Can I shamelessly boast/pat myself on head

[RedSquirrel111]

Because I can't in real life....
After 4 years of not working because, well usual story abusive ex husband.
I rejoined the workforce Christmas 2016. I took first job I could get on 19k. Before marriage I'd been on 22k but always drifted somewhat.
Anyway, post divorce was determined to sort myself out.
2 jobs and professional qualifications, later, I've just had my pay review and I'm on 37k. So veeeeeeerrrrry nearly double what I was on 5 years ago.
Life isn't about salary and money. And I'm sure people on here still think I'm a pauper. But so bloody proud of myself.
Oh, and I bought my own -smallest in the world- flat too :) all on my little own.

Massive well done! Xx

Love;y well done and enjoy your flat.

And apologies for the excess of commas and strike out fail!!

Congratulations 👏

Fab job, if you don’t boast who will!

Well Done. Massive achievement

Well done! You've got every right to brag!🎉

You have done brilliantly and I am very proud of you, you should be proud of yourself and your lovely bijou apartment. Because it's not a tiny flat, it's a Bijou apartment!

You have every right to be proud of yourself. Hope you inspire others too

@RedScarfJamjar

You have done brilliantly and I am very proud of you, you should be proud of yourself and your lovely bijou apartment. Because it's not a tiny flat, it's a Bijou apartment!

Oh I like that. Can I extend it to 'city centre bijou apartment'?

Well done

Love this!!! Well done!

Well done you. Enjoy every moment.

@RedSquirrel111

You certainly can! And it's not just "A" city centre Bijou apartment, it's your city centre Bijou apartment.

Because you are awesome and you did the thing!

Well done OP, I hope you are very happy in your city centre bijou apartment 💐

Well done ! You deserve every penny of it ! Celebrate and treat yourself 💐

I've celebrated by getting a pasta subscription. Not very exciting
Might have to add shoes to it!

I'm just thinking of 5 years ago, renting a flat I couldn't afford trying to scrape it together on 19k. Going into work so poorly because the company didn't have sick pay and I couldn't afford to take even a day off.

Never once regretted leaving though. As they say, the best revenge is a life lived well (with a pasta subscription and new shoes)

Well done. You are resilient and awesome.

This is fantastic OP!
I'm so happy for you!
Enjoy the pasta...and yes, get the shoes!

Absolutely fantastic @RedSquirrel111! Eat the pasta! Wear the shoes!!

Well done.
Enjoy your hard work and celebrate with your yummy pasta

@RedSquirrel111

Because I can't in real life.... After 4 years of not working because, well usual story abusive ex husband. I rejoined the workforce Christmas 2016. I took first job I could get on 19k. Before marriage I'd been on 22k but always drifted somewhat. Anyway, post divorce was determined to sort myself out. 2 jobs and professional qualifications, later, I've just had my pay review and I'm on 37k. So veeeeeeerrrrry nearly double what I was on 5 years ago. Life isn't about salary and money. And I'm sure people on here still think I'm a pauper. But so bloody proud of myself. Oh, and I bought my own -smallest in the world- flat too :) all on my little own.

You go girl. Millions congratulations and a trillion pays on the back. You are an inspiration.

*pats

Congratulations! You should be really proud @RedSquirrel111 well done!!

Congrats @RedSquirrel111 you deserve it and more!