jsa personal advisor

athena123_2

I became unemployed 3 weeks ago and claimed jsa, they were very helpful and friendly. however today, i was allocated a personal advisor, she was awful. I am i entitled to ask for a different personal advisor. thankyou

relic

Are you? That's nice!

dmg24

In what way was she 'awful'? Would it be worth giving her a chance, rather than judging her after one short meeting?

dark_lady

Why? Dont most employers make their mind up about you after one short meeting (interview) The OP is only going by the same principle that an employer would.

relic

dark_lady wrote: »

Why? Dont most employers make their mind up about you after one short meeting (interview) The OP is only going by the same principle that an employer would.

How is this situation anything like having an interview for a job?

Employer makes up their mind on you on the basis they'll be paying your wages.

JSA Advisor is there to help you find a job. You're not interviewing them.

athena123_2

I had to claim jsa because my partner left me suddenly after 8 years. He was the wage earner. I first went in to claim on the 28th of april, They asked what kind of work I would like, I informed them of my interests in care work/ support worker, working with children, any area in the NHS.. etc. They said fine.
I told the same thing to my newly allocated personal advisor. She put down my three job choices as ; 1 care work. 2 Retail. 3 Packing!
Then told me she would make sure I recieved plenty of interviews for retail and packing, the two areas ( shop work and factory work )that I expressed I would prefer not to do!

athena123_2

Can't you recognise a Typo? Thanks for the help!!

athena123_2

My partner was an Accountant. I have a degree with the Open University. I stayed at home to look after Our child! Since my Alcoholic partner has left I need to seek employment .

sunnyone

athena123 wrote: »

I became unemployed 3 weeks ago and claimed jsa, they were very helpful and friendly. however today, i was allocated a personal advisor, she was awful. I am i entitled to ask for a different personal advisor. thankyou

athena123 wrote: »

I had to claim jsa because my partner left me suddenly after 8 years. He was the wage earner. I first went in to claim on the 28th of april, They asked what kind of work I would like, I informed them of my interests in care work/ support worker, working with children, any area in the NHS.. etc. They said fine.
I told the same thing to my newly allocated personal advisor. She put down my three job choices as ; 1 care work. 2 Retail. 3 Packing!
Then told me she would make sure I recieved plenty of interviews for retail and packing, the two areas ( shop work and factory work )that I expressed I would prefer not to do!

You became unemployed because your partner left dosnt make sense, if you wernt working you were already unemployed but not claiming benefits due to your partners wages, no one can help you unless you tell the truth.

Adereterial

OK.

You've specified one job goal - care/support work - for which you have little to no relevant experience by the sounds of it.

You've no 'usual' occupation so can't be permitted to restrict yourself to one job goal for a brief period.

Your adviser has rightly determined that your chances may be slim with one job goal and has determined (on the basis of what's in the area and your skills) that retail and/or packing jobs would be suitable and you'd have a high chance of getting that kind of work. Jobseekers Allowance pays you to find a job you can do and sustain. It is not 'find-my-ideal-job seekers allowance.

Why did you sign the agreement if you disagreed with it?

McKneff

I know someone who is a dusbin man who has a degree, he needs to pay the mortgage you see.

You have to learn that you have to do what you have to do to enable you to have a roof over your head and food in your stomach.