Scrounger Spends £3,200 on Christmas
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I would have posted a Daily Soovy link but they seem a bit behind with this one!
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/3979976...
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/3979976...
The Sun said:
ON the Christmas list for her three young sons Siobhan Cady has an Xbox 360, a Wii, games for these consoles, a flat-screen telly, laptop and designer clothes.
Reading it you would think the 23-year-old has a stash of cash to be able to afford the £3,200 she will need for the extravagant presents.
But the stay-at-home single mum has not earned a penny of it.
She will be using her benefits and thinks she has the same rights to have a good Christmas as those who go out to work.
Siobhan, whose sons are between five years and seven months old, says: "I won't have my kids going without or getting bullied because they don't get what the other children get at Christmas."
Siobhan does not pay council tax or rent for her two-bedroom house in Truro, Cornwall, and receives Jobseeker's Allowance and child benefit.
She feels she should not be criticised as she has saved her benefits specifically for Christmas.
Siobhan says: "I am sick and tired of people with jobs moaning because I am on benefits.
"My family and I deserve it, I am a fantastic mum. I choose to spend time with my children and be a stay-at-home mum. I don't want to leave them with strangers and benefits means I can do this. I've saved for months to give them what they want this Christmas.
"Being on benefits doesn't mean I'm thick or lazy — I take the option because it is there. I am not lazy and I don't sit around doing nothing. I work 24/7 as a mother."
Siobhan admits she is not what most people consider a stereotypical benefits mother.
She says: "I was a great student at school and had big dreams. I got three As and two Bs in my GCSEs and went on to get an NVQ in childcare with the aim to set up my own business.
"I had big plans for my career but I accidentally fell pregnant and motherhood became my life.
"At first I didn't want to go on benefits and did everything I could to avoid them because I was too proud. But there is no work here and now nearly all my friends are in council housing and on benefits.
"I even see wealthy people in expensive cars at the DSS collecting their benefits — there are no jobs for them either."
Siobhan had her first son, Reece, five, when she was 18. She went on to have Kai, three, and Finley, seven months. Siobhan has split from the boys' father because they no longer get on.
She says: "I am a dedicated mother. That's my job and I am raising three lovely boys — which means being here every hour of the day for them.
"Receiving benefit allows me to do a brilliant job at being a mum, so why shouldn't I use it?
"Obviously I want to get a bigger house, because having three boys sleeping in one room is really difficult. But the council don't think I am a priority.
"This is why I have saved my benefits to make Christmas so special for my boys."
Last year, Siobhan spent £2,000 at Christmas — £500 on each of her two sons, £400 on herself and the rest on her family and parties.
She says: "The kids got toys, designer clothes, Nintendo DS handheld games and DVDs. I got myself a designer outfit and shoes and the rest went on food and parties.
"I saved a little and borrowed £1,500 on credit. I still owe £1,100 of what I borrowed but it doesn't matter. If I had a job or not, I'd still be in debt.
"I plan to do the same this year. I have been saving some of my benefits — around £10 to £20 a week — for months and will pay for the rest on credit.
"There are people on benefits going bankrupt, which says a lot. Larger housing needs to be provided, especially for people like me."
This year Siobhan has saved £500 for Christmas and will raise the rest by using high interest loans and credit cards, as well as some money lent to her by a relative.
And she's not alone — 33 per cent of Brits will cover the entire cost of Christmas on credit cards.
Siobhan says: "As long as I pay the minimum monthly payments on my credit cards, I am able to get more loans and cards. I also get money from local loan sharks, but they have higher interest."
Siobhan, who is given £359.10 a week by the Government — including money for her council tax and rent — has worked out that she would be £227 a week worse off if she worked and had to pay her own bills.
She says: "If I got a job, it would only be on minimum wage and I would have to pay rent, bills and childcare. It would be a stupid thing to do.
"Why on earth would I want to work 40 hours a week, never see my boys and earn no money when I can pick up benefits every week and be a full-time mum?"
Siobhan's sons have all written their Christmas lists and the single mum admits she can never say "no".
She adds: "They tell me their mates at school have new trainers or the latest Xbox and Nintendo, so I want them to have that as well. It's only fair.
"If they don't have all the newest, coolest things, they will be a target for bullies. It would break my heart to know that they were getting picked on for going without.
"Luckily, picking up benefits means they don't have to. The rest of the world is doing it and if I can't pay it back, I'll simply do a Kerry Katona and go bankrupt.
"I read about one girl going bankrupt twice before she was 30 recently and as I'm on benefits I know I'll never lose my house.
"I live in one of the poorest counties in England. There is no work and even if I did have a job it would be minimum wage and I couldn't afford childcare.
"Being on benefits means I can buy what I want and be with my sons all day.
"It's the best of both worlds and will mean we will have a very happy Christmas."
To be fair to the work-shy bint, at least the money is being spent on the kids rather than Lambert & Butler, but she is obviously getting too much in benefits if she can afford this. What is amazing is finance companies will lend the silly cow money to make up the shortfall. As for using Kerry Katona as a role model... Reading it you would think the 23-year-old has a stash of cash to be able to afford the £3,200 she will need for the extravagant presents.
But the stay-at-home single mum has not earned a penny of it.
She will be using her benefits and thinks she has the same rights to have a good Christmas as those who go out to work.
Siobhan, whose sons are between five years and seven months old, says: "I won't have my kids going without or getting bullied because they don't get what the other children get at Christmas."
Siobhan does not pay council tax or rent for her two-bedroom house in Truro, Cornwall, and receives Jobseeker's Allowance and child benefit.
She feels she should not be criticised as she has saved her benefits specifically for Christmas.
Siobhan says: "I am sick and tired of people with jobs moaning because I am on benefits.
"My family and I deserve it, I am a fantastic mum. I choose to spend time with my children and be a stay-at-home mum. I don't want to leave them with strangers and benefits means I can do this. I've saved for months to give them what they want this Christmas.
"Being on benefits doesn't mean I'm thick or lazy — I take the option because it is there. I am not lazy and I don't sit around doing nothing. I work 24/7 as a mother."
Siobhan admits she is not what most people consider a stereotypical benefits mother.
She says: "I was a great student at school and had big dreams. I got three As and two Bs in my GCSEs and went on to get an NVQ in childcare with the aim to set up my own business.
"I had big plans for my career but I accidentally fell pregnant and motherhood became my life.
"At first I didn't want to go on benefits and did everything I could to avoid them because I was too proud. But there is no work here and now nearly all my friends are in council housing and on benefits.
"I even see wealthy people in expensive cars at the DSS collecting their benefits — there are no jobs for them either."
Siobhan had her first son, Reece, five, when she was 18. She went on to have Kai, three, and Finley, seven months. Siobhan has split from the boys' father because they no longer get on.
She says: "I am a dedicated mother. That's my job and I am raising three lovely boys — which means being here every hour of the day for them.
"Receiving benefit allows me to do a brilliant job at being a mum, so why shouldn't I use it?
"Obviously I want to get a bigger house, because having three boys sleeping in one room is really difficult. But the council don't think I am a priority.
"This is why I have saved my benefits to make Christmas so special for my boys."
Last year, Siobhan spent £2,000 at Christmas — £500 on each of her two sons, £400 on herself and the rest on her family and parties.
She says: "The kids got toys, designer clothes, Nintendo DS handheld games and DVDs. I got myself a designer outfit and shoes and the rest went on food and parties.
"I saved a little and borrowed £1,500 on credit. I still owe £1,100 of what I borrowed but it doesn't matter. If I had a job or not, I'd still be in debt.
"I plan to do the same this year. I have been saving some of my benefits — around £10 to £20 a week — for months and will pay for the rest on credit.
"There are people on benefits going bankrupt, which says a lot. Larger housing needs to be provided, especially for people like me."
This year Siobhan has saved £500 for Christmas and will raise the rest by using high interest loans and credit cards, as well as some money lent to her by a relative.
And she's not alone — 33 per cent of Brits will cover the entire cost of Christmas on credit cards.
Siobhan says: "As long as I pay the minimum monthly payments on my credit cards, I am able to get more loans and cards. I also get money from local loan sharks, but they have higher interest."
Siobhan, who is given £359.10 a week by the Government — including money for her council tax and rent — has worked out that she would be £227 a week worse off if she worked and had to pay her own bills.
She says: "If I got a job, it would only be on minimum wage and I would have to pay rent, bills and childcare. It would be a stupid thing to do.
"Why on earth would I want to work 40 hours a week, never see my boys and earn no money when I can pick up benefits every week and be a full-time mum?"
Siobhan's sons have all written their Christmas lists and the single mum admits she can never say "no".
She adds: "They tell me their mates at school have new trainers or the latest Xbox and Nintendo, so I want them to have that as well. It's only fair.
"If they don't have all the newest, coolest things, they will be a target for bullies. It would break my heart to know that they were getting picked on for going without.
"Luckily, picking up benefits means they don't have to. The rest of the world is doing it and if I can't pay it back, I'll simply do a Kerry Katona and go bankrupt.
"I read about one girl going bankrupt twice before she was 30 recently and as I'm on benefits I know I'll never lose my house.
"I live in one of the poorest counties in England. There is no work and even if I did have a job it would be minimum wage and I couldn't afford childcare.
"Being on benefits means I can buy what I want and be with my sons all day.
"It's the best of both worlds and will mean we will have a very happy Christmas."
For god's sake, you shouldn't be able to save on benefits, if you can then you're getting too much! I'm on a decent wage & I can't afford to spend over 3 grand on Christmas. I will never forgive Labour for creating a country where this is possible, and I used to vote for the b
ds!
Edited because I originally wrote you 'should' be able to save. What a tit!
ds!Edited because I originally wrote you 'should' be able to save. What a tit!
Edited by Dixie68 on Tuesday 6th December 14:29
What a strange article. It's trying to imply that our tax money is funding the gifts for her idiotic family, but when you look closer, she is basically hocking herself up to the eyeballs on credit to buy everything. Saying that, I suppose her JSA will be paying the minimum payment...
The bizarre thing is, she is probably quite clever. She's got good grades when she was younger and smart enough to outwit the government's own system by realising the loopholes and turning the cash vs effort ratio massively in her favour.
What she hasn't considered though is long term her CV will be in tatters and will find it harder and harder to get a basic job as time goes on. She fails to see like most that you've got to go through crap jobs to get the good one's; leaches like this feel it is their right to jump into a decent well paid job by doing nowt to prove herself.
Surely benefits should only cover the bare essentials (food, essential bills) until you can stand up on your own two feet again. Unfortunately it really is a "something for nothing" culture that has emerged (thanks Labour).
What she hasn't considered though is long term her CV will be in tatters and will find it harder and harder to get a basic job as time goes on. She fails to see like most that you've got to go through crap jobs to get the good one's; leaches like this feel it is their right to jump into a decent well paid job by doing nowt to prove herself.
Surely benefits should only cover the bare essentials (food, essential bills) until you can stand up on your own two feet again. Unfortunately it really is a "something for nothing" culture that has emerged (thanks Labour).
Anubis said:
What she hasn't considered though is long term her CV will be in tatters and will find it harder and harder to get a basic job as time goes on. She fails to see like most that you've got to go through crap jobs to get the good one's; leaches like this feel it is their right to jump into a decent well paid job by doing nowt to prove herself.
You are making the mistake of assuming she ever wants to work again.Anubis said:
Surely benefits should only cover the bare essentials (food, essential bills) until you can stand up on your own two feet again. Unfortunately it really is a "something for nothing" culture that has emerged (thanks Labour).
Indeed. I'd give them vouchers for stuff, frankly.
poo at Paul's said:
Well at least she got her money's worth with the designer outfit she bought herself last Christmas. I mean, they dont charge any extra for a size 16 than a size 8!!
OTWhich always seems unfair to me TBH. More material, more stitching should = more cost surely? The fat f
ks wouldn't have so much ££££ to spend on pies if their clothes cost more would they?Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff