Livid.. the worker screwed again

A lot to un pack, firstly as you were on JSB at the time PUP was introduced, you would not have qualified for PUP, you had to have been in employment at the time and have been laid off. Perhaps unfair but those were the guidelines.

It is not true to say Hospitality staff were not on PUP, infact employers dropped their staff like bad habits, rather than retain them on wage subsidy schemes, the results of that decision well known. No one was moved to PUP, they applied for it.

If your JSB ended in in Sept 20, you would have been invited to apply for JSA but as you know its means tested, did you apply, we're you means tested 🤔

With regards to re qualifying for JSB, they look at contributions in 2020 if applying in 2022 so clearly not enough paid, Have you applied for JSA 🤔 again means tested. You seem to think JSB is the only support available, there is SWA but again its means tested.

Whilst not getting into "Wasters" from other countries, with the exception of 🇺🇦 refugees, who get SWA, others get a very basic Refugee or Asylum seeker payment of €39 per adult per week.

I get your frustration but feel your not exploring options other than JSB or possibly your means is being determined that you are infact entitled to very little, Context is important. Your situation may also be complicated by your receipt of farm payment.

Casual Docket system can apply for both JSB and JSA, the Crux of your dilemma is Means Testing and believe me, I fully understand the process but unfortunately anyone who is seeking a payment that requires means Testing has to go through the process.

I absolutely agree, it's a daunting prospect but a large number of things are factored in including dependent children & I can only urge you to consider applying for support albeit means Testing may be required.

I spent a whole year on Boards guiding folks through the PUP process, I fully understood the unfairness of how it was awarded but it must be noted, Rates paid were drastically reduced in year 2 & students lost it and part time staff went to the same rate as Jobseekers.

I spent near 30 years in Hospitality so know precisely what your referring to.

I don't believe it's fair to throw refugees into this discussion but I do tend to agree it seems a very unfair.

I'll end by saying this, your approach is misguided, you would be far better off staying in the system, even if your entitled to very little, you may build up eligibility for other all allowances in time, there's also stamps to consider albeit I'm unsure if your registered as self employed with the farm payment.

I wish you well but take a step back and re assess.

Sounds like the current mix of farming and tourism isn't sustainable for the OP.

Might be time to consider a different income strategy. I fully appreciate that might like saying go climb everest.

I thought this thread might be interesting discussion on how to make positive change. But it isn't.

OP: Ease off on the bile and vitriol and focus on what is under you control and use the great advice given by Dempo1 et al.

I have been on boards for a number of years under different monikers and Dempo1 is consistently outstanding in his contributions.

Ranting on about "them" wont help either them or you.

Have you spoken to your local TD?

You were claiming job seekers benefit in a time of full employment. You were happy to live off other people's taxes when it suited you.

Yeah mate, the Ukrainians are the issue.

Loads of employers are crying out for staff, especially over the busy Xmas period - retailers, delivery crews, hospitality.