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4kg of parsnips!!! Tea of all home grown veg. Your garden is doing well.
Well done on the job applications. I am delighted you are going for it. Cheering you on from here....Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £169.8K Equity 37.1%
2) £1.5K Net savings after CCs 11/2/26 (but owed £1.4K) so £2.9K
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £34.8K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.3K) = 40.6/£127.5K target 31.8% 16/11/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 62.7K or 49.2%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5.2K updated 16/1/263 -
Thanks SH, it was definitely a monster merged parsnip!
I'm currently trying to talk myself out of resigning and lodging a grievance, knowing I could make my savings last 5 months. I've not been this angry in a while 😶😶😡😶😶
Argh.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
I would stick it out. Perhaps give back the extra duties and forgo the payrise.... Keep applying for other jobs. You never know whether you will meet the same people in a future job. I have
Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £169.8K Equity 37.1%
2) £1.5K Net savings after CCs 11/2/26 (but owed £1.4K) so £2.9K
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £34.8K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.3K) = 40.6/£127.5K target 31.8% 16/11/25
(If took bigger lump sum = 62.7K or 49.2%)
4) FI Age 60 income target £17.1/30K 57% (if mortgage and debts repaid - need more otherwise) (If bigger lump sum £15.8/30K 52.67%)
5) SIPP £5.2K updated 16/1/262 -
Can't do any of that SH, it's too late.
I've upped my game to get a new job urgently!Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.4 -
So I'm assuming you've finally told them where to shove it, at least I'm hoping you have.MovingForwards said:Can't do any of that SH, it's too late.
I've upped my game to get a new job urgently!
I can't imagine how you wouldn't win a grievance complaint, so keep your chin up. It won't take you long to find another job. (((hugs))) XXI Believe.....
That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
happiness isn't achieved by getting extra things,
but by getting rid of the things that make you unhappy4 -
Stick it out if you can for a decent reference. Can understand you wanting to tell them where to stick it!❤️Mum 2018
0% credit card £1360 & 0% Car Loan £7500 ~ paid in full JAN 2020 = NOW DEBT FREE 🤗
House sale OCT 2022 = NOW MORTGAGE FREE 🤗
House cash purchase completed FEB 2023 🥳🍾 & left work. 🤗
Retired at 55 & now living off the equity £10k a year
❤️Dad 2025
Previous Savings diary https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5597938/get-a-grip/p1
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Thanks Chrystal and Skinty, sadly I've not yet quit ☹️ Trying to hang on but it's become increasingly hard.
I'm planning my second email, just in case I'm asked why when the time comes, and will list off every single thing that's happened since the day I started. Not as if it will make a difference.
I will get a different job, in a company I'm valued and appreciated 😃Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.5 -
Stay strong, it is endemic in some of these places and you are totally right to be looking for another job. We know this job is impossible so just do what you can in a day and what cant be done stays for another day, or a week, or a month. Try not to think ahead about this job and focus your energy on looking for another job and nice things like Tombo and gardening and your lovely house and family.Aiming for a minimal spend 20223
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Thanks SWIt's draining the life out of me, not just because I've health issues and the weather has turned, but the work. I have given it a good go since starting here and even moreso for more than the last year. I desperately tried to find positives, clung on thinking of the experience and money, however it's just not working for me and I can't stand it.
The only thing keeping me strong is looking forward resigning 🤣Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.6 -
Good luck with the job search. I'm sure you all get something soon. somewhere you are appreciated as a person and the appreciation is reflected in your salary.
Have a good day
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 1400/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20254
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