Making Money

Re: Making Money

Katie B — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:34:31 GMT

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It's a difficult one this as it's so hard to find something that you enjoy and that pays well!!

I currently work in an advertising agency and I hate it - I know that I am a well paid profession but the hours expected are also ridiculous and completely thankless. I know people who work weekends and until 10pm most nights yet don't get paid any extra for it and are simply working to make someone else rich. At least with the nursing you are really helping people and animals. I feel embarassed to say what I do and you should be proud, I hope to be working with animals one day and feel good about what I do.

I just thought I'd let you know that the 9-5 might not be as good as it sounds - you get paid more but it'll only cause more stress and unhappiness. Stick with what you love.

I hope you find a solution to your problems - sorry I couldn't be of any help!!

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I second that, I am 28 and done every job under the sun, some very well paid. In fact I am earning the most in my current job of waitressing. I hate it and the day I qualify as a VN, I will be soo happy. Money isn't everything, believe me. Your doing a job where you make a difference. Do something on the side like dog walking or pet sitting and locum if possible. No job is perfect but I am paying myself through college so I can qulaify as a vet nurse. It's my dream job and my partner earns bad too but its job happiness I want. I would alsolike to breed Labradors as well, eventually. Just try to see the good in your job, your doing a job that people are queing up to do!

Re: Making Money

Lindsay B — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:12:26 GMT

Geniverger - I once got a load of stuff to the till and found out all the clothes came to £2.50!! Bargain!!

Re: Making Money

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:27:20 GMT

I agree was just a general query. I have CB but it is going to be a treat for me to run him so understand.

Re: Making Money

Geniverger — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:16:47 GMT

[quote user="Lindsay B"]I agree with geniverger. If you can never treat yourself then what's the point. You should be able to enjoy the small fruits of all your hard work sometimes.

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I bought some much-needed jeans today (my one previous pair had completely fallen apart!) and when I got them to the till they were half-price! I love it when stuff like this happens

Re: Making Money

Lindsay B — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:13:22 GMT

I agree with geniverger. If you can never treat yourself then what's the point. You should be able to enjoy the small fruits of all your hard work sometimes.

Re: Making Money

Geniverger — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:00:01 GMT

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Geniverger it might seem a silly Q as l don't wear make up but if money is short is make up not a total waste of money other than using up what you have?

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I agree if money is tight make-up would be very low on my list of financial priorities, but in times when I can treat myself I do like to get myself a few little things, and if I can make them last through the hard times then even better.

Re: Making Money

Lindsay B — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:51:05 GMT

Have you tries using a cashback site such as quidco? This gives you a percentage cashback on loads of purchases and gives you general offers too. Also checking for voucher codes should you treat yourself to a meal out - or just checking for general shopping vouchers online. Just google 'voucher codes' for a variety of sites! Another one is changing your gas/electricity supply or yout bank account Some companies give you £100 or so cash for doing these!

Re: Making Money

Geniverger — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:11:48 GMT

I'm on that already; I found it when I needed banking advice but I read the money saving threads regularly :)

Re: Making Money

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:11:31 GMT

Geniverger it might seem a silly Q as l don't wear make up but if money is short is make up not a total waste of money other than using up what you have?

I agree about the washing machine l had to get a new one xmas time and l paid a bit extra but has varyable fill and 30deg was on quick wash takes 0.2kw power the next wash up at 40deg quick wash is 1.5kw etc upwards lots of other progs l stick to basic.

My old one was power hungry l am sure it was so old. Computers and monitors also chew power so l have taken to Brians new laptop.

Re: Making Money

Phrin Vernon RVN — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:09:26 GMT

If you're not signed up already, I highly recommend Martin Lewis' website & forum - lots of moneysaving & moneymaking ideas on there!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/index.php

Re: Making Money

Geniverger — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:43:01 GMT

This could be a really good thread for moneysaving ideas! Here's a few that I've discovered which seem mundane but have actually had a positive impact on my disposable income;

Buy washing powder instead of tablets/gels/liquitabs and ignore what it says on the box. I use 1/3 of what I'm meant to for a full load, and use a capful of cheap £1 fabric softener in every wash and everything still comes out really clean and smelling gorgeous. I also wash on 30 degrees so you don't need a hot wash with that little washing powder. Obviously if your clothes are very dirty then use more, but you can make a big pack of washing powder go a looooong way.

When you're making dinner, make twice as much (buying in bulk is also cheaper at the supermarket, e.g. 500g pasta is more expensive per 100g than 1kg...) and take the rest for lunch the next day. My colleagues sometimes get jealous of my lovely lunches and I know I've got something warm and hearty come lunchtime, which is a real boost on those busy days. I made an enormous ginger ginger chicken teppan (from the Wagamama cookbook) tonight and it's made enough for lunch for the next 3 days!

Make foundation go further and do your skin a favour by adding a small amount of regular moisturiser to it. This also means you can control the tone of your foundation as well.

If you're planning a big night out, invite the girls (or guys) over for some pre-drinks beforehand while you're getting ready. I do this now and spend half as much when I'm out because I've already had a few, and buying from the supermarket is always cheaper than buying in a bar. It's also really good fun and gets you in the mood for the night ahead, especially when you stick some cheesy 80's pop music on while you're slapping on the foundation (with moisturiser in it!).

Sorry if this all seems obvious, but some of these things have only occurred to me in the last few months so!

Re: Making Money

Kim Buckley — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:20:34 GMT

I wouldn't tell everyone if I won it. Think you would find yourself being pestered by people who suddenly decide they want to be the best of friends!

I would do lots of charity work if I won. Travel the world and help lots of people. :)

Re: Making Money

flow * — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:07:48 GMT

I was watching a program this am about a man who won 22million on the lottery. He bought 5houses for his friends and within a year they had sold the houses and pocketed the monay and they dont speak to him anymore. So I sometimes wonder if its worth it! they said your more likely to be bitten by a shark than win! Im sure it would be nice tho if it happened.

Re: Making Money

Nick Shackleton — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:04:10 GMT

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I buy lottery tickets every week and keep my fingers crossed!

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We always do the euro at work when it's a roll over!!!

Re: Making Money

Kim Buckley — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:02:31 GMT

I buy lottery tickets every week and keep my fingers crossed!

Re: Making Money

flow * — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:48:49 GMT

Iv got my junk ready in the attick for the car boot season just waiting for the sunshine. So the saying goes one mans junk is another mans treasure. Got lots of saving for the wedding next year........my partner is a big fan of ebay too but I cant get into it. That mite be another way of making some cash. Grooming sounds like a good one. Do you do it for friends family or did you advertise yourself? Do you go to them?

Flow x

Re: Making Money

Kerry Brennand DipAVN (Surgical) RVN A1 MBVNA — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:26:56 GMT

had a real good clear out last year and did some car boots probably made around £500 in total cant wait till I can start them again this year!!!! Its amazing what you think is rubbish is someone elses treasure!!!!

Re: Making Money

Honeybadger — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:24:04 GMT

I do a few shifts a month at Vets Now to make up my money. My friend does pet sitting and makes quite a bit from that aswell. There is also the vet advice line that you can do from home (I think they advetise in the jobs section on here)

Re: Making Money

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:25:44 GMT

some more for drivers

slow down driving... normally l do 50- 56 in cb as told that was best speed. Figured out l was doing 20-23 mpg As he is a big brutrel felt l was lucky sighed and resigned myself
friday nihgt l worked out the trip meter has a mpg gauge on l found l was right about that what made my night was if l do 40 - 43 l get 40++/mpg guess what l will be doing. And as l travel mostly at night l wont cause a problem.
My point being dont have a heavy foot!

When you slow down rely on the gears more not the brakes you will use less... anticipate better look ahead dont sing to the radio and ignore the traffic ahead.

leave earlier or later to avoid traffic lesss stop and start saves lots

Re: Making Money

Steph Phillips — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:42:58 GMT

[quote user="Vicky SVN"]Good tip re shopping late, I'll remember that one.

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Yeha me too!! never thought of that before!

I do a bit of dog grooming on the side when I'm not working, that comes in handy.. also have you thought about car boot sales?? they can be so much fun and a way of de-cluttering! Of course its only good if you got the stuff to sell! I'd love to do one every other sunday - yes, I have lots of junk.. esp in my attic! lol

Re: Making Money

Vicky RVN — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:35:02 GMT

Good tip re shopping late, I'll remember that one.

Re: Making Money

Caro Laithwaite VN — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 08:21:46 GMT

I got a monitor off brit gas for my electric all companies do them. You attach a lead round one of the cables out your meater and put the monitor around the house set it for the pence/unit you pay (you get instructions how to) then change your life like l have done. i was amazed at how much things were using electric l think l have about halved my electric bill since getting it. I also pay monthly so no getting hammered with big quartlerly bills.

Had a water meter put in recon l should save about £200/year on that.

Sainsburys put the cheapies out 19: 30 and then about 20-20:15 get things fpr pence got 3 lamb steaks on friday night normal price 3.99 zap price 1.69 price after 20:00 was 0,39p l do all my shoping late. makes a huge difference.

Re: Making Money

Fiona Leathers — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 04:27:55 GMT

I'm a Pampered Chef consultant & I love it! It is totally flexible, fun and well worth looking into! Working 4 nights per month can earn me an extra £3000 per year - I'm paying off credit cards! It's good fun but like any second job - hard work - the first month was the hardest but now I'm in a routine, its getting easier.

Feel free to PM me or nosy round the site - lots of information there if you need it - phone for a chat if you want, my number's on the site.

www.pamperedchef.biz/fionareid

Re: Making Money

Louisa Cocks — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:55:03 GMT

Hi, have you thought of selling? Might be a bit of a clique but I used to do Avon to supplement my wage the year before I got married. I started off selling to just friends and family and then started distributed catalogues in the village where I lived, turned out there was a huge demand and I made quite a lot of money out of it.

Also I have 2 friends who are Pampered Chef agents. They both have small children and part time jobs and do PC to earn extra money. If you havent heard of them check out their website. You earn 20% comission on your sales and one of my friends earns around £350 - £400 a month for 1 - 2 evenings a week.

Good luck.

Re: Making Money

Lindsay B — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:34:55 GMT

It's a difficult one this as it's so hard to find something that you enjoy and that pays well!!

I just thought I'd let you know that the 9-5 might not be as good as it sounds - you get paid more but it'll only cause more stress and unhappiness. Stick with what you love.

I hope you find a solution to your problems - sorry I couldn't be of any help!!