Update
Since publishing this
document. My Nan has passed away. Now not only am I essentially an
orphan I am also redundant/unemployed for the 1st time in
over five years. I find the prospect of re-entering the job market
and benefit system very distressing. I couldn't afford to be stuck in
a zero hour contract when I have two young children to support. I
have amassed a broad range of skills, however I have little to know
references. My Nan was my employer and even if she was alive a
reference from her wouldn't scream professionalism. I have the social
stigma of my personal background and also with my autism. Two things
which may effect me getting a new job. I am hard working dedicated
and driven. My competition is going to me younger then me with more
qualifications and references. I could go back into education, run up
more debts I can't afford to pay. I have been given options from
JobCentre, I can either get myself signed off medically and go on ESA
or go straight on to JSA.
I will now have to process a claim for housing benefit until I find a new job. Which means My family is classed as over occupying as we have a "Three" bedroom house. Two bedrooms and a box room we use as a nursery for our youngest. So we would only get housing benefit to cover rooms the local authority think we "need". As they are both female children they may share a bedroom etc. Which is not fair on my eldest. My youngest still doesn't sleep through the night, and would disturb her older sister effecting her sleep and schooling as a knock on effect. If we have to relocate because of the high rents in this housing bubble within the county we are in. My eldest would have to enrol in new school. Which again is not fair on her. She is settled and happy and thriving, I don't want to have to uproot her just because we live in a home where both my children have their own space.
In a more positive note, since this
data has gone public, I have so far received great public response.
Over 600 views and still 100% of the public vote. If I could
personally thank you and shake each of your hands I would. Mark
Williams MP tweeted in response, and I have met with his case worker
today. Very surprising turn of events. I didn't know what to expect
when I posted this letter. I still don't. I just felt like no one was
listening and I was sick of repeating myself so why not just tell the
whole world. Let everything out in the open for all to see. Let the
people judge me once they know all the facts.
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