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Hmm some interesting thoughts there @MrFrugalFever maybe I'll explore those career paths!
Also, on a bad note. My car is now sitting in a lay by on a dual carriageway awaiting to be rescued later tonight as the clutch pedal has snapped
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£40 part, I can repair myself just need to get it towed back to OH dads as its closer than my houseParkyp said:Oh dear that’s not so good ☹️I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Afternoon all,
Sorry not been a round much. Stressful few days with the car etc, we towed it home yesterday. That wasn't fun, couldn't see at all besides OH big blue van pulling me along
All my washing has been washed and on the line outside so saving a little bit of money on not using the tumble dryer.
Going back to Sainsburys tomorrow as they've just posted they're desperate for staff due to people being off sick, so I said I would do it. I'm using OH can for work and then his car all week.
I've taken the Clutch Pedal out of the car, took me an hour and a lot of swearing! Also, decided as I had to take the lower dash out I woild replace a faulty brake light switch. So now I'm waiting for my new clutch pedal to arrive in the post it shouldn't take me as long to put all back together hopefully! It's also now going in the garage on the 11th and I'm leaving it there for a week as I physically can't move it and we can't tow it all the way to the garage as its a 40 minute drive.
I've repotted my orchids so they're nice and happy now and I've planted some more seeds in the garden.
Now I plan to relax, have a gin (early I know but its nice weather) then sit in the garden with the dog.
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Glad you're getting the car sorted - what a pain though! I've been towed once - REALLY didn't like it, and vowed never to do it again!
on the work front - just a gentle reminder, it is absolutely fine to have a "job" not a "career" - but if you do choose to tread that path it makes it all the more important to do something you at the very least like, even if not love.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
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Thank you!EssexHebridean said:Glad you're getting the car sorted - what a pain though! I've been towed once - REALLY didn't like it, and vowed never to do it again!
on the work front - just a gentle reminder, it is absolutely fine to have a "job" not a "career" - but if you do choose to tread that path it makes it all the more important to do something you at the very least like, even if not love.
Yeah, I also didn't like it. I couldn't see besides OH braking
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Oh also,
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365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #9 £104.30
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Well done .BlueJ94 said:Oh also,
I've got a shiny new badge. I'm now a volunteer for the forum!Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.1 -
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congratulations!! you have done so well. Could you recommend any survey sites please x1
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