I really really wan't a skye terrior but I know how rare they are and was probably lucky to see the one that I saw. I have also looked into it a bit more looking back on th eone I saw think our house might be a bit small for a Skye. It won't happen for some time ((a long way off)) Millie is doing really well, I'm really proud of her and love her to bits I couldn't have picked a better dog though she isn't perfect then again no dog is perfect. I had many problems with Millie when she was younger but managed to resolve the problem and now I feel ready for dog 2!! Since changing her diet to raw her coat has never looked better it shines even in the dark and she is black!! I don't wan't another cocker but I am looking for a breed the same size as Millie or smaller. Millies character - Intellegent, shy, inquisitive, merry, high energy, on the go a lot, playfull, silly yet cautious (especially around stranger's but getting a lot better)) independent (happy to entertain herself or ask for a game of fetch)) Loves her people but adores most dogs. Id really love to rescue a dog maybe an older dog ((around five years or less)) as I really haven't a clue what breed I would like to get all I know is mum and dad do not wan't any status breed dogs so no staffies or staffie crosses though personally the breeds reputation doesn't bother me -.- I know that another dog means more expenses and everything but I believe I could cope with two dogs, the new dog would be fed raw as well (provided it takes to it of course)) the question id like to ask about having more dogs is how do you cope with the added insurance and food bills?? Whats your secretes?? And of course what breeds would you recomend for me?? That are cocker size or smaller??
the question id like to ask about having more dogs is how do you cope with the added insurance and food bills?? Whats your secretes?? And of course what breeds would you recomend for me?? That are cocker size or smaller?? Well I am an adult and go out to work, so my disposable income is reduced (ie that which is not put aside for mortgage, utilities, council tax, phone, tv licence, food etc) I would not recommend any breed for you at the moment as you have not had your dog very long, wait until your dog is 18 months old at least before considering whether or not another dog is practical, and of course I am sure your parents will have a view as they will be the ones paying for it and its upkeep.
I'm the same as SB, I did go to work to support my animals (until I lost my job). I have 3 dogs, 2 tanks of fish, 2 guinea pigs & a turtle. My OH works but we are struggling. I've had to downgrade their food but other than that I ensure the insurances are still paid by selling what I can on ebay to cover it. We never go out (don't have a social life, I'd rather be curled up with my woofles). I don't think I'd recommend another dog for you until yours is at least 2 yrs old. My lot are 2yrs old, 18mths old & 7mths old..they can be hardwork at times, but I wouldn't change it for the world.
This is why I mentioned a long way off, first I would have to see how I bare with Millie when she is an adult though everything is going steady at the moment and secondly I would need a job first to fund my expenses mum pays for Millies insurance, groomers, kennells I pay for everything else including vet bills which are sometimes more then the insurance so expense wise between us owning a dog is a lot cheaper in some ways. Personnally I feel Millie is more then ready for another dog in our lives but I would have to choose wisely one that would suite everyone including Millie as it wont be just us to consider, I was thinking of waiting a good two years at least as it took me a good year to save up for Millie but I guess their is no harm in planning now finding out about expenses of a another dog, other things I should find out about and what breeds that would suitable to live with us and a cocker spaniel ^^ I currently sign on at the local job centre all cash goes to pet bills and traveling so definately can't afford another dog at the moment, parents will pay for some stuff (im quite lucky :>)) doing a lot of job hunting though wondering if it would be worth asking the job centre if they can pay for driving lessons I think they do in some cases if it helps to getting a job since no job is on ones doorstep anymore. Would help broaden the search for jobs as im just limmited to anywehere I can get to on a bus or train -.-
I agree with everyone else, from your posts I don't think you or Millie are ready for a 2nd dog yet. You say that you think Millie is ready now but she is only a pup and if I remember correctly, you have only just recently managed to sort out the problems you were having with her. Plus, from the sounds of it your parents appear to be paying for the majority of Millie's upkeep. You'd be much better off getting a job and shouldering all of Millie's bills to see if you have enough money to pay for that before you even consider getting a 2nd dog. You should also consider that after you get a job, you'll probably want to move into a place of your own. Not only will a 2nd dog make it potentially more difficult to find somewhere to live but you will also need to consider how much of your paycheck will be eaten up by bills. If you get a 2nd dog before you move out you may find that you will not have enough money to move out or you may find that you will have enough each month to live but will not have enough money to cover any emergency vets bills. Not only that but your previous post shows that you are interested in learning to drive. This will easily eat up whatever money you would have spent on a 2nd dog and it might be better to think about getting a job and then learning to drive/getting a car before you get a 2nd dog. Keep in mind that you will probably have a job by the time you have taken enough lessons to pass your test! Plus even if you do pass you will have to pay for a car and for it's upkeep (Petrol, Tax, MOT, insurance etc.) which will be impossible to afford on JSA. Have the job centre sent you to a recruitment company yet? I think you would be better off asking for them to pay for you to do that Also, have you looked at the apprenticeships website?
No I don't deal with recruitment companies unless their online ive sent dozens of CV's to them and they never get back to me -.- Sometimes I feel like these places avoid me like the plague even lately when I have called up asking about jobs everyone all ways seems out o.0 Very interested in the apprentership schemes I think that would be helpfull as I have not got many qualifications except in animal care :-( The car would give me freedom though again not something to consider getting while im JSA though the lessons and provisionary are possible.
I am 20, in a rented place with my partner, after rent, heating, water, food, counil tax, car's petrol/insurance/MOT/tax, rodents upkeep (thankfully minimal) not to mention my horses' livery, feed, bedding (which combined still makes my car more expensive to keep/run!) I have little to no money left every month. It would be stupid of me to get a dog now... But hopefully in a few months I will finanically be in a position to foster (and house will be sorted by then), and this will be our comprmise. Luckily I passed my text while I was still on ok terms with my dad, having a car really opens up your oppotunities generally and job wise.
Without a car im pretty well limmited in my job hunting to main towns and centres their are loads of jobs out their easier to get to then public transport by car and also very reliant on parents to take me places further afield.
I've not had much experience with recruitment but usually how they work (from what I understand) is that companies who are looking for new employees will go to them and then the recruitment company will give them the CVs of suitable workers on their books. You don't really call up to ask about jobs in the same way that you would with the job centre because if you aren't recommended to the company through the recruitment centre, the company doesn't pay them. It's more that you go in and register with them and then they keep an eye out for any jobs that would be suitable for you Next time you're at the job centre you could ask to see if they have a specific recruitment agency that they use. An apprenticeship is definitely a great idea, especially if you don't have much in the way of qualifications as you will get qualifications while you complete the apprenticeship Plus a lot of companies will take you on as a full time employee once you've finished the apprenticeship. http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/ that website will list all the registered apprenticeships available in your area and you apply through the website so all you need to do is find an apprenticeship you like the look of and then fill out the online application form
Pippa, if you are looking for a job, have you considered a work from home type thing? Theres a fair bit out there (People per hour, Maid2Clean, Phoenix Trading, Usbourne Books, Avon etc) Plus, keep aneye on gumtree, often see ads from people wanting a cleaner/babysitter/dog walked etc...get you out of the house and look better on your cv
Would love a job from home photo editing would be more my thing as I have done it before ((good money too)) troubleing is knowing were to go to put my name out their I suppose I could do a bit of graphic design depending on what people wanted as ive never done it for real Distrobuting catalogues and stuff but again its knowing where to go for that sort of thing, cleaning would be possible though i think i need my own transport for that don't think id be allowed on board a bus with a hoover o.0
as much as I hate the saying "think outside the box", I think the line applies to you. You sound young, so not long left school? so your IT skills should be spot on. There are loads of data entry, word processing etc on People Per Hour (and there are other similar sites) You could do parties (Party Plan, Phoenix, Scentsy etc) Why would you need to take a hoover on the bus? Most householders have their own hoover. Depends on how badly you want a job really?
Not young just thick for my age lol (im 28 but have had some failed jobs I seem to get depressed easily or just don't get recognised and forgoten about my last job I had for 3 years and only stuck it out for so long for the dog but the job just got worse the problems were never going to get fixed and I only found out after I left the customers appreciated me they don't like much of the staff their either a lot of them a re rude or just rubbish at what they do and some how get promoted for it o.0''' I all ways struggled in school so never did very well
I will let you into a secret...I am also 28, I am also dyslexic, and I struggle with maths. In my teens, life threw me some horrible ****e, and I have bouts of being depressed. I also was diagnosed with PND earlier this year BUT, dont let anything like that stop you..Yes you might have to work a bit harder than everyone else, and you might take a little longer to achieve, but who cares. If you are a bit unconfident/out of touchwhy dont you sign up for some basic math and english courses (free) and some PC courses and see what you can do. The worst you can do is sit around waiting for the perfect job to come along...doesnt happen like that, you have to go out there and make it happen...if you have to scrub a few bogs, serve a pint to as wasted old soak, or trudge a few streets with leaflets and newspapers...then who cares. There are opportunities out there, you just have to look harder to find them. If your CV is not getting responses, then you need to work on it (Voluntary work....most charities would love to have some extra help) do some cheap or free courses, find a good hobby (employers want to see things like this) and then review your CV, re write it as tho you are selling something on Ebay...you are, you are selling yourself. About now, most of the stores are looking for temp xmas staff (of you are good, they may offer something permanent) I know Wilkos are, ditto Marks, Boots and Debenhams (I also do not drive, live in a very small village with limited transport, plus I have a child in tow!)
Im on the hunt for mainly cleaning jobs they pay well and hours suit me too most offer either early mornings or evenings leaving the day to search for something more permanant. I've got some good photoshop skills, my PC skill's arn't too bad but I think job in retail is more likely for me, I used to work for M&S it was my first paid job i've done tones of volunteer work all ready and I think keeping chickens and gardening are good hobbies to have on a CV as almost everyone in Essex does one or the other. Unfortunately none of the retail big names are accepting CV's anymore everything is done onlline no one really accepts them unless it's for cleaning jobs ive tried giving my cv to tones of stores and I all ways get the same response to look online o.0 I must applied for hundreds of jobs so far but few have got back to me -.- Maybe ill put my number in the local pet shop for cat sittingo.0''
