What should we know about your job??

Gemmzie

I'm a student - so not much help there.

I work for a large retail department store chain - that's kinda useful because I can let the grabbit board know when there's Sales (we can say a few days before now, ooo) and I know a bit of consumer law from it.

I volunteer at a sort of CAB for 13 - 25 year olds, so can give benefit advice, etc etc etc for that age group. Helps on the benefit board and student boards sometimes

elantan

lenny no ...i'm to be gods replacement he's training me up in the family business har har har (only kidding everyone please dont ask for advice on godly type things)

Gina_of_course!

I have some knowledge of housing

helenm1005

supersavershal wrote: »

Hi I work for NHS so not many money saving chances there.All I can say is ask for a car park discount ticket from staff.There is a basic form if your relative is in hosp more than 3 days and you can get a weeks ticket for £5.00, the same with meals (they dont advertise this its at the staffs discretion).Also if staying with your child and breastfeeding you are entitled to all meals and drinks free of charge.

I work for the NHS too - surprisingly we don't get many perks at all do we???

crawley_girl

I work in mental health and although not money saving per se, 1 in 3 people will experience mental health difficulties in their lifetime. Just because mental illness can't be seen, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

With regard to prescription charges for mental health medication, in my area if your GP prescribes it then you pay prescription charges. If you get it via the day-hospital, you don't.

If you are considering applying for Disabilty Living Allowance (DLA), always fill in every single box with as much information as possible. You have your disability/ symptom/ condition 7 days a week and not 1 or 2 times. Always seek professional advice on completing this form and show it to someone who knows you well and how your condition affects you and ask them to add anything relevant. This form can be emotionally upsetting to complete, so be prepared to shed a few tears.

Pre-warn all of the medical proffesionals involved in your care that you are applying for this benefit, so that they are expecting some contact or request for confirmation from DLA.

Finally, bus passes are available for people who are not permitted to drive for health reasons (some mental health conditions, epilepsy, fainting, blackouts etc). Check out your local town hall and their application process and speak to your GP

:heartpuls CG :heartpuls

Dylanwing

I am a Civil Servant - I could give the Government many money-saving tips (Cut the Consultants, stop out-sourcing, have more flexible working practices etc.) but not much use to anyone else.

Oh yes and the PFI - that's like switching your mortgage onto a Vanquis credit card!

Softstuff

I work in a store that sells a lot of household gadgets, much like the gadgety home stuff you get in IKEA. My biggest advice is that you don't *need* any of it. We sell 25 quid salad spinners, avocado cutters, jar keys, loo roll stands, plastic bag holders.... and the number of customers that come in and say "ooh I need one of those" it's untrue.

postingalwaysposting

i would love to comment on this thread but i feel i am being watched by my line manager... as he has my email address which is this id and he seems to confront me with things only commented on here and he knows i spend most of my time on the pc so i will give this thread a miss... however one thing i will say is dont shop in makro unless its on the mail at a very cheap price as most of whats in makro (my store especially) you can buy cheaper elsewhere ie asda...

hypno06

Softstuff wrote: »

I work in a store that sells a lot of household gadgets, much like the gadgety home stuff you get in IKEA. My biggest advice is that you don't *need* any of it. We sell 25 quid salad spinners, avocado cutters, jar keys, loo roll stands, plastic bag holders.... and the number of customers that come in and say "ooh I need one of those" it's untrue.

Hey, you don't know how many times a week I use my avocado cutter!

(it's true - I use it loads......:o )

Cornishsaver_3

Interesting thread. I am a Prison officer, so I can't offer any money saving tips, but I can strongly advise against using my service. If you are thinking of spending some time inside, because you have read in the press that it is like Butlins, I can only suggest you think again. Although many of the facilities are very good i.e. education, gym, the social skills of many of our 'clients' leave much to be desired, and the room service often does not meet expectations.