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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

I will be shopping at some point this week. No it’s not necessary or essential but quite simply, I want to and the shops are open.

What anyone does within the rules, is no one else’s business surely.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

I bought a motorbike.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

There will be some people who have done well from being on Furlough for 12 weeks if their employer tipped the wage to 100% and they have had no travelling costs, no pub nights out, no shopping, they could have saved a tidy sum.

If people don’t get back to shopping at all the shops that have been closed since March then there will be a lot of people out of work I’m afraid.

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By *andomfodCouple
over a year ago

walsall

We've definitely reassessed what we needed to spend. Those days out shopping etc because of no other reason than boredom. We don't want to go back that way and would rather spend it on days out.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

A fair amount of people have saved quite a bit of cash during the lockdown.

I have worked all through it and not been able to do the things I like such as travel until recently so I just saved the money.

I am in no rush to return to he shops at the moment but some people may enjoy the return to the new normal.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'll be supporting the shops opening in two weeks, only if I have to buy something specific. I'll feel a bit awkward just walking around browsing!

I hope the shops are successful, because once the workers come off furlough, they cant go back on UC and claim!

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

Are you kidding, we haven't spent anything for months but we're not going to be queueing up for 3 hours for new knickers. Spend it on holidays

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

I bought a motorbike.

Wow now that's spending...

Lucky duck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"A fair amount of people have saved quite a bit of cash during the lockdown.

I have worked all through it and not been able to do the things I like such as travel until recently so I just saved the money.

I am in no rush to return to he shops at the moment but some people may enjoy the return to the new normal.

I haven't saved a penny.

Looking at my waistline I know why

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am certainly looking forward to browsing for bargains in some charity shops, missed those. Probably won't be clothes any time soon as I don't fit typical sizes, need to try clothes on before deciding whether or not I want to spend money on them. What looks good on the hanger does not necessarily look good on me. And I just can't be bothered with the returns, therefore no new clothes for me until the changing rooms are allowed to open again.

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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago

atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke

Have the feeling that today will be a bit 'Black Friday' but on a Monday.

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By *pmsldCouple
over a year ago

kettering

We have been working as normal, and with not being able to go out we have saved a decent amount. Once restaurants etc are back open we will go back but I do plan to cut back compared to before lockdown to keep saving money.

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By *entleman_spyMan
over a year ago

nearby

Without travel expenses going out or restaurant costs I’ve lost weight and saved a lot of money - I shall be spending on a whole new wardrobe, but in the same way I always do - online, I never find the things I want a physical shops and shopping from the comfort of my own home is far better. I will be getting a room at a decent hotel in London though and booking a table at rules once the restrictions allow as a special treat !

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By *amagustaMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...and I'm sure they are more than money to spend easy money...

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By *sm81Couple
over a year ago

warwickshire

Not saved any money as husband is still working and with 3 kids being off they do like to eat!

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

If Boris really wants to get folks to spend,he needs get the bars,clubs pubs and nite clubs open.

The community R rate is virtually none existent.

I think we will definitely be hearing something regarding 1M this week for nite life to get ready.

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By *dores blackmenWoman
over a year ago

incognito mode ;-)

I'm better off since not travelling to london each weekend to parties/hotels and meets

its amazing how much I use to spend

Today I went to shoe zone- essential work shoes

To Curry's to get a microwave even though they said it was only clickncollect till Thursday,they still sold me one as I said oh ok I will have to go elsewhere,think they wanted the sale

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By *entralscotscpl7Couple
over a year ago

Falkirk

To be honest I will spend my money how I see fit.

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By *ancs_tgirl_38TV/TS
over a year ago

Blackpool

Argos has gone all pre pay and collect, I don't think they will put the touch screens back in even after the virus. It must be a huge overhead saving for them.

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

I only ever shop online so I've been spending as usual.

I more support local independent cafes and bars so that money's been saved...... Then spent on other shite

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By *aughtyBlokeKentMan
over a year ago

Kent/Gatwick area

People who are feeling well off on furlough need to be careful in spending as many will have a high risk of redundancy around the corner. The economy needs us to spend but at the moment personal circumstances can change with little warning.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I can't see me shopping in the near future for nonessentials.

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Being so content at home, living a simple yet fulfilling life is making me question why I traveled 50 miles a day to work and back, why I bought so many coffees and snacks and why I loved to buy shirts.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...and I'm sure they are more than money to spend easy money..."

Only their contract minimum wage is furlough. NOT what they usually earned, before the lockdown!

So technically they will be worse off!

For some!

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By *oldswarriorMan
over a year ago

Falkirk

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...and I'm sure they are more than money to spend easy money..."

You can't blame people for being furloughed.

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By *est Wales WifeCouple
over a year ago

Near Carmarthen

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money..."

Furlough = expensive dole. Many of these jobs will not exist once it finishes.

Get ready for a massive recession, unemployment and and a house price crash. How can you just stop a modern economy for several months and expect anything else?

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By *urocougarCouple
over a year ago

watton

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...

Furlough = expensive dole. Many of these jobs will not exist once it finishes.

Get ready for a massive recession, unemployment and and a house price crash. How can you just stop a modern economy for several months and expect anything else?"

I agree there is gonna be massive job losses

Lots of factorys and business will be cutting the dead wood who is sat on there sofa still

There have proof they don’t need that many staff to make a profit why would you have them back when your making money without them I know I won’t be employing anyone back who said they want to be on furlough iv got the staff I need to make a profit in my business so il carry on with them who worked throughout the pandemic with me

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By *eddy and legsCouple
over a year ago

the wetlands

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...

Furlough = expensive dole. Many of these jobs will not exist once it finishes.

Get ready for a massive recession, unemployment and and a house price crash. How can you just stop a modern economy for several months and expect anything else?"

It's was going to happen in January anyway. Now Boris can blame Covid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...and I'm sure they are more than money to spend easy money...

Only their contract minimum wage is furlough. NOT what they usually earned, before the lockdown!

So technically they will be worse off!

For some!

This is true.

I was furloughed but now back at work making money again

The drawback is i am away from home weekdays again

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By *ove Bunnies2019Couple
over a year ago

basingstoke

"I am certainly looking forward to browsing for bargains in some charity shops, missed those. Probably won't be clothes any time soon as I don't fit typical sizes, need to try clothes on before deciding whether or not I want to spend money on them. What looks good on the hanger does not necessarily look good on me. And I just can't be bothered with the returns, therefore no new clothes for me until the changing rooms are allowed to open again. "

I’ve missed the charity shops too, can’t wait for them to release-open

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By *ensual 2Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

We have spent a little on line ...we have money to spend but because we are not going away hols etc and not going out socialising we dont really need to much apart from food shopping ....most of us have too much anyway...so maybe time to re-boot ..

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By *xfordshireCoupleMFCouple
over a year ago

Nr. Oxford

We were already doing a low buy year so the shutting of non essential shops didn’t affect us much. We want to start making over payments on our mortgage and with times the way they are we will probably stick with that and building our savings.

Lily

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By *elshsunsWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire

I’ve bought a dog today .... A beagle picking him up Thursday ... he’s been a stud dog now he’s retiring and I’m his forever home

Can’t wait ...

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By *ollydoesWoman
over a year ago

Shangri-La

"Not saved any money as husband is still working and with 3 kids being off they do like to eat! "

Ain't that the truth! I find it impossible to go to the supermarket just once a week. I couldn't fit that much in my fridge! And even if I could they would just eat more and it would go just as quick. Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’ve bought a dog today .... A beagle picking him up Thursday ... he’s been a stud dog now he’s retiring and I’m his forever home

Can’t wait ..."

Aww how lovely x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We were already doing a low buy year so the shutting of non essential shops didn’t affect us much. We want to start making over payments on our mortgage and with times the way they are we will probably stick with that and building our savings.

Lily "

This sounds like a really good plan x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not saved any money as husband is still working and with 3 kids being off they do like to eat!

I have an older teenager free to a good home and she doesn't start eating until 1pm....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We have spent a little on line ...we have money to spend but because we are not going away hols etc and not going out socialising we dont really need to much apart from food shopping ....most of us have too much anyway...so maybe time to re-boot .."

Hiya lovelies,

Soups and salads I'm on as from tomorrow. I need to cut down

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’ve missed the charity shops too, can’t wait for them to release-open

I've two large bags to donate after the de-cluttering.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...and I'm sure they are more than money to spend easy money...

Only their contract minimum wage is furlough. NOT what they usually earned, before the lockdown!

So technically they will be worse off!

For some!

This is true.

I was furloughed but now back at work making money again

The drawback is i am away from home weekdays again

I'd do anything to get out of this house x Glad you're back at work hunny x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?"

Anything but shirts...

Maybe more tools to keep you happy in DIY!

Do you have one of those tool belts - very sexy. If so, maybe a picture moment for your profile?

Just a suggestion x

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By *heorgasmaddictMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?"

Good man! I hear you on the commute - I can work perfectly fine from home. Will be interesting to see if we all just go back to how it was - all trudging into work 9 to 5 in high rent offices.

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By *ensual 2Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

Hiya lovelies,

Soups and salads I'm on as from tomorrow. I need to cut down

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Never you look fab

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Not buying lunches, snacks, coffees etc have really made me realise what was actually being spent. So easy to tap a debit card on the machine without actually thinking how much this is costing. Can't see that I'll be going back to buying them again. Planning on working from home a lot more as well, so the daily commuting costs will make an ongoing difference.

There's nothing that I want in the shops that would make me want to queue up for it.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I’ve missed the charity shops too, can’t wait for them to release-open

I've two large bags to donate after the de-cluttering. "

I ventured out yesterday with a car boot full to donate, first three charity shops I tried were closed, thankfully I got lucky on the fourth as didn’t want to bring it all back home

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By *ictoriaathomeTV/TS
over a year ago

Huddersfield

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

I bought a motorbike.

Great move!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought some paint brushes and model paints I needed. Saw the queues for primark / sports direct were utterly terrifying

took over the high street practically neither bodies .

Think people are just bored too so a new change of scenery so to speak .

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"I bought some paint brushes and model paints I needed. Saw the queues for primark / sports direct were utterly terrifying

took over the high street practically neither bodies .

Think people are just bored too so a new change of scenery so to speak .

Airfix or Warhammer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?

Good man! I hear you on the commute - I can work perfectly fine from home. Will be interesting to see if we all just go back to how it was - all trudging into work 9 to 5 in high rent offices. "

I think people will be encouraged to work from home for a while yet to free up public transport. Hopefully businesses won't be arses about it and make people trawl into work. Even if it's part home work and part office work that would make a difference.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

I bought a motorbike.

Sharp bought myself motorbike last Tuesday probably why the weather has turned wet lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Snap not sharp

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?

Good man! I hear you on the commute - I can work perfectly fine from home. Will be interesting to see if we all just go back to how it was - all trudging into work 9 to 5 in high rent offices.

So hope this happens, and I can't even work from home. Just way better on the roads

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By *anshee99Woman
over a year ago

all over

Covid has saved me a fortune.

No fuel, no childcare, no gym, no extra curricular activities or tutors, no days out, no meals out, no pub. Its insane.

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
over a year ago

Bedford

Still paying for last years spending, credit cards, tut.

Got my eye on a classic car but keeping on back burner for now, could do with a nice lottery windfall.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?

Good man! I hear you on the commute - I can work perfectly fine from home. Will be interesting to see if we all just go back to how it was - all trudging into work 9 to 5 in high rent offices.

So hope this happens, and I can't even work from home. Just way better on the roads "

Same. The quiet roads are wonderful!

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By *arakiss12TV/TS
over a year ago

Bedford

"Covid has saved me a fortune.

No fuel, no childcare, no gym, no extra curricular activities or tutors, no days out, no meals out, no pub. Its insane.

It is astounding how our incomes get chiseled away with everyday needs.

Money makes the world go around.

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

I’ve missed the charity shops too, can’t wait for them to release-open

I've two large bags to donate after the de-cluttering.

I ventured out yesterday with a car boot full to donate, first three charity shops I tried were closed, thankfully I got lucky on the fourth as didn’t want to bring it all back home

Most of the major Charities have stated they aren't going to open up every existing shop.

In towns & cities where they used to have 2 or more shops, they intend to open only 1.

Additionally, charities need to check & clean incoming stock before it can go into their shops.

Don't forget, yesterday was the start of a phased return of shops opening; not everything opened yesterday.

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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

I’ve missed the charity shops too, can’t wait for them to release-open

I've two large bags to donate after the de-cluttering.

I ventured out yesterday with a car boot full to donate, first three charity shops I tried were closed, thankfully I got lucky on the fourth as didn’t want to bring it all back home

Most of the major Charities have stated they aren't going to open up every existing shop.

In towns & cities where they used to have 2 or more shops, they intend to open only 1.

Additionally, charities need to check & clean incoming stock before it can go into their shops.

Don't forget, yesterday was the start of a phased return of shops opening; not everything opened yesterday."

Only one of each in our area, had to pop to the chemist this morning and still only the same one charity shop open, front and back doors closed so no dropping anything off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I bought some paint brushes and model paints I needed. Saw the queues for primark / sports direct were utterly terrifying

took over the high street practically neither bodies .

Think people are just bored too so a new change of scenery so to speak .

Airfix or Warhammer? "

Warhammer/Age of sigmar stuff and I paint/do custom conversions for clients

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"I bought some paint brushes and model paints I needed. Saw the queues for primark / sports direct were utterly terrifying

took over the high street practically neither bodies .

Think people are just bored too so a new change of scenery so to speak .

Airfix or Warhammer?

Warhammer/Age of sigmar stuff and I paint/do custom conversions for clients "

Not sold on the Age of Sigmar stuff. All about the fantasy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We’ll let the Dodo’s scramble over the edge first , once dust settles we’ll think about going

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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago

upton wirral

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

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It is therapy for many,and people need to try to feel good about themselves.Not my thing but those that do have fun and please keep your distance

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By *asmartsCouple
over a year ago

sheffield

We have 18 shops, opened 4 yesterday as we need to test the take up on visiting shops as we have been doing deliveries. We had a day very similar to Black Friday!

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

I’ve missed the charity shops too, can’t wait for them to release-open

I've found some lovely stuff in them, I also donate a lot of stuff too.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

I bought a motorbike.

Sharp bought myself motorbike last Tuesday probably why the weather has turned wet lol. "

Lol i wondered whose fault it was!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I bought some paint brushes and model paints I needed. Saw the queues for primark / sports direct were utterly terrifying

took over the high street practically neither bodies .

Think people are just bored too so a new change of scenery so to speak .

Aos is quite cool to play and lore is expanding nicely now too. Plus fantasy is coming back in around 18 months it seems

Airfix or Warhammer?

Warhammer/Age of sigmar stuff and I paint/do custom conversions for clients

Not sold on the Age of Sigmar stuff. All about the fantasy.

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By *eandHim2019Couple
over a year ago

preston

We're not prepared to queue up for things we can get online . Too much time already spent queuing for essentials without adding to it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We have saved a fortune in travelling costs alone.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

Since lockdown I've saved nearly £2,000. That means I've been spending £150 a week on rubbish!

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By *iddle ManMan
over a year ago

Walsall

"We've definitely reassessed what we needed to spend. Those days out shopping etc because of no other reason than boredom. We don't want to go back that way and would rather spend it on days out."

Totally agree it has been a bit of an eye opener for who much was wasted on stuff, the fact you couldn't go anywhere to spend any money was a huge saving.

Hopefully it will pave the way for the future on my part, but with a bleak economic future now is not the time the be splashing the cash imo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some of us are still broke and my mr works away Monday to Friday and I work in a care home 12 hours nights x so it’s still hard for some

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By *uyfrombristolMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Amazing how it took a pandemic to show people they were throwing money away on shite...

I was a contractor for most of my life and so used to saving for unemployed periods. I've been a permie for almost a decade now and haven't changed my outlook, so I've saved loads both before and during. I've survived at least two recessions and I'll survive another if it comes to it, but largely because I've made boring, sensible decisions.

One thing's for sure though, not businesses that insisted people had to attend site to work will be re-evaluating after all of this, so redundancies are highly likely. We moved our entire business to home working in less than a week with minimal impact and already the higher ups are looking to save costs going forward. We're never going back to how things were, even if the virus fucked off tomorrow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?

Good man! I hear you on the commute - I can work perfectly fine from home. Will be interesting to see if we all just go back to how it was - all trudging into work 9 to 5 in high rent offices. "

ive already been told i will be a permanent home worker now ... companies can save a fortune on office rent/ utilities/ security

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By *ommenhimCouple
over a year ago

wigan

"Furloughed people are enjoying to get paid for doing nothing...they have money...

Furlough = expensive dole. Many of these jobs will not exist once it finishes.

Get ready for a massive recession, unemployment and and a house price crash. How can you just stop a modern economy for several months and expect anything else?

I agree there is gonna be massive job losses

Lots of factorys and business will be cutting the dead wood who is sat on there sofa still

Why did you furlough employees? Did you have the business demand?, could you maintain their safety?, have you looked into the legal implications of dismissing your furloughed staff?

You seem, in this thread and others, not to understand the furlough scheme! I was furloughed until 2 weeks ago wasn’t my choice, same with my wife. Both back to work, enjoyed the enforced break, saved money, kept our child happy and stimulated... got a tan! Luckily for you when your existing furloughed, then redundant?, staff land you before employment tribunals where you shout to the panel ‘lazy dole scum’ you’ll have plenty of profit to pay them.

Why did you employ all those people you didn’t need?

Have you ever considered your business management skills and employment law knowledge could be improved? - maybe some of your staff have while furloughed!?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Who has the money to now spend in these non-essential shops -

Is it really necessary in your life?

Since lockdown I've saved nearly £2,000. That means I've been spending £150 a week on rubbish!

Good grief thats a saving!

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By *ensual 2Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

We havent spent so much apart from groceries this last few months ..saved on petrol on cars . took time to re evaluate what lifes about and whats important to us ...

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By *ustfun 1984Man
over a year ago

exeter

Been saving on average between £150 and £200 a week at the minute just goes to show what you do waste money on as not really missing much at the minute just getting back to basics

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?

Good man! I hear you on the commute - I can work perfectly fine from home. Will be interesting to see if we all just go back to how it was - all trudging into work 9 to 5 in high rent offices.

ive already been told i will be a permanent home worker now ... companies can save a fortune on office rent/ utilities/ security "

Our business considers someone a full time Home Worker if they work from home for 80% of their working week. As a Home Worker the business pays for your work internet and phone plus it supplies the appropriate office furniture. If companies are considering making more jobs full time Working From Home, will they be providing the means to do this? Also, do they have a duty of care to ensure you have the correct equipment to work from home? Are they liable for work related injuries sustained as a result of someone working from home without the right equipment?

I love working from home but it comes with a cost and risks which I believe the employer needs to shoulder some responsibility for.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm very lucky to have had (and to be still having) a great lockdown; I'm working from home and have loads of DIY stuff and projects to keep me happy - I also have shed.

Whilst I don't have any need to spend money on non essential stuff, I know that I must to support business and the economy; only problem is, what to buy?

Good man! I hear you on the commute - I can work perfectly fine from home. Will be interesting to see if we all just go back to how it was - all trudging into work 9 to 5 in high rent offices.

ive already been told i will be a permanent home worker now ... companies can save a fortune on office rent/ utilities/ security

I love working from home but it comes with a cost and risks which I believe the employer needs to shoulder some responsibility for."

they have officially termed us as “flexible workers” for now i believe for the exact reason of getting around those extra costs while covid is keeping us home anyway , but our passes for office access have been cancelled, we are not even allowed access to collect personal belongings and have been told in no uncertain terms things will not return to normal and in future there will be hub space that can be booked in advance if you need to work face to face with your team

we do have facility to order (or i think mostly repurpose from the office) equipment and furniture coming in the next few months and i think once offices are allowed to open they will have to relabel us as home workers to start covering some of our own personal cost increases

i know plenty have saved on commuting but plenty more lived close enough to walk or cycle and now are home 24-7 heating / lighting / electricity, better wifi ... already bought equipment so they didnt have to work from a tiny laptop screen , i even know of team members who are now looking to move house because their current home was never bought with the plan of working at home forever and they now need to find “office space” for both parents and the kitchen table just doesnt cut it

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