Taking Action ...

Bobcatbelle

Not sure if this is the best place to post but will go for it.
Im struggling at the moment after circumstances left me starting from scratch pretty much a couple of years ago..
I had to re buy everything for a new house having left with almost nothing ( most of it free/ donated/ marketplace) but kitting out the house plus some unexpected bills over the summer have meant that my wages since August have just gone to paying off my credit card and I still owe £600 on that and £100  on my overdraft.

Thinking I could pay that off from wages at the end of November , life has thrown another curveball ball in that Im now facing redundancy ..

Im trying not to feel overwhelmed but its hard ...I'd been lucky enough that secure job / stable income and previous relationship ( so 2 contributing towards mortgage etc) meant that I'd always been able to live within my salary and save a little bit ... things have completely changed now and I feel like im staring down the barrel of no savings/ debts ( I know not huge) to pay off and no income from February)..

I've done a SOA , have to phone energy company and think I can get a better deal but no real other spaces I can see to save.  I've nothing really I can put on selling sites ( made about £50 on vinted over the summer but that's me done now for anything wirth selling!) So not sure really where to go next ..

Thought you lovely people may have some ideas and tips I've not thought of ..im job hunting obviously but trying to be as savvy as I can before that ...and not freak out too much ..

Thank you BcB x

liselle

So sorry to hear about the change in your circumstances, blimin’ curve balls are so good at turning up when you least expect them……!

Don’t know if you’re an animal person but dog-walking/pet sitting/house sitting, albeit temporarily until you get a proper job sorted, can certainly help in the interim.And/or letting a room - can be on a short-term basis.Also weekend work in retail is another option.