tunnocklover Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Here is my dilemma. I have a friend who has an acquaintance who has been a drug and alcohol user for most of her life. She is now 43 and after a long gap (after being in prison) has got back in touch. She says she has turned her life around, got rid of old contacts, moved to a new flat etc. She has no job and is not likely to be able to work in the foreseeable future. She is receiving help with psychiatric problems - nurse, support worker etc. Her problem is how much to believe about what this person tells her as regards her spending. For example - £400 22ct gold ring, £700 for 2 Prada jumpers, £700 coat for Xmas, taxis everywhere and 100 pairs of shoes! etc. (She has been shown all these things so know it's all true!)Should all this be possible on benefits? Either the benefit system is far too generous or there is something else going on! Should she be made to do voluntary work to pay back society for how much she must have cost it? What benefits would be paid to someone like this and is she taking the <removed>?! Edited October 16, 2016 by nikki-red Language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 You have no dilemma. Firstly, it is just hearsay and and of no consequence. Secondly, it has got nothing to do with you. Thirdly, who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 You have no dilemma. Firstly, it is just hearsay and and of no consequence. Secondly, it has got nothing to do with you. Thirdly, who cares? Pretty much this, but welcome to the forum tunnocklover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Not possible on benefits, that's for sure. Something else is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunnocklover Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 You have no dilemma. Firstly, it is just hearsay and and of no consequence. Secondly, it has got nothing to do with you. Thirdly, who cares? Firstly - it is not hearsay when my friend has told me word for word what was said. Secondly - it has to do with me when she is asking me for help/advice. Thirdly - it has to do with me if too much in benefits is being paid out in my taxes making us look like fools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dardandec Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 it has to do with me if too much in benefits is being paid out in my taxes making us look like fools! Poor attempt at a troll thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-H Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Firstly - it is not hearsay when my friend has told me word for word what was said. Secondly - it has to do with me when she is asking me for help/advice. Thirdly - it has to do with me if too much in benefits is being paid out in my taxes making us look like fools! So you are hearing something from a friend and you don't think that qualifies as hearsay? Can you substantiate the things your friend is telling you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunnocklover Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Poor attempt at a troll thread. Eh? Here I was naively thinking I might get some helpful or even sensible advice! Think my thread on SF might be first and last one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detetcive Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Firstly - it is not hearsay when my friend has told me .... You've pretty much defined hearsay while claiming it's not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerousedd Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 no way you could buy all that stuff on benefits afaik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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