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  • Lucie_2
    Lucie_2 Posts: 1,482 Forumite
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    What a great start to the weekend! :j

    To echo what has already been said, make the most of the payrise from day one. Separate it from your "normal" wages straight away so that you don't get used to having it.
    Last time I changed jobs (18+ months ago) & got a hefty payrise I started putting the "extra" money into a savings account. I still do & essentially we still live off my old wages and save the rest.
    Obviously I don't know your tax code or circumstances, but basing it on mine, a £5K payrise would give me just over £300 per month.

    Nice one, well done!
  • LJD1_2
    LJD1_2 Posts: 2,173 Forumite
    Fantastic, I love a bit of good news. Enjoy celebrating xx
    January budget
    Nothing left!
  • teecee152
    teecee152 Posts: 782 Forumite
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    Congratulations new mum!!!:beer:

    Good Luck tightjock fingers crossed!

    lol
    teecee xx
    DEBTS @ :idea: 1/1/07 - £25,800:eek: DEBT @ 04/05/11 - NIL
    FINALLY DEBT FREE - 4TH MAY 2011:j:j:j:j:j
    "PROUD TO HAVE DEALT WITH MY DEBTS"
    Official DMP mutal support club member no 2 *DFW NERD 351* :D
  • themaccas
    themaccas Posts: 1,453 Forumite
    well done that's great news!! Good luck TightJock!
    Debtfree JUNE 2008 - Thank you MSE:T
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