going back to work

jap gt

hi

i have recently been offered a job as a trainee butcher.. I have been on job seekers for over a year, There is a good bit of gear to buy and the pay is the same as what im getting on the dole.. what im wondering is there any grant etc i can get to help buy the gear, also is there a back to work allowance

mp22

The back to work allowance was stopped jan 09,I don't think there is any grants for tools ect, perhaps your local credit union is worth talking to ?

crossmolinalad

Had something similar 2 weeks ago
Could get a job but i must have a car
It would be a good paid job and had the contracts for it
But there was any bank who would lend me the money for a car
Even the local C.U wouldnt do it
So i lost that job and be back on the dole again
With no money and no transport its almost impossible getting back to work again now
It was a stupid move to stop the back to work allowance

jap gt

mp22 wrote: »

The back to work allowance was stopped jan 09,I don't think there is any grants for tools ect, perhaps your local credit union is worth talking to ?

thanks, no chance of a loan when not earning, and cant earn without tools..

thanks for all replys

Shelli2

Could you ask the boss to get the tools for you and deduct a reasonable amount out of your wages until they are paid for?

jap gt

Shelli2 wrote: »

Could you ask the boss to get the tools for you and deduct a reasonable amount out of your wages until they are paid for?

its possible he will do similar to this, thanks

Shelli2

No problem, really hope it works out for you. I know personally how hard it can be to actually get back into work after a while.