Benefits...benefits hehehehehe

[Ann07]

I sent away the child benefits form today after we got John's BC this morning.Its a matter of waiting time now hehehehe. This time its me claiming it all Hope everyhting goes well Money money in the bank for the kids says the husband

[KeithD]

Just spend it and give the kid an IOU each Xmas

[Ann07]

Just spend it and give the kid an IOU each Xmas

hahahaha nice one there Boss

[pennybarry]

Just spend it and give the kid an IOU each Xmas

My friend has 3 kids. Her kids have more money than her. So she always borrows some to pay bills Sometimes I give some to kids, and she take it

Anyway she will repay for sure

[adam&chryss]

it's really helpful..
extra money for our kids to buy them nice clothes and toys.... and some for mummy too

[Ann07]

it's really helpful..
extra money for our kids to buy them nice clothes and toys.... and some for mummy too

absolutely
more for mummy
Anyway, my husband will treat me for shopping for being brave

[Jay&Zobel]

it's really helpful..
extra money for our kids to buy them nice clothes and toys.... and some for mummy too

absolutely
more for mummy
Anyway, my husband will treat me for shopping for being brave

And that's the sweetest part!!!! hehehe Well done!

[Sophie]

absolutely
more for mummy
Anyway, my husband will treat me for shopping for being brave

nice blow out naman, hehehe

[vbkelly]

goodluck hope you will get it soon!

[Jay&Zobel]

Yep IOU!!! lol

[Florge]

you're funny ann! see you soon...

[Ann07]

you're funny ann! see you soon...

musta naman k florge? lol

[Ann07]

Got back john's BC today thats fast waiting for the confirmation letter now

[DianaKevy]

wow! money money alright hehehehehehheeh go girl.....

[MarBell379]

Much as I understand the sentiment here. It does add credence to the theory that lots of people migrate to the UK knowing they will get handouts from the Government. I.e. Sponging.

I would hesitate to accuse anyone here, but it might be worth thinking about how we position ourselves to avoid making it even harder for future generations.

[Jay&Zobel]

Much as I understand the sentiment here. It does add credence to the theory that lots of people migrate to the UK knowing they will get handouts from the Government. I.e. Sponging.

I would hesitate to accuse anyone here, but it might be worth thinking about how we position ourselves to avoid making it even harder for future generations.

To be honest, when I was still in PI I never thought that people here were having support from the government. I never knew that low-income earners were being paid by the taxpayers. That there are such things as these:
Low-Income benefits (I thought It was so unfair)
Disability Allowance
Sick Pay
Maternity Pay
Paternity Allowance
etc etc...

But then again, all I can say is that, I am extremely grateful that we are having benefits here. That the government is PAYING US BACK, a very small fraction of the taxes that we have paid. We are not guilty or whatsoever. I think it is just fair.

But, I still am very crossed about BENEFIT THIEVES...

[bornatbirth]

Much as I understand the sentiment here. It does add credence to the theory that lots of people migrate to the UK knowing they will get handouts from the Government. I.e. Sponging.

I would hesitate to accuse anyone here, but it might be worth thinking about how we position ourselves to avoid making it even harder for future generations.

theres nothing wrong in claiming benefits,the fact that the filipina ladies are getting them for the first time doesnt surprise me that it puts on there faces!!

i think all those making false claims you should be the ones you can blame!

[charlwill]

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theres nothing wrong in claiming benefits,the fact that the filipina ladies are getting them for the first time doesnt surprise me that it puts on there faces!!

i think all those making false claims you should be the ones you can blame!

Very well said, BAB. There are alot of people faking their situation in order for them to claim benefits. There the one to be blame!!!!

[Ann07]

True true

we are tax payers so we just claim what we are entitled to Money for the babies Pays the nappies foods etc....

[maria_and_matt]

child benefit is different though.. every child in this country gets that.. its not like claiming housing or income support..
what gets me are the europeans ie polish that come in this country and claim every benefit they can.. as for us wives our husbands work and have paid taxes all their life...!

[adam&chryss]

Much as I understand the sentiment here. It does add credence to the theory that lots of people migrate to the UK knowing they will get handouts from the Government. I.e. Sponging.

I would hesitate to accuse anyone here, but it might be worth thinking about how we position ourselves to avoid making it even harder for future generations.

After paying my taxes for the last 24 years without making a claim now that I have a son and step-son i`ll claim whatever I want to and wont feel bad thank you very much. And as your aware Filipinos cant claim anything for at least 2 years so I dont think anyone here comes to "sponge" . Thats for the europeans that can claim benefits as soon as they land here.
I`m loving getting something back after all these years,loving it.

[Ann07]

After paying my taxes for the last 24 years without making a claim now that I have a son and step-son i`ll claim whatever I want to and wont feel bad thank you very much. And as your aware Filipinos cant claim anything for at least 2 years so I dont think anyone here comes to "sponge" . Thats for the europeans that can claim benefits as soon as they land here.
I`m loving getting something back after all these years,loving it.

Same as my husband Adam, he feels that way so gogogogogogogo claim whatever we want if we are entitled grrrr since working fulltime we are only entitled to few oh dear.....

[MarBell379]

As I said, I'm not pointing fingers. Just think we should consider how we position ourselves so we don't get put in the same box as people who ARE sponging!

And to those that think they pay their taxes and never get anything back, think about this lot -Parks, roads, landscaped towns, leisure centres, traffic calming (even the efforts we all complain about), fire brigades, police, ambulances, hopsitals etc (even if we havent had cause to use them, I for one am grateful for them being there just in case) etc, etc, etc.

We DO have it good in the UK, even if its not the land of milk and honey that many people from other countries believe it is.

aaaandd....thats my lot. I don't want to get flamed. Should I run away now

[Sophie]

aaaandd....thats my lot. I don't want to get flamed. Should I run away now

Yeah, as fast as you can, lol Just kidding marbell