That is terrible Michelle! Id be so annoyed/upset if I owed that amount of money & it wasnt by my own doing. £667 is a lot of money. It wouldalso take me a year to pay that back and not struggle too much. I suppose the payment plan is a blessing but still horrible to have hanging over you, yet another bill to pay
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Im shitting myself financially atm too. Stuart may lose his job in Feb and tbh the chances of him getting another one are slim to nil, with his disability, sick record, no qualifications Im not holding my breath.
Im applying for full time jobs atm, the latest one there is 5 jobs and 200 applicants... im scared about the interview as dont have much confidence in the workplace since having Caitlin. Im also worried about housing, TC etc when I do start work but when I rang TC it did sound like I would be better off working - not by loads as Id have to pay full rent but I think Id feel more secure earning my own money eg not so much the govt can mess up and also I think benefits are going to be cut in the near future.
I think it would do us both good to work, make new friends and get out of the house (Iv only been out once to Tesco since last thur, Caitlin got out with her aunty on Mon though). My world really is Caitlin, Cbeebies, internet forums, cleaning & chatting to my mum/a friend on phone in evening. All I have to talk about is Caitlin,TV or the weather
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Dont be too hard on yourself if you dont manage to get a job, you are pg so it may be harder for you. If you could fit 26 weeks work in before baby arrives it would be an advantage... as far as I know if you worrk 26 out off the 66 weeks before baby is born you are entitled to maternity allowance. You prob wont be entitled to SMP as you have to be working there before you fall pg.
2hrs away isnt really that far (ha, well actually id be pooping myself a bit too, trying to be positive!) People could drive up for the weekend, or even the day. You could take immi to stay with your mum/sis for a few days every month. It will work out.
Ps Iv a ticket for Euromillions on xmas eve... if I win over 10k I promise to send you a cheque for £700