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chris2404
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Hi, I am a 23 year old living at home with my parents and currently working about 20 hours a week in a supermarket. This can change a little each week depending on the roster. I generally work 2 nights a week for 4 hours per night then another 8 hours on a Saturday and a few hours on a Sunday. My average wage is usually between E100 - E160 a week of which I pay rent to my parents and pay back a E2000 loan I took out for college. I have worked in the supermarket for about 5 years except for a year off in 2005 when I worked full time for a different company as part of my work experience year in college.
I now wish to find a full time job. Ideally I would like to leave my job in the supermarket and concentrate on finding a full time job and taking my exams.
Would I be entitled to collect the dole for a few weeks while I look for a new job even though I left my job voulentarily? Or would I have to wait untill I finished my exams even though I am available to take up a full time job as I am not attending classes (just taking exams). Finally, is it possible to claim any back dated benefits for working 3 days a week for the last year or so?
Many thanks for any help you may be able to provide.
I now wish to find a full time job. Ideally I would like to leave my job in the supermarket and concentrate on finding a full time job and taking my exams.
Would I be entitled to collect the dole for a few weeks while I look for a new job even though I left my job voulentarily? Or would I have to wait untill I finished my exams even though I am available to take up a full time job as I am not attending classes (just taking exams). Finally, is it possible to claim any back dated benefits for working 3 days a week for the last year or so?
Many thanks for any help you may be able to provide.