Leaving a job to go travelling

LegacyUser

I've been stuck in a minimum wage job for 6 months that I really have no love for. I've been applying to dozens of other jobs, anything to get me out of there, but have had no luck.

My friends are going travelling in SE Asia for 2 months, starting next month. I'd love to go with them for 1) The experience of travelling and 2) An escape route from the job and a fresh start when I return.

My question is....If I quit the job, go travelling, and return 3 months later, will I be entitled to jobseekers on my return?

Agent Coulson

Yes you can but only after 9 weeks so you should be fine after 3 months.


More info in the link below.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/unemployed_people/signing_on.html


Enjoy the travels if you go it's a great life experience.

JustAThought

Go!! You will have the opportunity to be unemployed and miserable or working on minimum wage and miserable for the rest of your life - chances to travel with friends to have exotic adventures fir a few months will not come as often. You can pick up another miserable job when you come home that also pays buttons, or your holiday might change your outlook and life and lead you down new paths. Get out of this wet miserable country and live. misery will always be waiting around the corner - seize happiness, adventure and chance while you can.

Immaculata

I'd suggest that you seize the opportunity and go travelling!

If you want to extend your travels after your mates return home, you could always have a look at www.workaway.info or www.helpx.net and work somewhere for a few hours a week in return for bed and board. You might also be able to get a workaway or helpx host to write you a good reference.

The worst case scenario when you get back to Ireland and apply for social welfare is that they dock your SW for a few weeks, but since you'll have quit and gone for a good length, I doubt they will, and you can honestly say that you're out of funds and if they do dock you, ask the community welfare officer for assistance. I suggest you keep hold of documentary evidence that you've been away, such as your airline booking details, such as in an email printout, or visa details.

LegacyUser

Yea, I'm definitely leaning towards going because it might be my only opportunity.

My problem is that it will be a bit of a squeeze financially. I might be able to just about afford to cover the trip, but if I have to wait 9 weeks to get JSA on my return I'm screwed, assuming it takes that long to pick something else up.

I was hoping maybe the 9 weeks exclusion would start from the day you quit a job, and not from the next time you apply for JSA (probably 3 months later in my case). Does anyone know which way that works?

Agent Coulson

orflow wrote: »

Yea, I'm definitely leaning towards going because it might be my only opportunity.

My problem is that it will be a bit of a squeeze financially. I might be able to just about afford to cover the trip, but if I have to wait 9 weeks to get JSA on my return I'm screwed, assuming it takes that long to pick something else up.

I was hoping maybe the 9 weeks exclusion would start from the day you quit a job, and not from the next time you apply for JSA (probably 3 months later in my case). Does anyone know which way that works?

It's 9 weeks from the day you quit not from when you return.


Go travel if you have the money and have the adventure of a lifetime.

njs030

Agent Coulson wrote: »

It's 9 weeks from the day you quit not from when you return.


Go travel if you have the money and have the adventure of a lifetime.

Link to ease your mind op!

http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/jajbfaq.aspx

Do make sure you have money to support yourself through the waiting period as it can take a while for JA to be approved.

kulekat

Def go. You will regret it if not.
Keep all your airline docs and travel records..sw will want that on your return. They make u wait 9 weeks cos u voluntarily quit ur job. Are u coming up to an end of a 'probation' period or anything?
Also its a good idea to start applying online for jobs when your away..say 2 weeks or so b4 u return. You will have proof then u are looking for work on coming home. When u get back, can u stay with family till u fet back on your feet?
Have a great time!

Go! Have a blast. See and live life to the full. Keep us updated on your travels! Then come back and reap the benefits of your travels. Enjoy! Be safe, be happy.