How skint are you after pay day?

[AllHallowsEatMarshmallows]

I’ve not even been paid yet (tomorrow) and I’m already worrying about money

After all bills including food and fuel have gone out we have the grand total of £30 to last us 7 days until DH gets paid.

Even then , we will have just another £30 to last another 8 days until he’s paid again.

It makes me anxious and snappy because I’m constantly thinking about not spending money.

I was homeless and penniless as a teen and being so close to the breadline again makes me worry .

£30 to last a week after food , fuel and other expenses is fine isn’t it ? Reassure me please

Here’s hoping school don’t send another letter home requesting money for random non uniform days

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 primary aged children and a greedy cat .

Are you claiming benifits free school meals etc?

That's not much for every single week! OK on a poor week but that seems low especially as you are both working

£100 per month left over after all essential expenses.

We are on a low income but we’ve taken a huge benefits cut after my PIP was removed almost a year ago .

We’re still waiting for a tribunal date with no end in sight . That money was a lifeline

I don't see the problem. £30 after bills, fuel and food? What will you need it for?

That sounds miserable op,will you hsve enough fresh food etc

Sending u virtual pound notes

I presume redsky21 doesn’t have children

OP are your children pupil premium recipients?

I would manage if had no plans for that week op. Do you have enough food in? That's the most important tbh

I have 2 children... I'd say money was tight if the £30 a week had to cover food but if not you should be fine? Have you had half term?

Yes I’ve ordered a big online food shop so we’re covered for food . I know we’re lucky to even be in that position.

We shouldn’t have to spend more money but it always seems like something crops up when you’re skint

I just get anxious after being in a dire situation in my teens .

I also stockpile calpol and baby nurofen for this reason

Exactly the same, we have forty pound a week left after everything and then something always seems to come up, it’s a horrible way to live but I can’t see a way out at the moment. And yep me and my partner both work!

Paid rent, electric, gas, credit card. The credit union will have to wait until children's allowance day. Not sure how I'll pay the after school club.

Washing machine died a couple of months ago, so that screwed us. We live one paycheck from disaster at all times.

No savings.
19 year old car.

Come on, we can't be the only ones!?

workreturner I have 3 children thanks. Could certainly manage a week on £30 after everything is paid for!

We have about £500 a week after mortgage, bills and savings not including food and petrol.

Well thats loads of help Foodglorious

Wtf FoodGloriousFud?!

I've got £80 left to buy petrol, 2 birthday cakes, 2 birthday teas and whatever else crops up until 25th November.
I'll be lucky to have that much left next month.
I live in fear of needing a prescription or a tooth filling because there's no money.

WTF

Where is the sisterhood and the empathy.

We are no longer broke, but I would not brag about it on here.

Tainted and FoodGlorious I have reported both of you, goady piar of insert as appropriate...

Wow didn't take long for the judgy fuckers to arrive did it?

Normally we have about £20 a week left for entertainment, travel, clothing, the small things. We're on benefits due to my MH so I guess I should be grateful for that free money.

This week we have nothing not a penny due to finally being able to afford to buy a bed after sleeping on a mattress on the floor for the last 2 years. I can't flipping wait for it to arrive and it's only a cheap one from amazon.

Wow. Smug much? I really don't believe that you reap what you sow... It would be nice though. So many people are dealt a shitty hand in life, for a ton of different reasons, a little compassion for them wouldn't do any harm!
30 quid spare should be OK, but it isn't a long-term solution. I hope things get better for you OP

Why would you brag about money on a thread where the op is finding things difficult financially

taintedlove I worked very hard !

worked being the key word - I’m now disabled and work less hours .

Tell me where the fairness is in that ?! Because having to give up my career and any sort of life I did have because of a disability I didn’t “sow” but reaped anyway doesn’t seem fair to me

But you’re alright Jack .....

You do reap what you sow.

No you don't, I didn't sow the abuse that caused my mental health to be so bad I can't work, my husband didn't sow the trauma that means he has to be my carer to prevent me killing myself. I'm happy that you have a good life and you should be proud you worked hard but judging other people who can't achieve what you have and making them feel small won't make your flame any brighter.

I hope you never find yourself in my position because if you ever read your post back from my position, you’ll be very embarrassed indeed !