Alwaysoverdrawn Fri 21-Sep-18 16:19:23

obviously not including the disabled, elderly etc in this



I am so fed up of being poor so I looked into doing an access course to increase my earning potential. My sister is doing one and is currently on benefits, she gets it for free with her childcare paid.



Having spoken to them, we earn too much to be considered for help. Having looked into mine and my sisters finances I think this is frankly bloody ridiculous. We are worse off than her ffs.



We make around £2,500 NET p/m, £1000 rent, £900 childcare -2 adults, 2 kids. So £600 ‘disposable’ pm with a lot of debts to pay.



She gets £670pm plus her full rent paid and a council tax reduction for her and one child.



AIBU to think life shouldn’t be ‘easier’ for those on benefits than those who work?



DP hasn’t been to the dentist despite needing to for years as he can’t afford treatment, I’m really down today. Seriously considering moving out so that I can claim benefits and get out of this horrible rut.