Changes in circumstances

joobie538

Just looking for a little advise.

I'm currently staying with friends and contributing as much as i can while on JSA. I'm looking for work and it looks like i will soon get a decent paid job (fingers crossed).

Now, I understand i need to inform the OR as soon as i get a job, but i'm starting to out stay my welcome at my friends house and really want to move into my own place asap, but i will have to save a rental deposit.

My question, Will the OR take into account the fact my circumstances will be changing 2-3 months after i start my job? will they allow me to save a deposit? will they take into account that my expenses will be dramatically higher as soon as i move? or will i have to pay an IPA until my expenses actually increase?

just wondered if anyone had any experience of this before i resort to calling the OR office.

tigerfeet2006

Unfortunatly you won't officially be able to save for a deposit. But there are ways and means, obviously your friends will want you to contribute more to the household and you will want to be able to save for a holiday and you will obviously need clothes for work.

When you know what your wage will be, pop up your SoA and someone will check it out for you.

http://www.makesenseofcards.com/soacalc.html

sieve

tigerfeet2006 wrote: »

..... obviously your friends will want you to contribute more to the household and you will want to be able to save for a holiday and you will obviously need clothes for work.....

Love it TF