Aurora T

I have had no choice but to work. My 'zero hour' job means I am not paid unless I am at work. We are not employees and do not have the luxury of pay during holiday or breaks. Our holiday entitlement is added onto our (already low) pay.

I am lucky enough to have family to take care of my children. Without them I could not afford the up front childcare fees. I’ve swapped one set of circumstances for another. I’m definitely better off working. Treading water. Admittedly no longer sinking as such. 'Be grateful' I tell myself…