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I got a job by the seaside!

Floss
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As some of you may know, I'm soon to move to the Lancashire coast to move into my LB's home. I'm working my notice (finish on Wednesday!) and have been trying to get a job up there.

Went for an interview on Tuesday afternoon, got a phone call yesterday to say I've got the job! :j Its not the one i really want (no decision until week on Monday for that one) but its a job, starting after the Bank Holiday and it pays silly money (albeit for an initial 6m contract) :D

So, I can now afford to move, to pay DS1's Uni fees now he's changed his course (after 2 years of funding = 2 years of fees for Mum!), to save for DS2's Uni fees AND pay off my debts! :)

Champers & cuddles for me & LB tonight! :beer:
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  • snoozer
    snoozer Posts: 3,894 Forumite
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    Great news Floss. I'd love to live at the seaside - we're about as far as you can get from the sea here.
  • dave318
    dave318 Posts: 81 Forumite
    Champers? Ok, give yourself a treat. You deserve it. Well done.
    Does that mean your DFD could change? :beer: :T :rotfl: :j
    Debt at worst: £33000
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    £3000 Credit card (aiming to get this down with 0% card)
  • jen30_2
    jen30_2 Posts: 180 Forumite
    :j Congratulations on the new job:j

    Oh to live by the sea!
    Keep Calm:cool: Smile :D , Enjoy!:dance:

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  • LookingAhead
    LookingAhead Posts: 4,633 Forumite
    :T :T :T

    Congratulations floss! Really really pleased for you....

    :beer:
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  • DontDoDebtKids
    DontDoDebtKids Posts: 911 Forumite
    Well done Floss! :beer:
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  • Floss
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    dave318 wrote:
    Champers? Ok, give yourself a treat. You deserve it. Well done.
    Does that mean your DFD could change? :beer: :T :rotfl: :j

    Haven't worked out the DFD thing yet, need to pay £1200 Uni fees by 31/10 :eek:

    Champers is last of my 40th birthday pressies, so haven't spent a penny - very DFW!! :D

    P.S. Hope you'll all come & say hello when you come to the Illuminations!
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  • Gemmzie
    Gemmzie Posts: 14,876 Forumite
    Congrats Floss

    Being near the sea is really nice :)
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  • Bagpuss741
    Bagpuss741 Posts: 2,291 Forumite
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    Congratulations!!! I'd love to live by the sea.
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  • anniestar
    anniestar Posts: 2,600 Forumite
    Congratulations, what a great result! We are desperatly(sp) hoping to move to Lytham or St Annes as soon as possible so you can call for tea and crumpets whenever you want.
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  • little_miss_thrifty
    little_miss_thrifty Posts: 267 Forumite
    Well Done!!
    I love the sea. Have fun xx
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