Do i have to sign on?
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Due to now being redundant i'm being told that i need to go to the jobcentre and sign on.
Now i know i won't be eligible for anything - i've got savings and a partner who is working, both of which mean i won't get anythign?
However i'm told i need to sign on so that my national insurance contributions are correct??? (that or to massage the g'ment figures)
Anyone know?
Cheers
Dan
Now i know i won't be eligible for anything - i've got savings and a partner who is working, both of which mean i won't get anythign?
However i'm told i need to sign on so that my national insurance contributions are correct??? (that or to massage the g'ment figures)
Anyone know?
Cheers
Dan
even if you have savings you need to sign on for tax credits which was not told to me and so didnt bother, then had loads of hassle, as a bonus you get to join the unwashed and the chavs to pick up JSA.
If you have any Payment protected loans... you NEED to sign on to claim.
the People that work there are friendly but couldnt care less, i dont blame them due to the st they have to put up with, be prepared to enjoy the smell of booze/drugs and strong BO... it is advise to go first thing when they aint out of bed.
This coming from a person who had to go through it for a month or two...
If you have any Payment protected loans... you NEED to sign on to claim.
the People that work there are friendly but couldnt care less, i dont blame them due to the st they have to put up with, be prepared to enjoy the smell of booze/drugs and strong BO... it is advise to go first thing when they aint out of bed.
This coming from a person who had to go through it for a month or two...
easy way is to ring up (I found the direct line to mine) , sort out an appointment, take your P45 and anything to prove why you left the job (compromise aggreement), take ID in, they will do the rest.
Get given a paper booklet, then go in once every 2 weeks.
P.S. If you are on a BT landline then it dont cost you
Get given a paper booklet, then go in once every 2 weeks.
P.S. If you are on a BT landline then it dont cost you
dan1981 said:
GGGRRRRR
I'm gettin annoyed already.
Tried to do it online. Nope system won't work.
Bleeding useless.
Now i have to phone them up. and its an 0800 number and my mobile will charge me for that call.
GRRRRRR
As you're on the dole, I assume you are posting this down the pub!! I'm gettin annoyed already.
Tried to do it online. Nope system won't work.
Bleeding useless.
Now i have to phone them up. and its an 0800 number and my mobile will charge me for that call.
GRRRRRR
Borrow someone's landline - it's only an 800 number...or use a payphone!!
Cheers
The Moose
sleep envy said:
Plotloss said:
Savings also may not make a massive difference to contributions based JSA.
what's the threshold of savings before they give you JSA?And yeah you have a designated centre depending on your home postcode.
ETA - it's worth doing for NI reasons and, as mentioned Council Tax relief. You might also qualify for housing benefit too.
Edited by Famous Graham on Monday 1st June 12:19
I completed the main crux of it online, they then followed up with a 15/20 minute phone call asking all the same questions.
First time I went in there was a 10 minute appointment and some bit and pieces to sign. Then you go back every 2 weeks at a set time for around 5 minutes so they can see what you've done to attempt to get a job (they give you a diary to fill out).
£128 every 2 weeks.
Last time I went, it was all very civilised with people reading broadsheets before seeing the advisors and no sign of the unwashed.
First time I went in there was a 10 minute appointment and some bit and pieces to sign. Then you go back every 2 weeks at a set time for around 5 minutes so they can see what you've done to attempt to get a job (they give you a diary to fill out).
£128 every 2 weeks.
Last time I went, it was all very civilised with people reading broadsheets before seeing the advisors and no sign of the unwashed.
sleep envy said:
Dupont666] said:
be prepared to enjoy the smell of booze/drugs and strong BO... it is advise to go first thing when they aint out of bed.
great, something to look forward tocan you sign on at any office or does it have to be the one nearest to where you live?
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