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Internship + dole???

  • 07-04-2009 11:39pm
    #1
    zOlt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭


    Hi,

    Ive got this little problem. I'm in college right (DIT) now and just about 3 months ago i quit my job because they told us that well be getting a job lacement with decent wage (yea right...) and due to this crap economy I got an unpaid internship working with people doing their PhD's and projects.
    Finding a job at this time is close to impossible for obvious reasons .So I was wondering could i go on social welfare? And if so, how abouts should i do it? I mean does it count that I'm kinda going to college every day and will be doing so all summer, not really available from 9:00 to 18:00. Or how does this work? I mean i could work part time no problems its just i cant find anything atm. And yes... i did not apply for a grant nor student financial assistance because i had it good back in September/October :( . I don't think you can apply this late for any help from college.

    Or maybe you guys could suggest something. I'm out of ideas :confused:


Comments

  • #2
    Xiney
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,085 ✭✭✭Xiney


    You aren't eligible for Jobseeker's Allowance or Benefit if you're in college.


  • #3
    marti8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 909 ✭✭✭marti8


    Your college should have a hardship fund but it wouldn't be much, prob a few hundred euros for each case max.....


  • #4
    popebenny16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,461 ✭✭✭popebenny16


    zOlt wrote: »
    Hi,

    I mean i could work part time no problems its just i cant find anything atm.

    try try and try again. see if there is indeed a hardship fund in your college and try here as well see what they can come up with: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=473


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