18 yo working at mininimum wage: Am I entitled to anything?

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ritzi

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I was up until recently living with family, there were problems and now I'm staying temp with a friend. It is near impossible to find accommodation with reasonable rates....or indeed accommodation full stop. I'm 18 years old......... I DO work, but minimum wage... I guess I'm wondering
Is there anything at all I might be entitled to...??

Sorry this sounds a tad desperate....
 
Welcome to AAM, ritzi, and sorry to hear about your hassles.

You should drop into MABS and ask (among other things) about [broken link removed] (you apply for this at your local Health Centre).

Good luck, keep your chin up, and I hope things improve...
 
Hi ritzi,

Sorry to hear of your difficulties.

On the taxation front. Have a look at this link on help with low pay:


See if any of it matches your circumstances.
Perhaps it would be worth paying a visit to a welfare office.

You can also get an under 26 youth card. This will allow you to get similar discounts as students on some shops, hostels, cinemas & travel. [broken link removed].


Is there any way that you could re-establish contact with your family? Or could you talk to a family (aunt or uncle) or other family friend? You appear to be in a very serious situation.

Prehaps another AAMer would have better knowledge of these matters?

D8L
 
Though a long shot, it may be worth contacting your local County Council - esp of you have support in the reasons you had to leave home (GP, Gardai etc.,). You should also be entitled to a medical card and contact your community welfare officer as well.
 
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