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Temping and interviews

Normally I would jump at a couple of weeks of temping but I have had to turn it down as it clashes with a couple of interviews for permanent work. The employer apparently needs the temp in every day and my interviews aren't very local so it was a no go as couldn't just nip out for an hour for the interview. Should I mention this to the JC as obviously I will mention the interviews but I don't want to be seen as turning down work (not too happy to turn it down myself but the interviews are for good opportunities).

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  • BitterAndTwisted
    BitterAndTwisted Posts: 22,492 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Do not mention having turned down anything to the JobCenter! Seeing a temp agency is not the same thing as being offered a couple of weeks work, so don't give them any excuse to sanction you. And they will, given the slightest hint
  • scooby088
    scooby088 Posts: 3,385 Forumite
    Same advice really never tell jobcentre you have turned down any chance of work. They are getting really strict on sanctions these days.
  • Sue27_2
    Sue27_2 Posts: 19 Forumite
    Yes - absoltely not. A friend of mine hit problems beacuse of this.
  • Saturnalia
    Saturnalia Posts: 2,051 Forumite
    What the JC doesn't know, the JC can't sanction you over.
    Public appearances now involve clothing. Sorry, it's part of my bail conditions.
  • AlecEiffel
    AlecEiffel Posts: 874 Forumite
    Cheers for the replies everyone. I will keep schtum!
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