leaving work

[tricky nicky]

hopefully someone can help
im due to go back to work in jan but really dont want to, what benefits woyuld i be eligeble for
ive worked since leaving school and just want some time out to see my boy grow!!!

 

[AP]

I know the feeling Nicky

Dependant on what your OH earns you could be entitled to working tax credits, your child benefit and yor remaining mat pay?

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

As sb22 says, it depends on what your OH earns. If he earns a low salary you might get income support and council tax benefit in additon to child tax credits and working tax credits.

 

[tricky nicky]

my partner earns 24grand a year

 

[Jkelmum]

You will only be eliagble for child tax credits and child benefits which u should already be getting ...your oh earns over the limit to get working tax credits

 

[LankyDoodle]

Yep, your OH earns what mine does and we can get 21 a week CTC and 20 a week CB. Nowt else. His workmate is in the same position as us except they rent rather than own their home, and they get a bit more help. It seems a bit mad really, because I am sure when I've got my 41 a week and OH has his 600 a week, that works out a lot less than what some of the people who don't work get. Ho hum pig's bum. Never mind!

 

[tricky nicky]

i think i stinks ive worked all my life and just want a bit of time off to see my son grow up!!!
some people never work and get everything paid for

 

[DizzyMoo]

I didn't think you were entitled to anything if you voluntarily leave a job, other than child tax or child benefit anyway, but yes your oh earns to much so he would have to provide for you x

 

[tricky nicky]

ive looked for home jobs but cant find any