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When things hit rock bottom the only answer is to fight the way back up...

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  • Chandelier.
    Chandelier. Posts: 933 Forumite
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    All sounds well Hidden.

    And I bet your over the moon with the new cooker and your new fridge shelves. It will slowly all come together for you :D.

    The tennis is constantly on in our house (Not that I watch it) but the boy has decided he likes tennis and has a racket/tennis set that he always wants to play with. That and badminton .. and also football rotfl:.

    The job sounds absolutely perfect and I'm so glad you're taking it.
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  • Excellent news on the job front and the new cooker :D

    Have a lovely day x
  • Hiddenidenity
    Hiddenidenity Posts: 5,423 Forumite
    It won't actually start until the school term starts September 4th, although I have to go and do the things for my DBS check, ID cards etc. Plus there's 4 training days over the summer holidays I said I'd like to do this Summer holiday rather than wait until October half term. I'm away on October half term :o so couldn't do them then :o I'll be paid for training days too though.

    I'm not sure when I need to inform tax credits though :o It says when the job starts, is that now? even though I won't be working till September other than the training? I have no idea maybe I'll need to call them rather than doing it online.

    The cooker is amazing. Its really noticeable how much the broken door did make things take longer etc and I've only used it last night :o Maybe it won't take as much gas now things don't need to be on so long and heating up the kitchen at the same time :o
  • Chandelier.
    Chandelier. Posts: 933 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Hopefully it will save you money, gas wise. I get so excited when we get new purchases for the house.

    I remember being over the moon with a Henry hoover. I was like a child at Christmas lol.

    Re tax credits, I'm not sure you could always phone them up? When is your official start date?
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  • UncannyScot
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    Great news on the job and the new cooker missus :D
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  • EssexHebridean
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    I guess there is a lot to think about though, some of his points I guess are right but some are selfish! want to post them in here and let us be the judge of whether any of his points are right? :D

    Tennis is providing me with tonights TV. Along with a few shouting at the TV ;)

    Congrats on the job lovely - that's brilliant news and well done for digging your heels in and taking it.

    I think whoever said you need to ring the tax credits people up to talk things through is right as it will be a complex situation with training days happening before you actually start officially. Wait until you get your official start date though to see what that says.

    I bet you feel like you're in someone else's kitchen right now don;t you! Fab news about the cooker and the fridge!
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  • Hiddenidenity
    Hiddenidenity Posts: 5,423 Forumite
    I have asked for when the actual start date will be classed as then I will call tax credits, I think it'll mean we'll lose what we get now so will wait for the correct date before calling.

    OH doesn't actually know about me accepting the job yet as I haven't seen him, oh well :o

    We have got everything ready for the nursery visit tomorrow, except the prescription because it still isn't correct :mad: thats 5 deliveries incorrect!!
  • Suffolk_lass
    Suffolk_lass Posts: 10,328 Forumite
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    I just picked up on your reference that the uniform has been ordered. Don't forget to keep a record if you are responsible for laundering your own uniform - it is tax deductible!
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    OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £1286.68/£3000 or 42.89% of my annual spend so far
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  • Hiddenidenity
    Hiddenidenity Posts: 5,423 Forumite
    I just picked up on your reference that the uniform has been ordered. Don't forget to keep a record if you are responsible for laundering your own uniform - it is tax deductible!

    Really?

    OH has uniform since starting (company logo things so provided by them)
  • Suffolk_lass
    Suffolk_lass Posts: 10,328 Forumite
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    edited 11 July 2017 at 1:53PM
    Yes - here's the link. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/uniform-tax-rebate

    But you don't need to keep a record (my mistake)
    Save £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £4863.32 out of £6000 after May (81.05%)
    OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £1286.68/£3000 or 42.89% of my annual spend so far
    I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the Grow your own thread
    My new diary is here
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