Barely started a new job and don't think I can do it. Advice on reclaiming benefits,

gb12345

paddedjohn wrote: »

OP either give the full story or we will assume that you are just a lazy scrounger who wants to leech off the rest of us.

We don't need to assume - it is perfectly clear that they are a lazy scrounger. You only have to look at the OP to see what is important to them.

whatihavedone wrote: »

I understand that if you are sacked or walk out, you won't be entitled to any benefits. Could they decide that I'm not suitable for the job if I say that I won't be happy doing night shifts? And would this then mean I'm ok to sign back on and look for a more suitable job?

paddedjohn

Dogger69 wrote: »

If you're going to pick someone up on their spelling, I would suggest you do not follow that with slang/ text speak such as "gonna"

beat me to it;)

smokey_dave

If I was you I would start making my sandwiches so that you won't be late for your night shift.

Richard53

I work nights, and I agree it is tough on the system and your body clock gets scrambled. I can sympathise with you, in that some nights I don't want to leave my family and go out to work (which can also be scary) and would rather stay at home.

Your benefits, if you are allowed to go back on them, don't come from some magic money tree. They come from people like me who pay their taxes. Is that fair?

Life can be hard, and there are some tough choices to be made. Sitting on the sofa while there is work available, while others work to support you, shouldn't be one of them.

I know you don't want to hear this kind of response, but if you post a question in a public forum, then you get what you get.

BillyB

Unfortunately if you decide you're not happy to do night shifts, that doesnt make you unsuitable for the job, then if you left based on that.. You would have to explain your reasons for leaving and probably be told you're not entitled to anything since you willingly left a job you could do. Like already suggested, I'd just stick with it and keep looking for a more suitable job.

Jules2012

I absolutely hated night shifts but the thought of being unemployed and having no money I would hate more

Having family and friends who have lost jobs etc I would feel like I would be slapping them in the face to make myself unemployed, the thought might enter my head but I wouldn't actually do it.

OP not sure what issues you have but I would say just stick at it and look for something else, Didn't you know what the shifts where when you applied?

paulineb_2

If you give up a job you could be sanctioned because it would look as if you are intentionally making yourself unemployed. If its your first sanction you could be without benefits for 13 weeks.

I worked nights for a year and no other shifts and that was enough for me and 5 years on a shift pattern where I did a mix of shifts and nights every 8 weeks. Its tough.

No one can give an answer on what is going to happen if you give up the job, only what might happen.

Two4Tuesday

whatihavedone wrote: »

Is there a way to get out? The day shifts are ok, but the night shifts are what's really scaring me. I think it's really unhealthy having to constantly change hours. I can't afford taxi fares either for these night shifts, since I've just signed off and I won't be paid for a month. But I don't want to get that far. I was forced? to take this job via A4E and I had hoped that I could ask them to put me on a day shift, but they won't. It's all mixed up shifts.


I understand that if you are sacked or walk out, you won't be entitled to any benefits. Could they decide that I'm not suitable for the job if I say that I won't be happy doing night shifts? And would this then mean I'm ok to sign back on and look for a more suitable job?

Take a look at the guidance for 'Employment on Trial'. If you have worked there for a least 4 weeks and a day but less than 12 weeks, and worked for at least 16 hours per week, it might apply.

ntb1

hopefully they'll not give you any benefits for 6 months.

one wonders why the country's in this state.

get finger out of bum, do the job, whilst doing it find a more suitable one.

BillyB

Also, OP you mention A4e forced you into it, could you get support from them, as I dont know much about A4e but know other schemes to get people into work offer in work support, advice and guidance after you are employed.