OT Would you throw this guy out?

[EonFilms_Rocky]

I was in the same situation with my best friend. When I realized that he wasn't going to find a job, I started giving him tasks to do to help me around the house and in my job. Now he is my P/A. He runs my errands, does the dishes, keeps the house clean and cooks. I pay his portion of the rent, bills and keep him fed. It wasn't a bad trade-off.

I am not suggesting that you do the same thing, but maybe find some sort of middle ground or trade-off until he is able to find a job. That way you are compensated for his "mooching" and he feels as though he is contributing to the household.

Rocky

[marcjacob]

All interesting points and ideas. Im genuinley open to advice here so any more comments will be welcome.

[Lee]

All interesting points and ideas. Im genuinley open to advice here so any more comments will be welcome.

Are you in the UK?

If so, your nephew can appeal the decision.

My guess as to why his benefits were refused is that he probably mentioned he was living with relatives and, unfortunately, thats a big mistake.

What you might want to do is write up some kind of 'rental agreement' saying he has to pay you X amount each 'month' in rent and have him take that to the JSA, make sure he knows to tell them his benefits need backpaying and he should, in theory at least, hae no problems getting any JSA benefits.

Regards,

Lee

[MiamiB]

He's 18 right. He doesn't have a job correct. He needs to make some money or pull his weight somehow. I say do some photo shoots and either use or sell the content.

Just my .02 cents.

Lee

[EonFilms_Rocky]

He's 18 right. He doesn't have a job correct. He needs to make some money or pull his weight somehow. I say do some photo shoots and either use or sell the content.

Just my .02 cents.

Lee

The guy is family. I would say that is crossing the line, just a tad...

R.

[Paco]

The guy is family. I would say that is crossing the line, just a tad...
R.

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