I have a relative who keeps asking to borrow money.
They are younger than me, have never had a job, parents the same. Not benefit bashing at all, they have been raised in the system, they know no different.
I work full time and have just taken on a weekend job to keep us going. We are as least off as we have ever been.
We have nice things, a lovely house and shiny cars, bought with equity from a doer upper that we lived in for years with no hot water/electrics etc. as well as inheritance. I feel they do not know this but think we are rich from looking in from the outside. Anyway, none of their business.
I don't want to give them a penny as I am just finishing my shift at my 2nd job having done 56 hours total this week while they have done 0. Im waiting for my uniforms to finish in the wash ready for 8 am so cant even get in bed.
I want to convey this but not seem like a dick saying it outright but I think their lifestyle just expects handouts. I always give the money and it is usually paid back once their benefits go in but I am so fucked off right now. They have not paid back twice also
The message said
Hi Sam, can you lend me 20 til Friday and I'll give u 30 back??
I have not replied and have had a further ?
Help meh