Millie, who has three kids, receives £2,458.50 a month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Universal Credit on top of child benefits and her earnings
A young mum who receives £2,400 in Universal Credit plus extras claims she is skint. Millie, 21, revealed £2,000 of her income goes to nursery costs for her three children.
She receives £2,458.50 a month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Universal Credit on top of child benefits and her earnings. The content creator expressed her shock: “Seeing all these numbers written down is CRAZY. Everything is so expensive and yes I have cut down on everything we don’t need!”
She detailed her expenses: “So my total bills came to £986.95, this doesn’t include electric, I pay that as I go, and then nursery for the three kids was £2,069.60, which isn’t as bad as it was last month actually, but it’s still quite a bit.
“And when you think, that’s nearly my whole UC just gone, which is why I was skint again this month.”
Millie added: “So the total for bills and nursery was £3,056.55 – all of my income, including the last month of my maternity pay and child benefit, came to £3,250.10 and the total outgoings with £3,056.55, which left me with £193.55 for four weeks with three kids.
“So here’s a little heads up to everyone that thinks benefit life is the cushty life, it isn’t.”
Millie also mentioned that her wages “weren’t as much” as they usually are as it was her last month of maternity pay, reports Birmingham Live.
According to her, things took a turn for the worse, and she expressed frustration, saying, “we literally shouldn’t be struggling the way that we are”. She also noted that many others are likely facing similar financial struggles, but are hesitant to discuss it due to fear of being judged for their spending habits.
Her comments sparked a strong reaction from TikTok users, with one writing: “Far more than what I earn in a month, full time ICU staff nurse looking after critically ill people. Really disheartening.”
Another user chimed in: “More than my full time working wage! Joke.”
A third commenter shared their own financial struggles, saying: “Still more than what we are left with, I work part time, partner works full, we pay nursery fees and get no help.”
A fourth user bluntly advised: “More than me and I work full time. Budget your money better.”
A fifth user expressed outrage, asking: “I’m 20 years working and I get less. How? How is this fair?” Millie shot back, redirecting their frustration towards the government: “No idea, have it out with the government.”
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