Ok.... so signing on Jobseekers tomorrow

buckeejit · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:43

Been out of work for over a week and it's really getting to me. I know people have been out of work longer and I know it's hard. So anyway, I've got an interview tomorrow with the Social Security Office about signing on and I feel absolutely crap. I don't feel that I have a right to claim money even though I've been paying national insurance for 9 years (ever since I started working). I'll be using the JSA to pay bills. I've never claimed JSA before in my life... I almost did a few months back but cancelled the appointment because I got a job.

Is anyone else claiming JSA and how do people feel?

Chris1983 · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:48

You are entitled to it. You shouldn't feel bad about it, it is there to be used in these situations.

Curio · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:49

Filthy scrounger! :mad:

(you paid your share for 9 years and now it's time to use it. That's what it's there for

)

Aedus · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:50

buckeejit said:
Is anyone else claiming JSA and how do people feel?

Regy53 · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:51

what do you do?

UncleRuckus · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:52

You've paid into the pot for years, don't feel bad that you have to use it.

Chris1983 · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:52

Aedus said:

Very strange attitude. Why on earth would you attach emotion to money? The bankers certainly don't.

Sui · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:53

Don't feel bad, it's there for you to be able to survive. Hope some work comes your way soon, just about to come off of it for Xmas temp work, hope I find something more permanent soon!

Pawnless Endgame · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:56

What most of the others have said already. Jobseeker's will be for the bills etc, worked out at £65/week when I was on it 3 years ago. You get it fortnightly though, so £130-ish per fortnight. Let's hope it doesn't reach the 3-month stage, but if you are still jobhunting in 3 months time, you can get housing benefit too which basically cancels out your council tax.

buckeejit · 12 Nov 2012 at 19:58

Regy53 said:
what do you do?

? Nothing... I'm unemployed

Sonea Fifer · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:05

Regy53 said:
what do you do?

buckeejit said:
? Nothing... I'm unemployed

I think he meant what are your skills?

And like others have said - don't feel bad and remember there's hundreds (if not thousands) out there claiming for many benefits they're either not entitled to, or haven't paid anything into. So claim away dude - it's there to help you get back on your feet.

sniffy · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:05

It's in place for people such as yourself

Kamwah · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:10

Damn scroungers.

How dare you claim back what's rightfully yours!

Zero Pope · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:15

I felt bad even though it was a necessary evil for a short while. But, as has already been said, you've paid your dues for 9 years. There is absolutely no reason for you not to claim to help as you look for work.

BennyC · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:26

I won't feel bad should I ever have to sign on and you shouldn't for doing so. You paid in, now it's time for it to pay out. Doesn't make you any less of a decent person for doing so. Don't beat yourself up over it.

TheLegendOfMart · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:40

buckeejit said:
Been out of work for over a week and it's really getting to me. I know people have been out of work longer and I know it's hard. So anyway, I've got an interview tomorrow with the Social Security Office about signing on and I feel absolutely crap. I don't feel that I have a right to claim money even though I've been paying national insurance for 9 years (ever since I started working). I'll be using the JSA to pay bills. I've never claimed JSA before in my life... I almost did a few months back but cancelled the appointment because I got a job.

Is anyone else claiming JSA and how do people feel?

Don't claim it then?

It's been a freaking week, how do you think people who have been on it for months feel, don't belittle them with your ridiculous attitude.

If you are fishing for ".....dont be silly, its ok" comments to put your mind at ease do it elsewhere.

buckeejit · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:42

Eeeeeethan said:
Don't claim it then?

It's been a freaking week, how do you think people who have been on it for months feel, don't belittle them with your ridiculous attitude.

If you are fishing for ".....dont be silly, its ok" comments to put your mind at ease do it elsewhere.

You're a prat.

TheLegendOfMart · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:46

buckeejit said:
You're a prat.

I could say the same about you, you are seeking assurance from the internet to justify yourself claiming benefits.

If you don't want to claim, don't. If you need to, do. Don't go onto the internet looking for someone to make you feel better about it, imagine those that have been on it for months who can't find a job, what will they feel when they read your drivel?

Do you think you're better than them just because you have been off work a week and don't want to have to claim benefits?

buckeejit · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:54

Eeeeeethan said:
Do you think you're better than them just because you have been off work a week and don't want to have to claim benefits?

Er... no? Did I at any point say that I was? I simply asked 'Is anyone else claiming JSA and how do people feel?'

If you have nothing constructive to say then please don't reply.

Curio · 12 Nov 2012 at 20:56

Eeeeeethan said:
, imagine those that have been on it for months who can't find a job, what will they feel when they read your drivel?

I'm guessing they won't feel as offended as you seem to be.