The Pointless Page
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Wherenext replied on 01/01/2018 16:08
replied on 01/01/2018 16:39
Milothedog replied on 01/01/2018 17:12
Takethedogalong replied on 01/01/2018 18:25
Milothedog replied on 01/01/2018 19:18
Posted on 01/01/2018 18:25 by TakethedogalongNice looking Stag Milo.
replied on 02/01/2018 01:29
Posted on 01/01/2018 15:59 byApologies for returning again to MM's mathematics but I need to see if anyone can find fault with my own calculations;
MM has previously stated on one of the 3 threads currently on the go:
1) Pizza delivery income less than state pension. Malcs state pension is probably £122/wk = £528/month
2) Old Smart leasing at £221/ month, fuel £225 /month = total £436/ month
Difference between the two = £92/month
If you then take into account the following:
deposits/balloon payments/Business insurance/car services/tyres/ repairs etc etc then delivering pizzas definitely falls into the category of pointless
Posted on 02/01/2018 01:29
My state pension is £577.12 and it's paid four weekly, not monthly, so it works out to more per month. That works out to £144.28 per week or £625.21 per month.
My Pizza Hut earnings vary according to how many hours I'm given on the rota. Last four weeks, gross earnings were about £550 but net earnings after income tax were about £485. This is also paid four weekly, not monthly. Fuel allowance and tips add to this and are paid to me daily in cash.
Yes, I agree that there are some who say that they wouldn't get out of bed for this kind of wage. However, on the whole, I think I'm better off as a result of this work because the money adds to other income from 3 pensions. So perhaps not so pointless in my circumstances.
cariadon replied on 02/01/2018 08:20
Posted on 02/01/2018 08:20
You are the only one who knows if your finances add up, and that it meets your needs. As long it does not give you sleepless nights and the reason for you late night early morning postings then that's ok.
I made a promise to myself that I would save and invest wisely whilst young so that should I reach 55 and work kept me awake at night I would give up, so I did. May not be rich, but I sleep well at night.
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replied on 02/01/2018 08:39
Posted on 02/01/2018 08:20 by cariadonYou are the only one who knows if your finances add up, and that it meets your needs. As long it does not give you sleepless nights and the reason for you late night early morning postings then that's ok.
I made a promise to myself that I would save and invest wisely whilst young so that should I reach 55 and work kept me awake at night I would give up, so I did. May not be rich, but I sleep well at night.
Posted on 02/01/2018 08:39
Unfortunately, my income was never high enough to afford to save and invest when I was younger! I'm better off today because of no longer having a mortgage or rent to pay!
I wake up in the night because I'm on holiday and like to have a change from my normal routine so instead of going to work at 6 p.m. I go to bed and have had 8 hours sleep by 2 a.m.
brue
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