The Moral thing to do...

anamenottaken

Voyager2002 wrote: »

However, if the work available is unskilled and soul-destroying, then it would be better to use your time doing some kind of voluntary work that would develop your skills and lead to the kind of job you want. So I suggest that you sign on, but maintain your work routines (and avoid the gap on your CV) by doing voluntary work for a good cause.

I'm afraid that a recruiter could look at voluntary work as "a gap". If someone cannot find any paid work, then a regular, medium-term, voluntary position is useful on a CV. It is unlikely to be viewed in the same way that paid work is.

recoverydust

The other problem may be that your job seekers agreement could lead to "successful" employment in a job you REALLY don't want to do.

ska_lover

canonman wrote: »

Just wondering what the ethical thing is to do, I want to quit working and look for a full time job whilst claiming housing benefit.

It is unethical to quit work (however much you hate your job) to have others support you, whilst you search for something else.

You are an adult, deal with it.