Benched

[psychocandy]

I thought that Job Seekers Allowance was paid to those who were seeking a job. Do you claim when you aren't even looking?

ah yes of course you have to be looking for a job.

[psychocandy]

I have saved enough to live for more than long enough. Zero intention of claiming. Each to their own, but the morals of doing so wouldn't sit great with me.

If you've got a shedload of savings then you cant claim anyway Im afraid.

LOL of course I've got the morals of a sewer rat!

[Old Greg]

If you've got a shedload of savings then you cant claim anyway Im afraid.

LOL of course I've got the morals of a sewer rat!

Is that true for contribution based claims as well?

And I think you're being harsh on yourself. I always thought you had the style of a sewer rat.

[MaryPoppins]

If you've got a shedload of savings then you cant claim anyway Im afraid.

LOL of course I've got the morals of a sewer rat!

No need to be afraid, that's how it should be. So do you keep as much money in the business a/c as possible to enable you to claim? [am interested].

[SimonMac]

No need to be afraid, that's how it should be. So do you keep as much money in the business a/c as possible to enable you to claim? [am interested].

This is PC we are talking about, there is no money!

[psychocandy]

Is that true for contribution based claims as well?

And I think you're being harsh on yourself. I always thought you had the style of a sewer rat.

Pretty sure. Class of a sewer rat too!

[psychocandy]

No need to be afraid, that's how it should be. So do you keep as much money in the business a/c as possible to enable you to claim? [am interested].

Well, heres the thing - its a grey area.

Last few times I claimed they asked me who my last employer was, then looked a bit confused. Never asked me how much money the company had at all. All they asked me was personal savings.

Whether this was right - who knows. But I have heard of people who have been asked about company funds.

As it happened last time for me didnt matter - company funds were zero in any case.

Trouble is you have to issue a P45 to yourself and obviously cant pay a salary whilst claiming JSA. Paying dividends - another grey area but a bit dodgy.

[psychocandy]

This is PC we are talking about, there is no money!

Im LOADED mate lol. all that jsa mun.

[SimonMac]

Im LOADED mate lol. all that jsa mun.

I forgot you are in South Wales and can live like a King on £70 a week

[cojak]

I'm hoping I've done the right thing, but my permie friends and family aren't necessarily getting it.

I handed in my notice on Friday, and sacked the nanny today. I'm going to have a few months off with my son and get my priorities straight.

We get it, Dear.

Good for you. Take some time out to consider what to do next