Time to start a Fresh part 2, 2022!

Parkyp

Hi Jade 

In reality you don’t have a lot  of debt compared to some people so if it takes you longer to pay it off it’s not really a big issue. Your life, health and well being is far more important. 

Ooh that’s does sound an interesting job. 🤞 for that one. 

BlueJ94

Parkyp said:

Hi Jade 

In reality you don’t have a lot  of debt compared to some people so if it takes you longer to pay it off it’s not really a big issue. Your life, health and well being is far more important. 

Ooh that’s does sound an interesting job. 🤞 for that one. 

Thank you! Exactly, gonna take a few days off and enjoy it. I have a week off in April from my main job, I can't wait

Yep, sounds different. Sounds like something I would enjoy also! 

FootyFanDan

Parkyp said:

Hi Jade 

In reality you don’t have a lot  of debt compared to some people so if it takes you longer to pay it off it’s not really a big issue. Your life, health and well being is far more important. 

Ooh that’s does sound an interesting job. 🤞 for that one. 

100% this, I understand your desire to get rid of the debt and you have shown some great commitment in finding ways to do that quicker. The position you are in now is better so you can probably afford to try find a more equal balance to things...it's no good clearing the debt if your not then in a position to enjoy the rewards of that coz you have burnt out.

BlueJ94

FootyFanDan said:

Parkyp said:

Hi Jade 

In reality you don’t have a lot  of debt compared to some people so if it takes you longer to pay it off it’s not really a big issue. Your life, health and well being is far more important. 

Ooh that’s does sound an interesting job. 🤞 for that one. 

100% this, I understand your desire to get rid of the debt and you have shown some great commitment in finding ways to do that quicker. The position you are in now is better so you can probably afford to try find a more equal balance to things...it's no good clearing the debt if your not then in a position to enjoy the rewards of that coz you have burnt out.

Oh yes I totally agree. I was getting too determined and didn't give myself enough time to myself. Therefore I will only ever do 2 Saturdays out if the month now instead of every weekend. 

EssexHebridean

Setting some boundaries around when you will work overtime and when you won't sounds like a sensible plan. This is a good reason for  never depending on overtime payments either - always work out disposable income based on basic pay only - then anything extra is a bonus! 

LittleMissDetermined

Ooh that does sound fun! Good luck for Weds x

MrFrugalFever

Good luck with your interview on Wednesday next week.
Getting up at silly o’clock to rush around and shop for others is no easy task and certainly does take its toll. At the point where you feel that it is impacting your quality of life, call it a day.

As mentioned above, your level of debt is actually very minimal in the grand scheme of things and if it means paying it back by Dec 22 rather than Aug 22 but you’ve a better quality of life then so be it.

You strike me as a resourceful and intuitive person, but lost in terms of career direction. What is your true passion? What do you thrive off?

BlueJ94

MrFrugalFever said:

Good luck with your interview on Wednesday next week.
Getting up at silly o’clock to rush around and shop for others is no easy task and certainly does take its toll. At the point where you feel that it is impacting your quality of life, call it a day.

As mentioned above, your level of debt is actually very minimal in the grand scheme of things and if it means paying it back by Dec 22 rather than Aug 22 but you’ve a better quality of life then so be it.

You strike me as a resourceful and intuitive person, but lost in terms of career direction. What is your true passion? What do you thrive off?

Thank you, yes I agree. I am going to go bsck to Sainsburys until I physically feel I can't do it anymore. 

I think I'm so determined to get rid of the debt I'm not thinking of the now, more of the later

I've been lost in what I've wanted to do for years, I've only ever stuck with my current main job as I know it's a secure job. I work in a company where my boss is decent, I basically pick and pack orders for customers who repair phones. I don't really have an interest in it at all. I do really enjoy gardening, arty things and food! This is why I'm hoping to get this job Wednesday, it's kind of arty! 

MrFrugalFever

It sounds like you’re job is more a ‘means to an end’ rather than a passion or career with opportunity.

So your passion is Art, Gardening and Food, that is great and actually provides you with so many options. Ever considered working in a Gardening Centre? Progressing to Supervisor and Manager opportunities?

Art can be expressed in so many ways, there are many avenues here - it’s not just about an art gallery and paintings!

If you can cook to a chef level or have chef qualifications, why not try a fancy restaurant or cafe? 

I’ve learnt that whilst a good income is always welcome and important, getting up in the morning and actually look forward to going in to work is a much more rewarding feeling.

foxgloves

Yes, I can imagine @BlueJ94 working in a big busy quite pressurised garden centre & maybe later applying for supervisor roles.
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