today and they say they can't help me find a job 
bliddy joke the place is, see some funny sites though
bliddy joke the place is, see some funny sites though
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Did they say why?
Why on EArth not - that's their job isn't it?
they say jobs in notts will not pick up 4 /:3 years 
quote:Originally posted by PuppyDooDoo:
Did they say why?
they are there to give advice not actually help
i was on income support and they've now took me off that and put me on job seekers allowance and i won't get any money till 11th may
quote:Originally posted by Tina:
they say jobs in notts will not pick up 4 /:3 years
theres nothing here tina, only nightshift work and i can't leave my daughter at night
it hard hun but hang in there and if i see anything i will let u know 
quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by Tina:
they say jobs in notts will not pick up 4 /:3 years
theres nothing here tina, only nightshift work and i can't leave my daughter at night
quote:Originally posted by Tina:
it hard hun but hang in there and if i see anything i will let u knowquote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by Tina:
they say jobs in notts will not pick up 4 /:3 years
theres nothing here tina, only nightshift work and i can't leave my daughter at night
thanks tina
they've stopped my housing benefit as well for some reason
It was JSA day for my hubby too today.
When he first signed on a couple of months ago, the bloke down there told him they were swamped, and that normally on his fortnightly visits they would require proof of his job hunting... but given the current climate and their workload, they wouldn't be asking, cos they didn't have time.
He did then ask his JSA bloke about any jobs they had in, and he told my hubby he was prob better job hunting by himself (which to be fair, he is).
He was told though, that the average person signed on for 13 weeks before finding work.
When he first signed on a couple of months ago, the bloke down there told him they were swamped, and that normally on his fortnightly visits they would require proof of his job hunting... but given the current climate and their workload, they wouldn't be asking, cos they didn't have time.
He did then ask his JSA bloke about any jobs they had in, and he told my hubby he was prob better job hunting by himself (which to be fair, he is).
He was told though, that the average person signed on for 13 weeks before finding work.
quote:they've stopped my housing benefit as well for some reason
YOU WHAT? u have a kid
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
I'm shocked they've taken you off income support and stuck you on JSA though Aimee.... have they lowered the age of the dependent or something (I thought it was til your child was 16)
yeah its been lowered to 14 and from next year to 10
quote:Originally posted by Tina:quote:they've stopped my housing benefit as well for some reason
YOU WHAT? u have a kid
its been a bliddy nightmare, don't know where i stand at the mo
quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
I'm shocked they've taken you off income support and stuck you on JSA though Aimee.... have they lowered the age of the dependent or something (I thought it was til your child was 16)
yeah its been lowered to 14 and from next year to 10
Well their timing for this stinks!!! There are NO jobs at the moment.. none!!
And as for housing benefit... we are entitled to help with the mortgage for a year on JSA... do you reckon you have to reapply, but this time as part of JSA.
Bottom line is... you and little Aimee have to live!
Aimee... Citizen Advice Bureau... asap!
do you know what makes me mad, is that they are chasing me like am a murderer, yet they won't chase daughters dad for child support , i've worked since i left school and now find myself in a hole
, i've worked since i left school and now find myself in a holequote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
I'm shocked they've taken you off income support and stuck you on JSA though Aimee.... have they lowered the age of the dependent or something (I thought it was til your child was 16)
yeah its been lowered to 14 and from next year to 10
Well their timing for this stinks!!! There are NO jobs at the moment.. none!!
And as for housing benefit... we are entitled to help with the mortgage for a year on JSA... do you reckon you have to reapply, but this time as part of JSA.
Bottom line is... you and little Aimee have to live!
had a letter saying my housing benefit had stopped, spoke to the job centre about it and they said *oh you'll have to sort that out yourself* NO money till the 11th may, lucky i have good parents
quote:ts been a bliddy nightmare, don't know where i stand at the mo
i know u have been lookin for work for ages
will keep a look out for you in the notts postquote:Originally posted by Aimee:
do you know what makes me mad, is that they are chasing me like am a murderer, yet they won't chase daughters dad for child support
Oh I so hear you.... I really do!!!
Never given us a penny, my ex, but took us to court for access, which he only partially won, cos he is not responsible parent.
Was told categorically, numerous times during the process that maintenance payments were not to be part of the case... the access case was purely about the childs best interests, not ours.
Was like...wtf? What do they think we need the money for!
am proper mad for you Aimee!quote:Originally posted by Aimee:
had a letter saying my housing benefit had stopped, spoke to the job centre about it and they said *oh you'll have to sort that out yourself* NO money till the 11th may, lucky i have good parents
Yes, we are lucky there too... but it does make you wonder what those that don't have that kind of support will do!
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by Aimee:
do you know what makes me mad, is that they are chasing me like am a murderer, yet they won't chase daughters dad for child support
Oh I so hear you.... I really do!!!
Never given us a penny, my ex, but took us to court for access, which he only partially won, cos he is not responsible parent.
Was told categorically, numerous times during the process that maintenance payments were not to be part of the case... the access case was purely about the childs best interests, not ours.
Was like...wtf? What do they think we need the money for!
thanks
took me to court for access as well, dragged me and daughter through months of misery and now don't bother seeing or even talking to her 
ooooooh... makes me so cross. Am lucky cos eldest has laughed him off... she outgrew him really. He still see's the boy though. Is a 'Dad' weekend coming up... will mean I get up stressed and wound up... and it'll last most of the day.
Anyway... I really wish you all the best, there must be some support for you two.... as I suspect you know, there are all sorts of benefits and payments that you have to know where to ask for them...
Give CAB a ring
xxx
will mean I get up stressed and wound up... and it'll last most of the day.Anyway... I really wish you all the best, there must be some support for you two.... as I suspect you know, there are all sorts of benefits and payments that you have to know where to ask for them...
Give CAB a ring
xxx
quote:thanks took me to court for access as well, dragged me and daughter through months of misery and now don't bother seeing or even talking to her
awwwwwwwwwwww jue
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
ooooooh... makes me so cross. Am lucky cos eldest has laughed him off... she outgrew him really. He still see's the boy though. Is a 'Dad' weekend coming up...
Anyway... I really wish you all the best, there must be some support for you two.... as I suspect you know, there are all sorts of benefits and payments that you have to know where to ask for them...
Give CAB a ring
xxx
thanks for your advice *hugs*
Big hug for you Aimee.quote:Originally posted by Aimee:
thanks
quote:Originally posted by Cheeky-Pixie:Big hug for you Aimee.quote:Originally posted by Aimee:
thanks
nice to see you pixie *hugs* oh the power he must have felt
i dont get how they take money of you i know a bloke who as never worked no kids livin with him and he as money all the time
i just dont get it
quote:Originally posted by Tina:
i dont get how they take money of you i know a bloke who as never worked no kids livin with him and he as money all the time
i'm baffled by it as well, theres no marks on my street that have flashy cars and all the latest trainers, yet don't work
job centre asked if i could drive, i said yes,they said do you have a car, felt like saying yes i have a mercedes on my drive quote:Originally posted by Tina:
i dont get how they take money of you i know a bloke who as never worked no kids livin with him and he as money all the time
That'll be my ex then!!
He just makes sure he stays up all night the night before he has his assessemnt, and then gets signed off on the sick for "depression". He does NOT have depression.. is just a total waste of rations.
Oh, and when I was single with the kids... he still got more benefits that I got!
quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by Tina:
i dont get how they take money of you i know a bloke who as never worked no kids livin with him and he as money all the time
i'm baffled by it as well, theres no marks on my street that have flashy cars and all the latest trainers, yet don't work
lol.. yep, and can afford takeaways all the time, and to go out every weekend. My dad once said to me, when I was saying how stupid my ex was "he's not stupid, to play the system like that, takes quite a bit of skill"
i will do all i can jue to help you look for a job but its hard out there at rhe mo
quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by Tina:
i dont get how they take money of you i know a bloke who as never worked no kids livin with him and he as money all the time
i'm baffled by it as well, theres no marks on my street that have flashy cars and all the latest trainers, yet don't work
there was a bloke in the job centre before me and i was listening to what he was saying, he said he had a bad back and couldn't work he was about 30, they said oh get a note from your doctor and you'll get disability allowance, he was well chuffed he practialy(sp) skipped out of there
quote:Oh, and when I was single with the kids... he still got more benefits that I got!
crazy init
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by Tina:
i dont get how they take money of you i know a bloke who as never worked no kids livin with him and he as money all the time
i'm baffled by it as well, theres no marks on my street that have flashy cars and all the latest trainers, yet don't work
lol.. yep, and can afford takeaways all the time, and to go out every weekend. My dad once said to me, when I was saying how stupid my ex was "he's not stupid, to play the system like that, takes quite a bit of skill"
your dad sounds like mine lol
i bet its my next door lol they have loads of money and just sit on tere bums
quote:Originally posted by Aimee:
there was a bloke in the job centre before me and i was listening to what he was saying, he said he had a bad back and couldn't work he was about 30, they said oh get a note from your doctor and you'll get disability allowance, he was well chuffed he practialy(sp) skipped out of there
I've never had to sign on... thank god..
Don't get me started on benefit wastrels..
Don't get me started on benefit wastrels..
quote:Originally posted by tupps:
I've never had to sign on... thank god..
Don't get me started on benefit wastrels..
are we friends now then?
quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by tupps:
I've never had to sign on... thank god..
Don't get me started on benefit wastrels..
are we friends now then?
why not
quote:Originally posted by tupps:quote:Originally posted by Aimee:quote:Originally posted by tupps:
I've never had to sign on... thank god..
Don't get me started on benefit wastrels..
are we friends now then?
why not
i've always liked your posts, don't think you liked me too much, but hey ho, lets forgive and forget
notts lasses have to stick together huh..
The benefits system is a pile of poop and makes it so hard for those genuinely in need.
to true tupps 
quote:Originally posted by tupps:
notts lasses have to stick together huh..
do you know... I have paid the 40% tax for most of my life...
soon to be.. or maybe already I must speak to the dark magician that is my accountant
.. the 50% blinkin tax...
and if I was out of work I'd get sweet fanny adams...
how is that going to keep me in 'grassy' sancerre!
soon to be.. or maybe already I must speak to the dark magician that is my accountant
.. the 50% blinkin tax...and if I was out of work I'd get sweet fanny adams...
how is that going to keep me in 'grassy' sancerre!
quote:Originally posted by tupps:
notts lasses have to stick together huh..
i remember now
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:quote:Originally posted by Aimee:
your dad sounds like mine lol
yeah... I couldn't have done it without them. Married now, and still taking money off them. One day I will look after them though, I am determined to.
me too, my dad turned up the other day and gave me the money i lost in benefits, he has just retired and i feel so bad still having to rely on my dad at my age, but he's been a dad to my girl more than her real dad has been
i get you tupps my hubby works hard but we are still flat broke
jue just wants a job but cant find one
jue just wants a job but cant find one
anyone been in a job centre lately? i ain't no snob, but the sights you see and smell, i was high by the time i left 
don't get me started ladies... 
quote:Originally posted by Aimee:
me too, my dad turned up the other day and gave me the money i lost in benefits, he has just retired and i feel so bad still having to rely on my dad at my age, but he's been a dad to my girl more than her real dad has been
My dad retired about 5 years ago. He put aside funds for me and the kids as part of his retirement plan (bless him). I still hate taking off him though, and one day it will give me great pleasure to give something back.
If I ever say that to him, he says I am a fantastic mum, and the kids are a credit to me, and them, and that gives him more pleasure than any money could.
Gotta love him. (even if he is a grumpy ol sod sometimes!
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Oooh does this thread mean that I can have a rant?
I am studying for my MA but ( I think understandably) need part time work to put food on t' table etc.. and I'm overqualified?I know that but I do need to work?
On top of that. my CSA case (he hasn't paid a penny in years despite earning v. good money grr) has gone to debt enforcement - ie - we have all the powers but we still won't act, even though you have given us all the A*sehole's details. My last letter from the CSA was 28/04/08 and they won't return my calls
*screams*
I am studying for my MA but ( I think understandably) need part time work to put food on t' table etc.. and I'm overqualified?I know that but I do need to work?
On top of that. my CSA case (he hasn't paid a penny in years despite earning v. good money grr) has gone to debt enforcement - ie - we have all the powers but we still won't act, even though you have given us all the A*sehole's details. My last letter from the CSA was 28/04/08 and they won't return my calls
*screams*
g'won gal... let it out...
tomorrow.. the whole derivitives and futures debacle and how it has really screwed up me getting the lear jet this year..
tomorrow.. the whole derivitives and futures debacle and how it has really screwed up me getting the lear jet this year..
quote:Originally posted by tupps:
g'won gal... let it out...
tomorrow.. the whole derivitives and futures debacle and how it has really screwed up me getting the lear jet this year..
*Sets reminder on phone*
I'm hoping to come off the sick and back on to jobseekers' on Tuesday. Guaranteed to screw up my Housing Benefit again.
Good luck to all of you looking for work. I know it can't be easy for you at the moment. It's a shame the system doesn't recognise and reward those genuinely in need.
It's a shame the system doesn't recognise and reward those genuinely in need.