giving up work

thorsoak

Originally posted by andyandflo:-

We have done our bit and now is the time to enjoy life a little more without becoming unpaid babysitters 5 days a week.

But you're not in work - either of you - are you? Would it hurt to look after your grandchildren for part of the day so that their mothers could break out of the benefits trap? Or do you wish them to have the same lives as yourselves?

I've always wanted better for my chldren!

skibadee

Back to OP's question,......how would giving up work in NHS affect yr NHS pension?
Could you consider job-sharing.....and maybe if possible share the childcare costs?
Does the hospital you work at have a nursery for staff children?
Have you any family that could help with childcare?
Nurses are such a valuable part of our hospitals it would such a shame to lose them for reasons such as yours.....but I do not condemn your train of thought completely.

poet123

bags12 wrote: »

But that is your choice. Not the OPS please keep to the question

Excuse me, but this is a forum, and whilst you may be entitled to report posts you deem rude (even if others do not agree) you are not the arbitor of how the thread evolves, or what statements others are allowed to make.

dmg24

poet123 wrote: »

Excuse me, but this is a forum, and whilst you may be entitled to report posts you deem rude (even if others do not agree) you are not the arbitor of how the thread evolves, or what statements others are allowed to make.

I have a strong feeling bags is the AE of a regular on DT.

beth58_2

andyandflo wrote: »

Are you being serious? At 62 and my wife 66, the last thing we need is to be 'parents' to all of the grandchildren.

We have done our bit and now is the time to enjoy life a little more without becoming unpaid babysitters 5 days a week.

As regards the fathers'

Daughter (1) has no idea where the father is for the eldest, the youngest's father is not in work so she gets £5pw from him via CSA out of his JSA
Daughter (2) Father also pays £5pw via CSA out of his JSA,

Daughter (1) has 8 'O's & 3 'A's + Degree in Law
Daughter (2) has 9 'O's & 2 'A's but dropped out of FE

I was very serious, even if you and your wife have done your bit as you put it, whats stopping each of your daughters working 16 hrs claim WTC and provide childcare for each other?
Then they each contribute to the system their childrens fathers are happy taking from. I would also advise they attend family planning so they can't have any more children while single.

Although, I always thought being single was good contraception! But thats just my view.

thorsoak

bags12 wrote: »

But that is your choice. Not the OPS please keep to the question

I'm sorry. I didn't realise that you had been appointed to the lofty position of arbitrator of all posts!

poet123

dmg24 wrote: »

I have a strong feeling bags is the AE of a regular on DT.

Oh, do tell?

dizzybuff

bags12 wrote: »

But that is your choice. Not the OPS please keep to the question

Is this subject a bit close to the heart bags???? Please have your own opinions and let others have theirs . I dont find either of the posts rude in anyway. How ever you playing teacher is a tad annoying. Again my opinion for which I am entitled as are you.

My post was still on subject , well i think so anyway .

But again we are all entitled to opinions ..

Waits to get sent to the naughty corner

dmg24

poet123 wrote: »

Oh, do tell?

I have a few ideas, but none have slipped up quite enough for me to be certain (and I won't name names until I'm certain!). However, for a supposed newbie/ infrequent poster they have strong opinions on regular posters, which they cannot have formed without having been around for far longer!

beth58_2

mrskpickles wrote: »

Hi there

I currently work part time, have two children 2 years and a six month old.

I get child tax credits, and child benefit. I am thinking of giving up work all together, and just doing the odd agency shift as and when, (i am a nurse). Mainly because nursery now costs £70 less than i actually earn, which seems ridiculous!

would my tax credits stop, or would I still get them because I work agency, although I would not work the same amount of hours each week. can anyone help?

thank you

Have you tried talking to HR about reducing hrs or, moving to another position within NHS with fewer hrs. Continue to claim WTC and childcare costs, which I think could be re-assessed based on reduced earning for this yr.

Good luck but don't be to hasty to give up work altogether, as you would lose much more than money.