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My turn to be down ***happy update 16th Aug***

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  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    waiting for interview outcome now... was only 15 min chat!!!! used to much harder assessments... well, we shall see.. should find out later today, am all nervous now. Have decided
    - wine if I get it
    - ice cream if I don't
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • *zippy*
    *zippy* Posts: 2,979 Forumite
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    Emmzi

    Fingers crossed or you that you get it.

    I don't now if its any help to you or anyone else looking to earn a little extra to pay off debts, the other day I was telling someone I was getting a cleaner and they suddenly became very animated how did I manage to get one etc. It turned out they were desperate, as their lady had finished, but they could not get anyone else. Then this afternoon I was talking to a cleaner who was doing it full time she had to cancel 4 families this week as she couldn't cope.

    Apparently people don't want to do these sort of jobs any more. The need may vary in different areas, so will need some research, but it might be a good opportunity for someone.
  • Emmzi
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    bah! agency called and no decision until tomorrow!

    zippy, you ain't seen the state of my house, have you...!! could save a fortune by using microfibe cloths and stardrops for everything though!
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • Emmzi
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    Update - I passed the assessment so *think * I've got the job - however they want me to start on Monday, despite my saying I'm still employed by present company until Tuesday, so it'll be the week after - still waiting for them to sort it out!!

    However, I'm sure we will manage something.. so in 2 weeks time I will be working in something I can only afford to do because I'm getting tax rebates this year!!! and will need food parcels from mum!

    Anyway.. full update and my now woeful SOA will be forthcoming once all the details are confirmed. At least I have now stopped panicking!
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    Update..

    I got the temp job, enough to keep me going (just!)
    Current boss is rumoured to be coming in with decent job offer at 11th hour (find out by Monday)
    Ex b/f has been sweet as pie and may become b/f again

    Off to buy ice cream and diet coke!
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • Gemmzie
    Gemmzie Posts: 14,876 Forumite
    Glad to hear things are looking up Emmzi :T :D
    No longer using this account for new posts from 2013
  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Great news Emmzi!! I hope things will be a bit less stressful for you now hunny :)
    :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:
  • CAFCGirl
    CAFCGirl Posts: 9,123 Forumite
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    Sorry I havent read the whole thing, just caught on to the end.

    Good luck with the job front, whichever way you choose to go. I know how scary it is not knowing whether you're coming or going.

    So if you get job and bf back, does that mean ice cream and wine? ;)
    Wealth is not measured by currency
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    Well I guess my heart is in Scotland cos I just turned down an interview for a job down south. A year of no travel, exercise, proper food and writing my novel is the thing.

    Hold on for 31st August when I pay off the last of the loans and am DEBT FREE!!
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    arrrgh and now I have an interview for a temp job in scotland @ £300 a day...

    just when I was feeling SETTLED now my stomach is churning at the prospect of having to make a decision and be all insecure again!!!

    calm... low pay, low stress... novel writing... happiness....

    But what on earth do I say to the agent? What if I HATE low pay and need her to find me something in a month or two????
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
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