your income every month, is there any way these could be cut down?

sallyx

KK thanks for that I have no idea about how JSA works as neither of us have ever had to claim before. I would hope that he finds a job before 6 months :eek: anyway. I presume they have assessed for WTC, but who knows, we all know how useless they are!

I know the motoring costs seem quite high but OH has to be able to get to job interviews otherwise the JSA will dry up. I have put in £75 for petrol but I aim to keep it under that where possible. I walk or cycle and the car is generally only used when really essential

sallyx

(Land_of)_Maz wrote: »

hey babes....... i never have anything valuable to contribute except to say you're fab and your DD is never gonna miss out on anything... you wouldn't let it happen, you're a model mum!

Thanks Maz...I do try and if I have to start working nights stacking shelves (not that there are any of those jobs here atm) I will

Gemmzie

How many hours a week do you work Sally?

sallyx

talana wrote: »

Does that mean your broadband is with BT as well as the phone?

If that's per month it seems a wee bit pricey. I'm with BT too and my phone/broadband comes to about £82 per quarter (£27 ish per month).
Little tip that worked for me - contact BT and ask for your MAC code (that's the code you need to move your broadband/switch ISP). You don't actually have to go through with the switch, and if their reaction was anything like the same as in my case they'll say "oh sorry to hear you're thinking about switching, can we offer you a discount to persuade you to stay with us?"
You never know, worth a call I'd say.

Yes its both with BT and I know its too expensive :mad: have tried telling OH that already! Will see what tricks I can try and will see if the Mac code request works!

sallyx

Gemmzie wrote: »

How many hours a week do you work Sally?

average of 16

beanielou

sally I pay the same as you to BT.
When I tried to get it reduced they just said I was tied in for however many months.
Have you notified TC's of your change in circumstances?