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Buying a little piece of Middle England; Manifesting my way to mortgage free.

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  • dawnybabes
    dawnybabes Posts: 3,597 Forumite
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    I was interviewing last week and the candidate burst into tears, we handed her a tissue and gave her 5 mins.  Most of us are human ! 
    Sealed pot challenge 822

    Jan - £176.66 :j
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 9,226 Forumite
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    I think my best one was when I accepted a cup of water and then promptly knocked it over, all over the table! 😳😂 Still got the job 🤷‍♀️😊

    KK
    As at 15.12.25:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £227,385
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,881 Estd. interest saved = £6,203 to date
    c. 16 months reduction in term
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 5 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 13th January 
    Produce tracker: £18 of £400 in 2026

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
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  • daisy_1571
    daisy_1571 Posts: 2,618 Forumite
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    keeping everything crossed for a quick response.  Even if unsuccessful id rather just know quickly.

    it could be that (if its offered and if you decide to take it) it will be less stressful so full time would be actually very copeable with compared to what you've been doing.  Short term its more money, more going into pension and longer term you can always keep an eye on other jobs or apply to go part time or job share with someone. 

    Enjoy your pizza

    Dxxx
    22: 3🏅 4⭐ 23: 5🏅 6 ⭐ 24 1🏅 2⭐ 25 🏅 🥈2⭐ Never save something for a special occasion. Every day is a special occasion. The diff between what you were yesterday and what you will be tomorrow is what you do today Well organised clutter is still clutter - Joshua Becker If you aren't already using something you won't start using it more by shoving it in a cupboard- AJMoney The barrier standing between you & what youre truly capable of isnt lack of info, ideas or techniques. The secret is 'do it'
  • Thanks @daisy_1571 I hope to find out tomorrow - they have said they will contact me tomorrow. I know they're still interviewing tomorrow though and we shut down tomorrow afternoon, so they best make their decisions quick 🤣.

    Pizza was a bit cold when we got it but it went down okay. Nice and easy. Far better when we collect as it is hot 🔥 but it was pouring with rain and I couldn't be bothered 😁. No cleaning up either so win win. 

    I am still super tired. I have one day left before hols so I'm tempted to just go and give in and sleep right now. Only a few more hours to go and then I intend on resting LOTS over the hols. Need a real reset before new year 🎉🙂. 

    Just got myself a £50 m&s voucher from a reward from work. I was going to trade the rewards in for SM vouchers then thought nah, I'm having £50 guilt free for myself 😌☺️. Nothing I really need so will be fun to go and see if there is anything I fancy. 
    Emergency Fund goal - £717.77/1500
    Weight loss goal 1 - 1/7 lb 
    Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £110.77/£4500 

    New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,775 Ambassador
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    Enjoy spending your fifty quid on yourself.  Hope you hear soon.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • slm6002
    slm6002 Posts: 4,516 Forumite
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    Well done on getting the interview to start with, and fingers crossed.  Maybe wait for the sales with your voucher and you will get more with it hopefully.

    Just a few more hours of work and then enjoy your holidays and the rest :)
    Me, DD1 20, DS 18, DD2 15, Debt Free 04/18, Single Mum since 11/19
  • 🤞for a quick positive response tomorrow.
    love 🐞
    Declutter 17/ 2026
    £10.00 saved by growing and eating my own 2026
    books read 2 in 2026
    £35 - 🥳 funpot
  • Huge well done to you DFW . Of course you can do it or they wouldn't have picked you ! What a great start for new year for you . Hope you can celebrate a bit over the weekend xx
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