Well, I am working at home today. I much prefer it. I don't feel so on edge, wondering if my mum is going to crack open a beer at some ridiculous hour (yes, while working!) and wondering how to deal with that (ignore it? or say something? it's a home office). And I am not wondering if my mum's partner is going to come in between quotes and start a 'discussion' about one thing or another, which will then tangent into twelve other subjects, including my father, my past, my mum's past, my younger brother and sisters behaviour, my relationship, their relationship, my DF's work future opportunities, our newly purchased house etc etc.
So, while I don't have to deal with THOSE issues, I still have to deal with the fact that they are still spending money they don't have, on things they don't need, and having an 'I don't care, let's get another loan' attitude.
And while this week is very different to other weeks financially, because there is VERY little money left in their accounts. Usually there is money from jobs rolling in, and money rolling out, but it always APPEARS that there is money in there. So when I say 'We have no money' they think I'm joking or something, because there's 50k in there. What on earth do you mean, no money?
So there's under $2k in there now, so I think this may be the kick in the pants that has been long coming. I have no idea what they think they're going to do. I am sure a payment for a job will swoop in and save the day, and seeing as work has picked up again for the boys, it will continue to drip in again, and the whole cycle will repeat itself.
*sigh*
Well, I am becoming more detached from the situation as the days pass. It is now just a job for me. I get paid $18 an hour to pay bills, record reciepts, do the taxes, pay the credit card, juggle money, chase up unpaid money, pay the wages and superannuation, send out group certificates, meet licensing requirements and meet with the accountant every year. This is my job - it will last as long as they can afford me. I feel as though I have hardly any other connection with it any more.

Sorry for my rant, I had to get it out so now I can start work with a fresh mind. Atleast it's financially related!