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A question about quitting my job and job seekers benefits/allowance

  • 28-08-2016 10:10am
    #1
    leavingjob12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    I have a question about leaving your job and job seekers.I realize that you are disqualified for receiving payment for 9 weeks if you voluntarily leave your job.But do they wait to the end of the week before it starts etc?If my last day of work is the 31st october,when would I receive my first payment?
    The reason I am quitting my job is because I have a degree in a decent field but have had no success in getting a job and I want to be able to focus my efforts on improving my personal portfolio which should help alot in getting a job in my related field.
    Has anyone got any insights on going on job seekers after quitting a job voluntarily?Do they give you hassle?Will they not like my wants of getting a job in my field vs just taking what I am given in terms of a job?I see it listed on citizensinformation that you may be ineligible if you place unreasonable restrictions on the nature of the employment.I am unsure if what I am talking about would be seen as "unreasonable" in their eyes?


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  • #2
    TheBully
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭TheBully


    Can I just ask why you are leaving your job to go on benefits?


  • #3
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    TheBully wrote: »
    Can I just ask why you are leaving your job to go on benefits?
    No you may not.


  • #4
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    leavingjob12 wrote: »
    I have a question about leaving your job and job seekers.I realize that you are disqualified for receiving payment for 9 weeks if you voluntarily leave your job.But do they wait to the end of the week before it starts etc?If my last day of work is the 31st october,when would I receive my first payment?
    The reason I am quitting my job is because I have a degree in a decent field but have had no success in getting a job and I want to be able to focus my efforts on improving my personal portfolio which should help alot in getting a job in my related field.
    Has anyone got any insights on going on job seekers after quitting a job voluntarily?Do they give you hassle?Will they not like my wants of getting a job in my field vs just taking what I am given in terms of a job?I see it listed on citizensinformation that you may be ineligible if you place unreasonable restrictions on the nature of the employment.I am unsure if what I am talking about would be seen as "unreasonable" in their eyes?
    Sign on,on the first day you are unemployed.Please think carefully about such a decision.


  • #5
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    TheBully wrote:
    Can I just ask why you are leaving your job to go on benefits?


    Its explained above reason for leaving


  • #6
    Balagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,168 ✭✭✭Balagan


    leavingjob12 wrote: »
    I have a question about leaving your job and job seekers.I realize that you are disqualified for receiving payment for 9 weeks if you voluntarily leave your job.But do they wait to the end of the week before it starts etc?If my last day of work is the 31st october,when would I receive my first payment?
    The reason I am quitting my job is because I have a degree in a decent field but have had no success in getting a job and I want to be able to focus my efforts on improving my personal portfolio which should help alot in getting a job in my related field.
    Has anyone got any insights on going on job seekers after quitting a job voluntarily?Do they give you hassle?Will they not like my wants of getting a job in my field vs just taking what I am given in terms of a job?I see it listed on citizensinformation that you may be ineligible if you place unreasonable restrictions on the nature of the employment.I am unsure if what I am talking about would be seen as "unreasonable" in their eyes?

    What you've read on the citizens information site is true. You cannot place restrictions on the nature of your employment and have to be looking for and available for full time work. The old maxim still holds true that it is easier to get a new job while you are still in employment. Could you try holding onto your job and do some weekend/evening or voluntary work in your field or perhaps do courses/modules in the evening to add to the degree?


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  • #7
    TheBully
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭TheBully


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Its explained above reason for leaving

    Yes but it doesn't make sense.
    Well, not to me anyway.


  • #8
    rawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭rawn


    OP i would suggest that you reconsider. Could you work on your portfolio outside your work hours, or reduce your work hours I'd necessary? It's MUCH easier to get a job when you already have one, you will find it easier to transfer to your chosen field if you're going from job to job rather than unemployment to job.


  • #9
    strandroad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭strandroad


    rawn wrote: »
    OP i would suggest that you reconsider. Could you work on your portfolio outside your work hours, or reduce your work hours I'd necessary? It's MUCH easier to get a job when you already have one, you will find it easier to transfer to your chosen field if you're going from job to job rather than unemployment to job.

    Plus it would be one awkward explanation when asked about this gap on your CV.


  • #10
    Pim Pictus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭Pim Pictus


    Sign on as soon as you're no longer working. If they ask why you left your previous job, which they may not, tell them it just wasn't working out. I've done it twice over the years and never had to wait the 9 weeks. It probably depends who you get at the counter though.


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