Had to quit my job because my bike broke, can I get JSA?

Cheeky_Monkey

sammyjammy wrote: »

You can't possibly know if the OP would be disallowed JSA.

OP I suggest you make a claim for JSA, only they can make the decision as to whether you will be classed as leaving your job voluntarily. Help with rent and council tax would be available whether or not they class you as leaving voluntarily if you're eligible.

The OP says in her opening post that she quit!

Cheeky_Monkey

martinthebandit wrote: »

No pun intended but have you tried freecycle?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

That's my favourite post of the week :T

Murphybear

DaveTheMus wrote: »

Probably move closer to your work, thousands do.

I know that when I was moving house a couple of years ago I only looked for a flat that was near the bust route to my work, just in-case my car broke down.

If he can't afford to fix an old bike how could he afford to move;)

poppasmurf_bewdley

I cannot believe that anyone in this day and age would quit a job just because his or her bike broke.

What part broke? I cannot think of any part that couldn't be replaced for about £10. You could get a secondhand bike for £10, or even free on Freecycle. Did you try?

You could get a brand new bike for under £100. http://www.cheapestbikesuk.com/

I sincerely hope you can't get JSA.

Loisx

DaveTheMus wrote: »

Probably move closer to your work, thousands do.

I know that when I was moving house a couple of years ago I only looked for a flat that was near the bust route to my work, just in-case my car broke down.

And how do you suppose they pay for a bond/upfront rent fees when they can't afford to fix a bike?

missapril75

marvin wrote: »

How far are you cycling? My colleague cycles 8 miles a day to get to work and walks when he can't. It takes him about 1 hour 20 mins to walk.

So that would be a walking speed of 6 mph. I suspect someone might be telling you porkies.

Average is around 3 mph.