Better off in work calculation

alfsmummy

Hi im hoping someone can help me.

Ive been on income support as a lone parent since my previous employer couldnt offer me p/t hours i now have a job (no thanks to the job centre who im sure dont want single parents to work/ or think we dont wanna work so offer them no support!) interview for Friday...

Anyway ive heard there is an online calculator to see how much better off you are in work-could anyone please tell me the link? Im not bothered even if i end up poorer as long as im working lol!!

Thanks in advance for your help xx

Googlewhacker

alfsmummy wrote: »

Anyway ive heard there is an online calculator to see how much better off you are in work-could anyone please tell me the link? Im not bothered even if i end up poorer as long as im working lol!!

Thanks in advance for your help xx

www.entitledto.co.uk is probably the website.

I just wanted to say though it is refreshing to see such a positive attitude towards working rather than depending on the state.

alfsmummy

Thank you. Im sick of income support ive been looking for ages but p/t hours that suit (eg fit in with nursery times) are hard to come by...just hope i get the bloody job :-)

Ive looked on entitled to but it seems to be giving me quite a bit more money so im dubious lol x

SevenOfNine

Might it be better to pour your energies over the next couple of days into honing your interview skills. The time to worry about better/worse off is AFTER you've got the job offer, don't be distracted by that just now.

Fingers crossed for you.

alfsmummy

SevenOfNine wrote: »

Might it be better to pour your energies over the next couple of days into honing your interview skills. The time to worry about better/worse off is AFTER you've got the job offer, don't be distracted by that just now.

Fingers crossed for you.

no need to as i got the job... i have been freshening up my skills believe it or not some people actually want to work!;)

Dontknowanymore

How long have to been on income support, you could be entitled to things such as a job grant, housing and council tax benefit run on and in work credits.

truebq

Your JobCentre Plus advisor can also do a 'Better Off In Work Calculation' with you. In fact, its now required as part of new benefit claims.