A SINGLE mother has revealed that she receives Universal Credit and as a result, is often judged.
Jenny, a single mum-of-two from the UK, claimed that everyone always assumes she has life easy as a result of being on benefits.
Not only this, but she claimed that ‘Karens’ will tell her to get a job and presume that she doesn’t work.
However, Jenny was keen to set the record straight, and took to social media to show her reality.
Not only do her children eat tinned meals for dinner, but she also wears stained jogging bottoms and has to buy her make-up from Poundland.
Posting online, the content creator said: “So a lot of people believe people like myself who claim Universal Credit, are better off than those who work full-time.
“Let me show you how better off we really are and before any of you Karens tell me to get a job, I already have one.”
Jenny then revealed that for dinner, her kids get Asda baked beans and sausages from a tin, as she sarcastically said: “Really pushing the boat out here, they’re just constantly spoiled, I don’t want to show off but there you go.”
The mother also shared that as a result of being on a budget, she has to use the cheapest toilet roll she can find – the Asda Smart price toilet tissue.
Jenny then showed off her old, black jogging bottoms, as she laughed: “I’m wearing Primark‘s finest with added bleach stain – one of a kind, you can’t buy anywhere else, £5.”
Not only this, but Jenny filmed outside her home, referring to her empty driveway, as she joked: “I drive a really posh car, it’s actually Britain’s first invisible car, I tend not to use it because I don’t like to show off, so we just use the bus.”
Finally, Jenny clapped back to haters that assume she has money to splash, as she showed off her old make-up – a mascara, and a blusher, both from Poundland.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @jennysrockinglife, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has racked up a whopping 6,649 likes and 1,678 comments.
Social media users were keen to support Jenny and many took to the comments to praise the single mother.
It’s a shame you feel you need to justify yourself
TikTok user
One person said: “Those who judge usually live a sad life. No need to explain yourself. You do the best you can.”
Another added: “Glad I’m not the only one with bleach stained trackies on.”
According to the GOV website, if you’re on a low income or need help with your living costs, then you could be entitled to Universal Credit.
To claim, you must live in the UK, be aged 18 or over (with some exceptions if you’re 15 to 17), be under State Pension age, and have £16,000 or less in money, savings and investments.
Other circumstances are if you are out of work, or unable to work, for example because of a health condition.
A third commented: “I’ve been in your shoes. It’s tough, I know, but you’re doing great.”
Whilst someone else penned: “It’s a shame you feel you need to justify yourself, UC tops up an income which I don’t think some people realise, keep up the good work, keep safe.”
However, not everyone was as kind, as one hater snapped: “Bitter! Sad way to be.”
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “Well full time workers pay for everything, no free stuff!!!!”
To this, Jenny replied: “Some people can’t work full time for different reasons so it’s not fair to have criticism for it.
“People struggle to understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and you do what you have to.”
