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CrazyBee wants to be Mortgage Free!
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It is, of course, your decision about whether you should pursue this job, but as you say it will most probably change their perception of you and possibly how you are treated going forward. If your ESA has finally been approved maybe you should just accept that this is an opportunity to manage without the stress of finding and keeping a job. It might not be forever but a period without the stress of work may help in your recovery.
It will be dependent on you setting a realistic budget and sticking to it as you know there will be no more money coming in. Have you been awarded PIP too? Once you know what income you have coming in regularly you need to be disciplined about sticking to it. You have shown that you can be disciplined recently with the huge changes you have made to your diet and exercise so I have no doubt that you could do the same thing with your finances.
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Ultimately your health is the most important thing Bee. Do what you feel is right for you, you can always see how you feel in the morning x
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I just don’t know what to say TBH Bee. You can only do what you think is best. Maybe best to just go on ESA meantime and give yourself some breathing space and stability. 🤗
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Hi Bee, chin up. When does the lodger arrive? Are you maybe anxious about that? At least you have done todays steps.
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At least you tried and you can now see how you get on with the benefits and lodger money. Give yourself some time and see how you feel.
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So sorry it didn't work out as you hoped this morning , bit harsh on their part not to give a second chance . At least now you have time to work on your fitness qnd health . Green gym sounds interesting, good luck xxx
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Right. As it stands you can cut out gambling and snacks. & cut down the take out. That will help.
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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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
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Gift correction makes things better. 🤗
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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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.1 -
Good luck for the interview today and glad you have a nice lodger xx
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Sounds positive! 🍀
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