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JSA or WFP - Help/advice appreciated

  • 09-09-2018 1:01pm
    #1
    7sixes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi all.

    I was on a CE scheme for 2 years and had a baby towards the end of the scheme.
    I have now finished up the scheme and I'm not sure what to do next.

    Which would I be better off applying for?
    JSA or Working Family Payment.

    My partner is working full time getting €490 gross.
    We have just the one child.

    I'd probably be staying at home raising the baby either way for the next while as jobs are scarce where I am.


    Has anyone experience of this or what would be my options?

    I don't really understand how much better or worse off when choosing either option.


    If anyone can explain I'd appreciate it so much.


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  • #2
    splinter65
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,420 ✭✭✭splinter65


    7sixes wrote: »
    Hi all.

    I was on a CE scheme for 2 years and had a baby towards the end of the scheme.
    I have now finished up the scheme and I'm not sure what to do next.

    Which would I be better off applying for?
    JSA or Working Family Payment.

    My partner is working full time getting €490 gross.
    We have just the one child.

    I'd probably be staying at home raising the baby either way for the next while as jobs are scarce where I am.


    Has anyone experience of this or what would be my options?

    I don't really understand how much better or worse off when choosing either option.


    If anyone can explain I'd appreciate it so much.

    WFP is the only option for you realistically if you intend to stay at home for a while . WFP is based on the net wage not the gross.
    You will also get BTWFD


  • #3
    stinkbomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 264 ✭✭stinkbomb


    7sixes wrote: »

    I'd probably be staying at home raising the baby either way for the next while as jobs are scarce where I am.

    If anyone can explain I'd appreciate it so much.

    You're not eligable to apply for Jobseekers Allowance since you have no intention of seeking a job. Clue is in the name!
    Your partner should apply for WFP.


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