Lol you jackass. No I'm not a freeloader, I'm sure I contribute a hell of lot more in tax than you, so fell free to thank me for the benefit you claim.
Son got first job, fair rate for board
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Lol you jackass. No I'm not a freeloader, I'm sure I contribute a hell of lot more in tax than you, so fell free to thank me for the benefit you claim.
Whilst his comment was stupid, your response isn't much better. How exactly do you know you contribute a hell of a lot more tax exactly? As it seems like you're making the assumption you do based solely on the furthering of your argument.
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Nearing the end of my time at home I paid about £270 a month, bargain tbh as there was no way Id get a place for that a month.
Id say about £200 is fair and if you feel bad about taking it then save it up in a fund that is kept secret and give it back when they move out.
Id say about £200 is fair and if you feel bad about taking it then save it up in a fund that is kept secret and give it back when they move out.
Well done on supporting your family unit. I'm sure your parents respect you and appreciate that support.
When I got my first job it started at £100 way back in 2010. Then Just before 2012 I got another new job earning considerably more so it was up'd to £300. Then I moved out shortly after.
I didn't mind as I didn't really have a choice and helped with the running of the house.
I didn't mind as I didn't really have a choice and helped with the running of the house.
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For the short period I lived at home I didn't pay any fixed board, but did things to help like a bit of diy, fixing benches, putting shelves up, painting, mowing the lawn, occasionally getting some food In.
Still do the same things now tbh whenever I visit
I would hope my kids will feel the need to do the same. Can't ever imagine charging them X amount to live 'under my roof' and that being that.
Still do the same things now tbh whenever I visit
I would hope my kids will feel the need to do the same. Can't ever imagine charging them X amount to live 'under my roof' and that being that.
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Bahahah, yeah actually, I'm sure they enjoy the holidays paid for by yours truly.
As a result of this I respect them a hell of a lot less than I used to and If i'm lucky enough to get into the career path I want, where I am almost guaranteed to be sent to the other ends of the country, or even across the globe, I expect that I will be much less likely to actually want to come home to visit as a resultTo all those going "If you don't charge, they'll stay with you forever" - I'm not aware of a single one of my friends who ever had to pay to stay at home, and also can't think of anyone who returned to the family home after graduation. As far as I'm aware, none of the friends who didn't got to uni stayed at home either. The cases of people staying in to their 40s are very rare exceptions.
On topic, my mother would never dream of asking me to pay to stay with her, my parents always made a point of "Wherever we are, you'll have place to stay" - they moved around a fair bit, so that meant various countries. And hey, I put her up for free when she comes to visit me
On topic, my mother would never dream of asking me to pay to stay with her, my parents always made a point of "Wherever we are, you'll have place to stay" - they moved around a fair bit, so that meant various countries. And hey, I put her up for free when she comes to visit me
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I used to pay £200 a month when employed and nothing when not. (I was an IT contractor, so would sometimes have gaps between jobs)
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Well not a lot to be said I feel sorry for your parents to be honest how a child can be so selfish you sound like you've a lot of growing up to be done
He wanted to contribute too, we weren't particularly bothered either way.
Bahahah, yeah actually, I'm sure they enjoy the holidays paid for by yours truly.
If you feel so bad about it, why don't you find your own place to live and then you'd pay exactly £0 to them.
Either way I'm glad you're not my kid
OP should calculate that charge to be what ever 1 persons % share would be for household expenditures, including standing bills like internet, water, council tax etc. I'd have thought about £250-£300 would be about average. Otherwise it gives an unrealistic expectation when they move out and bills triple or quadruple.
Good luck finding somewhere else for £333 per month?
Good luck finding somewhere else for £333 per month?
Considering parents have spent a fortune bringing the child up, Why is it odd that that child then repay some of that when they can earn?
When i have kids, They can stay at home as long as they like, as long as they start paying some kind of rent when they start earning a decent wage. I would rather they pay me less than a greedy landlord.
When i have kids, They can stay at home as long as they like, as long as they start paying some kind of rent when they start earning a decent wage. I would rather they pay me less than a greedy landlord.
You can earn £4250 in rent from a room in your house without the need to pay tax or declare it.
google "rent a room scheme"
I rent out an outbuilding with shower, toilet and a conservatory for £300pm, the guy has to share our kitchen but he lives better than the rent a room in a shared house for less money.
It wasn't the child's choice to be born and have the parent spend a fortune bringing them up. This attitude is inherently selfish, if you're looking for ways to recoup money from your children because you chose to have them. If the cost is too much, don't have children.
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Get real will you, when kids are still at home at 18,19,20,21,22+ they are not kids any more they are adults and need to either leave the nest or contribute, not everyone is loaded and can finance 3+ people forever.
I agree with Spoffle - if your going to have kids own that responsibility, though also there is the point above about maintaining a lifestyle, etc. a little common sense has to come into it.