Argh! My husband earns a good wage but we live in a rented house in a fairly expensive area. Kids doing GCSE's and we care for MIL so really stuck and moving not a option. To be honest it would not make much difference.
We lost our home and business five years ago and are just on our feet having paid all the debt off.
We have just got to where we have some spare cash for the odd treat and break away. However, with the rising costs of everything this means that it all gets eaten up in everyday bits.
I have just managed to save for a small holiday and now I have broke my ankle which means I can't work and only get SSP. Holiday money gone!
Just feel like we never get 'there'. Life feels relentless and it is getting me and DH down a little.
I keep trying to look at free things to do but just would like to be able to take the kids to the cinema or bowling without having to financially plan all the time. When we do go I worry about it as I know we can't afford it and will have to take it from another pot of money and then try to catch up.
When is it ever gonna get better? I am going back to Uni in September so I can get a job with a better salary. Don't even think I can afford that. Only get the basic maintenance Loan so a big drop!
Sorry to moan as I know there are a lot worse off but it seems life is passing by and we don't get chance to enjoy it. Only so much park and walks in the woods you can do! Whenever we have spare cash kids need new shoes or there is a school trip to pay for. We never buy clothes except off eBay or Primark and would love something 'special'.
I have 2 primary school age children too . They have their activities paid for and the odd treat but was really hard saying no when the fair came to the town as al their friends were going. I just can't justify £4 per ride per child! Yep- £4.
There! I feel better for writing it all down!!!!!