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To have told my Mum to piss off

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mmsmum · 11/03/2011 21:26

My Mum is the biggest bitch out there, really she takes some beating

She is always making catty comments and snide remarks but she has gone too far this time

She has just told me my life is a mess. She said I have no job, no home, I have nothing. She suggested I move to 'where work is' (where ever the hell she thinks that might be) and says I've done nothing about looking for a job. She knows that I've been looking since August, she knows I have no childcare before or after school and she won't help so my hours are limited. She also knows I saw someone about doing a professional CV the other week so I asked her why she thought I did that if I wasn't looking for work and said 'you were probably bored' at this point I told her to piss off and hung up

I never give myself a break, I never let up on myself, I spend all my time caring for DC, for the dog, the house and I study pt. I spend hours every week trawling the web for jobs, then I call possibilities to find out exact hours and if there is anything (usually there isn't) I'll apply for it.

I'm about to come into some money and I think this is her problem. I lost the income I was getting from the csa last year and have struggled since and my Mum has been helping me out here and there, usually with food shopping and small bills like bt every few months. She knows I cannot get a mortgage and would need to spend every penny if I am going to buy a house outright but she seems to want me to give her her money back first and then wash her hands of me

Tonight was totally unprovoked, I had called her earlier in the week to ask if she would take me or lend me money for petrol so I could go see houses and this is when it came out that 'I can't buy a house' because I won't have enough left after giving her money. I said I needed to find somewhere for me and dc to live, if I rent my money will just be drained away into the pockets of someone else and I won't have anything to show for it and DC won't have any security, she also knows I'd have trouble renting with the dog. She also accused me of not looking at houses, which is ridiculous because I've discussed my searching with her loads of times, she knows I'm online looking everyday

Why is she such a bitch? I really hate that she genuinely seems to think my life is a mess, that I have nothing and am not trying to do anything with my life. I don't and never have spent my days sitting about doing nothing, being bored. This is something I expect from a total bitch, not from my Mum, or anyone's Mum

I had called her about something completely different tonight and she brought this up. It seems like she is determined to fall out and drive me away, I've never thought she liked me and I've always thought that she should never have had children. I could never ever say the things to my DD that she says to me, I could never even think anything like the stuff she says

She knows that that I am depending on her for a few things financially next week (one of the things is DD's school trip) but this is beyond her usual moaning, which is bad enough at times. What kind of Mum tells their DD her life is a mess? I don't know what to do, I get more understanding from my dog, I was stressed out enough without that conversation

I really need a friend right now but don't have anyone I can call. Argh! I do try, I know I struggle with stress and anxiety, something I don't think she has ever noticed but I was trying so hard to be positive and look to the future, I'd even compiled a new cv and just signed up for a Summer ou course, I'd even joined a weight loss group today but now I feel like crying but I'm not giving her the satisfaction! I would love, love, love to work, even people on fb know that! I am so bloody lonely on my own all the time I am desperate to get out and do something.

Can someone please tell me what the hell is wrong with my Mum? Does she believe the stuff she is saying? I'd really like never to speak to her again but I can't let DD down next week

OP posts:
Catnao · 12/03/2011 00:14

I was not teaching when our son was small - I worked in an office until both myself and my partner (son's dad) went back to university to retrain when small was three.

He went to full time (7.30 - 6) child minder until that point, which cost £890 a month, but I got almost half back through working tax credits. Hope that helps.

(When we went back to retrain, my mum re - jiggled her shifts to have him after pre school - so I guess she has a right to criticise me sometimes!)

AyeRobot · 12/03/2011 00:16

Why don't you become a childminder? If there is such a shortage, then you'll have no problem finding mindees. And you'll be OK for your daughter.

TwoWeeSausages · 12/03/2011 00:16

BTW my DS is 8 and has been in different forms of childcare since 18mths as I was a LP went back to work.

piebaldpony · 12/03/2011 00:17

OP in Scotland it is NOT illegal to leave an 11 year old at home alone - whoever told you it is was wrong. Think you need to try a bit harder with finding a job - there really are jobs out there if you're not too fussy. tbh your story strikes me as very odd.

Catnao · 12/03/2011 00:19

Don't worry about a key and stuff - I was a latch key kid, and now, so is my son (aged ten)! Unless your child/ren have specific problems, it is fine, imo, to let them go home alone. (not if they are liitle! disclaimer)

mmsmum · 12/03/2011 00:20

Two what is YWCA? Who does the pick up? Sorry if i'm being nosy

Coffee I know, all the estate agents and letting agents have my details but there isn't much I can do, they just email and call, I still need to look myself!

Cat nursery isn't that hard to find places, i had DD's name down 18months in advance but it was a popular one. It's when they go to school that the problems start. Tax credits weren't around when DD was small but glad they are now and I've just learned about needing to work 16 hours for help for fees

Aye I couldn't think of anything worse lol Besides if I can't find childcare to work I doubt I'd find childcare to go to college and lord knows what I'd for money then!

Pie why is it odd? And what else would you like me to do?

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TwoWeeSausages · 12/03/2011 00:21

Here is a list of all relevant childcare in Glasgow.

www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk/SearchResults.aspx?chisid=10&sopt=C&townid=111&cata=1&catb=5&catc=&catd=

Its a more comprehensive list than the councils.

manicbmc · 12/03/2011 00:21

Usual suspect - have you been at the wine? Grin

OP - pretty much what Mofo said.

Catnao · 12/03/2011 00:22

How old is DD? Because my son will be eleven in August and tax credits were most certainly around then! I needed them to work!

mmsmum · 12/03/2011 00:22

Two I got an error

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manicbmc · 12/03/2011 00:23

You can get tax credits if you work less than 16 hours - but you can't claim working tax credits.

mmsmum · 12/03/2011 00:23

Cat really? I don't remember tax credits until 2003/2004? Maybe that's just when I learned about them Blush

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mmsmum · 12/03/2011 00:24

Cat I googled it, it was 2003

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AyeRobot · 12/03/2011 00:25

What's your degree in?

Catnao · 12/03/2011 00:25

I worked around 37 hours (as I recall from 2000 - 2003 when I went back to uni), and DEFINITELY got working tax credits. My son was born August 2000. Tax credits definitely existed (I know - they paid half my child care costs, and very glad I was for them!)

manicbmc · 12/03/2011 00:25

My kids are 16 and tax credits have been around in their present form for at least 8 years.

cumfy · 12/03/2011 00:27

Anyone can get a remortgage if they own a property outright.

TwoWeeSausages · 12/03/2011 00:27

YWCA is a womens charity. this is their website:

www.ywcaglasgow.org/index.phpn

When DS attended their afterschool they did pickup. I had to arrange pickup whrn he attend a private afterschool.

mmsmum · 12/03/2011 00:41

Two I got a page not found but I found their site through google but nothing about childcare on a search? Do you have to be christian? I'll bookmark the page though and go back when I'm not so tired

Cumfy it is the same process as getting a mortgage for a purchase, not anyone can get one

I really have to go bed now. Thanks to everyone who took the time to read my op, and to the few who took the time to read everything I said after that. Thanks to the one or two people who had something kind to say and thanks to those who have tried to help.

Really am surprised thought that everyone thinks my Mum can speak to me how she likes because I have borrowed money from her. Also surprised by the people who think there are jobs waiting to be had and childcare providers twiddling their thumbs. Even more surprised by the people who think someone would say they want to work and are trying to find work but think actually they don't, if that makes sense, it doesn't to me!

Anyway fwiw I think I was right to end the call with my Mum and I had to say something to stop her. I really don't think anyone needs to sit and take abuse for any reason.

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chickchickchicken · 12/03/2011 00:45

two things that may help -

i used to be a SW and you can use a common sense approach to leaving a child at age 11. you dont mention any sn so am assuming not

i also used to work in a college (to fit around my own childcare) at one point. you mention childcare students would be at college full time 9 - 5. most college courses finish around 3 - 3.30. if student at placement (depending on course but can be as little at just one week per year) then that would usually be 9 - 5

hope that helps a little to putting your mind at rest re leaving your child at home and the possibility of employing a childcare student to cover after school hours

iscream · 12/03/2011 01:50

Just another child care idea. Could she go to your neighbors home after school, in exchange for you doing some sort of favour for them?

iskra · 12/03/2011 09:21

When I was that age we had teenagers from the local 6th form look after us after school.

fifi25 · 12/03/2011 09:51

i was getting tax credits and nursery funded in 2002.

Goblinchild · 12/03/2011 09:54

So, you told your mum to piss off.
She pisses off and enjoys her life.
Problem solved.
Until you want something, and she's not there.

Maylee · 12/03/2011 10:42

i) Pay your mother back the money you owe her - you are a grown woman not a child.

ii) Then make an informed decision about whether you can really afford to buy a house with the money you have remaining. There is nothing wrong with renting if it means you live within your means. If the issue is about the dog then you need to decide whether your dog or your child's security takes priority.

iii) Many fast food chains and retail outlets do 9-3 shifts if you really cannot find childcare.

iv) Go to your local Citizens Advice Bureau to get help understanding what you can claim if you return to work.

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