out of work adult child

glitter_fairy

So my step daughter has moved in but lost her job, long story.

she is claiming job seekers allowance

do you think its fair to ask for some as board?

ERICS_MUM

yes. No idea how much job seekers is, sorry but I would ask for a third of it, as a "token" payment. Are you able to quantify the extra costs arising because she is living there, just in case she gets a bit shirty about it.

Good luck (you might need it if she's anything like my nephew was for a while) !

Linda xx

midnightraven3

I think its fair to ask for a contribution, i dont know how much money you get regarding JSA but a percentage should be used for board, unless she is spending it all on getting to job interviews etc

glitter_fairy

ERICS_MUM wrote: »

yes. No idea how much job seekers is, sorry but I would ask for a third of it, as a "token" payment. Are you able to quantify the extra costs arising because she is living there, just in case she gets a bit shirty about it.

Good luck (you might need it if she's anything like my nephew was for a while) !

Linda xx

I might need it, I have no idea how she will react we only met her recently

fluffnutter

What does her dad think? What efforts is she making to find work? Is she helping out around the house? Other than food and putting a roof over her head are you funding her in other ways? Clothes? Socialising? Travel?

Person_one

Do you need the money and is this a temporary or long term situation?

JSA isn't much, if you let her save it you'd be really helping her get back on her feet faster. It could be a decent chunk of the deposit and first month's rent on a new place when she does move on. If she's coming home because she's hit hard times and needs your help just for a little while, I wouldn't take any.

glitter_fairy

fluffnutter wrote: »

What does her dad think? What efforts is she making to find work? Is she helping out around the house? Other than food and putting a roof over her head are you funding her in other ways? Clothes? Socialising? Travel?

He isnt sure either.

She helps with the kids and house work

We pay for clothes, nights out etc

Wonder_Girl

depending on her age she will get either £56 a week or if over 25 £71 a week.

She should pay you something, I'd say around a third is fair, but it depends what other commitments she has (travel, car insurance, mobile etc) if she has a lot of other essential costs £10 a week towards food would be ok

Where else could she live for that price!

glitter_fairy

Person_one wrote: »

Do you need the money and is this a temporary or long term situation?

JSA isn't much, if you let her save it you'd be really helping her get back on her feet faster. It could be a decent chunk of the deposit and first month's rent on a new place when she does move on. If she's coming home because she's hit hard times and needs your help just for a little while, I wouldn't take any.

im not sure how long she will be here for

Treevo

How old is she?

How much childcare and housework does she do for you?

Treevo

I remember your old thread! Has all been going well other than this?