help with leaving job and js benefit?

zweton

I just started a twelve mth contract on Monday and it has turned out the job is not as advertised. I have only been in it a week tomorrow but already know where its going! Can I get back on my job seekers benefit? I literally only signed off last week. I read there's a nine week suspension but they may be lenient in certain circumstances. I have plenty stamps. What gives?

The Specialist

zweton wrote: »

I just started a twelve mth contract on Monday and it has turned out the job is not as advertised. I have only been in it a week tomorrow but already know where its going! Can I get back on my job seekers benefit? I literally only signed off last week. I read there's a nine week suspension but they may be lenient in certain circumstances. I have plenty stamps. What gives?

Nope, if you leave the job of your own accord you will need to wait 9 weeks before they will allow you back on. Your previous JSB is considered closed as you are now employed so there's no going back to that.

zweton

Crap! Should have not taken it and went with my gut. Are are very black and white about these things? Have not handed in any notice yet.

The Specialist

zweton wrote: »

Crap! Should have not taken it and went with my gut. Are are very black and white about these things? Have not handed in any notice yet.

From my experience (having done it once about 8 years ago), you will have a lot of questions as to why you are leaving employment, especially after getting a job after being on JSB. In my case (similar to yourself) the job just was not for me - they couldn't have cared less and I was left 9 weeks.

Probably not the answer you wanted to hear, but would you not be better off trying to get something else while you are employed?

zweton

Attending interviews would be much easier if not working. Plus I have to answer why I left a job after a week.

SusieBlue

Probably not helpful, but would you not stick it out until you have a better feel of the place? A week is absolutely no time to get used to a place or role. And its much easier to find another job when you're actually employed.
I don't see why you'd throw in the towel after only one week. What kind of role/industry are you in?

zweton

I know what you mean but I think you know when you know.

splinter65

zweton wrote: »

I know what you mean but I think you know when you know.

Before leaving maybe you should go into SW explain the situation and ask them. Honestly, it can’t hurt.

Tony EH

Your claim isn't closed. It's just suspended. It's possible to reopen it.

However, you will have to have an iron clad case for leaving the new job after such a short period of time and I don't believe the Dept. of Social Welfare would be that well disposed to you quitting so soon. If you can prove that the job isn't the one advertised, that'll help you. But may be difficult.

If it's a case of harrassment, abuse, unfair working conditions, etc that's a different story.

If it's a case of you just not liking the job, well then that's a very large club you've just joined, I'm afraid.

zweton

splinter65 wrote: »

Before leaving maybe you should go into SW explain the situation and ask them. Honestly, it can’t hurt.

yeah i would but working in a different county.

TheBeach

The 9 week disqualification is at the descretion of the deciding officer. Maybe when you explain the situation they might waver it.

Cushie Butterfield

You could consider speaking to your employer about the work situation & if nothing can be sorted out you could explain why you feel you have to resign. You could suggest/imply that you’re resigning now is probably best for them also, especially if they’ve just conducted interviews for the position. They could easily hire the next in line.

If you approach things in a cautious & pleasant manner your employer might be prepared to help explain to DSP (letter, email, invitation to contact) the circumstances regarding the job description & reason to resign.

Likewise when dealing with DSP claim. Just talk from the heart & tell the truth. You won’t be the first person they’ve come across who had to leave a new job for any number of reasons. That’s why they have discretion.

Good luck!

Xterminator

Hi Op

in order to get the SW to waive the 9 week disqualification, you may have to demonstrate what you did to address the issue you have.

If its blatant law breaking or harassment from employer you may have an easy case, but in most cases, just quitting cause .. wont cut it.
Bring up your issues in a calm manner, following protocol and staff handbook (if there is one) with your employer and document what you do, and their responses.

Give them a chance to respond to your concerns, and rectify the situation.

i have to say a lot of jobs are in reality a little different than expected.