to disapprove of my friend

[Lilyannapollyanna]

My friend has a teenager who left school last year. Although her child is in college, she also has a job. But she hasn't declared that her DD works to child benefit - the job is cash in hand. I don't begrudge any kid earning a bit of money but isn't this fraud? She's always been one to voice opinions about people on benefits, even slagging off a family member once who sold things over the course of a month (their own possessions) because they were moving into a smaller house - basically saying they were on benefits and the money should have been declared.
AIBU to think that she's being a hypocrite? Tbh I think the main reason she's doing it is so that her ex's maintenance amount doesn't change due to the child earning money. It's not just a Saturday job either she works some evenings and days while not at college - plus extra during holidays.

There always one, and it's often you Lea.

LeaLeander. Why?

Right, I am currently in a benefit dependent situation through no fault of my own. I have a 17 year old daughter who is in full time education, but also has a part time job. She pays no tax or NI as she is a student. It does not affect maintenance, child benefit or anything else. IF she were working full time and was a contributing adult to my household, that would be entirely different. I have obviously checked all of this out because of my situation and clarified with the necessary agencies. This is an alien situation to me and one that I was dropped into overnight and without warning, therefore, I am always worried about doing something "wrong"...hence I will make a call to clarify if I am concerned.

The OP's "friend" has done nothing wrong. Neither has the daughter. She might be a goady fucker for being opinionated, but she is not breaking the law in any way whatsoever.