Anyone had a temp job under 16 hours and claimed JSA?

DB_SamX · 15 Oct 2010 at 00:34

[TW]Fox;17576762 said:
Whereas I worked there from leaving school to finishing University and enjoyed it.

Guess it depends where you work.

Similar: started as Christmas temp in lower sixth form, got a permanent place after, went practically full time for a year after college, carried on during holidays whilst at uni and until I got a proper career job. Good memories.

OP, it may only be 8h a week, but let me tell you that after some temps don't turn up on their first day and people get ill, etc, you will most likely end up with more hours if you can manage it.

Kareem · 15 Oct 2010 at 00:50

Sime said:
1/ Work 8 hours a week making - £47. which is £188 a month TAKE AWAY from my JSA so would get £12 JSA to top me upto £200

Anyone done this before?

Correct.

You will need to inform the job center if you do more hours in a week then you tell them. That's where it becomes a hassle. A big hassle.

Amleto · 15 Oct 2010 at 01:12

what, 16 y/o can get JSA? **** me, that should be a benefit that gets eaten.

CliffyBiro · 15 Oct 2010 at 01:14

It's definitely the first one.

Dreadi · 15 Oct 2010 at 01:16

Might have to do this myself actually. I've got one 6 hour shift next week, minimum wage and 20% tax! I doubt i'll make enough to cover the petrol and parking tbh

rogue66700 · 15 Oct 2010 at 01:25

DB_SamX said:
OP, it may only be 8h a week, but let me tell you that after some temps don't turn up on their first day and people get ill, etc, you will most likely end up with more hours if you can manage it.

This is the advice you should be taking, the best way of getting a job is by starting at the bottom and showing willingness to work the hours given

Sime · 15 Oct 2010 at 04:10

DB_SamX said:
Similar: started as Christmas temp in lower sixth form, got a permanent place after, went practically full time for a year after college, carried on during holidays whilst at uni and until I got a proper career job. Good memories.

OP, it may only be 8h a week, but let me tell you that after some temps don't turn up on their first day and people get ill, etc, you will most likely end up with more hours if you can manage it.

Oh ye well im in much need of money atm. Plan on maknig as much moola over christmas, hopefully get myself near enough out of my overdraft and start applying for games companies once im happy with my portfolio in January / February time

Even if they dont take me on permanently after christmas at least I can go back on JSA knowing im ok in the bank