Sign on dole / benefits during summer as a student?

Penny2myName

It all depends on your situration. I am a student doing a degree, but due to having children, I am allowed to sign on. I have already started applying for jobs, and have another 3 I intend calling, admittedly just cleaning but its better than nothing. But in the mean time, due to being a single parent, I am allowed to clain JSA. If you have no children, then you have no chance.
What I would suggest is Holiday camps. i worked in them when younger, and very often during summer and xmas breaks places such as Butlin's etc take on students.
Forgot to mention, you may not be able to sign on, but you can still use their facilities to search for jobs and get help finding one.

MT90

MrsManda wrote: »

But this thread is about getting benefits during the summer. Most universities give students four months off over the summer. Surely you're not suggesting that getting work over this time is going to seriously jepardise your studies?

But the post I was quoting was on about working 48 hours during term time. I never commented on working during summer holidays.

twinkle162

What a response! I posted this a few weeks ago for another family member who was having difficulty getting temporary work (June to August). He is doing a 'proper' degree and has looked for work...

Personally I worked throughout my university holidays, due to the nature of my 'proper' degree the last few summers were shorter than most students. As a result I mystery shopped, Ebayed... made a small fortune (for me) at the time!

I get the point that many of you are making, experience and drive should get you some sort of money... especially with the internet and Ebay, but you do have to be prepared to put some effort in.

Next point I agree with..... a large percentage of students waste too much time, unless you are doing a full-time, i.e. 40 hours work per week, rather than 8 hours lectures per week you should be doing something constructive with your time....

I also love (!) students who leave high school and on a 'gap year...' Gap year from what, do some work, earn some money then have a gap year...

Okay, my rant is over, everyone else chill.... I was merely asking for advice, not a lecture moneysaving / work ethic! :A

Indie_Kid

twinkle162 wrote: »

Next point I agree with..... a large percentage of students waste too much time, unless you are doing a full-time, i.e. 40 hours work per week, rather than 8 hours lectures per week you should be doing something constructive with your time....

When I was at uni, it was recommended that we do 32-40 hours study per week. On top of 12 hours lectures a week, when are we meant to work? As well has sleeping and having a life.

designerggirl

Penny2myName wrote: »

It all depends on your situration. I am a student doing a degree, but due to having children, I am allowed to sign on. I have already started applying for jobs, and have another 3 I intend calling, admittedly just cleaning but its better than nothing. But in the mean time, due to being a single parent, I am allowed to clain JSA. If you have no children, then you have no chance.
What I would suggest is Holiday camps. i worked in them when younger, and very often during summer and xmas breaks places such as Butlin's etc take on students.
Forgot to mention, you may not be able to sign on, but you can still use their facilities to search for jobs and get help finding one.

Hi Penny,
Did you really get JSA? I applied and was turned down. What do you think I should do? I am also a lone parent with one year left at uni and two dependent children. Can someone please help me?

Indie_Kid

designerggirl wrote: »

Hi Penny,
Did you really get JSA? I applied and was turned down. What do you think I should do? I am also a lone parent with one year left at uni and two dependent children. Can someone please help me?

It depends how much loan / grant you get and how much the law says you need to live on.

7891368

sh1305 wrote: »

When I was at uni, it was recommended that we do 32-40 hours study per week. On top of 12 hours lectures a week, when are we meant to work? As well has sleeping and having a life.

I manage to do all that?
Work at the weekend?

MT90

7891368 wrote: »

I manage to do all that?
Work at the weekend?

Than you get into the situation of basically working 6-7 days a week, which is not really sustainable in the long term, certainly without effecting your academic performance.

Taiko

Just lost another temp, less than a week. Lazy !!!!!!! students...

MT90

Taiko wrote: »

Just lost another temp, less than a week. Lazy !!!!!!! students...

Have you got a degree?