I expect the phone is required for her job.
I think she is doing well, a young lady with a job and living on her own.
Well done to you I say. At least she is not a burden on the Country like so many others are.
working for nothing!!
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I expect the phone is required for her job.
I think she is doing well, a young lady with a job and living on her own.
Well done to you I say. At least she is not a burden on the Country like so many others are.
Ya Neil all well and good, but don't post a sob story then in a few days following make posts highlighted by BG Oh and didn't she say she was living with a member of the Travelling community
Yes well done, I think she is learning that just like the rest of us, she always as plenty of month left after she has spent her wages.
and didn't she say she was living with a member of the Travelling community
Thread gypsies, post 148 in actual fact. Thing is though Jay there are different types of Gypsy, my friends Daughter has recently had a Baby with one of the Sinti gypsies, we were invited to a party to celebrate their moving in together & their future plans. The lad is quite likeable & we were introduced to the whole family (too much to quickly & we were struggling taking everything in i.e. who's who & what relation to each other they held).
By the by, due to their culture the Parents (our friends) asked us to avoid the subject of their Daughters employment/apprenticeship (which she gave up for her Fella) as the Sinti culture places the Woman at home raising Children & keeping house ! So Women earning & being independent is a no go in their eyes, maybe it's the same in this instance ? Who knows ?
Dave I just mentioned it because some posters had intimated that she lived alone whereas she said she lived with a gypsy, that's all
Jay she said she lives alone, look at the first post mate.
As to her partner, no mention of living together just a statement of their being together, which brings me back to the culture aspect.well since my partner is a traveller I dont think I will change my mind actually. (from thread Gypsys)
To be honest I think it's a case of the Mid January blues ! I don't think she's alone in this there are probably quite a few other folk out there feeling the pinch, especially at this time of year with all the bills coming in & the hikes in prices affecting most things ! The problem is the cost of living is rising for everyone but the rate of pay isn't thereby leaving Folk with a shortfall that they're struggling to try & make up.
Unfortunately it is those who play by the rules who are placed under the most pressure. The unemployed (either through misfortune or choice) are covered, no matter what happens there costs are met. Those raking it in aren't overly bothered a little annoyed perhaps, but it doesn't really affect them. The low earners & Mr & Mrs Joe average however have to count every penny twice & they are the ones feeling it most especially when you're wondering how secure your future is.
Unfortunately it is those who play by the rules who are placed under the most pressure. The unemployed (either through misfortune or choice) are covered, no matter what happens there costs are met. Those raking it in aren't overly bothered a little annoyed perhaps, but it doesn't really affect them. The low earners & Mr & Mrs Joe average however have to count every penny twice & they are the ones feeling it most especially when you're wondering how secure your future is.
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I trust that her Council tax Bill includes single person discount? It's higher than mine though it maybe the property band. I am a single mum, working full time and don't expect handouts, although I do get tax credits and child benefits, no point applying for Housing benefit as my wages fluctuate if I do overtime. And my current gas/elec is £130 a month. ( fixed rate Scottish Power, I know it's a lot but I can't see the point in being cold and we usually knock it down to bear minimum during the cricket season!)
Costs me £12.50 a week to get to work and £15 bus fares for the child to school, I certainly couldn't afford to run a car.
Life's tough sometimes, and it would be easier if there was a partner to share the bills but hey ho!!
Costs me £12.50 a week to get to work and £15 bus fares for the child to school, I certainly couldn't afford to run a car.
Life's tough sometimes, and it would be easier if there was a partner to share the bills but hey ho!!
i know! its hard work! the iphones been sold aready lol - no need.
and i dont bother with lushious extras they cant be afforded!!
and I cant do a house share as my fellas moving in in a few months.
want to do my driving lessons but there gonna have to wait.
dreading pay day.
and i dont bother with lushious extras they cant be afforded!!
and I cant do a house share as my fellas moving in in a few months.
want to do my driving lessons but there gonna have to wait.
dreading pay day.
the council tax bll was issued in dec for dec- end feb but not recieved till jan so only two months to pay the thing hence the higher price. 
haha thanks neil yes i think i rather did fancy a rant on that day lol - was in a mood i wish i was a wag and could go shopping lmao xxx
hey cheeky!! no need for that!
wicked wednesdays is the evening my lovely partner treats me so if=s of no financial cost to me!!
the new washer I have bought from a friend for £75 instead of buying a brand new one.
the £4 at tescos - i had been ill for 4 days and it was my 1st day out of bed - i would have given you all my money to just go home & get back in bed i was so run down i felt so crap - let alone queue for an hour in a busy place at tesco customers service - i didnt have the energy.
no need to nit pick!!
Ya Neil all well and good, but don't post a sob story then in a few days following make posts highlighted by BG Oh and didn't she say she was living with a member of the Travelling community
no i didnt say i was living with a traveller. he is my partner but you dont live together before marriage!!
I know that now because I watched the program on telly about it.
Will you be having a really really really really big dress?
the council tax bll was issued in dec for dec- end feb but not recieved till jan so only two months to pay the thing hence the higher price.
You can ring them up and ask them to spread the cost out over more months.
if i do that its piling over the other months bills so just gotta get it out the way