Risteard
18/12/2007, 2:35 PM
Can I claim the dole if I'm simply awaiting placement in a job?
I've been told that I will be placed in the coming months, probably February, March at the latest.
I'm quitting the current job Christmas Eve to finish/do my masters thesis in the month or two(ssssh!).
I thought I might have trouble with them saying I voluntarily left my workplace.
I offered to work weekends but I'm being replaced by a full-timer so don't think I'll be required.
I've read this (http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/social-welfare/social-welfare-payments/unemployed-people/unemployment_benefit) but could I get around the
"Left work voluntarily and without a reasonable cause" nine week thingy and would the fact I'm awaiting work help or hinder me?
I've been told that I will be placed in the coming months, probably February, March at the latest.
I'm quitting the current job Christmas Eve to finish/do my masters thesis in the month or two(ssssh!).
I thought I might have trouble with them saying I voluntarily left my workplace.
I offered to work weekends but I'm being replaced by a full-timer so don't think I'll be required.
I've read this (http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/social-welfare/social-welfare-payments/unemployed-people/unemployment_benefit) but could I get around the
"Left work voluntarily and without a reasonable cause" nine week thingy and would the fact I'm awaiting work help or hinder me?