The Irish Sun
I quit my job to claim benefits & spend the summer holidays with my kids
A BUSY mum has revealed she ditched her job to look after her kids over the summer holidays. Loren Jade decided it would be more beneficial to stay a…
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Single Mother Chooses Unemployment Over Work: 'It's More Beneficial'
London, UK – A single mother, Loren Jade, has sparked a conversation online after revealing her decision to leave employment, stating it is more financially viable for her to be unemployed than to work. In a recent video, Jade, who cares for a son with special educational needs, detailed the immense challenges of securing adequate and affordable childcare during school holidays, particularly without family or partner support. "I worked and struggled, and absolutely struggled," Jade explained, highlighting years of financial strain despite employment. "I worked it out that it was more beneficial not going to work than going to work. Please make it make sense." She elaborated on the difficulty of forcing her son to attend holiday clubs for six weeks, emphasizing his need for routine. Jade's candid account resonates with many parents navigating similar dilemmas. Her situation sheds light on the broader systemic issues impacting single-parent households and families with special needs children, where existing support structures may not adequately cover the costs and demands of childcare. She has now turned to social media, aiming to join the TikTok Creator Fund by September, seeking to build a new career path that offers both financial stability and personal fulfillment.
The Sun
I quit my job to claim benefits & spend the summer holidays with my kids
A BUSY mum has revealed she ditched her job to look after her kids over the summer holidays. Loren Jade decided it would be more beneficial to stay a…
The Scottish Sun
I quit my job to claim benefits & spend the summer holidays with my kids
A BUSY mum has revealed she ditched her job to look after her kids over the summer holidays. Loren Jade decided it would be more beneficial to stay a…
