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Dole blues/ leave Ireland

  • 13-08-2009 8:42am
    #1
    Strongbow10
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭


    Hi there, ive been on JSA (means tested one) for just over 12 months and its starting to get to me big time. Im extremely appreciative of this money however I am someone who searches high and low for jobs.

    Im a law graduate with a years experience in banking and in a legal position after I graduated. I'm beginning to think I am unemployable :( I know there are so many people in the same boat, I really hate scrounging off the state. I'm sure it makes everyone feel like crap.

    Anyway I guess what im asking is, would anyone advise moving abroad? I know you can fill out a form E303 and transfer you benefit payments to the country you are travelling to.
    How long does this take to process? And do you get the rate of your own country in the new country or do you make do with the host countries rate?

    Seriously getting pretty down about this whole thing. Ive applied everywhere! I have references, a pretty decent CV but yet im getting nothing. Id take anything at this stage :(


Comments

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


    You get the Irish rate for a few weeks. Then I guess you'd have to apply for the local benefit if you're entitled to it at all.

    As for whether it's worth emigrating? Depends on where you're going to. It's pretty bad all over, but it's worse in Ireland than some places I think.


  • #3
    opa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭opa


    Don't think you can transfer any means-tested payment like jobseekers allowance abroad.


  • #4
    lala stone
    Closed Accounts Posts: 369 ✭✭lala stone


    would u think about doing a masters or upskilling or something in another area..


  • #5
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,101 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Dont give or let it get you down,Im in the same boat as you,you just gotta keep looking and dont give up hope.You'll get something eventually.


  • #6
    greendom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,382 ✭✭✭✭greendom


    Well the recession in France and Germany has officially ended


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  • #7
    opa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭opa


    Would you consider volunteering for FLAC ? (free legal advice centres) It would keep you busy, and it would'nt do your CY any harm either & you'd be helping others. www.flac.ie www.lawsociety.ie


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


    That's an excellent idea opa. Make sure to clear it with the social first, since you're supposed to be available for full time work when getting a jobseeker's payment.

    (As long as the volunteer position agrees to release you for job interviews and should you get paid employment, I don't see it being a problem.)


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