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Watty's Awakening
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Monday and back to work. Lots to do. Once again have a cleaner starting. I've enjoyed not having a cleaner but my housework has been limited. It has been a useful experiment and WattyDog and I enjoyed the peace. The one today is one I have used before, both WattyDog and I like her. She left to start her own agency and I didn't follow as it seemed wrong at the time to abandon the agency that I found her from but given WattyDogs problems I only want someone I know will be kind to him, understanding and support him so we have had a frank chat about (a) Wattydog and (b) the state of the place. She is going to do 4 hours today to give it a 'deep clean' and 'reset'
Overall I saved money, realised I can do it but that having someone do it is money well spent for me at this time.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!4 -
It sounds like a very practical answer to saving your energy and reducing stress, @Watty1.I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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Good decision re cleaner you can earn more money doing your day job and if she is good with dogs it is a no brainer.Save £12k in 25 No 49
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Agree re. the cleaner. I couldn't manage without mine - every time she goes on holiday I feel like I'm vanishing under a sea of dog and cat hair! It makes it a lot easier focus on the things that I can't outsource (like the day job!).0
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