I’m a gypsy – cruel trolls say we don’t pay our way, just because I left school at 11 doesn’t mean I don’t have a job
A GYPSY woman has hit back at nasty trolls who claim her communtiy doesn’t pay their way.
Charlotte Ann often goes on social media to educate people on the traveller and gypsy community.
Some of her videos have received backlash, but Charlotte wasn’t having it.
She responded to one mean troll who wrote: “Why do you not pay your way?? Is it because you don’t work? And don’t have your own money. Stand on your own two feet, get an education and a job.”
But Charlotte, who is a social care worker pointed out that the woman couldn’t have been more wrong.
She revealed that just because she left school at the age of 11, following gypsy traditions, it didn’t mean she had no qualifications.
Charlotte explained: “I have a list of qualifications, I also work in the health and social sector, and I’m a support worker for people with learning disabilities.
“Before that, I was in dementia care and I also done palliative care.
“Yes, I only went to primary school because that’s the cultural norm in my community but you can learn on the job.”
Charlotte revealed she was in the process of completing her next NVQ as well.
She was furious at the troll after working the front line during the pandemic.
The red-head added that the reason she is often bought stuff by her family instead of using her own is because it is part of their traditions.
“So next time you want to assume things about a person, why don’t you educate yourself and learn the thing about them first, okay,’ she added.
“This video (is) to educate. the comments on that series, some are shocker,” she captioned the post.
The video posted to her TikTok account @charlotteann00 went viral with over 40k views and over 3,100 likes.
People were quick to praise Charlotte for clapping back at the troll.
One person wrote: “You’re a wonderful representation of the traveller community and I’m learning a lot about your culture well done.”
Another commented: “You speak more sense than most with or without an education.”
“Well said babe,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Well done… you answered her well… I think this world is more interesting and blessed because of all of our different cultures and beliefs, thank you.”
“Some people are just ignorant and judge without knowing,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “You’re changing hearts and minds. I hope you realise how powerful your impact is!”
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