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I really do wish you all the best in your job hunt and that you are successful in your interview on Friday. And Venus, if I offended you in any way, then I really do appologise.

No no, I apologise! :sparring: :wink: :lol:
Just a theory, but the way I see it, the bonuses and help offered to those who have been unemployed for six months or longer could be much better utilised from the beginning. I realise that this would involve much more cost at the outset, but considering the cost of supporting those who do end up claiming for the entire six months, would this not balance out, or even perhaps save money? It might also help to prevent people from becoming demoralised?
Just before Christmas I went into the job center in order to work on my cover letter and CV (there was more space and less kids), but I`d forgotten the stamps, I saw a sign saying that there were free stamps, and phone usage, and enquired, but wasn`t allowed any stamps (I could use the phones). No biggie, I just went to the Post Office!
I also consider myself lucky to have internet access, as this too is not available unless you have been out of work for a while. The jobs I apply for are frequently updated on a website, without my net access, I may have missed the position I`ve applied for. I`d also like to see more resources to enable people to undertake better paid postitions, instead of being encouraged to take on jobs which mean you simply have to swap one benefit for another! Whether it`s Unemployment, or Family credit, it all costs the tax payers, not enough effort is being put into long term workable solutions. Perhaps those who have families to support, or other dependants, could be fast tracked into gaining better qualifications in order to stay off of benefits in the long term.
I realise that many college course fees are greatly reduced for those on benefits, but it`s pretty damn soul destroying to have to drop out of a course halfway through because of finding badly paid work! Mars worked a 40 hour week, and it was hard slog, yet our tax credits were almost as much as his wage! This hardly left him the time or energy to further his prospects. Instead I have done that in periods between childrearing.
Vote accessable apprenticeships for those OVER 25!
Sorry, getting a little carried away! :oops:
Venusxxx

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