Ive been a stay at home parent/carer the past 20years, dont work. My partner works, we claim universal credit as a couple. I had a u/c compliance interview yesterday where I was told someone has reported me for cash in hand work, which of course I haven't, I did a 1 day trial months ago but decided against it. Ive to provide 3months bank&savings statements which im happy to do. But to me that doesnt show that im not getting the "cash in hand" in question, so not sure what happens there. they can come check my house and kids, they will see we are not rich or living life of luxury, we are a struggling everyday family.
Then this morning i get a call from a guy I know asking if I would i like a evening job cleaning for few hours a week to cover a maternity leave, the hours suit our family and the extra £ leading up to Christmas would be great, So I will of course want to report this change to uc, but feel like since my interview was only yesterday they are going to think I have lied.
So now dont know if this would be the right time to take on any job while under investigation, cause might look like i have lied. Or should I just go for it and get back into the work place.
Dont know what to do for the best.
