Sunny weather, dark mood

[twinkle_lfs]

Just had a lovely weekend at Wychwood Festival, which appeared to be falling victim to the recession - a very noticeable lack of people generally, most noticeable with the lack of queues at food stalls and big gaps between tents, where previously they had been jam-packed in. Made it more comfortable for sure, but doesn't bode well for the rest of

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[justmadabout]

I hear you on the work and maternity pay fronts. Just got a letter from the nursery where Matteo is booked for October to say they're putting their fees up by 50%!!! from August. We could move him, but it's still a good rate for inner London and it's right on site at my work. But I may be joining the leagues of women who work basically to pay for childcare and not much else :(

[stimpy_lfs]

50%??? When inflation is the lowest for years? That's staggering...!

Bet they won't give the staff a rise anywhere near that (or even a tenth of that).

[twinkle_lfs]

that's appalling - how can they justify such a hike?