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It was a package we use that my workplace has managed to get at a discount. It is much more expensive in real life! lol. I have done 4.5 hours of work, today's work is not all done but i dont care. I am entitled to a life and pleased with my day!!! No other money spent.
It is quite dark outside i am roasting some chicken after a day of low sugars hence eating of chocolate. Yikes.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222 -
Why are they not supplying it, or extending their licence.
That's a lot of work for a weekend. You will actually get time off won't you as in both roles it's a lot of hours you do for a part-timer.
Enjoy your chicken!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1 -
Roast chicken sounds yum 😋
Hope your sugars have settled.0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
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No there isnt time off as my job involves writing lessons, I am just doing what other teachers do in their first year as i have changed my subjects. It will be better next year as my resources will just need tweaking. I'm hoping sugars calm down as i write lessons. I am doing a survey today and will get £20 for a months trial of a shampoo.
Currently doing a whitewash, waiting for trial stuff to arrive and am about to start subject two.Aiming for a minimal spend 20221 -
That makes sense.
Survey sounds good. You make money and your hair gets a treat.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1 -
I have put up the bottom part of Henry the tree and will do a bit every day. I am going to enjoy this.Aiming for a minimal spend 20222
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I’m so glad you have started to put up your tree. It has brought you joy in past years and it will be bright and cheery on dark & stressful work days 🎄0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 Left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year (until pensions start at 60 & 67).
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
Living off savings diary
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6429003/escape-to-the-country-living-off-savings/p11 -
Like an advent calendar and the last door will see everyi bright and glittery, what a wonderful idea!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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lol. That's a very creative way of disguising my laziness. I am home after a looooong day. Including two small amounts of time off i have 8 working days till payday. Hurrah!!!
Guess who forgot to take their sandwiches into lunch so had to pay £2.20 for some, however the BLT was lovely!Aiming for a minimal spend 20222 -
Nah, not lazy, managing available time.
An occasional premade lunch is fine, allow yourself £10pm emergency lunch money for guilt free eating.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.1
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