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KP - Fantastically Fervent MoneySaving Super Fan? Must try harder :mad:

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  • Keeping_Positive
    Keeping_Positive Posts: 4,750 Forumite
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    Ooh toughie I would play it by ear.

    Thanks xx
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • Olderbutnotwiser
    Olderbutnotwiser Posts: 667 Forumite
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    Hows the New Job/Life going?
    xx
    LBM- finally kicked in 16/12/08 @ [strike]£41,862 [/strike] £0.00/ DFD- 24/12/13 :D
  • Keeping_Positive
    Keeping_Positive Posts: 4,750 Forumite
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    good thanks had a really bad weekend last week but this weekend was better. New job good still settling in will be nice when im up and running. Move due this weekend and after that reassessing the finances. Got a cheap staff loan out to help so need to work out workable budget.
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • Olderbutnotwiser
    Olderbutnotwiser Posts: 667 Forumite
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    aw.... sorry you had a miserable weekend :-(
    I'm starting my new job next week- must be mad an extra hour a day and 3k less!
    Poorer but happier I believe is what I'm going for, I also need to readjust the spending to accomodate this loss fof income:eek:
    LBM- finally kicked in 16/12/08 @ [strike]£41,862 [/strike] £0.00/ DFD- 24/12/13 :D
  • Keeping_Positive
    Keeping_Positive Posts: 4,750 Forumite
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    Olderbutnotwiser wrote: »
    aw.... sorry you had a miserable weekend :-(
    I'm starting my new job next week- must be mad an extra hour a day and 3k less!
    Poorer but happier I believe is what I'm going for, I also need to readjust the spending to accomodate this loss fof income:eek:


    :Tnew job :T

    good luck with that happiness is the key money can help but not always . Im sure youll do fine with any adjustments and its easier to not overspend when you are happy.
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • Keeping_Positive
    Keeping_Positive Posts: 4,750 Forumite
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    Hello

    A quick update to say Im in the new house as of yesterday. Still a few large bits to move but should be done today. Its lovely s well orh it.

    New job going ok finally got laptop - still comparing things to my last job but im sure once im up and running things will be different.

    Moneywise things in transit but overall ok

    hope you all well xx
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    Aww sounds like youve had a tough few months...new job and new home so new start ...bound to take time to settle with x being x as youve been with him for a good while! Just go gently; good to hear that councelling helps - emotional and exhausting but worth it me thinks! big hugs!
    Nerd no 109 Long haulers supporters DFW #1! Even in the darkest moments, love and hope are always possible.

  • Keeping_Positive
    Keeping_Positive Posts: 4,750 Forumite
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    edited 12 July 2011 at 1:23PM
    S**t it fan at the weekend.

    Struggling at the moment but seeking help and will get there. Just a shame its happened with the new job. Kids a bit shaken but seem ok.
    :j
    May 2013 new beginnings:j
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,742 Ambassador
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    Oh dear,not a nice realisation.
    Hope you are ok.
    Keep plodding.
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  • Olderbutnotwiser
    Olderbutnotwiser Posts: 667 Forumite
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    Hi KP,

    How are things doing now, calmed down at all?
    How is the new job?
    New house?
    New you?
    xx
    LBM- finally kicked in 16/12/08 @ [strike]£41,862 [/strike] £0.00/ DFD- 24/12/13 :D
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