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Katleesi said:
So 2 years into covid and I finally got covid this week. I've felt absolutely horrible. Been unable to get out of bed since Monday. How is everyone else's week going? 🖤
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lozzapaloozza said:
Get well soon @Katleesi ❤ We’re always here if you need to talk. I feel bad saying this now but I’ve got really bad period pains but it’s also the first period I’ve had in 14 months so I don’t know what to think 😅
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Hope you both feel better soon!💕

I’m having one of those moments where I’ve suddenly changed my life plans all over again. I have no real passions in terms of a career, just what I think I might like which is/was nursing. The reality is that there’s no way I can afford to go to uni for 3 years and pay my mortgage etc and still have somewhat of a life. I don’t want to be counting pennies. Money is a huge worry of mine and everyone knows nursing doesn’t pay well, do I really want to be worrying about money for the rest of my life? Yes I might love the job, but I won’t love not being able to pay the bills.

I’d looked into HR and/or accounting before I thought about nursing as they’re both fairly stable jobs, always needed and from what I know can pay very well. But are they boring and mundane? I can do training and gain qualifications for either careers whilst still working full time so it’s a lot more achievable but can I really see myself doing this for the next 30-40 years?

Oh man I really thought that at 29 I’d have everything figured out by now. I really envy those that know exactly what they want in life and just go for it! Is a stable career that pays very well in an area that I love too much to ask for?😅

PS sorry for the ramble, I just needed to vent this somewhere lol
 
Katleesi said:
So 2 years into covid and I finally got covid this week. I've felt absolutely horrible. Been unable to get out of bed since Monday. How is everyone else's week going? 🖤
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Ohhh goodness doll, hope you feel better soon!!❤

I'm currently doing 3rd year exams for my uni course! First one today, think it went okay but definitely could have done better ☹ onwards and upwards I suppose! 2 more to go
 
xbxbx said:
Hope you both feel better soon!💕

I’m having one of those moments where I’ve suddenly changed my life plans all over again. I have no real passions in terms of a career, just what I think I might like which is/was nursing. The reality is that there’s no way I can afford to go to uni for 3 years and pay my mortgage etc and still have somewhat of a life. I don’t want to be counting pennies. Money is a huge worry of mine and everyone knows nursing doesn’t pay well, do I really want to be worrying about money for the rest of my life? Yes I might love the job, but I won’t love not being able to pay the bills.

I’d looked into HR and/or accounting before I thought about nursing as they’re both fairly stable jobs, always needed and from what I know can pay very well. But are they boring and mundane? I can do training and gain qualifications for either careers whilst still working full time so it’s a lot more achievable but can I really see myself doing this for the next 30-40 years?

Oh man I really thought that at 29 I’d have everything figured out by now. I really envy those that know exactly what they want in life and just go for it! Is a stable career that pays very well in an area that I love too much to ask for?😅

PS sorry for the ramble, I just needed to vent this somewhere lol
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Aw mom, I hope you figure it out! I think it's best to look at all options and not rush into anything! as you say, standard nursing defo doesn't pay well but there's options; working for private agencies definitely pays better - becoming a ward sister (band 6/7) pays a heck of a lot better as well. Tbh I think the real struggle is having to do the access course pre-uni because you don't get any financial support there... whereas at uni you'd get your maintenance loan and a bursary to help support you as well as probably working a few shifts to top up your money. A lot I want to go home so badly is cos nursing pays so much better in other countries than here so there is always that as well.

You're 29, you're still young. You've got years to decide what you want to do... the retirement age keeps going up so I doubt any of us is still gonna be in the same career by then <3

Clouisem said:
Ohhh goodness doll, hope you feel better soon!!❤

I'm currently doing 3rd year exams for my uni course! First one today, think it went okay but definitely could have done better ☹ onwards and upwards I suppose! 2 more to go
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Thank you angel! what are you studying? Good luck on your exams, you'll smash them ❤
 
Katleesi said:
So 2 years into covid and I finally got covid this week. I've felt absolutely horrible. Been unable to get out of bed since Monday. How is everyone else's week going? 🖤
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Get well soon mom I hope your symptoms aren’t too bad 💗 I went back to work and it’s been so busy, then I spend my free time trying to keep up with the Elle Darby thread (and struggle 😂😂😂)
 
Tea4u said:
Get well soon mom I hope your symptoms aren’t too bad 💗 I went back to work and it’s been so busy, then I spend my free time trying to keep up with the Elle Darby thread (and struggle 😂😂😂)
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I'm also following the thread it went a bit mad last night!! My screen time over new years was through the roof😂
 
I really think my bf is sick of the words Elle Darby.
I also have some uni work due in for the start of the week and I am so stressed to the point where my body has started to feel calm because I cant face thinking about it, I spent like £90 in Waterstones to make me feel better about it and you know what book retail therapy really worked
 
Katleesi said:
Aw mom, I hope you figure it out! I think it's best to look at all options and not rush into anything! as you say, standard nursing defo doesn't pay well but there's options; working for private agencies definitely pays better - becoming a ward sister (band 6/7) pays a heck of a lot better as well. Tbh I think the real struggle is having to do the access course pre-uni because you don't get any financial support there... whereas at uni you'd get your maintenance loan and a bursary to help support you as well as probably working a few shifts to top up your money. A lot I want to go home so badly is cos nursing pays so much better in other countries than here so there is always that as well.

You're 29, you're still young. You've got years to decide what you want to do... the retirement age keeps going up so I doubt any of us is still gonna be in the same career by then <3
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Thank you mom💕 I know I’ll figure it out in the end, it just feels like time is flying by and I’m still stuck in the same position. My end goal is to live in Australia, quite a few people I know went out there in their early 20’s and I see them all living their best lives and I get so jealous wishing I went out at the same time. Some even have permanent residency and citizenship now!

I think my focus right now should be on sorting out my finances, saving money, getting rid of credit cards I don’t need and ending subscriptions I don’t use. Then I might be able to save up to pay the access course in full and have a little emergency fund for if/when I go to uni. But I also desperately need a new car lol🙄. Reckon Mads can hook me up with one of her sugar daddies??

Anyway, hope everyone has a fabulous Saturday! I’m spending my last 2 days off work doing absolutely nothing before I’m back on Monday✌🏼
 
lozzapaloozza said:
Omg guysss I’ve been trying to find some new clothes to buy for WEEKS and there’s duck all out there atm? I can’t find anything nice 😭 First world problems ikik x
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it's not that cheap but & other stories have some really pretty things in atm
I know what you mean though I've been looking for a nice square neck bodydsuit that isn't ribbed for weeks and nowhere has one that's nice they're all so ugly
 
I think it’s that inbetween time as well when most shops are still getting rid of last years stock so they won’t bring out anything new until they’ve got rid of stuff sadly! I love places like Princess Polly and Beginning Boutique though if you want some different places to try :)
 
MGB01 said:
it's not that cheap but & other stories have some really pretty things in atm
I know what you mean though I've been looking for a nice square neck bodydsuit that isn't ribbed for weeks and nowhere has one that's nice they're all so ugly
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Omg I love you I’m 5 seconds into the new arrivals and I’ve found something 😍
 
eggfriedrice said:
I’ve been MIA on these threads (although I’ve been reading!!) cause I’ve been trying to keep up with the EDL scandal and also found out I’ve got a new member on the way 🤰 but I just wanna say hi moms and I love you all and hope you’re all okay!!! Also @Katleesi get well soon!!!! ❤❤❤❤
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Omg mom! Congratulations 🥺❤

calmyourritas said:
Yayyyyy mom… congrats to you…: two thread babies are coming! 👶🏼❤❤❤
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How are you and minicalmyourritas? ❤
 
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