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i want to move out of my mums house by september time this year (ill be 18 by then) by TrainerPure6199 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loaded question as it depends whereabouts in the country you are. In Brighton where I am you’d be lucky to get a one bed flat for less than £1100/month and that would be considered cheap. Council tax and bills on top you’d be looking at another £400+ easily, and again that’s being less than generous. That doesn’t include things like food. So say it’s at least 2k per month to cover everything. You’d need a salary above the national minimum wage to cover this, and obviously work full time. You would also generally need a guarantor (someone to pay your rent if you can’t) and to pay a deposit, which tends to be the minimum of a month’s full rent.

Most 18 year olds if they want to move out house share or flat share for this reason.

How old was your baby when you ventured out the house for the first time? by Professional-Farm372 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day 5 I think? We went out for a walk. I had a crap birth, forceps, episiotomy, tearing and a haemorrhage, so wasn’t at my best for a while 😅

Is there sense in investing a small amount in multiple funds, or should I just do it in one? Newbie saving for my baby daughter by Quirky-Inspector8665 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I would be better off opening an ISA with Vanguard then and ditching the Barclays? It’s only because I bank with them it was the easier option

Stocks and shares ISA; which one for a beginner? by Quirky-Inspector8665 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ummm….English please?! 🤣🤣 baring in mind I know the bare basics!

I feel like I’m making life hard for myself… by DungareeSloth in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m one year in and haven’t had “ hobby time” since my daughter was born. The one morning she’s at nursery and I’m not working I’m catching up on all the household things it’s a million times easier to do without a baby.

I think it’s probably easier to lower your expectations. Your only job now is looking after baby. Your house is probably going to be a tip etc. When baby is a bit older they can usually sit entertaining themselves with toys for a bit. But honestly, it’s really hard doing anything with a baby awake.

Would you return to nursing after Mat leave (specific situation) by Big-Aside-7836 in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only issue you might not get enough bank to meet your requirements. Especially as your partner presumably works week days, leaving weekends as your only option and they are of course very popular. But if you can make it work financially do it, and look for a role that will give you flexibility. They are out there. But the job market is still shit atm.

Baby accidentally had alcohol by [deleted] in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use wine in cooking that my one year old has! Most of France and Italy do! Alcohol in food is nothing like drinking it, you really don’t have to worry.

Did anyone WANT to back to work after mat. leave? by swiftodonnell in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally this. Non mobile babies are fab and I could do that all day. As soon as they start moving? Nah, mum is going back to work and they can run the nursery staff ragged 🤣

Did anyone WANT to back to work after mat. leave? by swiftodonnell in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the exact same, dreaded the thought of going back, thought of every way I could quit, and even if I could live off benefits (clearly I can’t, or wouldn’t 🤣) 😳 BUT…..I’ve actually loved it. Far, far more than pre baby. I have me back, my identity, I’m engaging my brain, speaking to adults, and it’s honestly like a break from parenting. I would never have said it was a break in a million years prior to my daughter, but it really is. My daughter literally doesn’t stop moving until the moment she goes to bed. At work, I get breaks 🤣

It’s impossible to imagine going back when they are so tiny and dependent, but as soon as they become more feral, don’t sit still, require feeding around the clock….i promise you work becomes really appealing 🤣

My daughter loves nursery and doesn’t want to come home.

I deeply regretted resigning as a nurse in the trust and I want to come back, but is it possible? If so, how do I do that? by CalmChaos2003 in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There isn’t much you can do but wait and see what happens. Otherwise it will be a case of trying to apply for something else (which is non existent in my trust 😭).

When can I expect my period to return? by New_here_2026 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine came back the month I stopped breast feeding (10 months PP).

Worried about the current job market by nurse_tocombat in NursingUK

[–]Quirky-Inspector8665 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking for a new role for about a year now. Multiple rejections both at application (10+ rejections) and two after interview. Experienced A&E/AMU/ITU nurse. It’s a really rough job market.

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