Working to skint in the blink of an eye

ph80

Sulkisu

I've already been doing that. I'm registered with 3 recruitment agencies and apply for pretty much anything. I get turned down for being overqualified or having no experience. I've called about jobs in bars/restaurants but they apparently want people with experience!

P00hsticks

I spoke to my old employer on Wednesday. They have no vacancies at the moment and told me to keep my eyes open on their website.

Just off for an interview to be a taxi driver!

crafting-queen

A nephew of mine had a similar problem, he worked in the NVQ training sector, had his own business, but when the government stopped funding his business went into debt, with no work.
He was being paid by the company as an employee, paying tax and NI, even though he was the only employee, this I think safeguarded any benefits he may need to claim.
He actually put the company on hold and is waiting for things to pick up.

ph80

Right guys

An update and a new question. I have now enrolled at my local college to do a full time course. Now I know you don't get benefits if you're a student. However, one of the course tutors suggested that as well as doing my full time course I do an apprenticeship. Would this open me up to the availability of benefits? I'd get paid £100 a week which is better than benefits but still won't cover my bills.

p00hsticks

ph80 wrote: »

Right guys

An update and a new question. I have now enrolled at my local college to do a full time course. Now I know you don't get benefits if you're a student. However, one of the course tutors suggested that as well as doing my full time course I do an apprenticeship. Would this open me up to the availability of benefits? I'd get paid £100 a week which is better than benefits but still won't cover my bills.

Assuming that you're still living with the fianceee who's earning £18k a year, I can't see what benefits you'd be eligible for. What level of course is it ? Do you qualify for a student loan of any sort ?

comeandgo

What sort of apprenticeship is it you are looking for. Dont you have to be a full time employee to be an apprentice? What sort of course are you doing at college?

ph80

It's a Level 2 course and as a result I don't qualify for an Advanced Learning Loan or student loan.

The apprenticeship would be Health and Social Care and from what I was told i'd be helped to find an appropriate job with those who already provide apprenticeship placements.