JSA & part time work.. best option?!

rustyzip

I've been on JSA for 22 months now, I've done two job bridge internships during this period (both had no intention of employing me, they just use jobbridge for free labour)

I've just managed to get Thurs, Fri & Sat work in a restaurant which will prob be about 18 hours per week.

I'm at a loss as to what I should do re JSA, I can't seem to find a definite answer online as to what is my best option. I'm really struggling, I've racked up an unreal amount of debt in the last year, trying to pay rent and living in Dub.

Does someone out there know if I would be better doing back to work part time?
or x's & o's or what would be my best option.

I will be unbelievably appreciative if someone could please give me some advice.

Thanks

mp22

X's and O's will get you 2 days social a (payment amount depending on a means test) http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/irish_social_welfare_system/means_test_for_social_welfare_payments/work_and_jobseekers_allowance.html

Cliona99

If you're eligible, I'd recommend the Part-time Job Incentive Scheme.
Details here: http://www.welfare.ie/en/publications/sw69/Pages/1WhatistheParttimeJobIncentiveScheme.aspx

rustyzip

Cliona99 wrote: »

If you're eligible, I'd recommend the Part-time Job Incentive Scheme.
Details here: http://www.welfare.ie/en/publications/sw69/Pages/1WhatistheParttimeJobIncentiveScheme.aspx

Thanks Cliona,
I think I will go to welfare office tomorrow and ask to speak to the job facilitator.
I wonder how much I will be charged tax wise.
18 hours a week at 9 euro ph..

All the info I'm googling is conflicting info!

I'm hoping to start my own business in maybe six months, I'm trying to sell my car and a few heirlooms to get some money together! I wonder will I be able to get help as back to work enterprise as self employed be affected?