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!

Congratulations im so glad it worked for you that is definitely money well spent 🩷💙

They are tax payers too.

Thank you. I thought so too. 😄

As are working people on UC. In fact, they might even be public sector workers on UC, in which case they’re getting taxpayers money both ends.

They still deserve a holiday.

Meanwhile carers can claim a carers allowance of £86.45 a week if they spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone and earn £204 or less a week after tax and National Insurance.
Enjoy your generous UC benefits MoonBaby1 in addition to your generous full time wage.

You’re the one saying they’re “propped up”.

Yes, I was trying to use the language of naysayers to show that many of them are receiving similar amounts of government support in other ways, and still feel justified to have a holiday. It’s double standards. I personally don’t have an issue with anyone working full-time having a week away. I’m quite shocked that other’s think differently.

What Government Support?

A few weeks ago on another benefit bashing thread somebody thought people on uc shouldn't even be allowed to buy a new mattress or a new fridge. These are the sort of people that are on mumsnet so its hardly surprising they get their knickers in a twist about someone staying a few days in a caravan or a tent.

Exactly this.

They might deserve a holiday, but not on benefits, which are meant for necessities, not luxuries. But never fear, once Burnham gets his feet under the table at number 10, I’m sure benefit claimants will be rewarded with a boost in payments. And then maybe two holidays a year could be on the cards.

You’re being obtuse. Employer pension contributions of 15-30% will most definitely support people in retirement (versus the average private sector contributions of 6%).

You realise when you stop working no one is contributing?

Tm going to say this again she never said her ex was stingy you made that up for your agenda to bash her cos she’s getting a top up from UC

These neglectful dads really need clamping down on. If they aren't paying, maintenance should be debited from their salaries. They do this with some debts or they used to.

Edit - autocorrect

OP said,

'To those assuming i felt I was swimming in money I didn't mean that. Im just happy I can live albeit very modestly better than I had been in a relationship with a stingy man.
Thst experience for 2 decades. May have lowered my expectations'.

Absolutely.

Payments should be mandatory and deducted monthly.

Yep and if they are on benefits, they need stripping right down until they get jobs. Bloody sickening that we are paying for other men's kids. I don't take that out on all single parents either. There are lots of women doing their best to survive alone, as well as those who equally take the piss.

Ok I missed that bit apologies, but you are still bashing her cos she’s getting that top up and wants to go on a caravan holiday

You do understand that some individuals spend over 50% of their salary, right?

60K isn't 600K.

I'm not bashing her.

I'm merely stating the fact that if she were really cash-strapped, spending a few hundred on a caravan holiday would be out of the question.

I echo this.

The large proportion of these men makes me heave.

I remember reading an article a few years ago about a man who had so many children, he had their names tattooed on his body.

The thought of entering a relationship with someone like this makes my blood boil.

It depends on where you live. I work and get UC but my rent is 1600 a month so the contribution to my housing is not nearly enough. So I am always broke and can’t afford holidays.

This thread is tone deaf tbh. I am not really sure of its purpose. Great, so the OP gets a free amount equivalent to a state pension and salaries. We know it goes on, we don't need to be reminded.

Oh but you are bashing her.