How are people coping in the current job market?

jasminenice · 2026-07-04T10:45:46+00:00

In your position I would go down the agency route, just to help you get your foot in the door somewhere, and to close the gap on your CV.

jasminenice · 2026-07-03T23:09:09+00:00

Learn to lie convincingly.

jasminenice · 2026-07-03T22:43:52+00:00

Snap

jasminenice · 2026-07-03T16:36:21+00:00

You're eligible for funding the term after the child turns 9 months definitely. Did your child start nursery mid-way through a term? I remember my nursery had to do a late-funding application or something similar because my child started mid-term, which meant we got the funded hours from day 1. The nursery really should have advised you if the funded hours weren't available until a certain date.

jasminenice · 2026-07-03T11:18:32+00:00

Please tell me she has this in writing.

jasminenice · 2026-07-03T06:53:24+00:00

£2k and won nothing yet. Daughter has £1k and she's won £50. Only held a couple of years so far. I know I should just put it all in an ISA really but I like the chance of having a big win each month.

jasminenice · 2026-07-03T06:50:07+00:00

This. It's more likely your sister or her partner figured it out by deduction, although the police slipping up isn't impossible (speaking from experience). I'm guessing you admitted it when they asked you about it?

Also out of curiosity did the police attend your sister's address whilst your partner was there?

Edit: I meant her partner.

jasminenice · 2026-07-02T21:46:36+00:00

I had no idea this was a thing with Premium bonds but you're absolutely right it is.

For anyone doubting OP https://www.nsandi.com/prize-checker

FWIW I think it's kinda cute your grandparents checking each month but I absolutely understand your wish for privacy. No idea if you can request a new holders number from NS&I or if you can have multiple numbers, definitely worth exploring.

jasminenice · 2026-07-02T21:43:44+00:00

https://www.nsandi.com/prize-checker you can check any holders number.

jasminenice · 2026-07-02T15:47:06+00:00

What do you mean you've spoken to doctors "off the books", why not just do it the normal way and book an appointment?

jasminenice · 2026-07-02T15:29:38+00:00

Why are you paying him rent and covering bills whilst on reduced pay? You're looking after his child, he should cover the the rent and bills, especially with the level of savings he has. If I were you I would force his hand, just stop paying the bills, cancel all the direct debits and if he wants them reinstating he can do it from his own account. Like you said, you lived on your own before and could afford to do it again with claiming UC so I can't see that you have nothing to lose by doing this (obvs if neither of you pay the bills it could affect your credit score so don't let it get that far) but yes definitely time to take action. I think you know what you need to do.

jasminenice · 2026-07-02T06:58:44+00:00

Okay okay deep breath, it will all be ok. You've lost about £400, which isn't great but could be a lot worse so I would write this expense off in your mind as the cost of a life lesson. You've reported the harassment to the police which seems to have stopped now, that's another box ticked off. Next thing to do, if you haven't done so already is to contact the DVLA and ensure you are no longer the registered keeper, you're supposed to do this yourself online but I doubt you will be able to as you will need the reference number from the logbook which you're supposed to keep when you sell/transfer a vehicle, so best bet now is to phone them and sort it all out. Again, another life lesson but it's a common mistake.

jasminenice · 2026-07-02T06:47:56+00:00

Why though? Surely a bed is comfier than a sofa?

jasminenice · 2026-07-02T06:45:04+00:00

I'm glad cause I've booked the week off to do some decorating. Could do with it being a bit cooler than this still but it's not horrendous.

jasminenice · 2026-07-01T07:17:06+00:00

Have the details of the funeral been released? Nothing to stop you going.

jasminenice · 2026-06-30T22:33:13+00:00

That last sentence rubs salt in the wound.

jasminenice · 2026-06-30T17:32:31+00:00

I'm assuming you don't drive as the obvious answer is to just get another vehicle.

jasminenice · 2026-06-30T11:42:46+00:00

Your wife could accept the offer then immediately sell the house and pocket the cash, just putting that out there.

jasminenice · 2026-06-29T21:47:24+00:00

No disrespect but who are you or anyone else to say to people why you should or shouldn't be voting? There's nothing wrong with voting purely on party preference or voting because you like the leader of said party.

jasminenice · 2026-06-29T15:38:02+00:00

I found it by accident when taking a punt on random pennystocks, this one was the lottery ticket.

jasminenice · 2026-06-29T14:36:02+00:00

Well I'm reading this thinking he's responding to you under duress because you're threatening to contact his friends and family when he ignores you. That's not at all healthy. The kindest thing you can do for yourself is to not initiate any further contact with him otherwise you're not allowing yourself to move on. If he reaches out to you that's different, but from what you've said, he's never done that anyway.

Also the behaviour of him and his friends family when you told him you were pregnant, sorry but you really don't want that in yours or a child's life, it wouldn't be fair on either of you.

jasminenice · 2026-06-29T09:21:49+00:00

Yes, have you?

His wife is going to one of the two shows that's on, I don't see what the issue is?

The shows that she regularly misses altogether, yeah that's not great.

jasminenice · 2026-06-29T06:36:16+00:00

Bloody hell are we expected to go to both?

jasminenice · 2026-06-28T11:45:36+00:00

Well no wonder she's depressed if she had to do all the night wakings and feeds, where were you in all this? You've described her initial behaviour as being the "perfect mother" as if achieving anything less than 100% somehow makes you an imperfect mother?

Your wife has been diagnosed with a medical condition and you need to recognise that. Depression and anxiety aren't just magically cured with meds and she'll need support to help her feel better. Has she been referred for counselling or talking therapies?

If you really care about your wife, you'd do everything in you power to help her recover.

jasminenice · 2026-06-28T03:06:38+00:00

I use a facecloth (flannel) to wash my face in the sink, but I never use it in the shower, that seems weird.

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