In my last post, I shared the news about my new job. Well, here’s the update: it was short-lived. I worked just two days as a mail sorter before the agency contacted me on Sunday evening to tell me there was no more work available. I can’t say I’m completely surprised. Agency work is often […]
I’ve done it! I’ve finally started a new job, working as a mail sorter, near East Midlands Airport. It’s only through an agency for now, but there’s a chance it could turn into a permanent position after a few months. It’s full-time work, and to be honest, I feel cautiously optimistic. I know the hours
A few weeks ago, I said that my biggest financial goal was to pay off my debts. That was actually the main reason I started PoundWise Journey. However, after giving it some thought, I’ve decided to now prioritise my savings over paying off debt. It’s almost an age-old personal finance question: should you build an
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My biggest priority right now is to pay off my debts, and that very motive is actually what kick-started PoundWise Journey. I realised I was in a bit of a financial black hole and decided it was finally time to sort it out. I don’t aim to be debt-free overnight, that’s why I set myself
We’re already in the second half of 2025, where has the time gone? When I first started PoundWise Journey, I didn’t have a full financial plan, I just knew I wanted to change my ways. Since then, I’ve made very slow progress, as I expected would be the case. I’ve started budgeting, tracking my net
In my previous post, I mentioned that I’m over £2,000 in debt, unemployed, and currently have no real direction in my life. This post is about how I ended up in this situation. It’s easy to assume that my financial difficulties are simply the result of carelessness, and to be honest, in some ways, that’s