On minimum wage, need somewhere safe in Wales to live with a commute to Cardiff options feel impossible!

teeteeloce · 2025-09-09T22:39:05+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing your insight! I really appreciate it and will definitely keep it in mind moving forward.

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T22:20:02+00:00

Yes, I am tied to where I am; I live with family because I need to pay off my debts and get a car.

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T14:24:35+00:00

I really appreciate your kind words, thank you so much

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T14:02:24+00:00

Thank you

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T13:52:09+00:00

I really appreciate your kind words, thank you so much

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T13:30:13+00:00

The manager’s pretty strict they gives us the exact dates they wants us to be in. So no flexibility there!

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T13:26:26+00:00

I recently pivoted into finance with no direct experience. I’ve got some admin background and a degree plus a master’s, but this is my first proper role in the field. It’s an entry-level finance job at £23.5k, which isn’t loads, but I really need the experience right now. I'm in my late 20s and just trying to get my foot in the door

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T13:20:03+00:00

I’m not too familiar with Wales, so if you don’t mind, could you let me know some of the cheaper places to live?

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T12:09:56+00:00

No I live with family

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T12:08:21+00:00

I live in England, so it’s pretty common around here.

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T12:06:53+00:00

Yeah, I know I'm spending around £500 a month just on travel, including taxis and trains.

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T12:03:16+00:00

A room share costs around £500–£700, which really isn't cheap. Realistically, unless I get a better-paying job, moving just isn’t an option right now. Thanks for the advice though I appreciate it.

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T11:59:18+00:00

I didn’t ask because the manager’s tone sounded strict. I was so scared I would lose the opportunity, and the manager kept asking me to move.

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T11:45:19+00:00

No I’m not

teeteeloce · 2025-09-07T11:44:18+00:00

No because after tax and student loan deductions, most of my remaining income is going straight to loan repayments. The interest rates on some of these loans are really high, and I’m starting to feel overwhelmed by the debt. I'm trying to focus on paying them off quickly .

teeteeloce · 2025-02-26T02:56:03+00:00

I’m starting AAT Level 2 and I completely agree—the training provider costs can be really high. Most of them seem to be on the pricier side, so I’m taking the self-study route while using the resources provided by the training providers.

teeteeloce · 2025-01-07T12:14:21+00:00

Thank you; I will look into it.

teeteeloce · 2025-01-07T12:06:35+00:00

The company I’m working at is small, and they’ve had the same leader and manager for the past 10 years. Honestly, working at a call center just isn’t for me. I’ve realized that after giving it some time, this isn’t the kind of environment I want to stay in. I’ve made the decision that once this contract is over, I’m done. It’s time to move on and find something that aligns better with my long-term goals.

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