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Job seekers entitlement

JAR1968
JAR1968 Posts: 1 Newbie
in Benefits & tax credits
Hi there

Hope someone can help me.

If I resign from my job of 4 years, due to relocating 140 miles away, should I still get Job seekers allowance? I know I will have paid enough contributions but will they stop me because I resigned!! even though it would be impossible to travel there now?

thanks

Comments

  • HappyMJ
    HappyMJ Posts: 21,115 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    It depends on why you had to relocate. It's possible but it depends on the reason.
    :footie:
    :p Regular savers earn 6% interest (HSBC, First Direct, M&S) :p Loans cost 2.9% per year (Nationwide) = FREE money. :p
  • RazWaz
    RazWaz Posts: 1,070 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Generally unless you have a really really good reason, leaving your job voluntarily means you wont be able to get jobseakers. Generally the only way you can leave a job and get JSA is by being made redundant or your contract ends.
  • MrsManda
    MrsManda Posts: 4,457 Forumite
    Why are you relocating? Can you not find a job before you relocate?
    (I presume it's you relocating rather than your job?)

    As already said, I think it depends on the reason for relocating.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Just to clarify, has the job moved or have you?
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