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Greyandpink · 13/06/2020 21:54

So.... i just feel a bit shitty. (Not in a poor me way)

Im 32, single mum but i do have a bf of a year who's great were happy.

Have a bit of life stuff going on... but the main thing is where i am in life.

I havent got a career really, im currently working for min wage which is being topped up by universal cred. Im also in debt of about 30k. Awful with money.

Ive worked since i was college age working as an administrator in estate agencies. The highest salary i blagged was 35k at one point. Then i took a part time job and the salary has just been crap. Ive now just accepted a job at 24k full time.

Its just another job, ive never really known what i want to do with my life. Ive started a couple of businesses which were short lived. Maybe ive lost my self worth. Probably as i put up with alot of shit.

Is anyone else in the same boat?

I just feel like i should at least by now have some bloody direction i feel like a child! What a shitty example for my daughter.

TIA

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TheFormerPorpentiaScamander · 13/06/2020 21:59

Same here. 35. Single mum of 2. 3 years ago I met an amazing man. Fell head over heels. Had a (min wage) job that I loved. Then I had some kind of mental breakdown. BF left because he "couldn't stand my kids".

I honestly don't know what to do with my life. :(

june2007 · 13/06/2020 22:00

Wel you must be awful with money on £24k and in £30grand of debt. I don,t think not being ambitious is bad, I have a degree but don,t need it for my job, it,s not a good wage but I enjoy the job. If you don,t like your job find something you will enjoy and if not work wise do an evening class, some volunteer work a hobby something that gives you a sense of purpose or fulfilment. My oh can not work but has started to teach himself French.(not saying do that just sometimes it,s not about actual work.)

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 13/06/2020 22:02

This book might help: how to do everything and be happy by peter jones.

StrictlyAFemaleFemale · 13/06/2020 22:04

Posted too soon. Might help you work out what you want your life to look like and how to get to get it there.

Sparklesocks · 13/06/2020 22:07

Recommend thepennypal and myfrugalyear on Instagram for budgeting tips. Sorry you’re feeling down but there’s still time to turn things around.

Greyandpink · 13/06/2020 22:29

@StrictlyAFemaleFemale Thanks so much! I was just thinking i need a new book :-)

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Greyandpink · 13/06/2020 22:31

@TheFormerPorpentiaScamander :-( shit about the guy, but sounds like youre better off!
Crap feeling isnt it, its like a vicious cycle because you feel bad about not being in a good position then that negativity just stops you in your tracks.
Do you have one thing youre heading towards more?xx

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Greyandpink · 13/06/2020 22:32

@Sparklesocks thanks, i actually follow thepennypal already :-) my debt situation i feel ok about as ive taken my head out of the sand and i have a good attack plan to get rid of it but yeah its def more changing whole lifestyle xx

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TheFormerPorpentiaScamander · 13/06/2020 22:43

@Greyandpink its totally shit and I never ever thought he'd hurt me like that. Hes dating someone else with a child now. Wonder how long before he decides he cant cope with that one either :(

At the moment the only thing I'm working towards is sorting my house out and being able to leave the house without having a panic attack. Longer term I think I'd like to study some more.

Flowers and hugs

Sparklesocks · 13/06/2020 23:29

Best of luck to you ❤️

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