- How can I sponge off the taxpayer?
I always hear this accusation being made, that 'benefits are being taken advantage of by spongers'. I'm currently in the process of trying to become a sponger, but can't see a straight road to...
2,610 points2,066 comments6 d ago
- What I think every time I see people on this sub complaining about earning over £100k
2,063 points1,387 comments2 d ago
- Anyone else feeling completely burnt out by the cost of living?
I’m 30, live alone with my dog. I know I have a decent salary, but honestly, I’m finding things really difficult at the moment. I feel like all I do is work to pay bills. When did simply living...
1,347 points749 comments5 d ago
- House sharing in your 30’s/40’s
I’ve come to the realisation that I may have to look at house sharing if I become single. Even though I’ve worked in the same career full time for over 15 years, don’t have any kids, drive a...
579 points415 comments7 d ago
- Anyone else on min wage kinda doing OK?
I see people over 35k struggling and while I don't live a lavish lifestyle, I budget and I feel like I'm doing good. Anyone else making it work on min wage? Me and my bf both earn 27k ish each....
524 points453 comments3 d ago
- Why does benefits get an inflation raise but workers tax freeze amount stays frozen
The UK is bloody joke. No point working
379 points882 comments6 d ago
- I'm 24 and ditched my £440 monthly pension contribution. I just can't afford it
341 points788 comments5 d ago
- Yesterday’s gas and electric (small 2-bed terrace, EPC C, heated to 18 degrees during the day.
And I'm still cold all the time!! I keep seeing comments by people with large houses paying less, so I'm not sure if this is normal or if my house is just terrible despite being EPC C (2 bed...
328 points501 comments21 h ago
- Anyone arsed to work these days I’m just fed up of being rinsed by tax and working hard for bullshit living costs.
323 points302 comments1 d ago
- So.....when are the cost of living protests going to start?
It really seems like the discontent and frustration is the loudest it has ever been and yet it feels like the majority of us are just sat fuming. How long is this going to last before something...
304 points389 comments5 d ago