So who has actually saved money during the lockdown?

Idjit

I suppose I'm saving money that I had planned to spend since all the festivals and gigs I wanted to go to this year are not happening.

I'm not making anywhere near my usual wage right now though so I'm actually putting away far less money into savings than I normally would.

StupidLikeAFox

JustAThought wrote: »

INo access to cheap books now charity shops are closed so if it starts to rain I am ****** as I will definately buying books on Amazon if that happens & books are expensive!

Here you go - you might find a few books you like here for €2 from an Irish business:
https://thebookshop.ie/all-2-euro-books/

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deisedevil wrote: »

So your telling those people that they should go on the dole and be a sponger then is it. That's the kind of attitude we don't need in this country anymore. The attitude that if you claim your dole you'll have a few more pound than if you worked. And for a lot of people they take the hit of years of creche fees so that their careers don't stagnate and they may be in a better position by the time they no longer have to pay creche fees. Very hard to get yourself back into the saddle and restart your career when the kids are old enough.

One way or the other there should be far more done in terms of childcare support for people who are contributing to society by getting up off their arsé and working and they shouldn't be penalized for doing it.

It's a shame you think honest and decent people are foolish for working for their crust.

Kids are better off being raised by their parents than strangers at a creche according to all available data. Loads of things aren't right about the system, I'd be more concerned about multi billion $$$ corporations not paying any tax than somebody claiming social welfare to give their children the better start

StefanFal

No fuel costs, no eating out, pints etc. No costs entertaining the kids. I'm saving about 70% of salary on the last 3 pay cheques.

I'll definitely not be eating out or frequenting pubs as much as I did before. Waste of money.

pinkyeye

deisedevil wrote: »

So your telling those people that they should go on the dole and be a sponger then is it. That's the kind of attitude we don't need in this country anymore. The attitude that if you claim your dole you'll have a few more pound than if you worked. And for a lot of people they take the hit of years of creche fees so that their careers don't stagnate and they may be in a better position by the time they no longer have to pay creche fees. Very hard to get yourself back into the saddle and restart your career when the kids are old enough.

One way or the other there should be far more done in terms of childcare support for people who are contributing to society by getting up off their arsé and working and they shouldn't be penalized for doing it.

It's a shame you think honest and decent people are foolish for working for their crust.

Where on earth did I say to sponge off the welfare? If a job is paying less than a creche then it's actually costing you money. So staying at home saves money, no need for welfare.

And children benefit from a parent rearing them rather than a childcare worker on minimum wage. :rolleyes:

tayto lover

StefanFal wrote: »

No fuel costs, no eating out, pints etc. No costs entertaining the kids. I'm saving about 70% of salary on the last 3 pay cheques.

I'll definitely not be eating out or frequenting pubs as much as I did before. Waste of money.

And spending feck all on petrol or diesel or public transport.

PhilOssophy

Stella Ambitious Formula wrote: »

Kids are better off being raised by their parents than strangers at a creche according to all available data. Loads of things aren't right about the system, I'd be more concerned about multi billion $$$ corporations not paying any tax than somebody claiming social welfare to give their children the better start

Well call me old fashioned but for me, the best start in life is for children to see their parent/parents going out to work and earning their food on the table, as well as paying for the food on the table of the social welfare recipient!