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  • Froggy-G
    Froggy-G Posts: 2,145 Forumite
    The £20 for my old mobile has arrived and been moved to the LLP Fund..

    I have been applying for lots of new jobs but nothing positive as yet.. a bit demoralising but I have got to keep going..

    Froggy
    Froggy's New Lillypad Fund
    Total so far: £ 10,009.77
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Froggy-G wrote: »

    I have been applying for lots of new jobs but nothing positive as yet.. a bit demoralising but I have got to keep going..

    Froggy

    That's because none of them have been the right job yet Froggy :D
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
    :) Mortgage Balance = £0 :)
    "Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"
  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Froggy-G wrote: »
    I have been applying for lots of new jobs but nothing positive as yet.. a bit demoralising but I have got to keep going..

    Remember you are a survivor, Froggy. Last week my DS1 was talking about his friend (from one of the Oxbridge colleges) having 65 reject letters :eek: before he found a good and appropriate job :) Fingers crossed for you fingerscrossed.png
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • misscousinitt
    misscousinitt Posts: 3,655 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee!
    Hi Froggy

    Got alot to catch up on - but just popped on to say good luck with the job hunting.

    MCI
    Mortgage Free x 1 03.11.2012 - House rented out Feb 2016
    Mortgage No 2: £82, 595.61 (31.08.2019)
    OP's to Date £8500
    Renovation Fund:£511.39;
    Nectar Points Balance: approx £30 (31.08.2019)
  • EchoDelta
    EchoDelta Posts: 631 Forumite
    Good luck with the job hunting, the right job is out there!
    Sealed Pot Challenge - No. 117
    Bank of Mum & Dad - £3150/£10,000 (£6850 to go) Bank of In Laws - £4600/£12,000 (£7400 to go)
    MFW - MFD - [STRIKE]5 Apr 2029[/STRIKE] 5 June 2025 : AIM = NOV 2019 (back up aim = MAR 2023)
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
    Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS Posts: 7,854 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    There is definitely a job with your name on it :)

    You and Mr T will be fine - it just takes time and you need to keep the momentum up.

    Best wishes Tilly x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • Froggy-G
    Froggy-G Posts: 2,145 Forumite
    Hello

    Can't wait for the end of this week..

    I have treated myself to a yummy M&S tea for tonight.. I'll be busy packing for my holiday north of the border.. I am flying tomorrow night after work.. Hope I can get out of work at a reasonable time so I can avaoid the traffic getting to the airport..

    I also need to seriously get my backside into gear, in order to properly tidy and clean my flat as the estate agent is having an open day next Saturday.. 2 months to go to find a new job.. I am hoping something will come up sooner rather than later..

    Froggy
    Froggy's New Lillypad Fund
    Total so far: £ 10,009.77
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,610 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Have you found a new flat? I'm a bit behind...
    Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000
    Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000

    Mortgage balance: £33,821

    Boiler fund £925/3000

    ”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)
  • SeriouslySeekingtoSave
    SeriouslySeekingtoSave Posts: 509 Forumite
    Oh Froggy I see a lot has happened to you in the time I've been away :(. Green chin up and show 'em that ol' Gaelic spirit!

    I'll do a proper catch up tonight when I have more time to really read through the last years postings.
    Mini Challenge - Halve 2nd Mortgage by Year End
    Starting: £10,000 Currently £8,142.62
    £3,142.62 to go!
  • Froggy-G
    Froggy-G Posts: 2,145 Forumite
    skint_spice wrote: »
    Have you found a new flat? I'm a bit behind...

    Yes accommodation wise, it's all sorted :D

    Just need to find a job now..

    Froggy ;)
    Froggy's New Lillypad Fund
    Total so far: £ 10,009.77
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