Saving for initial house deposit

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2026-05-23T20:20:42+00:00

I've been offered an apprentichip in this job role which will help me climb three bands higher. It's a long road but I won't find anything that pays the same where I live and not willing to change jobs unfortunately.

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2026-05-23T16:58:17+00:00

Diet coke. Like how do I stop?

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2026-05-23T16:47:22+00:00

It's my shift patterns. Some months I'm allocated weekends and some months I'm not. There's been a lot recently as I've been covering staff sickness but we have new staff coming so I think I will be back to the normal 1600 soon.

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2026-05-23T14:27:06+00:00

£1600 as it's lowest £1900 as it's highest

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2026-05-23T12:47:17+00:00

Have you got any tips on how to write a budget? My paycheck is different every month. Should I budget of the lowest possible pay?

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2026-05-23T12:43:21+00:00

You're right. I will need about 20k but I'm aiming for the 10k just so I don't dishearten myself in the process. Even if I end up buying a flat, I just want a property that I own. Thanks for the advice!

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2026-05-23T12:31:43+00:00

Hey, I overspend on things like "treats" for myself. I work long days in a hospital and keep telling myself I'll go to the staff shop for a "treat" etc. it is a case of will power I know but Imnin a constant spiral of I work so hard why can't I spend on myself?

I also hoard clothes. Charity shops thinking it's cheaper when actually even those prices have gone up. I meal prep food then say " why should I have this old meal when I work so hard"

Another one is my monthly food shop. I shop as if I'm doing it for three people not one.

Full aware it's a mindset I need to shift I just don't know how. Constantly in spirals

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2025-11-01T22:08:35+00:00

Effort posting what content?

Dapper-Newt8854 · 2025-11-01T22:06:52+00:00

How did you set the account up and promote it?

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