Walked out of job

Legacy_user

Morning,

I've recently walked out of my part-time contracted job and haven't returned since (three weeks ago). There's been no correspondence since so it looks like I'm going to be sacked.

I'm currently a full-time student and I've been diagnosed with depression/anxiety. My graduation is next year.

I was just wondering if this would affect my ability to receive Universal Credit etc next year once finished if i needed too?

Thanks

Comms69

Tom0492 wrote: »

Morning,

I've recently walked out of my part-time contracted job and haven't returned since (three weeks ago). There's been no correspondence since so it looks like i'm going to be sacked.

I'm currently a full-time student and I've been diagnosed with depression/anxiety. My graduation is next year.

I was just wondering if this would affect my ability to receive Universal Credit etc next year once finished if i needed too?

Thanks

No idea, UC is an ever changing beast. - the university education was clearly worth it....!!


Why not resign like an adult?

worried_jim

I walked out of a job in Jan 2005, only job that I've ever had that I hated and it made me ill to the point of the Dr prescribing anti depressants- which I thought was mad as I knew what was causing the anxiety/depression. The next day at work I said thanks but no thanks and walked out, as soon as I got outside I felt 100% better and although it isn't always the best thing to do OP in my instance I am glad that I did- so I appreciate what you are going through.

I have no idea about benefits as I went straight to another job (still there) but I wish you all the best in getting this sorted and a return to good health! Jim.

shortcrust

No, it won't have any impact. You've not made yourself unemployed; you're a full time student. All they'll care about next year is that you're leaving full time education because you've completed your course. Anyway, benefits are only delayed for 26 weeks when people do resign and make themselves unemployed, so it would be ancient history by next summer (assuming that's when you finish).

Yes, you should have resigned properly but DWP don't care how people quit.

Edit to add: I think it's actually a 13 week delay for the first 'offence'.

System

Comms69 wrote: »

No idea, UC is an ever changing beast. - the university education was clearly worth it....!!


Why not resign like an adult?

I'm not sure what the dig at my "university education" is about. Cheers anyway.

Tigsteroonie

Tom0492 wrote: »

I'm not sure what the dig at my "university education" is about. Cheers anyway.

I think it's a dig at you expecting to go onto UC when you finish your course, rather than using the degree to get a job.

System

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

I think it's a dig at you expecting to go onto UC when you finish your course, rather than using the degree to get a job.

That's fair i was worried it was a dig at my grammar. :rotfl:

shortcrust

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

I think it's a dig at you expecting to go onto UC when you finish your course, rather than using the degree to get a job.

I don't see any problem with new graduates claiming benefits while they look for work. I don't know many people who were in employment the day after their course finished.

Comms69

Tom0492 wrote: »

I'm not sure what the dig at my "university education" is about. Cheers anyway.

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

I think it's a dig at you expecting to go onto UC when you finish your course, rather than using the degree to get a job.

It's this.


I know it's not easy out there, but surely employment is the minimum after 3 years of education and £40k+ of debt

System

Comms69 wrote: »

It's this.


I know it's not easy out there, but surely employment is the minimum after 3 years of education and £40k+ of debt

Fair point. Although, I come from a under privileged background so even making it to university in the first place is an achievement.

shortcrust

Tom0492 wrote: »

Fair point. Although, I come from a under privileged background so even making it to university in the first place is an achievement.

I don't think you need to explain yourself. There's nothing in your posts that suggests you're planning a life on benefits. I don't see the problem.