tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post6636537026377643435..comments2024-03-19T07:54:02.424+00:00Comments on Love my life: Give Betty a round of applauseMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-16999853602873753162017-11-05T10:37:44.249+00:002017-11-05T10:37:44.249+00:00Hi. I'm sorry you are in a bad place. Your com...Hi. I'm sorry you are in a bad place. Your comment needs a more detailed reply, I'll try and find time to come back to it at a later date. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-7120488241308030822017-11-05T10:35:24.136+00:002017-11-05T10:35:24.136+00:00Thank you for this useful information. Thank you for this useful information. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13834417446937800362017-11-02T11:45:35.450+00:002017-11-02T11:45:35.450+00:00I am a long time reader but first time commentator...I am a long time reader but first time commentator ....I loathe my job. I sm almost 53 and have worked in the care sector for almost 30 years; my children are groen and spouse works full time i a demanding job. I have reduced my working days to3, but my workload is the same and unmanagable. I cannot leave before 55 ad if I do my workplace pension will not be paid untl I am 67. I overeat, overspend and am riddled with anxiety all due ito work. I wish i voukd retire today<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-59039534527443729702017-10-31T15:49:21.009+00:002017-10-31T15:49:21.009+00:00dear jenette, could you please let us have some of...dear jenette, could you please let us have some of your meal ideas and shopping tips if Ilona doesn't mind.yorkshire lassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-11705254835925241212017-10-31T09:40:01.064+00:002017-10-31T09:40:01.064+00:00I finished work last December, had a lovely summer...I finished work last December, had a lovely summer sitting on my patio most afternoons and reading. Now that autumn is upon us I decided to send my CV round local businesses saying that if you get stuck one day and just need someone to come in and man reception desk, help out with meetings etc, casual waitressing, just get in touch. So far I've had a couple of shifts waitressing at local golf club at lunch time, helped at conference registration desk and conducted couple of surveys. I turn far more work down that I take as I'm only looking to make a little bit of money every month. I got a small lump sum and a small pension but don't get my state pension for another 5 and a half years as I'm in that age range of women who had their pension stolen from them by various governments. On this note, can I please just urge everyone who is in this situation, please, please, please, email your MP and ask what their view is on this situation and what are they planning to do about it. Give them the WASPI website details and ask them to come back to you on their views. If you can possibly afford the subscription for WASPI then please join too. They're hitting us because we're being silent but if we shout loud enough, we might be able to get something. This is a growing movement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55355340253771248852017-10-30T12:30:28.050+00:002017-10-30T12:30:28.050+00:00Betty has said she has given up work as from now. ...Betty has said she has given up work as from now. Thank you for your comment.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86327971864137288762017-10-30T11:11:06.468+00:002017-10-30T11:11:06.468+00:00Betty..
just occurs to me...Are you "still a...Betty..<br />just occurs to me...Are you "still at work"?<br /><br />does your work come with Dental / Health / Eye care (etc)?<br /><br />Please (if it does) get all such work done BEFORE you quit. (some plans cover for thirty days after). It could be huge saving after work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52243406666613135822017-10-30T10:37:14.671+00:002017-10-30T10:37:14.671+00:00So agree - time is everything.So agree - time is everything.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443527125531144896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-25937078128726794752017-10-30T10:36:13.814+00:002017-10-30T10:36:13.814+00:00Well said! I had had enough at age 53 and just le...Well said! I had had enough at age 53 and just left my professional job. My mother was very ill and I was driving a long commute. I had a husband still working but we took a big hit without my wages. Now at 61, I continue to have a happy stress-free life (except for the fact that like you, I've had my state pension stolen from me by the government until I am 66). Not having to sell your time is priceless.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443527125531144896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35478601198871211632017-10-29T15:06:45.369+00:002017-10-29T15:06:45.369+00:00fab replies, like so many i retired from my main j...fab replies, like so many i retired from my main job in my late fifties and have a long wait for my pension so i work about 48 hours a month for an agency and i manage to save most of my wages for when I fully retire.I enjoy frugality like a cult. I also have had arthritis so I have learned some exercises i do on my bed before i get up in a morning. I recommend you look at arthritis uk website for some suggestions to help get you mobile and agile without damaging yourself. Take this opportunity as a liberation to control your own time.yorkshire lassnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-25268615580219199792017-10-28T11:11:30.272+01:002017-10-28T11:11:30.272+01:00As you read books from the library on reorganizing...As you read books from the library on reorganizing your family's new life, get a yellow pad & jot down notes to discuss with your significant other...<br />1) reduce the overhead (fixed costs in your budget) as much as possible.<br />2) pick 3-4 areas that need adjustments with the highest priorities & payoffs. Then track your progress with written notes to yourself... This will help your look back 3, 6, 9 12 months & see the progress you have made...<br />3) Life might throw you a few curves, but keep to the new trends... eventually it will become old habits, then on to new areas to improve...<br />Good luck...KMC<br />KAYTHEGARDENERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06602239552039855715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-74408182218562182052017-10-28T11:01:01.751+01:002017-10-28T11:01:01.751+01:00My friend in England recommends U3A look up your l...My friend in England recommends U3A look up your local one.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06759424009581773226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-25461931411327217512017-10-28T02:24:04.538+01:002017-10-28T02:24:04.538+01:00Meanqueen,
You're welcome.
AnonMeanqueen,<br />You're welcome.<br /><br />AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13807209045766913102017-10-27T18:48:36.272+01:002017-10-27T18:48:36.272+01:00A massive thank you to everyone who has commented ...A massive thank you to everyone who has commented on my work situation. You have no idea how much you have cheered me up and given me so many ideas for the future. I cannot thank Ilona enough for featuring me on her wonderful blog, and thank you for blogging and inspiringing us all every single day. I can't believe so many people have taken the trouble to send me a comment. You have filled me with courage and hope. Betty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-46910253188123275402017-10-27T17:07:42.932+01:002017-10-27T17:07:42.932+01:00Good for you Betty and all the best! You leave th...Good for you Betty and all the best! You leave the worry behind and only enjoy yourself. You can make up the days as you go along. More time to budget, to cook at home and to shop frugal. You have the rest of your life to look forward to and to make life happen. We are looking for this day in a few years and are planning out how we are going to downsize big time and how to manage now. It's scary and exciting at the same time. Miss I...you are a great inspiration and have given the best advice on how to live frugal and enjoy life without all the trappings we tend to think we need. Thanks!Jake's a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401847481371419598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37745778954385532022017-10-27T16:38:01.362+01:002017-10-27T16:38:01.362+01:00Betty, I had to stop working due to illhealth, aft...Betty, I had to stop working due to illhealth, after attempting reduced hours. It took me a (long) while to adjust as I too loved what I had done for years. Altho I was a tad young @40, it has turned into a lifesaver as the job was increasingly long hours & stress. I started volunteering last year which has boosted my confidence and got me mixing with new folks. A possibility for you in the future? Give yourself time first; get out for fresh air when you feel you want to; and allow your mind time to breathe. Some days may well be more down than up just now for you, but weyhey for the encouragement from blogs like these! Gilliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83737737220900533812017-10-27T13:33:44.502+01:002017-10-27T13:33:44.502+01:00Great suggestions, thank you. Great suggestions, thank you. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-46806261247898050432017-10-27T13:32:47.649+01:002017-10-27T13:32:47.649+01:00Thank you Annamaria from Warsaw, your English is v...Thank you Annamaria from Warsaw, your English is very good. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58391157731709704922017-10-27T13:13:11.033+01:002017-10-27T13:13:11.033+01:00I retired at 59 having worked since I was 15. OH i...I retired at 59 having worked since I was 15. OH is still working but will retire when our daughter and granddaughter leave home. She's in her final year of uni to become a teacher and then will be able to setup home with her partner and child. We are planning to downsize and move to the Devon coast. What I have found since retiring is that l have time to shop around for groceries so I am able to manage on much less money and eat the same food. When you work you dont have time to do this. All the best to Bettyxx sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954157880937240865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35158081575861686152017-10-27T12:42:30.488+01:002017-10-27T12:42:30.488+01:00That makes me very angry as well, in the Netherlan...That makes me very angry as well, in the Netherlands where I live it is illegal to not pay for holiday, sickpay [although the first two days you have to pay yourself] and pension. I feel angry when people let themselves to be robbed although I realise it is not easy to get a job and stay in it until your retirement. Greetings from the Netherlands from Greetje.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79041222711395878292017-10-27T11:52:51.942+01:002017-10-27T11:52:51.942+01:00Forgot to mention I intend on working no more than...Forgot to mention I intend on working no more than 20 hours a week :)Barrellbumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420773278792023487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24043179514268346022017-10-27T10:57:26.457+01:002017-10-27T10:57:26.457+01:00Betty, go for doing what you now want to do.Its y...Betty, go for doing what you now want to do.Its your life! ! Ilona as always you are an inspiration. Me,....well, at the age of 55 today is my first day of freedom having just been made redundant. I will have to look for a job but have decided to work in a rewarding job. Retail and I are soon over lol. I'm looking forward to the future so that I can at last be ME having worked as well as raising 3 kids on my own. Betty things in life always work out. I shall also be walking to see things I wouldn't normally see, and as for shops unless it is food for fuel " I intend on not buying anything for a year (to start with ) much love to my frugal friends xxBarrellbumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420773278792023487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-2583763771426039412017-10-27T10:21:05.446+01:002017-10-27T10:21:05.446+01:00I had to give up work early due to illness. Althou...I had to give up work early due to illness. Although it took a long while to get my head around that I was unlikely be working again I was good at not spending unnecessarily my Mum taught me that. So don't worry take each day as it comes and enjoy it...they go so fast anyway. You will get through this and come out tbe other end. I did. Big hugs xxx Rae x Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-57709862956256527442017-10-27T10:20:09.201+01:002017-10-27T10:20:09.201+01:00Congratulations hope Project Betty goes well. No ...Congratulations hope Project Betty goes well. No sick pay and no holiday pay after 14 years service makes my blood boil. They do not deserve you but now you can concentrate on your health both mental and physical which is the most important thing in life. Jump out of bed in the morning as there is so much to do out there - life is good and follow Ilona's blog for inspiration. SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-51439452975751339782017-10-27T10:10:12.815+01:002017-10-27T10:10:12.815+01:00Love your blog, love your energy! So cheerful, and...Love your blog, love your energy! So cheerful, and wise!<br />Best regards for You, dear Ilona, brave Betty, and every reader who reads this awesome blog! :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com