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pregnant working but still getting into debt

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  • 10-08-2016 1:35pm
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    annaf25
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    hey guys so im 8 weeks gone i work 25 hours a week and attend collage once day a week working just 25 hours a week is not anofe for me an the job wont give me any extra hours even without the stress of a baby on the way id still be the same plan jane broke at the moment im living with my boyfriend and his family paying rent of course but i cant stay here forever an i will need to move out before this baby comes along himself works also but dose not make much iv no idea what i may or may not be entitled to from the social but if anyone has any clue there option would go a long way now im not looking for all the hand outs i can get an sponge of the state im just looking for a little helping hand to get me by for now so i can try move out or keep attending my course thanx for taken the time to read this post :heart:


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    livedadream
    Registered Users Posts: 2,457 ✭✭✭livedadream


    i am usually the last to encourage this but please god take all you can get.

    you are both working hard and unfortunately not able to manage.

    the first stop is to citizens information they will be able to advise you on what to apply for and when.

    same for your boyfriend.

    best of luck,

    i would also encourage you to ask your boyfriends family if you could stay on a little longer after the baby comes, that might make things easier.


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    Smondie
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    Could you renegiate the rent you are paying with your boyfriends family to give you a bit of breathing space to save?


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    sword1
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    Not trying to knock you when you are stressed but my grammer/spelling is bad but i left school young ,are you going to college ?


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    livedadream
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    sword1 wrote: »
    Not trying to knock you when you are stressed but my grammer/spelling is bad but i left school young ,are you going to college ?

    read the original post she says shes going to college one day a week.

    give her a break.


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    fepper
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    sword1 wrote: »
    Not trying to knock you when you are stressed but my grammer/spelling is bad but i left school young ,are you going to college ?
    The thread looks morbid with the word death instead of debt


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    fepper
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    Well done


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    Avatar MIA
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    You should definitely look into FIS when the young one comes along...

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/family_income_supplement.html


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    Smondie
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    If both you (25hours) and your boyfriend (full time?) are working, sit down and record all your outgoings, find out where your money is going and find ways to cut back unnecessary expenses.


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    annaf25
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭annaf25


    sorry about the spelling its bad i know ;p so a brake down on earnings i get 270 a week in that week iv to try pay for rent collage insurance (sky high just like everyone else) petrol by then theirs noting left sometimes i dont get to pay everything himself only gets 260pw as he is on a ce sceam with the social an most of the times has to sub me if i need it but i will take a look at the link you posted above as anything would be a huge help again thank you for your help :heart:


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