To think my universal credit feels generous.

[MoonBaby1]

I got to my early 40s without ever needing to claim but circumstances find me single and paying the lions share of child related outgoings.

I work full time on£31,000 and have found out this year thanks to applying that I get on average about £800 from UC. It has been an absolute life changer and will hopefully be able to afford a modest uk holiday actually during the summer holidays and pay the school back some debt im in for after school care.

So many benefits bashing threads so I just wanted to present another side that as a cash strapped mum of two who works full time, UC is making a positive difference to our life. I didn't even think id qualify!

Of course, because people on beneftis are reckless with money. Hence why some people on here things they should be paid in vouchers.

There's only so much budgeting one can do with limited financial resources.

A caravan holiday is delightful but a luxury.

Well their money is going somewhere

If your finances are that limited then look to see if you're entitled to uc

The Job Centre have nothing to do with jobs anymore. They are just a benefit administration centre.

Gone are the days you could walk in and see a board of vacancies. Now you can't even go in unless you have an appointment.

Yes and didn't get anywhere. I know a family as well who were struggling, the DWP said they'd actually been overpaid and they were made to pay it back.

No, dear. I wouldn't qualify.

Because you earn to much so why are you struggling so much

not entitled to anything

Well, what an illuminating thread!

So, benefits are so well-paid, holidays can be arranged and had despite living in a cost-of-living crisis. I thought groceries and utilities would be the priority, but I guess I am wrong! Let's spend a few hundred on a caravan holiday ...

I would be very careful saying stuff like this on an online forum. Enjoy the money and keep shhh 🤫

I was going to ask if they even existed anymore!

What a privileged position to be in. I wish I wasn't disabled so I didn't have to claim benefits but I don't have that luxury

If someone has a money left over after bills and food to save for a little holiday then fair play to them.

I really wish British people understood actual poverty. You people have no idea. I've been in the UK for around 25 years now from Africa and am shocked to see that the privileges you all take for granted that really shocked me two decades ago is still so prevalent. Benefits is a privilege, having a paying job is a privilege and a holiday is a privilege. A combined household income of £60k and claiming UC is taking the f*cking piss. The entire system needs to be scrapped and started again for those that need it.

Yes, and very different to years back. They used to actually help you find work.

They have bouncers on the door too.

This thread is an insult to those who are genuinely struggling and impoverished.

Many people can't even afford to fill their cupboards, and we're talking about having enough money to arrange a caravan holiday despite 'struggling'.

@MrsPapillon @curiositykilledthecat0

but if you yourself couldn't afford to do that, you might feel a bit bitter about it, no?

The op doesn't have a combined household income of 60k

It won't get any better for the next 3 years either. Socialists in charge of 💰 recipe for disaster, as we are finding out.

Have a listen to this podcast and see if you still think the same way:

open.spotify.com/episode/5nlDlMbs3flTcWgeU61gep?si=o_-H5JE_QnyLbPB0Rl-p7g

Who are these people because they will be able to claim uc

OP is not on a combined household income of £60k. She is on £31k... that is in her opening post.

What are the bouncers for? Goodness!

Yes i went to the job centre last week and there was security on the door.