madmoneys xmas pesky saving challenge

rayday2

Jo you sure you can't afford it? Long term working in a school is spot on, I am sure you have uncovered all the stones but make sure you found them all before you decide!

jo1972

Well done mm :T

Ray, I'm sure if we pull our belts in so tightly that we can bearly breathe and live 'old-style' for the foreseeable we'd be able to find a way. I've just rung the school and confirmed that I will be going to the interview, so this weekend is a weekend of budget sheets - I've already warned DH :eek:

rayday2

I think it could pay off long term I really do, I know its easy for outsiders to see but you have such long hours, huge travelling costs, childcare etc that a dent in it may be helpful. Remember to ask at interview if they help with childcare costs caus local authorities could be a better employer that way.

I should shut up now I am just happy that you got this far!

jo1972

Thank you hun

madmoney_2

i agree with rayday, that is exactly the reason why im going for a school based job, so that i dont have to pay for childcare - thought i had the solution with me working evenings and weekends but it has just ended up that we dont see each other, which cant be good for the family!! whatever you decide jo im sure you will make the right decision for you and your family x

sweetpeas_2

well done on the £11 mm! its all helpful isnt it so dont kick urself. my copper jar is so abismal...
well done on keepin the interview jo, u can make ur decision if ur offered the job, wait n see first
mm did u say that job closed today/yesterday? have u heard owt yet?
my interview went well, thought id have to wait till next week but they are going to let me know in the morning. fingers crossed cos the extra bit of £ would be nice... and its PERMENANT!!! ill be gutted if i dont get it...

x

madmoney_2

hi nog, just got back from work, fingers and everything else crossed for you hun, i really hope you get the job, let me know as soon as you find out and we will have a party even if you dont get it!! The job closed on the 26th, so i dont think i have got even an interview but u never know, im not gonna dismiss it until i get the rejection letter...again!

Im gonna work out how much ive got to pay everyone off then put the rest in my savings tomorrow as its payday, just got to find out how much rent arrears im in...!!!

Hope everyone is ok xx

madmoney_2

Morning all
Still not heard anything about the job:sad:

Ive decided to not bother saving up for the telly, as I think its a bit unrealistic, however I may use Noggins suggestion and wait till just after xmas in the january sales and see if i can get it any cheaper;)

Not worked out my savings yet but it should go up considerably by the end of the weekend;)

Hope every1s ok

mm:cool:

jo1972

Nog, you heard yet?

Aww never mind MM, sometimes they do take a while to sift through the CV's and send out letters so don't get too disheartened yet x

jo1972

C'mon Nog, how did it go?