So…
As some of you might be aware, I hung up the keys at an early (ish) age this time last year, I was diagnosed with cancer, testicular cancer, and have been treated for it since.
Sadly, my little biological house guest has decided to put down some routes and is refusing to leave, my recent tests have revealed a spread.
Whilst it’s not the worst case, it’s not great and will take some fighting.
My appearances on here might be a little sporadic ( yes, I can hear the cry’s of disappointment) whilst I get to work on evicting my foe, not because I will be fighting to the death, more because I don’t think posting after a heavy round of treatment will end well for me. The lack of patience and sympathy will be strong in me!
My main reason for posting this is to offer some advice…
I was lucky/boring/unlucky enough to plan for my health and future. I paid extra for cover with my various financial ties. I had cover via work too. Aside from my boring financial outlook, it’s fair to say that I have been helped by this planning when the ■■■■ has hit the fan, so all I wanted to say to all who are on here is… take a good luck at yourselves financially.
I know we all moan or boast about wages etc but what happens if it stops?
I’m guessing a fare few in here are the “breadwinners” in the household and yes, you might be ok for a few weeks off but I would ask you all to take a good look at things.
Don’t take things for granted, my cancer is just ■■■■, utter ■■■■, but the little bit of security that I have money wise has helped more than I can say. My family are able to be with me, and the stress is way less than it could be .
I’m not suggesting you should take millions in life cover, but maybe just double check where you stand with things like your mortgage, car payments and work should the worse happen.
Sorry to depress you all on a Sunday night but it’s taken a few days to mull things over.
I have enjoyed looking and posting on here, despite the obvious trolls I think it’s a good place to get an idea of the industry, both where it’s been and where it’s going.
I look forward to being around for a while longer, and I hope some of you might just take my advice as it’s meant.
All the best…