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I have no savings or security- Bleak future?

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PetiteMamaNoel · 29/11/2018 14:37

I'm not married to my DP and I was just thinking of how I can protect myself in the future in the event of a separartion.

I'm a student at the moment and failing my degree, so graduate positions are off the table. I'm mid 20s so never been in a senior position at work (retail).

I'd like to go in to accountancy to earn good money but don't know how I can get there when I have most of the responsibilities.

Is there any way I can protect myself now? I'm hoping to win the lottery.

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Ursaminor · 29/11/2018 14:50

You are young and can turn your life around.

Get a grip on that degree - why do you think you are failing? Go and speak to a tutor and find out what you can do to get that back on track - it's not over until the fat lady sings!

Then investigate accountancy further - there are loads of options and ways in - so that is a totally achievable option. (Accountant speaking!)

Statistically, the lottery is not a good bet! Getting a degree is, and you got in to do it, so you can do it!

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PetiteMamaNoel · 29/11/2018 14:58

Thanks Ursaminor

I'm repeating my second year for the 3rd time due to some awful circumstances I've had to deal the last 2 years. My head is just not in it, I've lost a passion for my subject (unrelated to accountancy).

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Ursaminor · 29/11/2018 15:39

Go and speak to a tutor. See if there is any flexibility in changing subjects, or converting your course into some sort of qualification. My little sis did this - she "checked out" and didn't even go to any classes for about a year - and she still managed to end up with a degree. Explain how you feel and see what can be done - don't sit and stew on your own. If you can't go forward with the course, see what the other options are - and there are always options. Get along and talk to someone, and get then to refer you to someone who can help. Very sorry to hear you have had a bad time - all the more reason to access all the help that your educational organisation will have to help you get out of this spiral.

Ursaminor · 29/11/2018 17:21

Come back and tell us how you get on @PetiteMamaNoel.

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PetiteMamaNoel · 29/11/2018 18:13

Ursaminor Thank you for the support Smile

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Ursaminor · 29/11/2018 19:26

My pleasure - and don't panic, there is a way forward!

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