As new user name and title suggests:
I am middle aged
Middle income
Employed in a fairly specialist field (postgrad, professional membership bla)
Rocked by unexpected bills
We have woodworm. This month it has cost £420 to sort (not done yet). So not a huge amount
Adult son with additional needs has found a better living situation. I will need to lend him £500 for this.
Younger son's birthday party - £140
First payment on child's rugby tour - £75
And that's our meagre savings gone. I thought at this age and this stage in my career I could absorb these things more easily. Its just a bit shit when you have so much responsibility, work so hard, and are still scraping along.
We are lucky - fed, clothed, have lots of nice times... But today feels moan-worthy! Anyone else in a similar position??
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Are you 44, in a graduate career, and also unable to afford basic emergency stuff??
FeelingPoor · 14/03/2024 19:52
PSEnny · 14/03/2024 20:59
It’s difficult to comment on your situation as there’s no detail about your incoming and outgoing money and why you can’t save. Is your mortgage large or as it gone up? Do you have loans for things like cars? Everything is so much more expensive.
Owning a home is relentless in terms of unexpected bills. I have damp and a roof leak and an issue with the bay window. It’s going to cost thousands and eat up large chunks of savings. It will mean no holidays next year (this year’s already booked and paid for). You just need to cut your cloth. I do think people have unrealistic expectations of what their life style should be. I’d love to pay for all the repairs and go on holiday but I can’t and this isn’t anyone’s fault, it isn’t outrageous that I’m not paid more, it’s just life.
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NearlyHeadlessNick · 14/03/2024 21:33
Yes, nearly 40. Qualified in a professional job, 2 kids. The flat roof is leaking. Thank god we're moving onto spring. I can kick that can down the road if we're not getting loads of heavy rain. My car is just about limping along.
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