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Benefit Query

  • 03-01-2012 12:13pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi there

    Apologies if this has been asked already, I had a quick look and don't see it.
    I'm currently working full time but over the last year I have been suffering from stress which is getting worse. I'm at the point where I have to pretty much decide if it's worth risking my health by staying on here. Friends have suggested I take extended sick leave, which would mean I'd still get paid, but I don't feel that that would solve the problem, only pause it for a while. It would also mean extra pressure on my colleagues which just wouldn't be fair.
    My question is, if I leave this job rather than get made redundant, do I still qualify for jobseekers benefit? My husband is working full time but things would be extremely tight. I don't want to go from one stressful situation to the other. I guess I feel bad given that so many people would do anything for a steady job, but I just don't feel I can stay here any more.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    mrsbyrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,228 ✭✭✭mrsbyrne


    If you leave your job you will not get jobseekers benefit because your not looking for a job. If you are not fit for work and your GP agrees you will get Illnes benefit. Im afraid i dont understand your reticence about staying away from work whilst unwell, if you are unfit for work, then you should take time off to recover.


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Hi MrsByrne

    thanks for taking the time to reply. The reason I would seek jobseekers benefit is because I would be looking for a job. I'm having difficulties in the job I have which is causing me stress. I don't want to just walk out of it to nothing because for one, I need to be able to pay my bills, and two, I don't want to not work, I just don't feel I can carry on working here. I have been applying for jobs for months with no success. This really would be my last resort.
    The question is, if I willingly leave a job do I still qualify for job seekers benefit? I have over 10 years worth of PRSI stamps, does this make any difference?
    Luckily I have never been unemployed before so I really don't know anything about it or how it works.
    I hope I don't come across as flippant about a steady income which I know I'm lucky to have. But is it worth having it when it's affecting my health?
    If I go to my GP and he signs me off work, doesn't this just waste time claiming illness benefit knowing I'll still have to return here? Anyway I don't think I'd need to claim illness benefit as my employers cover sick leave.

    Maybe this thread should be in PI.


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