.... But would like to first point out I'm not a bum!!
I normally work 16-20hrs a week but my hours have been cut to 6/8 hours a week, which will be 2 evenings. This will mean I lose some of my tax credits and I'm worried about making ends meet.
Childcare is tough due lack of family to help/have DS in evening and DS is pretty unsettled at the moment due to me not being around much for last few weeks.
I don't know anything about income support for lone parents, but I'm wondering whether it'll be better to stop working for now and claim IS or to work 2 evenings a week and pay for a babysitter/hunt for someone to have DS.
Is anyone else in this situation?
I'm not to sure what to do for the best at the moment, but am actively hunting another job that'll fit in (not easy in this climate!!)
What is IS? Whats the crack and how much is it?
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LastOrders · 24/03/2009 21:18
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