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You’ve done more than I’ve done today 😂😂😂. Perhaps I need a list !Would having the lodger motivate you as I know I can clean and tidy so much better when I’ve got visitors arriving 😂Sealed pot challenge 822
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Hi @dawnybabes yes I do find having guests help, only I don't get many guests! But I do find the list on MSE does help as I am done just the washing up to do, which I will leave until after dinner now!dawnybabes said:You’ve done more than I’ve done today 😂😂😂. Perhaps I need a list !Would having the lodger motivate you as I know I can clean and tidy so much better when I’ve got visitors arriving 😂Goal 1: Get a permenant job that sticks.
Goal 2: Aim 15 No spend days in January or above actual so far - 0
Goal 3: Get a lodger
Goal 4: Once goal 1 & 3 complete add 1K to the EF
Goal 5: Once goal 4 complete save for my own car as I do need one.1 -
I have an interview and it was a quick turnaround so I am hopeful they are very keen. I only applied yesterday! Also I have someone visiting about the spare room. I haven't spent yet but I am going to buy cake and a drink at local cafe where I meet potential lodger, he is a young one too! (21).
I got paid today for the part of the month that I did work, I have enough for bills this month and the next. So all okay. I just now need the job, fingers crossed for the one on Monday!Goal 1: Get a permenant job that sticks.
Goal 2: Aim 15 No spend days in January or above actual so far - 0
Goal 3: Get a lodger
Goal 4: Once goal 1 & 3 complete add 1K to the EF
Goal 5: Once goal 4 complete save for my own car as I do need one.2 -
Good luck with both interviews Crazybee.0
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Fingers crossedSealed pot challenge 822
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Thanks guys.Goal 1: Get a permenant job that sticks.
Goal 2: Aim 15 No spend days in January or above actual so far - 0
Goal 3: Get a lodger
Goal 4: Once goal 1 & 3 complete add 1K to the EF
Goal 5: Once goal 4 complete save for my own car as I do need one.0 -
Ooo good luck with lodger and job interview! 🤞🏻🤞🏻Emergency Fund- £717.77
New Diary- https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6647063/investing-in-us-holidays-health-and-the-road-to-150k#latest0 -
Thanks @debtfreewannabe321 Lodger looks to be a sweety, he will probably come soon! He said he wanted the room, just the when to sort out. This could be a lucrative time for me for a change! especially if I get the job as well!
Goal 1: Get a permenant job that sticks.
Goal 2: Aim 15 No spend days in January or above actual so far - 0
Goal 3: Get a lodger
Goal 4: Once goal 1 & 3 complete add 1K to the EF
Goal 5: Once goal 4 complete save for my own car as I do need one.1 -
Today the lodger is moving in, I am expecting £500 this morning, I have already received part of the deposit.
I am trying to reach 2/19 No spends, there is no reason why I can't!
I am not sure what I will do today, perhaps reading (as I love the book I am on) and cross stitch, I have limited time to complete the cross stitch as it is for MDs Bday! I am trying to tell myself not to search for jobs, as I did a lot of this last week and I need a rest! But I probably will though!
I am prepped for the interview on Monday, it is a permenant role, so fingers crossed!
I may go out to read and get some fresh air since the sun is about, there is a public seat a little way from me I might wonder there! It will good for a little walk also.
Have a good dayXXGoal 1: Get a permenant job that sticks.
Goal 2: Aim 15 No spend days in January or above actual so far - 0
Goal 3: Get a lodger
Goal 4: Once goal 1 & 3 complete add 1K to the EF
Goal 5: Once goal 4 complete save for my own car as I do need one.5 -
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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*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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