Wednesday 22 September 2010

The challenge

This may be a fools errand, or even a monumentally stupid idea.  I don't think I'll succeed at anyrate.  But, with any luck, this blog may at least be mildly entertaining for the next 4 weeks.

Back in July, the government ordered all departments to find 40% of cuts in spending.

In my industry, public relations, we've seen this become a reality - and on my other blog you can read more about what I feel about that.

But can I do this in my own life?

Well, we'll soon find out... Starting on Monday 27th September, this blog will track my progress as I try and spend 4 weeks cutting 40% from my own outgoings.

At worst I'll fail. At best I may save some extra cash and get some new clothes or a holiday or something.

4 comments:

  1. What did you do about Blair's book in the end? If you didn't buy it, then have you put your name down to request it at your local library. Could include the cost of the book in your cuts!

    ps when I glance at the 40 in 4, I do get flashbacks to Error 404.

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  2. What did you do about Blair's book in the end? If you didn't buy it, then have you put your name down to request it at your local library. Could include the cost of the book in your cuts!

    ps when I glance at the 40 in 4, I do get flashbacks to Error 404.

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  3. Sorry about the double posting

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  4. No worries!

    Didn't make a decision on Blair's book... but it may now even be available for 40% off... or if i decide to read it in the next few weeks, the kentish town library will be the place for me!

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