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  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    did I tell you guys about that?

    oops he is recovering still in Hospital
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »
    did I tell you guys about that?

    oops he is recovering still in Hospital

    No, you put it on your facebook page
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • bank_of_slate
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    Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »
    yes please xxxx

    just feeling a bit daft, think I have offended my friend. but will sort it out xx

    How do you think you've done that Buffy?
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    bank_of_slate wrote: »
    How do you think you've done that Buffy?
    ...Linda xx

    She got me a job interview and helped with the application and then I realised it was two hours away (unless I got a lift with her - she is LOVELY and I love her and her husband - but not in a wrong way iyswim)

    I just hated the thought of relying on some one (even a really good friend) each day to get to work so I cancelled the interview :o. It looks so bad written down.

    I need to make it up to her.
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • scaredy_cat
    scaredy_cat Posts: 7,758 Forumite
    a four hour commute to work and then home is not for everyone, Buffy.
    Cats don't have owners - they have staff!! :D:p
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  • bank_of_slate
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    Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »
    She got me a job interview and helped with the application and then I realised it was two hours away (unless I got a lift with her - she is LOVELY and I love her and her husband - but not in a wrong way iyswim)

    I just hated the thought of relying on some one (even a really good friend) each day to get to work so I cancelled the interview :o. It looks so bad written down.

    I need to make it up to her.

    Has she said anything?
    A friend would understand that it wasn't right for you and think no more of it!

    I'd get her some nice flowers or chocs as a thank you and explain that although you're really grateful that she went to so much trouble, when you weighed everything up it just wasn't the right move for you
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
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    no, it would mean giving up my second job and would be a pay cut too.

    I think the problem is my friends don't know bout the debt (sighs) and so have no clue why I stay at home and work at a job I mostly can't stand!

    or why I have been working extra shifts (which due to main job having lots of evenings I haven't actually made any extra money)

    xx
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
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    bank_of_slate wrote: »
    Has she said anything?
    A friend would understand that it wasn't right for you and think no more of it!

    I'd get her some nice flowers or chocs as a thank you and explain that although you're really grateful that she went to so much trouble, when you weighed everything up it just wasn't the right move for you
    ...Linda xx

    that's just it, she has barely spoke to me and I messaged her fb and her reply was ok but not quite right?

    I will do the wine and chocolates thing and explain. xx
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    I hope she comes round and understands.

    If not it makes me wonder about her motives for helping - would she spend the rest of your career reminding you that she was the one that got you the job?

    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
  • bank_of_slate
    bank_of_slate Posts: 12,922 Forumite
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    Right, bed time for me!

    Nighty night!
    ...Linda xx
    It's easy to give in to that negative voice that chants "cant do it" BUT we lift each other up.
    We dont count all the runners ahead of us & feel intimidated.
    Instead we look back proudly at our journey, our personal struggle & determination & remember that there are those that never even attempt to reach the starting line.
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