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Are you embarrassed to tell ppl you're on vouchers?
Yes  
 16%  [ 12 ]
No  
 83%  [ 62 ]
Total Votes : 74



amother
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Post Fri, Jun 07 2024, 5:06 pm
I get embarrassed and put on the spot if I'm asked outright or if someone asks where I send to a playgroup and it's a voucher only playgroup. Like it's basically letting you know my income status
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amother
Seagreen


 

Post Fri, Jun 07 2024, 5:10 pm
You can be vague and list the general area and then switch the topic.
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amother
Babypink


 

Post Fri, Jun 07 2024, 5:11 pm
Nobody should be embarrassed that they have vouchers. They should be embarrassed about reporting only the minimum amount of money to be eligible
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amother
Brass


 

Post Fri, Jun 07 2024, 5:22 pm
I feel as if I get judged for not having vouchers

PS its a generous income limit for vouchers
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amother
Feverfew


 

Post Fri, Jun 07 2024, 5:36 pm
I never thought about that.
Though come to this of it your right. Still don't care though.
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amother
Tan


 

Post Fri, Jun 07 2024, 5:41 pm
amother Brass wrote:
I feel as if I get judged for not having vouchers

PS its a generous income limit for vouchers


It’s a generous amount because we have big families, B”H
I feel that ppl that ask are wondering if they can get vouchers as well
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amother
Mayflower


 

Post Fri, Jun 07 2024, 5:47 pm
If I knew someone sent to a voucher playgroup I’d be happy for them and wish I could have an affordable daycare option for my own kids! No judgement (unless I know someone’s cheating the government)
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chocolate moose  




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jun 09 2024, 6:55 pm
Dh was out of work years ago and a family with 10 kids asked to come for yomtov. they weren't bringing anything to the meal either. I said we were getting financial help from the community and that it wasn't right to ask them to feed us and a family too. I wasnt happy to say it but it wasn't the first time I had to say it either.
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Bnei Berak 10




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jun 09 2024, 7:24 pm
chocolate moose wrote:
Dh was out of work years ago and a family with 10 kids asked to come for yomtov. they weren't bringing anything to the meal either. I said we were getting financial help from the community and that it wasn't right to ask them to feed us and a family too. I wasnt happy to say it but it wasn't the first time I had to say it either.

Family with 10 kids wanted to spend YT with you? Speechless
How on earth do you even accommodate unless you live in a mansion?
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amother
Lightcyan


 

Post Sun, Jun 09 2024, 7:27 pm
Bnei Berak 10 wrote:
Family with 10 kids wanted to spend YT with you? Speechless
How on earth do you even accommodate unless you live in a mansion?


I think she meant for 1 meal
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Light1234




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jun 09 2024, 7:31 pm
I am Canadian and I don't know what vouchers are specifically, but I get the idea. No, I would not be embarassed. When I get this kind of thing in Canada, I actually feel relieved when people accidentally find out. It's like, I can just be myself and don't need to pretend I'm some big macher;)
Also as long as I am being honest, ethical and trying my personal best, and also I use the support to get stronger, so that I can "give back" to society later, it actually feels like I'm doing the right thing to accept the help I need right now.


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amother
Melon


 

Post Sun, Jun 09 2024, 7:32 pm
can I pls ask what are these vouchers?
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amother
Chestnut  


 

Post Sun, Jun 09 2024, 7:53 pm
In nyc the vouchers limit is over 130k for a family of 6. That's decent enough and everyone has vouchers. If u can't get vouchers, people wonder why u can't adjust your legal income to get it
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amother
  Chestnut


 

Post Sun, Jun 09 2024, 7:54 pm
amother Melon wrote:
can I pls ask what are these vouchers?

Child care vouchers for free tuition
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  chocolate moose




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jun 10 2024, 6:44 pm
amother Lightcyan wrote:
I think she meant for 1 meal


right. for one meal. it still was way more than we were up for.my
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giftedmom




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jun 10 2024, 7:06 pm
I am shamed for not having vouchers. Apparently the vouchers preschools are for fancy people and my kid will be neglected in a regular preschool.
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HonesttoGod




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jun 10 2024, 9:15 pm
giftedmom wrote:
I am shamed for not having vouchers. Apparently the vouchers preschools are for fancy people and my kid will be neglected in a regular preschool.


Same here!!
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mother’s spot




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Jun 16 2024, 4:58 pm
Nothing to be embarrassed at all, no one knows how exactly you got it, and there are so many types of vouchers too.
Most people that ask if you send to a vouchers playgroup is because they're looking for one
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amother
Slategray


 

Post Sun, Jun 16 2024, 5:01 pm
Are vouchers an Nyc thing? Never heard of it in upstate NY.
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amother
Oldlace


 

Post Sun, Jun 16 2024, 5:04 pm
amother Brass wrote:
I feel as if I get judged for not having vouchers

PS its a generous income limit for vouchers

This
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