My Plans of Actions and Dreams

debtfreewannabe321

Congratulations @[Deleted User] I'm really pleased for you! 🥳👏😁
Did they say how much you would be earning so you could properly budget going forward? Perhaps if it is just a 1 year contract you could keep job hunting for a permanent role alongside the temporary one so you're not in the same position next year?
When are people viewing your room for renting it? Fingers crossed someone nice takes it very soon for you 🤞

Chieveley

Oh well done. I was a career temp, loved having a new job every few week/months. The variety of jobs didn't stop me getting work in accounts, always a mat cover or sick cover to be had esp. in credit control. With your degree in forensics perhaps you should look for a forensic accounting role in the longer term. Do you need to spend on a new car or is it wfh?

debtfreewannabe321

Hope the viewing went well!

beanielou

Fantastic news for you. Hope lodger works out too. 

southern_chick

Congratulations getting a jog. A real weight off your mind. Hopefully the lodger will work out xx

debtfreewannabe321

That's fantastic news if you mean the man is now your new lodger ! How exciting. Even if you only did it for a year it would get you ahead on your savings and allow some wiggle room in your budget. Everything seems to be coming right for you although I understand your concerns on it all.
On your work clothes have you tried Vinted? You could grab some cheap bargains on there and perhaps buy a capsule wardrobe/ uniform just for work to keep costs low and make sure everything mix/ matches with each other to change up the look...i.e just a couple of pairs of black trousers, some nice comfy/smart shirts and one smart jacket then you could add to it as and when you're able but keep costs low. Is the office near to where you live?

beanielou

Great news on lodger being part time. That’s ideal. 

I would not mention changing your start time just yet. Settle in first. 

debtfreewannabe321

[Deleted User] said:

Unfortunately I had a text from now Ex lodger if you can call him that - he has since changed his mind, So I have spent £19 on a new ad today eak!

Hope you get someone else in soon. It's a fantastic way to boost income. I wish I had a spare room to do it! 

debtfreewannabe321

[Deleted User] said:

I have had blood taken this morning, not fun and later I have an eye appointment where the eye drops are supposed to hurt the eye! Eak! Not a good day 😒😒😒

Hope nothing serious 😊

debtfreewannabe321

Garages are really very expensive for snacks. If you really want a snack could you not go to a SM instead and get offers there rather than garage prices?
Your budget seems very doable to me! I think you've left yourself a good amount to live on- we have £150 here for four of us for spends and groceries. Petrol comes out of DP wages but we try to keep the miles to a minimum.