sparklesunshine

Please call the police, a suicide hotline, a friend or family member and talk to them about how you're feeling. You won't get the help you need online.

Hope you feel better soon.

namuol has covered all the really good points. It's definitely easier to have money by "not spending money" than "making more money". But there are lots of side jobs you could do. Maybe you could mow lawns or fill out questionnaires online? You could go to car boot sales and sell good finds.

Usually devs get the best "pay rises" by finding a new job, though.

Companies will do anything to advertise their products!

Yes you are right about Margate. It's becoming really popular with artists and artisan craftsman. I don't live there but I can see the growth as more people are moving there from London.

I believe they keep them empty so they can visit at any time. They are their holiday homes.

Some investors buy flats and keep them empty and in bubble wrap for a couple of years until prices increase, then sell. Not "buy-to-let" investors, but "buy-to-sell"!