oh has finally got a new job, what now?

tinktinktinkerbell

sh1305 wrote: »

There was no need to be so rude about it.

i wasnt being rude, i did not shout, i did not swear, i did not call OP anything, i was not rude

chrissiethechippy

sh1305 wrote: »

There is no JSA run on. Remember - you should get money up until the day you start your job. At least that's something.

Thank you

I got myself in a bit of a panick, worrying about where we would find money for essentials, for the 4 weeks before ohs first payment.... it's typical my oh got a job right before Christmas! Through all of his grumbling, I'd imagine he's now grateful that I started the christmas shopping early :rotfl: The grabbit board have been absoluetly amazing and saved us a fourtune!


Thank you again for everyones help

coogan67

remember you might qualify for working tax credits as well which should be sorted in time for christmas as you already must be claiming child tax credits.
I have just started a job as well after 18 months and as the tax credits are based on last years income we qualify for working tax credits which will be paid weekly which is a godsend till i get paid.

tcr_3

He can claim crisis loans to help out until he gets his pay, it's called an "alignment to wages".

Might not be a lot ... but every little helps I guess.

There's also the possibility of a payment from the Adviser's Discretionary Fund to help cover any work related items he needs ... petrol money, bus/train fares, clothing etc ... he needs to claim that before he starts work though. Speak to the Job Centre about that.

chrissiethechippy

Thank you Coogan and tcr that has been very helpful I'll be writing a list of questions ready for when I speak to an advisor and i'll definately ask about them

Good luck in your new job Coogan

my_gorgeous_ellie-belle

But if you are going to claim the crisis loan do it asap as thy can take a while to go through - never claimed myself but know a few people who have had too. Good luck OP - you might have to live like we do for a little while with VERY basic and cheap meals but it is possible. We aren't on any of these benefits (apart from a little CTC) as hubby works, but we still struggle along making the most of a bad situation. If you need any ideas how to cut back even further i might be able to help

chrissiethechippy

Thank you I'm putting the second freezer on today that we have so I can stock up on any reduced meats I find in the shop ready I'm a bit clueless when I comes to making in bulk and freezing, but I'm going to give that a go too Any other ideas on how to cut back would be very helpful thank you I've got a curtain going up at the front door and we're having a go at making draft excluders to cut back on the gas heating (I should have done it years ago!), I'm sure there is lots more I can do, I'll have a look around the forums too for inspiration

Indie_Kid

Look at the old style money saving board.

my_gorgeous_ellie-belle

Yep i should probably nudge you over to the Old Style board aswell

But door curtains can be made out of old sheets (and use the netting wire (about £2 for enough to do a few door ways rather than buying poles - just remember to stretch it first).
Pasta bakes, mince and pasta meals and the likes are the best for batch cooking and freezing - and they are filling so good for winter too
And wrap up warm and walk if you can instead of car/bus - i do it with baby and 4yr old, takes up about 45mins each way for school run but if your wrapped up nicely, it's fine, its free, and free excercise too
We also buy sainsburys really basic weetabix style breakfast - it's a fraction of the cost of branded ones, tastes the same and ingredients are also same as normal weetabix That or porridge oats is great for winter fuel for energetc little ones. Turn off radiators in any rooms you don't use so your not wasting gas - in winter we don't use our dining room so that goes off. And our kitchen radiator is off, i just switch the hob on to quickly warm the room whenever i'm in there.....Loads more little things that all mount up and help, and lots of lovely people over on Old Style can offer more tips too x