The Work Programme New Thread

helloworld1_2

Hello there,
I was referred to the WP as well. It is Ingeus. I am not really happy about it since I read quite a lot of bad reviews about it.

There's one thing: I have been on JSA and my advisor agreed on paying for a short training course that would have helped me immensely. That course is about 200 pounds.
The next time I see her, she says, oh sorry I cant do this anymore, you are now on the WP.

Do you think the WP will help me with the costs? Theres no way I cant afford it but I am sure I would get a job out of it.

I just dont know if I really want to be on WP for two bloody years! I have not met them yet, I will receive a letter from them but I wonder if I am already on the 'list' for good?

Gaz1971

Im with the Wp with Ingeus, they are useless. They have managed to reduce unemployment in my area though, because they have quadrupled the number of advisers they employ since they started!

simson3325

my adviser emails me jobs to apply for,i have already applied for,i look every day on direct gov job sight,the same sight they use.

Gaz1971

When I have a WP appointment, Im left at a PC for a couple of hours to do job searches. I do these every day at home, so I really dont need to go there to do them. And they are being paid for doing this, in other words, being paid for doing nothing.

Its simple, fix the economy and unemployment will go down. Govt always thinks it can get people back to work in a recession when there are no jobs, they cant grasp the simple fact that if the economy is broke, unemployment will be high.

LadyMissA

Gaz1971 wrote: »

When I have a WP appointment, Im left at a PC for a couple of hours to do job searches. I do these every day at home, so I really dont need to go there to do them. And they are being paid for doing this, in other words, being paid for doing nothing.

Its simple, fix the economy and unemployment will go down. Govt always thinks it can get people back to work in a recession when there are no jobs, they cant grasp the simple fact that if the economy is broke, unemployment will be high.

They aren't being paid untill you get a job.

There are jobs but
1/ too many people applying
2/ a lot of employers will not look at the unemployed and those with the bad attitude are keeping the unemployed, unemployed! :mad::mad::mad::mad:

wantsajob

Gaz1971 wrote: »

Its simple, fix the economy and unemployment will go down. Govt always thinks it can get people back to work in a recession when there are no jobs, they cant grasp the simple fact that if the economy is broke, unemployment will be high.

The problem is that an economy based on capitalism is unsustainable. The greedy ones have only themselves to blame. Unfortunately there's no quick fix, without throwing billions down the drain at the situation. People will always put down communism, and point to countries that have tried and failed. The problem is they were not adequate implementations of communism, as money still existed and there was still a political system in those countries. After more numerous severe financial crises, money will no longer have value - and communism will be the way forward.

The only good business for Spivs these days, is being a Landlord. People's priority is to have somewhere to live. No wonder the housing market is ******.

The Government have proven how out of touch they are, by thinking the workfare scheme is great. Replacing paid workers with free unpaid ones, working purely to sustain their benefits - wonderful.

helloworld1_2

Gaz1971 wrote: »

Im with the Wp with Ingeus, they are useless. They have managed to reduce unemployment in my area though, because they have quadrupled the number of advisers they employ since they started!

do you think theyll help me with course fees? theres a course that would be really beneficial to me and it only lasts for 1 or 3 days but its quite expensive.

helloworld1_2

am i on the WP for two years the moment I am referred to them or just when I have my first meeting with them?

LadyMissA

helloworld1 wrote: »

am i on the WP for two years the moment I am referred to them or just when I have my first meeting with them?

The two whould be within a few weeks of eachother. I think it's when you first go to see them but I could be wrong. Either way whats in a week or two.

LadyMissA

helloworld1 wrote: »

do you think theyll help me with course fees? theres a course that would be really beneficial to me and it only lasts for 1 or 3 days but its quite expensive.

From my experience they wont pay for a course.