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Saving Pennies Whilst Working
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My biggest problem as to why I'm not saving money is the amount I spend whilst on my lunch at work. I go out & buy lunch (usually £2.99), plus clothes & un-necessary food for dinners which we don't need!
Any top tips as to saving money apart from the obvious solution of leaving the purse at home?
Thank you! :j
Any top tips as to saving money apart from the obvious solution of leaving the purse at home?
Thank you! :j
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If you took your lunch to work with you then you wouldn't need to go out at all, or could spend your lunch hour going for a walk or something (not a walk round the shops).
I'm like you once I'm in the shops I spend money, so I take lunch most days and have a drawer full of soups etc for the days I forget (or oversleep!).
If you have to buy lunch then could you leave your purse at work and just take the £3 out with you?
With clothes you could try the old tip of when you see something you want write it down in a notepad. If you still want it a few days later (and haven't found it cheaper elsewhere) then you go back and buy it.
As for clothes spending etc is there something you can do at lunch rather than shop? Some companys have unrestricted computer access, or organise things for people to do in their lunch hour (if you are lucky!) Failing that, go for a non-shopping walk?
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alos take a flask with tea or coffee in
I used to work in central London once a month, & popped into galleries at lunch times for a quick burst of culture (mind, it was a compulsory full hour lunch break!)
Otherwise, go for a walk: gives you a chance to get out of the building & get some fresh air.