I'm generally for it.
I was unemployed for about 6 months and it is a total mess, system needs simplifying I would also like them to actually fucking do something to help you get a job rather than assume you're a retard.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:45, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

I agree
however, part of the problem is that, in my experience, what I would consider doing as a job, particularly if it involved what my degree is on, just doesn't get advertised through the job centre.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:47, Reply)

So what, if you were made unemployed you should do anything, absolutley anything
rather than be a revolting dole claiming scumbag who probably thinks they deserve a palace in the middle of london while honest hard working god fearing honest god fearing hard honest working honest fearing god working honest fearing god working god honest hard working BRITISH people pay for your oppulent lifestyle.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:50, Reply)

well kind of, yes
there is nothing to stop you from trying for other jobs whilst working!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:51, Reply)

I would get a job using my superior skillz
I've been on the dole. It was shit.

In fact, I would follow pikeys around and steal all their fucking cash.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:51, Reply)

Fucking hell I thought that was Gonz for a minute.

(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:59, Reply)

You'll be suprised, most companies and all recruitment agencies use it
because it's free and national.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:52, Reply)

I suppose my view was skewed because of what I was looking for
fuck all civil engineering companies use it as far as I can tell. but then they have no real need to.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:55, Reply)

Here are my top tips for how to sort out job centers.
1) You see the same person every time you go in.
2) You are not punished for taking time off "job seeking" to improve your chances of getting a job (got threatened with stopping my benifit for two months if I took a week off to learn to drive)
3) People who work there should be paid a small commision for getting someone a job
4) Once you've got a job you should continue to get the benifit until you're paid. Then pay that bit back in about 2-3 months.
5) Their job matching software is so shit it's less than useless. Just googling is better.
6) They should be able to help you write up your C.V. not just look at it and go "it's ok"
(PsychoChomp, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:51, Reply)

sensible things

( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:52, Reply)

I need a lay down now,
because I agree wih all Chompy's points.
( Bartleby A dead man on vacation, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:56, Reply)

My god that job centre is a pit.
Most of the staff were nice enough but you do get a better class of work-dodging soap-evading chavs in MK
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 11:56, Reply)

You should come and see our's in Luton.
You get high on weed just walking in.
( Bartleby A dead man on vacation, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 12:03, Reply)

Really? *gets on train immediately*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 12:20, Reply)

monty
this is not a can of worms.

this is a bucket of hissing snakes!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 12:22, Reply)

Benefits
Well - some interesting points are being made here but £65.45 a week is hardly helpful although it is better than nothing.I have just been made redundant from a fairly well paid job and will be ok til Xmas but if I don't find anything suitable before then, this does not even cover half the mortgage let alone any bills. And the DWP are being a bit funny about help with the mortgage as my Ex is still on it as I have been unable to afford to buy him out. double whammy. Right, off to sign on now...........
(Purpledoris I've got afeckin' job, Fri 12 Nov 2010, 14:06, Reply)