Keeping on the Straight and Narrow...

savingholmes

So thrilled for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sashybo

Well done 👍🏻 🎉

maggiem

Congratulations, very pleased for you 👏👏👏

DancingInTheRain

Thank you everyone, I'm so pleased to have secured the job 

I could barely type yesterday as I was exhausted, poor DS1 had been up most of the night with a tummy bug. Thankfully he's on the mend now so I feel more human today.

I've had a formal offer letter and contract emailed to me today, I've had a 4 day working week approved (They've suggested I work Mon-Thu which I've accepted as will work out perfectly, especially when DH has gigs booked as they tend to be weekend nights). They've also agreed to the salary I asked for, I can barely believe how well it's worked out. I've no doubts the job is going to be challenging and demanding but the terms & conditions I've secured certainly make for a positive first impression, hope it lasts!

There's a few pre-employment checks to get through and will need a DBS check but all being well I'll start in the next 3-4 weeks.

Again, this has worked out well as we can enjoy our little holiday next week and then I can get the boys settled back in their school routines before starting my job.

I may enjoy a couple of celebratory glasses of wine tonight 

beanielou

Sounds just the ticket on many levels 

savingholmes

Sounds like everything has fallen into place really well.

Enjoy your relative time freedom now. Good that you will still balance your work week with effectively 3 day weekends. They've been very organised getting the offer out so quick too which bodes well.

FootyFanDan

Yay! Well done on securing the job, it certainly seems like it has fallen well for you. Hope you enjoy the bank holiday.....and the wine 

DancingInTheRain

Thank you Beanie, Savings & Dan. (Oh and the wine last night was lovely 😊).

Gorgeous weather here today so got 2 loads of washing done and line dried.

Took the boys to the playground and treated them to an ice cream before going to Lidl to get a few supplies to take with us on our holiday.

Have ironed today's washing (same day as washing, what's wrong with me? 🙈🤣) and written a packing list. We're at a christening tomorrow afternoon then once we're home we'll get the boys showered and in PJ's early then they can watch a film while DH and I pack.

We're aiming to set off just after breakfast on Monday, we're all looking forward to a break and the forecast is looking good 🤞which is a lovely bonus.

All being well it'll be a lovely end to the summer holidays and my gap year 😉 before we get back into busy school and work routines next month x

savingholmes

Have a fab holiday

DancingInTheRain

End of August summary as it looks like Wi-Fi will be intermittent when we're away.

Since the last time I updated the free money total I have received £32.45 from Vinted, £2.82 Chase rewards, £5.00 Vypr, £7.33 Prolific, £2.93 Blue Light Card £10.00 Lidl Rewards.

Total free money for August £221.38 (which will be used for spending money on the holiday).

End of month 'What We Owe The World' figures

Current scores on the doors are:

- Mortgage 31.12.21 was £46,415 now £43,600
- Credit Card 31.12.21 was £8,175 now £6,220
- DH Student Loan 31.12.21 was £5,285 now £4,570

WWOTW total 31.12.21 £59,875 now £54,390

Total 'Free Money' 2022 = £2669.14