Cost of living crisis - how are you all doing?

Centurions said:
Fuck me, are we really in 2023 or not?

There's a clue in the word 'accidental'.
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Protection or pulling out ensures no accident. If they are really that worried and that an abortion is how they would deal with a pregnancy, option A would be what you would think they’re doing. B is there as a back up if they don’t want to use it.
 
LangleyBlue1970 said:
Protection or pulling out ensures no accident. If they are really that worried and that an abortion is how they would deal with a pregnancy, option A would be what you would think they’re doing. B is there as a back up if they don’t want to use it.
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It really doesn't though. Having to explain this to an (presumably) adult is odd in this day and age TBH.
 
BlueMooner87 said:
Yes, I would also advocate the "killing" of any baby where there isn't the finances to support them and give them the best opportunities.

I believe that far too many people bring children into the world without thinking about the consequences properly, not just on their lives but on the lives of the people around them within their family and also the child itself.

I understand that I am in the minority here but I would advocate for a sort of child licence, if people cannot support their own life how can they bring further life into the world. I am not in the camp that enough love will support any child.
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Not gonna lie. You've absolutely shat the bed with your posting this week.
 
BlueMooner87 said:
We had already discussed that if we accidently fell pregnant it wasn't right to see it through. Not something some people will agree with and who knows how we would feel if it was to happen but we consciously do our best to ensure a mistake doesn't happen.
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If you’re that serious about never having kids you should just get the snip. Then put the money saved on contraception towards the cost of living.
 
19 pages and smashing back doors in hasn't been mentioned. Standards are dropping on here . Up the bum no harm done . Perfect excuse for back door action if that's your bag .
 
N1985 said:
Well this thread took a turn, fucking hell

And I'm not being funny, who the fuck falls accidentally pregnant in their 30s
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I've always had an issue with the term 'falling pregnant'. I get it's from a more innocent time, but to me I just envisage a young girl falling over and landing vadge first on an erupting cock. What are the chances?

Back on topic and I'm finding the new normal pretty shit. There's quite a lot of stuff I was planning on doing and just don't see if happening.
 
Well we were doing ok up until last night when a manager told us to listen to the latest zoom roundup when it's released shortly. We had a bid in for an existing project which is merging with another which we didn't have. Sadly we got blown out which means we've lost the one we did have. It formed probably half of our income so we're just waiting for the redundancy notices now sadly. I always thought I'd cheer when it happened but I feel unaccountably sad. I'm on my 4 year countdown for retirement so it looks like I'm getting early practise.
 
We do ok thankfully. Household income of £60k with 2 12 year olds but we live in Dumfries and Galloway fairly cheaply by national standards and we want for nothing really.
 
Looking for different job opportunities at the moment. Also think to talk to a financial advisor and ask him about the common mistakes i do in my budgeting. So far contacted raisin customer service and probably will stick with them. Wish me good luck with that.
 
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My promised permanent contract at work hasn’t materialised because management are a shambles. Most of the office want out so I’m never going to sign regardless. I’ve an operation early next year and I’m going to update my CV and piss off after recovery.

I’m on my own so I get by ok. More pay and cheaper prices would be nice but I’ve got what I need at least.
 
I bet a large sum that the people who think others should not have kids (unless they are rich) are the very same ones who hate immigration the most.

We are not replacing ourselves, and haven't for many years. That is one reason why immigration is necessary and in high numbers. Choose your poison, you can't have it both ways.
 
BrianW said:
We are not replacing ourselves, and haven't for many years. That is one reason why immigration is necessary and in high numbers.
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Not saying your wrong but isn't that little island crowded enough already?
Traffic is terrible and what about seeing a doctor and the NHS hospitals waiting lists.
Isn't there just too many people?
 
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