Sat 26th and Sun 27th - What small DFW things will you do this weekend?

Sanchsoot49

josiebabie wrote: »

Right ladies (and Karb if you're around) I need some help with something. This job interview I went for is the next step up in my career - a position that I'm not going to get where I currently am and to be fair, very rarely come up at all. The only issue is it's 110 miles per day total mileage.

The pay is the same as I get paid here and I travel 8 miles a day total mileage. I get a company car in the new position (£150 a month pre tax salary deduction) but fuel isn't included (except for training courses etc). They have suggested they would put me in the most fuel efficient car possible (and then my choice of Range Rover/Land Rover for the weekend:D) but this could still see me paying £350 per month in fuel.

I don't have an issue with the driving as the journey is easy, and it's a job I really want to do. After the interview I really feel like I can make a difference there and fix their problems they're having so it's a real head/heart decision!!!

I haven't been offered the job yet and will have to go for a second interview anyway which will be my opportunity to air these concerns and suggest a compromise.

Any comments or suggestions anyone?

Is it 5 days a week?If so, the commuting time will probably start to take its toll after a few months and become more of a pain than having to fork out the £350!
If you are on flexi time it might be easier (start early, end early or start late end late to avoid the worst of the traffic.)
A hard decision, but if its a job you really want maybe relocation may be a better option in the end, depending on your circumstances of course.

little_pink_purse

Hi Everyone

hope you are all warm and well thanks for starting us josie

been to work
need to check banking
meals from stores
clean the bathroom
i must do my tax return grr

Karb

Hi all

Today I have/will
Checked online banking
Done Survey
Entered competitions
Shovelled mine and next door neighbour's paths
Took boys into town and managed only to spend on dinner at McD's. I went without and had beans on toast when I got in
Replaced a headlamp bulb myself, saving on the cost of getting it done
Filled out some more paperwork for the solicitor (never seems to end)
Walked the dog
Laundry and ironing
Tea from stores

Think that's about it. Enjoy your evening

tryingtocutback

Hi everyone

I havent read the thread yet, im posting first in case i get caught up doing something else and dont get to post. So, I hope you are all well and staying warm.

My list for today:-

read book - MUST finish my book ready for the book club on tuesday
check bank
all food from stores
make risotto for dinner
clean the entire house
do the ironing
2 x loads of washing

i think thats it!

Have a lovely day.
xxx

complimentschemistry

Hi all!

Been really lazy and bored today so here's all I've done thus far:-

- Checked online banking
- Checked emails
- Watched 2 episodes of Bones (love that show!)
- Walked the dog with great difficulty because of the ice/snow
- Eaten a homemade hot X bun
- Put my clean washing away
- Watched more TV
- Gave the neighbour's their parcel that came when they were out

And the things I will do before the day is over and tomorrow are...

- Have some dinner (from home, no takeaway or anything like that)
- Clean the bathroom
- Tidy rest of my bedroom
- Watch Pirates of the Caribbean as it's on BBC 3 later
- Clean kitchen from top to bottom
- Tidy living room

Doesn't sound that exciting but I actually quite enjoy cleaning up the house as it makes you feel good once it's done and it's a bit of a workout too.

Hope everyone has a great weekend

complimentschemistry

josiebabie wrote: »

Right ladies (and Karb if you're around) I need some help with something. This job interview I went for is the next step up in my career - a position that I'm not going to get where I currently am and to be fair, very rarely come up at all. The only issue is it's 110 miles per day total mileage.

The pay is the same as I get paid here and I travel 8 miles a day total mileage. I get a company car in the new position (£150 a month pre tax salary deduction) but fuel isn't included (except for training courses etc). They have suggested they would put me in the most fuel efficient car possible (and then my choice of Range Rover/Land Rover for the weekend:D) but this could still see me paying £350 per month in fuel.

I don't have an issue with the driving as the journey is easy, and it's a job I really want to do. After the interview I really feel like I can make a difference there and fix their problems they're having so it's a real head/heart decision!!!

I haven't been offered the job yet and will have to go for a second interview anyway which will be my opportunity to air these concerns and suggest a compromise.

Any comments or suggestions anyone?

Hey Josiebabie,

My advice would be to go for the job if it's something you really want to do. Money is important, but you have to be doing a job you love as you're at work most of the day/week (as much as that's a slightly depressing fact!)

I recently left a well paid job for my age (23 - £20k a year) to working as an Apprentice in a nursery (£106 per week). I'm guessing I'm in a different boat to you as I live at home, but I followed my heart and went for it. I'm sure it'll all work out for you and fingers crossed you get it!

lulabelle

Josie, I agree with the others that I'd probably take the job - even though the commute might take it's toll you could put the extra travel time to good use by maybe listening to audio books (if you like that sort of thing of course!) and it sounds like it's a step up you won't get where you are which may lead to a further step up and more salary so then there may not be any or much difference salary wise.

Mind you, this is coming from someone unhappy in her job! x

lulabelle

Managed to go to WR and stick to list! Came in not far under what I had to spend basing tonight on £40 (hoping its cheaper than that). Was very strict with myself but cannot forgo the daily mail on a sat as I like the tv guide!!!!

Also walking tonight now as a friend just text to say they were walking so no petrol costs (even though it's only up the road anyway) and a walk out.

Am determined to drag myself out for a run in the morning - am finding I don't even want to leave the house at the weekends and that's not good - starting to border on reclusive. Plus, means will burn calories and get fresh air whilst listening to positive tunes and admiring fantastic scenery!

And I cleaned the bathroom - which was scuzzy so that feels good!

rising_from_the_ashes

pixiechick99 wrote: »

I'm back! I just never have time in the mornings any more:o I used to sit at the laptop when I got up, with my coffee and do my make up but now I don't even open the laptop:o

I'm the same - 1st week back at work and I'm knackered!:o

josiebabie wrote: »

- End of year work event tonight where dinner and a few drinks will be provided. Need to buy some people drinks but won't be drinking much myself as I am up for an award

Wow! Well done:T Have a lovely evening

josiebabie wrote: »

The only issue is it's 110 miles per day total mileage.

Putting the money side of it away just now .... what sort of journey is it?

I used to commute 130 miles / day (not by choice was made redundant from old job and it was the one I was offered!)

I was very lucky as I managed to get a lift 3 days so only had to drive it myself the other 2 but .... it was really tiring (and I was much younger in those days :rotfl:)

I had a mix of single track, hilly/twisty B roads, A roads and motorway and then city streets - if it was motorway all the way, it would be a LOT easier!

I wouldn't do it again .... also, as Karb says, it really eats into your work / life balance - losing a good 2 hours each day .....

Is there anyway you could stay overnight a couple of nights a week?

rising_from_the_ashes

Quick list from me:

• B / L / D from stores
• Thermals on ... heating off
• Check banking done
• Update spreadsheets done
• Work on Feb budget WIP!
• Go to P@H and stock up on pet food - using 10% off voucher done
• Go to M&S & get more thermals using MOC from DM:T done
• Walk dog x 2 done
• Wash x 1 & hang up done
• Sort lovely new Tote Bag - have decided it's far too nice to keep stationery etc in ... it's now going to store my sewing bits & pieces :T
  

Relax ... chill ... and have some "me" time!