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If you needed extra money

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Whatwillitbenext · 18/04/2024 20:14

....an extra £100 per week

You both work full time

Can't cut anything back at all (fine tooth comb through the budget has already been done)

Not eligible for any benefits even with low wages and high childcare costs.

What would you do? I've had 2nd jobs before, but now we have 2 kids under 6 and not much support.

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Stompythedinosaur · 18/04/2024 20:20

I used to have to pick up a certain number of overtime shifts a month to make ends meet, I guess that isn't an option with your work?

If not, I'd go for a second job, maybe one weekend day.

DeeCeeCherry · 18/04/2024 20:18

1 of you become SAHP so you don't have childcare costs. Or 1 of you get a 2nd job.

IgnoranceNotOk · 18/04/2024 20:17

Crikey OP that’s a lot that’s needed a month.

Can you list all your bills to see if anyone on here can cut it more?

Have you looked at benefits calculators and made sure you are claiming for childcare from tax free childcare etc.

Why is it suddenly that you need so much more a month?

MooFroo · 18/04/2024 20:17

Online jobs? Surveys
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