Juggling mum/work life, whilst looking after my future self, both financially & healthily

missymoo81

Hi Spendless, for some reason I always read your name as spindles! I’m not sure why! And of course you are right. Today really changed my way of thinking to be honest. Everyone is overworked, I just seem to be the only one underpaid. I am going to fill in the application for the emergency services job and change my indeed and linked profile cv. OH can help me, as didn’t get round to it on holiday. My love for the company is very much waining. I’m v much looking forward to getting admin done tomorrow and having a lovely day off on Sunday where I can spend it in my pyjamas, drinking tea, updating my cv, doing washing and listing things on Vinted.

Extra money saving things, I should be able to take some fruit home, and flapjacks to freeze for small ones lunches in the holidays that are left over from today. Only 2.5 hours left today. I can’t wait to go home and get in my pyjamas and get under my duvet. I appreciate I sound lazy, but I do love being comfy. Just realised I need to put all the covers back on the sofa from yesterdays weeing too 🤦🏻‍♀️.

missymoo81

Ok at work again today! Dealing with some very jumped up customers ‘sigh’. Some people are just so rude and entitled, others are lovely, but still takes the shine off a little bit. 

I had a word with myself yesterday, I was so happy to get home from work that I put a wash on and got into my pyjamas and watched tv and tried to relax. But I just got bored! But I couldn’t bring myself to do anything?! I’m so unmotivated! Then I get all antsy! There’s mountains of washing to put away, I’ve got gym equipment in the garage waiting to be used, I’ve got jobs to apply for but I just couldn’t bring myself to do anything. This needs to change. As it’s making me very unhappy. I need to stop using tiredness as an excuse. And get more sleep. Use my time better.

I did actually sleep better last night. Which is good. I’m going to start back in the gym Monday. OH is going to cook dinner tonight, I’m working until 6. Then hopefully we can eat in the garden. 

I will get all of the washing done tomorrow and apply for jobs. Need to meal plan and shop too.

Was a bit cross I needed to wash the lounge duvet and cover as I didn’t realise the cats had weed on there too 🙄. Fortunately I have a big machine.

I did a little shop yesterday as I was in Toscos and got potatoes, pasta, spaghetti and beans and tampons, only spent £4 odd so that’s come off my budget of £100 for the rest of the month.

Still seeking more cheap uniform for Roo, I’m getting there!

fionaandphil

My mum swears by setting the timer for 15 minutes and doing some housework so it doesn't seem too bad - probably works as her house is much cleaner and tidier than mine!

Does your local school or council have a uniform pop up shop? This has been really popular round here this year.  Those whose kids have grown out of things don't feel so bad for it not being worn out and those who need it or are looking to save money can go and pick some up.  DS finished secondary this year so I passed his uniform and coursework books on to someone still at the school.  Clears out our wardrobes and I don't have to fret too much if its good enough for the charity shop. I have also been selling some things on vinted which has made a little bit of cash.

Hope you've had a good day at work.

missymoo81

Thank you @fionaandphil yes the 15 min thing would work. I sometimes get up and quickly do something in ad breaks but rarely watch live tv now so doesn’t work as well. I also need to make the most of the summer holidays with the extra time of no school runs. 

I’ve found someone on fb marketplace for uniform but she’s a bit rubbish at replying so I’m hoping she comes back to me today and that should have Roo covered for all but footwear.

Not stopped for lunch yet, hoping there will be some left overs for me to have for lunch. 

It feels like the longest, slowest day, can not wait to get home but it will be a while yet I’m hoping somewhere between 6-7, hopefully more 6…... Just looked in the mirror and I look exhausted! Not sure why! Not the best. Think I just need to reset after being ill and away and going straight back into work. And will do that tomorrow. 

jwil

I do the 15 minute thing too.  It's surprising how much can be done!

Hope the afternoon goes quickly!

missymoo81

Thanks @jwil. Well made it through lunch. Only 3.5 hours left to go, hopefully. Actually had enough for lunch for me and for OH which is always nice. And managed to grab a few apples to take home later. 

So I’ve spoken to a few people and they seem to think announcements at work may be soon. I think I will know for sure by the end of September. I’ve worked out I will have just clicked over to 2 years if I get made redundant, which gives me a couple of grand or so in redundancy money. Which is better than nothing, and 3 months leave I think is the norm. This is should the worst happen. So I will see what I can come up with tomorrow job wise. 

OH is going to cook me dinner and I’m hoping he’s going to buy a bottle of wine too…… I really fancy making an Eton mess or something…. So tired though. We’ll see. Definitely going to have a little nap when I get in. Pre meno and not eating the best diet at the moment, Despite knowing better Is I think what is contributing to me being so unbelievably tired. My body properly aches too. 

missymoo81

Hi all sorry for being quiet, I’ve been doing a million jobs at work and trying to breathe and stay sane whilst it’s the summer holidays.

Well the wotsit has hit the fan and we’re going to be told next week if we have jobs or not. I asked the MD outright today if I was keeping my job and he said he didn’t know wouldn’t comment further so I don’t think it’s looking good. The 2 leads OH had on jobs have all but dried up. So it is going to be a very anxious week. I’ve updated my cv I just need to add it to the sites and hope for the best. 

To add insult to injury. My car has gone very wrong and is going to cost £2000 to fix. And can’t be fixed until middle of Sept. And that’s not even at a main dealer. Every time I think I’m just managing to get on top, I slip down again. I’m trying not to be negative but I’m struggling.

debtfreewannabe321

I'm so sorry missy 😞 

jwil

Sorry to hear that, hope you get some good news next week.

Spendless

I think missy the job uncertainty is worse than the not knowing. At least next week it will be clearer.

In the event it is bad news (fingers crossed this wont happen) is it worth car being repaired or better to start afresh with another?  Obvs depends on car, age, condition etc. 

Meanwhile yes get your CV uploaded to job sites, just in case.