British Expats - Tips on Frugality

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Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas (Post 5448638)

I have a friend who, IMO, spends too much time and energy on being frugal. She started being frugal because she had to be as she had a crap paying job. Nearly six years on, she still has that crap paying job (which she hates). She has diverted her energies into being frugal instead of doing things to improve her income: better job, side job, gaining qualifications, asking for a raise, etc.

I agree with that (especially as she hates her job). Anyone with such a good handle on their own budget could possibly be quite an asset to a company or organisation.
Up until recently I was doing volunteer work for a non profit organisation that wastes money and resources in a way that is nothing short of scandalous, and if their donors knew I'm sure they would object. I suspect there are many others like that that your friend could sort out, maybe she just doesn't have the confidence to go for it?