husband about to quit job

mrcow

JSA may or may not be nil.

There may or may not be a sanction of anything up to 26 weeks. No one can state 100% for sure as it's all dealt with on a case by case scenario depending on your circumstances. Certainly there are examples of where sanctions have been imposed following a resignation but then again, there are also examples of where they haven't been.

Oldernotwiser

poseidon22 wrote: »

thanks for ther eplies. I didnt make myself clear in the first post,he isnt going to quit his job right this week,however we have set ourselves a time frame of 3 months, where he will apply for absolutely anything close to home,
should he not be succesful in finding work by then,then we will live off savings to cover the mortgage payments,my question was regarding jsa and child tax credits as a short term measure.
so am I right to think child tax will continue, but jsa will be nil.

If he can't find a job when searching intensively whilst at work, how long do you think it might take him to find a job when he's unemployed, particularly if his unemployment stretches from months to years?

Good luck - you may need it.

kingfisherblue

Two things that spring to mind - the first is that you do have the support of your husband, even if it is only at the end of the phone. Yes, you might be finding it difficult, but so do many people. I was left on my own with three children when my husband left me for somebody else. One of our children has complex needs and requires substantial care both day and night. I cope - I have to. You are in a much more fortunate position.

Do you have family or friends who can help you? If not, contact Homestart - they might be able to send in a volunteer to help you. Try to get out of the house each day, even if it is just for a walk. Attend playgroups (I'm assuming your children are young enough, as you state that they are small). Many churches and community centres have playgroups that charge a very low amount, but the benefits of getting out of the house and speaking to other adults can be great, as well as giving your children the chance to play with new friends and different toys.

You should also contact your local Surestart Centre for help.

If you are feeling depressed (or might have post-natal depresssion), see your doctor. It's not all about pills, they can offer practical support as well.

The second thing that springs to mind is that three months really isn't a long time for your husband to give himself a chance to find a new job. If you take into account closing dates for jobs, interviews, possibly second interviews, then there is likely to be a time when you do have to rely on your savings. Is that what you really want? What will happen if your husband doesn't get a job quickly enough? Will you be looking for work as well? Will you have to claim benefits?

You both need to sit down and look at your situation more thoroughly. If your husband leaves his job, without another one to go to, you are more likely to end up with further problems, rather than solving the ones that you already have.

clairec79

Would it be worth you looking for work as well in those 3 months, and agree that if you find a job then he'll be the house husband for a while and look after the children.

mountainofdebt

How young are your children?

I know 3 little ones are hard work but are you putting too much preassure on yourself to be the perfect wife and mother - personally I decided that the housework was something I was happy to scarifice if it meant keeping my sanity!

What does your OH do - would he be able to find similar work locally or would have to completely change career?

Voyager2002

I actually think that it might be sensible for your husband to give up his job. You are clearly aware of the financial implications, but if you feel that family life is intolerable when he is away so much, and are willing to face poverty for an indefinite period as the price for being together, well that is an adult decision for all of you to make. People on this thread have warned about what is involved, and it is important that you understand this, but I think that you do.

As suggested above, please ask him to explain to his employer how difficult life is, and to ask whether his pattern of working could be adjusted (possibly even by going to part-time working). I also suggest that you try to discuss the position with you local job-centre to find out whether he would actually face a sanction on JSA.