Friday 13th May - What small DFW things will you be doing today?!

Trajal

Checked bank, boss has forgotten to pay me again. Sigh.

I wanted a no spend day today but my girlfriend is going for an important job interview so she's just had to go to the salon for a full workup before she shows up (she works in PR/Marketing so it's essential).

Also throw in the cost of a couple of taxis and my NSD has definitely one out of the window. Ho hum.

Well, I shall not get a lunch from a shop, I shall eat whatever I can find in the house instead. That's about the edge of what I can do today.

Pernicious

Rock_Cakes wrote: »

How did the interview go Pern? How about once you finish sorting out your career plans, you have a go at mine. Trying to decide what I like doing and I don't think its anything I could make a career out of.

I didn't get it, but I like to think everything happens for a reason...so hopefully it's for the best.

I'd gladly help, but I don't think I'd be much help at the moment as I can't sort myself out! What do you like doing? Perhaps I can at least think of a career involving that

I don't know if I should go for their offer of a job on the other team (more purchase ledger instead of simple invoice processing), & apply through the scholarship fund to do AAT...it's not something I have ever wanted to do, I thought I did as I applied to cover the role of the assistant accountant but the more I looked through that college prospectus, the more I realised other subjects were putting a smile on my face instead!

The thing is I told my employer it was something I was aiming to start within the next 2 years when I have the money for it, so I feel as if I have to apply now else they'll call me out on that, & on the one hand I at least know this is a sensible career path - it pays well, would be flexible enough for me to start a family one day & still have a social life, etc, but my heart's just not in it. The idea of sitting in a classroom learning about fixed assets & bank reconcilliations puts me to sleep, but the animal management course that I could also easily fit around work puts a smile on my face & I think I'd really enjoy it. I just don't know how sensible it is as I have no experience in that field, there's no definitive career path afterwards, & unless I go all the way & become a vet I don't see me earning very much. I know it's not all about money, but I want to make sure I earn a comfortable living instead of constantly living from one payday to the next.

Someone wiser then me please sort me out! I have always flitted from one job idea to the next - to show you just how undecided I am I've wanted to be a teacher, an author, a vet, a vet nurse, a psychiatrist, a designer, a zoo keeper, a nurse, a psychiatric nurse...

These days I feel more inclined towards working with animals, & I know I definitely want something that when I go home at night I feel like I have done something worthwhile, that not any old person could do, & I want to wake up in the morning excited about what the day will bring instead of touching the snooze button & saying "just 5 more mins..."

Come on you wise DFW's, help a girl out!

ziggy2407

Good Morning all

Wow, everyone is so busy today (I've read the thread totwice and I cant remember who I want to say "Good Luck" to or "Have a great night/day" or even "Well Done", lol so wish it to you all) but do have special hugs for stitchy and perni

Todays list (which also looks a lot like yesterdays and the day before, lol as didnt do much as felt rubbish again)

Check Banks - Done
Check Lightspeed
Check "Swapits" for LO - Done
Check Ebay - Done, couple of watchers lets hope they turn into bidders, could do with it desperately
Ironing
Investigate price of TV ariels v extra set-top box from Virgin (lots of money for an extra set top box from Virgin so looking like an aeriel)
Enter a few comps
Hoping for a LSD tonight as we're out for a friends 40th, plus stepdaughter is looking after LO and need to give her something as shes planning bowling etc

May do more but may just read library book (havent done either but hope to today), we'll see. hope everyone has a great day.

Love and Best Wishes to all :A

Yargo1

Morning all,

checked online banking
charging phone via usb

thats it for today
Have a good day all x

determined_new_ms

Pernicious wrote: »

I didn't get it, but I like to think everything happens for a reason...so hopefully it's for the best.

I'd gladly help, but I don't think I'd be much help at the moment as I can't sort myself out! What do you like doing? Perhaps I can at least think of a career involving that

I don't know if I should go for their offer of a job on the other team (more purchase ledger instead of simple invoice processing), & apply through the scholarship fund to do AAT...it's not something I have ever wanted to do, I thought I did as I applied to cover the role of the assistant accountant but the more I looked through that college prospectus, the more I realised other subjects were putting a smile on my face instead!

The thing is I told my employer it was something I was aiming to start within the next 2 years when I have the money for it, so I feel as if I have to apply now else they'll call me out on that, & on the one hand I at least know this is a sensible career path - it pays well, would be flexible enough for me to start a family one day & still have a social life, etc, but my heart's just not in it. The idea of sitting in a classroom learning about fixed assets & bank reconcilliations puts me to sleep, but the animal management course that I could also easily fit around work puts a smile on my face & I think I'd really enjoy it. I just don't know how sensible it is as I have no experience in that field, there's no definitive career path afterwards, & unless I go all the way & become a vet I don't see me earning very much. I know it's not all about money, but I want to make sure I earn a comfortable living instead of constantly living from one payday to the next.

Someone wiser then me please sort me out! I have always flitted from one job idea to the next - to show you just how undecided I am I've wanted to be a teacher, an author, a vet, a vet nurse, a psychiatrist, a designer, a zoo keeper, a nurse, a psychiatric nurse...

These days I feel more inclined towards working with animals, & I know I definitely want something that when I go home at night I feel like I have done something worthwhile, that not any old person could do, & I want to wake up in the morning excited about what the day will bring instead of touching the snooze button & saying "just 5 more mins..."

Come on you wise DFW's, help a girl out!

perni I think you should google miss minimalist & also the minimalists - I think it will help you clarify what you wan to do. Follow your heart lady, you only live once x

catmiaow

Hey all,

My list:

I have:

Checked job sites
Replied to email
Phoned Jobcentre
Done comps
Checked FB

I will:

Check bank
Shower and wash hair
Post tax office letter to get refund in a years or so's time lol
See my mum

Hope everyone has a good day!

starnac

morning all (just). Busy day here. Last off my days off so need to get some stuff done

[STRIKE]check banks[/STRIKE] not looking good
[STRIKE]ring Letting agents[/STRIKE] grr to tenants
[STRIKE]wait in for chimney sweep[/STRIKE]
type up NVQ work
[STRIKE]email tutor[/STRIKE]
LSD
[STRIKE]tea in slow cooker[/STRIKE]
HC
washing on airer as it's wet out (looks like a chinese laundry in the kitchen)
[STRIKE]recycling out[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]add to compost bin[/STRIKE]
catch up with friends on FB etc not txt
[STRIKE]put cheque in bank[/STRIKE]
try to convince DD she does not need to go to the shop after nursery!

that'll do for now

happy friday everyone

Baldybear

Pernicious wrote: »

I didn't get it, but I like to think everything happens for a reason...so hopefully it's for the best.

I'd gladly help, but I don't think I'd be much help at the moment as I can't sort myself out! What do you like doing? Perhaps I can at least think of a career involving that

I don't know if I should go for their offer of a job on the other team (more purchase ledger instead of simple invoice processing), & apply through the scholarship fund to do AAT...it's not something I have ever wanted to do, I thought I did as I applied to cover the role of the assistant accountant but the more I looked through that college prospectus, the more I realised other subjects were putting a smile on my face instead!

The thing is I told my employer it was something I was aiming to start within the next 2 years when I have the money for it, so I feel as if I have to apply now else they'll call me out on that, & on the one hand I at least know this is a sensible career path - it pays well, would be flexible enough for me to start a family one day & still have a social life, etc, but my heart's just not in it. The idea of sitting in a classroom learning about fixed assets & bank reconcilliations puts me to sleep, but the animal management course that I could also easily fit around work puts a smile on my face & I think I'd really enjoy it. I just don't know how sensible it is as I have no experience in that field, there's no definitive career path afterwards, & unless I go all the way & become a vet I don't see me earning very much. I know it's not all about money, but I want to make sure I earn a comfortable living instead of constantly living from one payday to the next.

Someone wiser then me please sort me out! I have always flitted from one job idea to the next - to show you just how undecided I am I've wanted to be a teacher, an author, a vet, a vet nurse, a psychiatrist, a designer, a zoo keeper, a nurse, a psychiatric nurse...

These days I feel more inclined towards working with animals, & I know I definitely want something that when I go home at night I feel like I have done something worthwhile, that not any old person could do, & I want to wake up in the morning excited about what the day will bring instead of touching the snooze button & saying "just 5 more mins..."

Come on you wise DFW's, help a girl out!

Hello, dont often post on here, but read sometimes.

I would say that from experience any career with animals is a labour of love and not done for the money! If you want a fullfilling career then go for it, but dont expect it to pay well, unless you want to be a vet or similar but then thats years of training and very hard work.

If I had the money would love to go back working with horses full time, but alas cannot afford it, so have a boring office job and have horses on the side so get my "life" there.

Whatever you decide to do good luck

Trajal

Yay boss paid me. Didn't even have to prompt him either, I'm impressed, he's getting better.

Oh and phoned up the council who told me that had miscalculated and I owed them £168 in council tax from last year. Doh. Managed to get it all sorted out, but ouch, my bill has gone up from £69 a month to £87 a month. Very unpleasant. Still the early call managed to avoid any silly court action etc.

complimentschemistry

Afternoon everyone!

TGIF is all I can say - having a pretty crap day but I'm looking forward to the weekend. Going to nip up town tomorrow for a few moving out bits, I'm super excited about the move :j

Things for the day:-

• [STRIKE]Check online banking[/STRIKE]
• Hold action letters to creditors (starting again as my last attempt at a self managed DMP went belly up!)
• [STRIKE]Sign up to Equifax[/STRIKE]
• Stick to diet :T
• Drink lots of water as not feeling well
• [STRIKE]Update budget[/STRIKE]
• Sort out at least 3 boxes for moving out
• Free exercise with friend after work
• Chill out after work (v. important!)

Happy Moneysaving you lovely people x