I'm always MEAN and A CUNT
I've deferred the pay-cut and suggested that when my current contract comes to the point of close/extention/renegotiation, we talk about it then.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:21, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

Good move
I'm okay thanks, not done much today. I can't cook for shit though
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:24, Reply)

Any more temping in the pipeline...
And were any of my suggestions of any use? You know the voluntary work is highly sought after by potential employers? Have a look at www.thirdsector.co.uk/ if you are kicking your heels for a bit, whilst it might not meet any career ambitions, keeping yourself busy - especially if you decide to sign on - will go a long, long way to making yourself more employable.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:30, Reply)

Problem is, if you're employed while claiming benefits - even in unpaid work - you invalidate your claim.

( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:32, Reply)

Not if you do less than 15 hours per week
*At least I think it's 15 hours a week.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:33, Reply)

Really?
Last time I was on the dole (2 1/2 years ago) it was any work at all. Can't remember if it was a condition of JSA, housing benefit or both.
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:34, Reply)

It is 15 I think.
And I'd rather work than collect obviously. Haven't even got the first week so far.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:35, Reply)

Keep yourself busy.
The thing with doing voluntary work, is that people understand that you can't make it or something else has cropped up.

And it'll make you feel good.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:37, Reply)

^this

( girlinthehole, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:41, Reply)

It's like wanking for a good cause.
*May have over-sold-the-feel-good-factor*
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:43, Reply)

With JSA
you have to be available to take up work at any time. Even if what you're doing is voluntary, and for charity or whatever, they class it as 'not available to take up work'.

Then again, ask DG when he gets here. He'll know.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Thu 11 Aug 2011, 21:46, Reply)