I’m a bad travel insurance buyer sometimes. Once I did it on my iPhone while waiting in line to board my flight. It’s one of those things that I mean to do, but it’s always at the bottom of my list (I’m a bad packer, I’m an airport worrier, I’m stressing more …

I am a Bad Food Shopper. As I write this, I have empty cupboards and I know as soon as I’m finished I should go and do a big shop. But I only have little arms and I’m a bit tired and I might just go and buy some treats for my tea. I’m tired and I don’t want to …

Why is it that calling your bank is such a hassle? It shouldn’t be, but we’ve started relying on internet banking so much, we never bother calling them anymore. Once you get past the horrible robot lady, the people at my bank are actually lovely. They’re helpful. They’re sometimes quicker than me trying to organise things online. …

There is a strange urgency attached to job applications. Like the sooner you get the application in, the more keen you’ll seem and the more successful your application will be. That’s utter rubbish. Most hiring types won’t risk missing out on a stellar …

I’m moving house next month and I already hate it. I’m trying to be excited, but it’s going to be more than a bit of a faff. And here’s the other thing I’m discovering – there are a lot of hidden costs. I’d made my peace with estate agent fees and a heck of a deposit. But there was a …

There are three ways to cause rows in a shared house: Taking a lifetime in the bathroom every morning, not clearing up after yourself and splitting the bills.

You’re going to have to sort out your own washing up. I can’t help with that. Splitting bills, sorting money, it’s ALL an absolute nightmare. There …

The Apprentice is back! Hurrah! I’ve basically cancelled my Wednesday evening plans until summer. If you want to take me for drinks, don’t ask me on Wednesdays. I’m busy yelling at my telly and perving over Nick Hewer.

And despairing and the way the candidates treat each other and approach their business.

The Apprentice is a reality TV show, not a business …

There are job websites bursting at the seams and that seems to be the most common place to look for work these days.

But then there are the other places, the places that no one mentions to you. The places online where good jobs are nestled away.
1. The ‘work …

People often think that I don’t use a CV because I’m freelance. I’m not applying for “conventional” jobs. That’s true to an extent – sometimes I get work via Twitter. Sometimes I get work via the client list on my blog, and sometimes it’s just good ol’ word of mouth and a bit of a chat over coffee.

But I still …

I’m just about to start house hunting. I don’t want to. Our landlady is selling up and we have to find somewhere new. But I’ve been reading about ‘bad tenant’ websites, and I can’t help but feel that they’re a little unfair. It’s hard enough to find a decent place to live without the …