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Job interview
306chris
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Well I went for an interview today for a high street shop and I’m a bit miffed. The job I applied for was for a 25 hour contract, Great I thought as I would get WTC (have two kids 3&5 and live with my partner) Halfway through the interview they tell me it’s only 16 hours and may not even be at the shop most local to me.
Now I have had a look at working 16 hours and its seems that I would be worse off as JSA is £111 and 16 hours works out at £99. With Bedroom Tax/SRS and the new CTS I am already down £20 a week and really only just going to manage with my current budget. I did dome calculations and if it had been a 25 hour job then I’d have been better off than the dole by about £70 ish, well worth working
Is it right that by taking Part time work I will be worse off?
I know that there may be the possibility of overtime but it’s not guaranteed and there are other expenses like travel.
I know it’s only at interview and I haven’t been offered the job but comments were made about how well I did and sometimes you just get that feeling.
What would you do if they offered a 16 hours contract?
Now I have had a look at working 16 hours and its seems that I would be worse off as JSA is £111 and 16 hours works out at £99. With Bedroom Tax/SRS and the new CTS I am already down £20 a week and really only just going to manage with my current budget. I did dome calculations and if it had been a 25 hour job then I’d have been better off than the dole by about £70 ish, well worth working
Is it right that by taking Part time work I will be worse off?
I know that there may be the possibility of overtime but it’s not guaranteed and there are other expenses like travel.
I know it’s only at interview and I haven’t been offered the job but comments were made about how well I did and sometimes you just get that feeling.
What would you do if they offered a 16 hours contract?
Bedroom Tax / Spare room subsidy / Housing Benefit Reduction - It's the same thing, get over it.
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At 16 hours, surely you'd be entitled to working tax credit and child tax credit, child benefit then some council tax support? Can you work it out on http://www.entitledto.co.uk/
As it's JSA you're claiming, then I don't think you'd be able to turn it down if the job were offered...
Personally I'd take it, as it's a foot in the door, and could lead on to more hours or a promotion!Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0
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