'My friend came on holiday with £37 - i'm scared I'll be paying for everything'

31 August 2023 , 14:56

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The woman was not impressed with her friend (Stock Image) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Going on holiday with your bestie is so much fun. You understand each other, know what makes each other tick more than anything, and you likely have similar interests so the excursions you go on together will be up both your streets. But what would you do if your pal admitted to you that they had barely any money to spend whilst they were there with you?

The woman headed to Mumsnet to ask whether she was being unreasonable for being fuming with her friend for turning up to a week's holiday with "£37 on her account for the week" and "no other money."

She wrote: "We arrived today for a week's holiday and she told me she has £37 in her account for the week, no other money. The holiday was booked months ago, there was zero obligation or pressure to come, she wanted to and insisted on it. She's on a low income, because she's studying as well at the moment.

"However, she told me she has around £3k in her savings and she's recently paid for a motorbike and lessons. I mean she doesn't drive so fair enough. I'm not sure how to feel really. The problem is this isn't the first time. I'm hardly rolling in it, I've got £200 for the week and that's my absolute limit, I'm not on massive wages either. However, that's to cover all food, transport, and anything else that may pop up."

She admitted that she got a "bit irritated" and "asked her how she's going to manage for the week", but her friend brushed her off, saying: "It'll be fine." She continued: "I know she's embarrassed. It means that we'll have to be incredibly careful all week, or if there's any restaurant/food, then I'll be paying. It's already put a dampener on my holiday. I'm not saying blow her savings, that's irresponsible, but how can you come on holiday for a week with barely £35?"

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In the comments, people were confused as to why she'd even entertain paying for her when she'd said they were both on low incomes. One person wrote: "She needs to use some of her savings this week. Or use a credit card if she has one." Another said: "If she turned up with no money, how did she expect to eat? She's the one that is out of order here!"

Someone else fumed: "Tell her that she's welcome to shop for bread and peanut butter to eat herself but you intend to have meals and drinks out and can't afford to pay for her, so either she dips into her savings or stays home while you go out." "Don't pay a penny towards her food. She's taking the p**s", a Mumsnetter raged.

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Danielle Kate Wroe