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Poor Credit and a brokem car
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I would agree with telboy, look for a job in commuting distance, he can afford a 6k pay cut and still be no worse off and have more time at home.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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Oh and Op my husband commutes during the week, its not too bad . We miss him though. However if your husband could work away till you can afford a car then maybe its worth thinking about.0
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Like I said he has been looking for years, taking the fuel costs off (in effect a pay cut) even more than fuel. But just nothing, he's role is specialised and not too many around. We looked at moving near to work originally but could not afford the area and the job was way to good to refuse.
We know how much he could bring wages down and manage to live still. So it's not that he's just looking for the same salary.0 -
Thanks Rebecca0
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maybe he could stay away cheaply whilst you saved a bit towards a new car?Debt at highest: £8k. Debt Free 31/12/2009. Original MFD May 2036, MF Dec 2018.0
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I think that's going to be the way unfortunately.0
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One option would be for him to lodge Monday night to Friday morningsomewhere close to where he works so he'd only have to do the long commute once there on monday morning and once back after work on Friday evening. The saving in fuel would offset his lodgings but save on wear and tear on the car as well.
In the meantime try to save as much as possible for a newer or different car and remember to factor in scrap money you'll get for his current car plus any rebate on his road tax.
Not sure as you have many other options open to you. You really are between a rock and a hard place.
PooOne of Mike's Mob, Street Found Money £1.66, Non Sealed Pot (5p,2p,1p)£6.82? (£0 banked), Online Opinions 5/50pts, Piggy points 15, Ipsos 3930pts (£25+), Valued Opinions £12.85, MutualPoints 1786, Slicethepie £0.12, Toluna 7870pts, DFD Computer says NO!0 -
just checked out another thread where the subject of lodgers came up and a couple of posters suggested checking out these sites:
easyroommate
monday-to-friday
and
crashpadder
Might be worth looking into.
PooOne of Mike's Mob, Street Found Money £1.66, Non Sealed Pot (5p,2p,1p)£6.82? (£0 banked), Online Opinions 5/50pts, Piggy points 15, Ipsos 3930pts (£25+), Valued Opinions £12.85, MutualPoints 1786, Slicethepie £0.12, Toluna 7870pts, DFD Computer says NO!0 -
it's frustrating as for the past 4 years everything is paid on time, we just had 6 months were we struggled and its screwed us up big time.0
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