A WOMAN has hit back at people who are “nasty” about those who are on Universal Credit, saying that she “used to be embarrassed” but now “doesn’t care.” Sar, 26, had seen a video of another mum talking about being on the government’s benefit scheme which had received “vile comments.” Taking to her @sarvalerie account, Sar shared: “I think the comments are vile.
I've just been sat reading them and it's like, I'm actually got a hot flush. “Like I'm actually really annoyed. “One of the comments is really annoying that I've seen a lot of is ‘why are you getting Universal Credit when you work?’ or ‘don’t you have a job?’ or ‘why you're getting Universal Credit if your partner works?’ “First of all, it is none of your business.
“I know people like to say oh, you're just lazy and you don't work on my taxes, pay for your life and I have to go to work to fund you. “That is not how it works.” Sar shared that she does know there are some people who take advantage of the benefits system, but insisted she qualifies with a job.
She added: “I'm on Universal Credit. I have a job. My partner has a job.
“I don't work a huge amount at the moment. I work two days a week. “I wish I could work more but at the moment I can't, I've got a toddler to look after.
“I am 30 weeks pregnant and I've also got a chronic illness which is hard to deal with and also makes pregnancy look a lot harder.” Those on low incomes can claim the government’s ben.
