To think relying on working tax credits and housing benefit is a bad idea

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My sister has a very decent amount coming in every month - similar to what I have as a professional with 10+ years experience.

However it's all top up earnings and she's on a low paid job two days a week.

She's quite happy to stay on 2 days even though all her children are at school.

Aibu to think she's foolish to rely on these topups and not try to get a better job or increase her hours? If they try to reform benefits she could very quickly be very poor and I'm concerned even if she isn't!

No you should not rely on benefits ... they should not be seen as an alternative income "option" to work. They should be there as a way of support for people who fall in hard times!

BUT

Many single parents don't have a choice. It's difficult to juggle low wages with high living costs ... never mind child care. The job market isn't great either, lots of skill/ experience for min wage! How degrading!
Maybe Brexit and the forthcoming recession will sort the wage side of things in 10+ years....

I agree boobindoop.