Another whats it worth thread...

stamford · 13-09-12, 07:33 PM

I feel your pain Sam, I know it isn't easy bringing young ones up, been there myself a few times. None of us probably have it easy, it may look like we do but we tend to live to our means so salary is relative.

Will selling the car be worthwhile? It sounds like a short term fix imo.

ZS · 13-09-12, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stamford

I feel your pain Sam, I know it isn't easy bringing young ones up, been there myself a few times. None of us probably have it easy, it may look like we do but we tend to live to our means so salary is relative.

Will selling the car be worthwhile? It sounds like a short term fix imo.

Bringing up the children is not really an issue its just so expensive doing it on your own (their mother refuses to see them, let alone pay anything towards their upkeep). Childcare so I can work is more than my rent every month!

Your right though its a short term fix, I'll regret it as soon as its done and I've been there before with the car and been worse off for it.

I just can't see a way out of it at the moment... and don't know what to do...

stamford · 13-09-12, 08:12 PM

I take it you are not entitled to any benefits then, albeit small considering you are doing the right thing in working? Sometimes it pays to be a bum and sponge off the system, beats me how some folk do this and are happy to do so, doesn't pay to have a conscience.

ZS · 13-09-12, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stamford

I take it you are not entitled to any benefits then, albeit small considering you are doing the right thing in working? Sometimes it pays to be a bum and sponge off the system, beats me how some folk do this and are happy to do so, doesn't pay to have a conscience.

I don't want to scrounge off the system...

I do however claim my full £100 a month I'm entitled to in tax credits...

M17TT180 · 13-09-12, 08:15 PM

First off i'd go to the citizans advice bureau, nothing better than a bit of free advise/help.

ZS · 13-09-12, 08:16 PM

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First off i'd go to the citizans advice bureau, nothing better than a bit of free advise/help.

Their advice is to get sacked (not quit) and claim benefits... yeah that's sound advice isn't it!!

M17TT180 · 13-09-12, 08:18 PM

if it means you are better off then why not?

Jay-ZS+ · 13-09-12, 08:39 PM

Sorry to hear this Sam, hope it all works out for you. Is there anyway you can reduce childcare costs? Parents etc?? What about a friend that could child mind cash in hand. My Sister has two young kids so is off work and looks after one of her friends children whilst she works?? Cheaper than normal childcare.

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if it means you are better off then why not?

This is why the country is fcked, people out of work should never be better off than those in work!!!

Read this the other day, made me laugh

M17TT180 · 13-09-12, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay-ZS+

Sorry to hear this Sam, hope it all works out for you. Is there anyway you can reduce childcare costs? Parents etc?? What about a friend that could child mind cash in hand. My Sister has two young kids so is off work and looks after one of her friends children whilst she works?? Cheaper than normal childcare.

This is why the country is fcked, people out of work should never be better off than those in work!!!

Read this the other day, made me laugh

No the people who ****** the country up are the ones who claim with no intention of finding a job, not the ones who have fallen on hard times and need a little help.