any benefits etc for rich family?

notanewuser

onlyroz wrote: »

You might find that a childminder is cheaper than a nursery and might also be more flexible on the hours of childcare you need as well. Or have you considered employing a nanny or au-pair?

How old is your toddler? In the term after they turn three they will be eligible for the free 15 hours Early Years funding.

Unless in Wales, in which case it's 10 hours (and only of a state nursery place is not available).

notanewuser

nathand wrote: »

They've paid in far more than most do so why shouldn't they expect something back?

Because its not a savings account??

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notanewuser wrote: »

Because its not a savings account??

You get screwed left-right-and-centre when you're earning a decent salary; in order to subsidies the rest of the country. Whilst I agree with the 'socialist principles' of some of this, it is pretty annoying to watch your money vanish.

The lady just wants to know if there's any form of general benefits if you have a sick young child, that aren't means tested on salary.

notanewuser

ringo_24601 wrote: »

You get screwed left-right-and-centre when you're earning a decent salary; in order to subsidies the rest of the country. Whilst I agree with the 'socialist principles' of some of this, it is pretty annoying to watch your money vanish.

The lady just wants to know if there's any form of general benefits if you have a sick young child, that aren't means tested on salary.

OH and I are high earners too (and so high tax payers). Will easily hit six figures between us this year.

That said, I understand both sides of the coin. But the argument that you've paid in so should get something back isn't an accurate reflection of entitlement.

bexiboo92

I can't offer any advice as to the OPs questions, but why are people judging her situation? She states she has a poorly baby, she may be paying out to travel to hospital appointments, overnight stays somewhere depending on where the baby is. There's a lot of information that isn't included so there's no point in judging on what they've said they earn, a lot of factors need to be considered when it comes to money.

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Well, try to think back to the 5 figure days.. the 'squeezed middle' days where you're doing ok - but costs are high and money is just 'ok'

I'm not quite sure why she described her family as rich though. I guess it's all dependent on what you're use to and what your expectations are

notanewuser

bexiboo92 wrote: »

I can't offer any advice as to the OPs questions, but why are people judging her situation? She states she has a poorly baby, she may be paying out to travel to hospital appointments, overnight stays somewhere depending on where the baby is. There's a lot of information that isn't included so there's no point in judging on what they've said they earn, a lot of factors need to be considered when it comes to money.

Absolutely. A SOA is the way to go here.

YoungBusinessman

The term "rich" being in title has brought some harsh replies, money worries can happen on any income, £100 a week or £10,000 a week every situation is different.

tyllwyd

How flexible are your husband's employers? Perhaps he might be able to request that he works 'family friendly' hours so that he can help out either taking the baby to hospital or looking after the toddler.

barbarawright

Some of this rang a bell - I don't think it's quite a simple as a high-income family wanting more money to just be the OP's earlier thread

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3659975