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To be sick of sneezing and spending £20?

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ghicks · 19/10/2024 19:54

Anyone else? I feel like everything costs more and more and I’d just like to moan about it. Every day it seems to be something else!

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Bluevelvetsofa · 19/10/2024 22:21

Every single time I think there might be a bit of spare cash at the end of the month, something happens and it’s just gone.

I don’t want to go to fancy restaurants regularly, but the occasional takeaway would be pleasant.

RhaenysRocks · 19/10/2024 22:06

Yep. I was saying this to my dad today. Single parent to two teens. I bought 4 items in Primark today for DD, just jumpers for the winter..£55. quick lunch after her class this morning (it's a 40 minute drive home) so £20 there, plus fuel and a coffee I had while her class was on, beat part of £100. I know there's a lot there I could not spend but I work hard, I'm a graduate, I ought to be able to buy a few cheap clothes, lunch and coffee without worrying too much!

CoastalCalm · 19/10/2024 22:01

Exsqueezemeee · 19/10/2024 21:42

I thought you meant tissues or something 🤣

(I'm sure thr price of them has gone up, too...)

I thought she meant tena ladies !

Exsqueezemeee · 19/10/2024 21:42

I thought you meant tissues or something 🤣

(I'm sure thr price of them has gone up, too...)

LetsPlayShadowlands · 19/10/2024 21:23

MerryGrimaceShake · 19/10/2024 20:38

It feels like something has got to give in the UK soon, surely? We can't all go on like this???

We used to have big enough balls to crack out a General Strike and now we just.... sit here and take it????

Problem is, we simply can't afford to strike. If I went on strike, I'd immediately be behind on my mortgage, and all other bills. If I had a bit of savings it could be a possibility.

Thunderlegs · 19/10/2024 20:59

I popped into m&s for a few bits today and threw a couple of extra 'nice' things in the basket - came to £54. I know it's m&s but geeze. Won't do that for another six months.

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ghicks · 19/10/2024 20:51

NotSoHotMess24 · 19/10/2024 20:37

Urgh, totally know what you mean. Our boys have been hospitalised three times in last month due to sniffles giving them asthma and breathing difficulties. So early in the year too! Also totally broke, having to borrow money for cab fares to hospital and back. So bleak! Weather doesn't help either. I like a museum as much as the next person, but there's a limit. Have been dieting, lost two stone, but have discovered the upside to eating your feelings. I find my outlook is much improved after a pint of wine and block of family sized chocolate!

Hope they are feeling much better. It’s crap having to pay for stuff like that that’s totally unavoidable

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ghicks · 19/10/2024 20:43

TheDandyLion · 19/10/2024 20:02

I feel like I spend money every time I leave the house. I'm staying at home as much as possible right now.

I might have to start this, and delete the Amazon app from my phone 😂

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ghicks · 19/10/2024 20:43

MerryGrimaceShake · 19/10/2024 20:38

It feels like something has got to give in the UK soon, surely? We can't all go on like this???

We used to have big enough balls to crack out a General Strike and now we just.... sit here and take it????

I know.

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MerryGrimaceShake · 19/10/2024 20:38

It feels like something has got to give in the UK soon, surely? We can't all go on like this???

We used to have big enough balls to crack out a General Strike and now we just.... sit here and take it????

NotSoHotMess24 · 19/10/2024 20:37

Urgh, totally know what you mean. Our boys have been hospitalised three times in last month due to sniffles giving them asthma and breathing difficulties. So early in the year too! Also totally broke, having to borrow money for cab fares to hospital and back. So bleak! Weather doesn't help either. I like a museum as much as the next person, but there's a limit. Have been dieting, lost two stone, but have discovered the upside to eating your feelings. I find my outlook is much improved after a pint of wine and block of family sized chocolate!

Gagaandgag · 19/10/2024 20:24

Oh I know, so easy to call into a cafe for a few drinks, snacks, food etc and be £15-£30 down 😫

Idlelion · 19/10/2024 20:12

I completely agree. We were half an hour early for something the other day so grabbed coffees and hot drinks which came to £15. Needless. I'll carry a book and drink bottle instead in the future.

TheDandyLion · 19/10/2024 20:02

I feel like I spend money every time I leave the house. I'm staying at home as much as possible right now.

RamblasTapas · 19/10/2024 19:58

What are you spending on ?

BabyCloud · 19/10/2024 19:57

A couple of bits here and there and before I know it £50- £100 is gone for me.