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Coping when times get tough
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Here's an example of a guy living on the never never, & the lengths he went to in order to try to maintain his lifestyle, or even just cope, rather than actually address the cause of hie indebtedness.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/8302139.stm
Now in that kind of role, with the hoops he'd have had to jump through to get that job, he'd have been on a decent/good wage. So why did he get to the extreme of doing what he did rather than dealing with the actual problem?It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.0 -
The_White_Horse wrote: »i dream of GBP65 a week shopping. I reckon I spend on the main shop and regular top ups at least 130-150 a week.
How much!!
I buy mostly own label or reduced for quick sale items....to have £130 a week to spend on shopping would be the ultimate in luxury for me!
My dream is to be able to walk around the supermarket just putting in what I want rather than having to walk around with a calculator to make sure I don't go over what is available.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
As someone who has never relied on credit, I can tell you it is getting tougher each month that goes by to buy the things that only a few months ago, were normal items.
Mind you, I had to go through the change of a good salary to a crap income before the recession (our joint income was in excess of 60k a year), so a lot of my adjustment was done already but I am still finding it ever tougher.
Sue must be very difficult for you especially when others around you will be getting themselves into difficulty. I have to say have never been in your position. I take my hat off to you especially trying to juggle things when you have kids!0 -
Peeps used to laugh at me when I made occasional mention on this board of the years of grim, grey, grinding austerity facing us. Freecycle is the new Ikea.0
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How much!!
I buy mostly own label or reduced for quick sale items....to have £130 a week to spend on shopping would be the ultimate in luxury for me!
My dream is to be able to walk around the supermarket just putting in what I want rather than having to walk around with a calculator to make sure I don't go over what is available.
i try and spend less, but it just all adds up. fruit and veg especially. then it doesn't last the week, so you have to go to M&S on way home from work - coz it is open and convenient and spend another 20 quid on stuff....
it never ends.0 -
amcluesent wrote: »Peeps used to laugh at me when I made occasional mention on this board of the years of grim, grey, grinding austerity facing us. Freecycle is the new Ikea.
Were you not one of the tin hatters predicting riots in the street by now
with the UK turning into a mixture of Conan the Barbarian and Shaun of the Dead 
Still laughing:rotfl: 'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
to have £130 a week to spend on shopping would be the ultimate in luxury for me!
Me too...:( As it is, the only reason I manage to stick to budget, is because £65 is all I have to spare.... anything over, and it goes back. If we can't afford it, we go without. I also add things up as I go along - but I am strictly old skool - pencil and paper.
I do get some funny looks - but that's better than not having enough money when you get to the till :eek:SMILE....they will wonder what you are up to...........;)0 -
lemonjelly wrote: »Here's an example of a guy living on the never never, & the lengths he went to in order to try to maintain his lifestyle, or even just cope, rather than actually address the cause of hie indebtedness.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/8302139.stm
Now in that kind of role, with the hoops he'd have had to jump through to get that job, he'd have been on a decent/good wage. So why did he get to the extreme of doing what he did rather than dealing with the actual problem?
Normally drugs or gambling, seen it before :eek:'Just think for a moment what a prospect that is. A single market without barriers visible or invisible giving you direct and unhindered access to the purchasing power of over 300 million of the worlds wealthiest and most prosperous people' Margaret Thatcher0 -
How much!!
My dream is to be able to walk around the supermarket just putting in what I want rather than having to walk around with a calculator to make sure I don't go over what is available.
You need to go shopping with OH - he can easily stick a 1/3 on a weekly shop. If you aren't vigilant you don't notice until the stuff is going through the checkout!0 -
Lol, sounds like my ex husband! Our shopping bill always nearly doubled when he came with me...mind you, in those days, my weekly shop was nearer to £100 a week on average.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0
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