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Thank god we paid the mortgage off

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  • beanielou
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  • edinburgher
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    I'm really pleased to hear your OH's good news. I appreciate it's not quite as much as he earns now, but he has really applied himself to addressing what would be a terrifying prospect for most of us and making something positive out of it. Two part-time jobs might have unintended benefits as well, such as slightly less responsibility and stress? 

    Fingers crossed for you and the lollipop lady job as well, being a lollipop man would pretty much be my dream job if I needed something to tide myself over for a few years before retirement :)
  • Congratulations Team 🐞

    Well done for you and OH for seeing that 2 posts can add up to a whole, and work for you 😁

    I hope a little bit of stress has been lifted for you?

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    Great news on OH's job situation, hope you get your job too x
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    Brilliantly well done Mr Ladybird! That man must have quite some talent to get snapped up so quickly. Will you still end up with workwear to deal with?
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    Congratulations to your husband for getting the job.
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