We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Moving forward and upwards
Options
Comments
-
Thanks SWI'll get some from current job, just not sure if I'll get anything from new job or whether it'll be a nice December pay packet instead 😃
I'm still debating the best way to handle my exit, taking unofficial advice and sent my form over for opinion. Neither of us think anything will come of what I say, unless I do send it up high. I honestly cannot think of anything that would make me feel better about what has happened.
I've pulled / squashed something near my shoulder blade / spine and it's been eye watering working and moving my arm.
Had a San Spa pamper shower and managed to wash my hair.
The new furniture is being delivered tomorrow and I can attempt to organise the dressing room a bit over the rest of this week. I'm hoping we have enough hangers!
It was beef stew today 🤗 I'm resting on the sofa.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.5 -
Sorry to hear about your arm / shoulder pain. Hope it eases soon. Maybe a heat pack or hot water bottle may help ease it0% 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/p14 -
Thanks SkintyI assume I'm still overdoing it as I try to clear work. Plus I'm finding it quite stressful with the other thing and not knowing what to do.
TomBo is still off ill, I don't think I've caught it (yet).
Have I said I've already worked out my budget for the rest of this year and 2022? That's one less thing over the Christmas holiday.
- seems to be my way of coping with stress, playing with numbers.
I'm looking forward to getting my wardrobe and seeing what clothes I have, not rummaging to pick an outfit. It's only a small thing I know, but I've not done much on the flat this year.
There's plenty of positives to focus on and get me through the next few weeks and soon I can decide what I might do for my holiday.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.4 -
Take it easy with your arm.
My advice is always take the high road. A negative exit interview could come back to biteAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/252 -
Thanks SHThe high road seems far away after today. I've been spoken to like dirt, in front of new person, had more stuff dropped on me and I'll have to go in more than I had planned. Felt sick all day, on the go with no breaks and I'm still racking up hours. I didn't sleep too good last night either. At least I know it's coming to an end soon.
Got my feet up, feeling very stressed and I'm attempting to unwind, but feel like crying.
Wardrobes arrived, TomBo transferred our stuff and organised the bedding on top of them. I'm not up to sorting through, moving smalls and other clothes across.
Had pork steaks, rice, carrots and peppers for tea.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
Repeat after me
I will work only my contracted hours
There is literally nothing they can do about it.
What doesn't get done will not be my problem.
I will work only my contracted hours.
I won't get through all this boss - who would you like me to pass it on to when I leaveAchieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/252 -
Haha SH, that would involve them listening! They've only just realised it's only me who kind of knows what to do 🤔
I know where all the work is going, that person doesn't know it's coming their way and I feel so sorry for them.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2 -
Start passing some of it on now with the words - I won't get through all this before I leave so I thought I'd give you a heads up on it now.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/252 -
I have been delegating work over, then spending ages explaining / demonstrating it as best as I can. Also discussing other aspects and saying where to find information, then they won't be completely in the dark when it lands on their lap.Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.2
-
Spent a while looking at my spreadsheet and numbers, reach a milestone tomorrow!
Pudding was a packet of crisps.
Had a hand pamper. Good dollop of San Spa and spent a while making sure every millimetre of skin was given attention. Strong enough aroma to smell, subtle enough not to be overpowering.
Should have a leg pamper tomorrow, that way I can go swimming Friday.
I'm also contemplating a hair cut over my holiday, out with the old and start afresh 😃Mortgage started 2020, aiming to clear 31/12/2029.3
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 351.1K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.7K Spending & Discounts
- 244.1K Work, Benefits & Business
- 599.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177K Life & Family
- 257.5K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards