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Aibu to feel jealous of my neighbour

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dgs21 · 10/05/2026 11:46

We’re both single parents, she has 2 children aged 12 and 2. I have an 8yo and one on the way.

We’ve both lived in our houses for the same amount of time around 8 years so I know her quite well. I work 4 days a week until 8pm plus over time, I do a course alongside my job as I work in pharmacy and have to complete a 3 year course so I can be a qualified dispenser and hoping to go to uni next year. I’m working really hard and don’t seem to have any time or money to keep my house, garden and even myself in check as I’m always working and paying bills/food/driving lessons/daughter etc. I earn around £900 a month plus £200 UC. My 8yo is being assessed for autism and ADHD but I feel like I shouldn’t apply for PIP until she’s officially diagnosed as she’s not too high on the spectrum.

my next door neighbour hasn’t worked a day since I’ve known her, she told me a few years ago it’s because she “coughs too much”, she is constantly smoking weed. She receives over £1,000 a month for he 12yo because he is mildly autistic but undiagnosed atm and told me she actually exaggerated his symptoms to get more money, plus the other benefits she gets. She gets around £2,000 a month in total. Since she has started receiving the PIP for her son, she has covered herself in tattoos, her front and back garden has transformed and is full of flowers which she has said she spent £300 at home bargains last week, she gambles on gambling apps and has spent over £100 in one day, and just in general spends allot of money on herself and her house and has all day everyday to do this.

(forgot to mention I receive housing benefit too based on my income each month)

ABIU to be feeling jealous, we’ve got along quite well the past few years but am now starting to resent her, I’m even thinking of moving house so I don’t have to see her everyday

OP posts:
emuloc · 10/05/2026 12:23

sidneytweeney · 10/05/2026 11:55

If I were her, I’d be jealous of you OP. She’s sitting on her arse all day (allegedly) scamming the benefits system and achieving nothing other than some tats and a pretty garden. You, on the other hand are on your way to a respected career, working hard and setting an amazing example for your kids. You’re the winner here 🌸

Hardly winning, when she is consumed with jealously over her neighbour, who is just trying to live her life. Sad.

DeskGnome · 10/05/2026 12:23

dgs21 · 10/05/2026 12:21

God I’ve offended allot of people🤦🏼‍♀️ sorry but you’ve all helped me realise I’m not being unreasonable thankyou 😊 I’ll allow you all to talk amongst yourself now x

Perhaps go and get yourself some fresh air.

Sundays can be boring I know, but I don't think this is the way to entertain yourself.

'x'

Octavia64 · 10/05/2026 12:22

Your neighbour is lying to you.

pip is a benefit for adults who are defined as for this purposes over 16.

so she isn’t getting pip for a twelve year old.

Ukisfinished · 10/05/2026 12:22

Your not being unreasonable at all, more disbelief I think, I am fine with people getting pip if their symptoms are backed by medical notes and evidence, fine they have not much choice and are genuinely disabled with not much earning potential longer term, however the benefits system in this country is not fit for purpose due to the scammers and those choosing benefits as a lifestyle choice. Make them pay it back or find out what hard work is by introducing the community service version of a chain gang.

dgs21 · 10/05/2026 12:21

God I’ve offended allot of people🤦🏼‍♀️ sorry but you’ve all helped me realise I’m not being unreasonable thankyou 😊 I’ll allow you all to talk amongst yourself now x

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JLou08 · 10/05/2026 12:20

Just seen your update, so you work part time. The same system supporting your neighbour is propping you up so you can work part time hours and do a course to better yourself. What is there for you to be envious of? It seems like you're benefiting well yourself. Maybe even more so, you getting this course will enable you to make more money until you retire, maybe even buy your own home. Neighbour will have next to nothing when her DC grows up and no experience to help her get back in the workforce.

Summerunlover · 10/05/2026 12:20

Oh bore off a other benefits bashing thread.

DeskGnome · 10/05/2026 12:18

Ilovegolf · 10/05/2026 12:16

I hate the faux naivety shown on here “why would you be jealous of her” asked all wide eyed. Surely, it’s obvious? Yes of course op will be in a much better position long term and yes she is bettering herself etc etc, but she’s in the thick of it at the minute, working her arse off and her neighbour doesn’t seem to have to do…anything, for a lot more money. I get why it feels unfair op.
Focus on you and your children and don’t engage with her. She’s probably exaggerating her income anyway.

It would appear not all the naivety here is faux.

dgs21 · 10/05/2026 12:18

BatchCookBabe · 10/05/2026 12:12

Yeah, this. ^ The OP seems to know exactly what her neighbour brings in, but doesn't seem to know what she brings in herself.

I know what she brings in because she told me, I know what I bring in as well it’s just different every month, you’re obsessed with this post

OP posts:
DeposedPresident · 10/05/2026 12:17

These are the DLA rates for children.

https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/rates

Even if she is claiming highest care and highest mobility she';'s not getting £1 k a month so if she told you that she is telling porkies.

And yes- you have a career and a future. She doesn't.

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children

Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.

https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/rates

SpaDaysForAll · 10/05/2026 12:17

my next door neighbour hasn’t worked a day since I’ve known her

Yet you’re jealous of her!

Do you also want to be a worthless slob?

DeskGnome · 10/05/2026 12:17

dgs21 · 10/05/2026 12:16

She’s admitted she lied to get more money? Spends it on herself and gambling? Hasn’t brought her son anything? All of a sudden covered in tattoos foe neck to toe tattoos are expensive? You seem to be really offended by my post

What did her son want her to bring him?

Ilovegolf · 10/05/2026 12:16

I hate the faux naivety shown on here “why would you be jealous of her” asked all wide eyed. Surely, it’s obvious? Yes of course op will be in a much better position long term and yes she is bettering herself etc etc, but she’s in the thick of it at the minute, working her arse off and her neighbour doesn’t seem to have to do…anything, for a lot more money. I get why it feels unfair op.
Focus on you and your children and don’t engage with her. She’s probably exaggerating her income anyway.

dgs21 · 10/05/2026 12:16

BatchCookBabe · 10/05/2026 12:12

What 'truth' is that then, pray tell......

She’s admitted she lied to get more money? Spends it on herself and gambling? Hasn’t brought her son anything? All of a sudden covered in tattoos foe neck to toe tattoos are expensive? You seem to be really offended by my post

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dollyblue01 · 10/05/2026 12:15

You may find she is gloating because she’s jealous of you.
id rather be in your shoes than hers, can’t imagine sitting at home all day doing nothing is much fun.
your building a career and eventually will earn better for your future, hers is likely to stay the same.

your also showing your child that in life you have to work to get what you want.

Just get on with your life, yes it seems a struggle now, but it will get easier and your building for a future , she isn’t.

DoughnutDreamer · 10/05/2026 12:14

Why would you be jealous of someone like that? You are doing everything you can to make yourself and your life better. She’ll spend her life wasting tax payer’s money on simply existing. Keep doing your thing, OP, and start distancing yourself from her- not because of who she is, but because of how her life makes you feel.

BatchCookBabe · 10/05/2026 12:13

@Keroppi · Today 12:11
Always stupid threads like this
"My neighbour is claiming benefits for her asd child and sat on her fat arse all day, wow I wish I could live like that, but instead I have morals sadly how can i deal with this" LMAO

😂

professionalcommentreader · 10/05/2026 12:13

YANBU and she isn’t the one defrauding the system.

BatchCookBabe · 10/05/2026 12:12

dgs21 · 10/05/2026 12:12

It’s hardly a disgusting thread, people getting too hurt by the fact I’m talking the truth

What 'truth' is that then, pray tell......

BatchCookBabe · 10/05/2026 12:12

JLou08 · 10/05/2026 12:09

You're working till 8pm 4 days a week and picking up overtime but only earn £900 per month? Unless your starting late in the day (not putting the start time implies the typical 9am start) it doesn't sound right at all. Did you miss a digit and mean £1900?

Yeah, this. ^ The OP seems to know exactly what her neighbour brings in, but doesn't seem to know what she brings in herself.

dgs21 · 10/05/2026 12:12

BatchCookBabe · 10/05/2026 12:10

Exactly. Disgusting thread.

It’s hardly a disgusting thread, people getting too hurt by the fact I’m talking the truth

OP posts:
Keroppi · 10/05/2026 12:11

Always stupid threads like this
"My neighbour is claiming benefits for her asd child and sat on her fat arse all day, wow I wish I could live like that, but instead I have morals sadly how can i deal with this" LMAO

Assuming this is real someone somewhere is probably jealous of you with your UC and housing benefit! And free school meals etc reduction in school trip costs. £1 trips to the theatre or zoo and what not. And you'll get PIP soon surely so there you go!

So what does that tell you.
As for wanting to move away so you don't see her 🙈🤣

BatchCookBabe · 10/05/2026 12:10

Locutus2000 · 10/05/2026 12:09

Claiming to also receive benefits doesn't change the nasty tone of your posts.

Exactly. Disgusting thread.

JLou08 · 10/05/2026 12:09

You're working till 8pm 4 days a week and picking up overtime but only earn £900 per month? Unless your starting late in the day (not putting the start time implies the typical 9am start) it doesn't sound right at all. Did you miss a digit and mean £1900?

vodkaredbullgirl · 10/05/2026 12:09

🤔

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