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Some news. First of all we made our first IVA repayment in November and today my boss called me into the office to say that he is paying me a £500 (before tax) bonus in my December salary. It will be lovely to be able to keep some but also to pay more into the creditors pot as it is completely unprecedented- I never get bonuses. Secondly I was in town after work and walked past The British Heart Foundation shop - they were advertising for volunteers. I have picked up a form and intend to take it back in tomorrow to give a few hours a week as a volunteer. For many reasons but mainly because my Mother died of a heart attack on Christmas Eve 13 years ago and so I have decided to do something positive now that my thoughts are not completely occupied by money! All in all it's been a great day.[:D]

Great news on the bonus and I'll bet you'll make a great volunteer.

Thank you so much Jan.

That sounds great Car1e, hope you get to keep some of your bonus, that would make a nice xmas present

Thanks very much lem. I hope so too, think it's the 50/50 clause in our IVA. I've emailed our IP to let her know so should hear in due course.

Great news on the bonus..well done!!!!

I agree with Jan, you will make a great volunteer xx

Such a lovely thing to do - congrats on the bonus - enjoy it x

Volunterring will be rewarding and I hope you get rewarded by keeping some of that bonus and treating yourself. x

Good news about the bonus, and good luck with volunteering x

I start my volunteer work on the afternoon of the 6th of January. I will be helping to sort our merchandise in the shop as it comes in, on the till etc. Should also be able to give up a few hours each Sat too. I am really looking forward to it.

Great news. You'll have to let us know how you get on.