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Need dole for just 2 weeks... how do I do this?

  • 16-07-2009 6:03pm
    #1
    katiemaloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 404 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    Well I lost my job at the end of June... I was looking at a few options and trying my best not to go on the dole and get back working asap. I heard today that I have a fab new job but it's not starting for 2 weeks. I'm broke and need some money to keep me going. I have heard people saying it takes ages for the dole to come through. Is there another way I can get it, seeing as I just need the help for 2 weeks until I start working again?

    Thanks a mil :)


Comments

  • #2
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    You'd be better off asking a friend/family member for a loan. I doubt you'd get anything from the state in such a short time.


  • #3
    IT Loser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭IT Loser


    katiemaloe wrote: »
    Hi all,
    Well I lost my job at the end of June... I was looking at a few options and trying my best not to go on the dole and get back working asap. I heard today that I have a fab new job but it's not starting for 2 weeks. I'm broke and need some money to keep me going. I have heard people saying it takes ages for the dole to come through. Is there another way I can get it, seeing as I just need the help for 2 weeks until I start working again?

    Thanks a mil :)

    Don't let Xiney hear that.:pac:


  • #4
    gaeilgegrinds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭gaeilgegrinds


    I totally don't get that last post. Is some promoting it? Lost


  • #5
    draward
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 206 ✭✭draward


    You will not get dole for ages. Ask a friend best bet.


  • #6
    ozt9vdujny3srf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭ozt9vdujny3srf


    As a more general question, what reasons would a person have for not going on the dole as soon as they are unemployed.


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  • #7
    Predalien
    Closed Accounts Posts: 946 ✭✭✭Predalien


    I'm fairly sure if you explain to the social welfare officer that you need money urgently they can give you a cheque to keep you going as long as they are fairly confident you are entitled to dole.


  • #8
    tangerinepuppet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 163 ✭✭tangerinepuppet


    Yeah, as above, you should get Supplementary Welfare Allowance immediately and then a cheque for the difference (which won't be much) when your two weeks' dole is processed.


  • #9
    IT Loser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,311 ✭✭✭IT Loser


    gaeilgegrinds wrote: »
    I totally don't get that last post. Is some promoting it? Lost

    Sort of a private joke between board members, stick around and you will get it!!


  • #10
    katiemaloe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 404 ✭✭katiemaloe


    Philip Moldy Lady wrote: »
    As a more general question, what reasons would a person have for not going on the dole as soon as they are unemployed.

    OP here....I didn't go on the dole straight away mostly because of pride (stupid I know but I have always been really independant and looked after myself) I had a couple of work trials to do, none of which I took because of bad conditions. I was really determined to get another job asap and keep myself afloat. I have budgeted well to keep my bills in order this month but the new job is monthly wages so it will be late August before I get paid.... so there ya go, need a few bob to keep me going until then :)

    That supplementry allowance sounds like the option to go with.....

    Cheers guys!


  • #11
    ShooterSF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,824 ✭✭✭ShooterSF


    katiemaloe wrote: »
    OP here....I didn't go on the dole straight away mostly because of pride (stupid I know but I have always been really independant and looked after myself) I had a couple of work trials to do, none of which I took because of bad conditions. I was really determined to get another job asap and keep myself afloat. I have budgeted well to keep my bills in order this month but the new job is monthly wages so it will be late August before I get paid.... so there ya go, need a few bob to keep me going until then :)

    That supplementry allowance sounds like the option to go with.....

    Cheers guys!

    You realise while in your last job you were paying PRSI which if built up entitles you to the dole when your're out of work. Thats partially why you pay it. I don't see where pride comes into that. It's not really a handout if you are receiving benefit.


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