velvet donkey posted:Sprout posted:Baz posted:Sprout posted:Baz posted:What are you both up to tomorrow ?
I've got to some ring arounds
Eh ?
Work programme. I've got to chase up Employment Agencies asking if they've got anything new for me from last week. (When they have my details on file and have told me that anything they get that's suitable they'll let me know)
It makes me puke
Genuine claimants have to jump through hoops whilst the underbelly are manipulating it for all it's worth
Evening Velvet hope you're well 
velvet donkey posted:Sprout posted:Baz posted:Sprout posted:Baz posted:What are you both up to tomorrow ?
I've got to some ring arounds
Eh ?
Work programme. I've got to chase up Employment Agencies asking if they've got anything new for me from last week. (When they have my details on file and have told me that anything they get that's suitable they'll let me know)
It makes me puke
Genuine claimants have to jump through hoops whilst the underbelly are manipulating it for all it's worth
And so say all of us!
I'm really getting to the mindset that they've given up on 'certain people' because they are unemployable and meanwhile are hounding me and people like me because I've been employed
velvet donkey posted:My advice Sprouty is to feign a mental illness of your choice and get onto the ÂĢ120 a week benefit. I think it's ESA. All inclusive and yearly reviews.
I really shouldn't be saying that but if you can't beat em join them. I really don't know how you get by
velvet donkey posted:My advice Sprouty is to feign a mental illness of your choice and get onto the ÂĢ120 a week benefit. I think it's ESA. All inclusive and yearly reviews.
I really shouldn't be saying that but if you can't beat em join them. I really don't know how you get by
No, because my luck I'd be found out Donks.
But in anyway I wouldn't demean the mentally ill 
Sprout posted:I'm really getting to the mindset that they've given up on 'certain people' because they are unemployable and meanwhile are hounding me and people like me because I've been employed
I dunno Pam everyone on job seekers gets the same rules applied or sanctioned, they may have jobs on the side and don't bother if they get sanctioned...but, that's the rules for everyone
velvet donkey posted:Baz posted:velvet donkey posted:Sprout posted:Baz posted:Sprout posted:Baz posted:What are you both up to tomorrow ?
I've got to some ring arounds
Eh ?
Work programme. I've got to chase up Employment Agencies asking if they've got anything new for me from last week. (When they have my details on file and have told me that anything they get that's suitable they'll let me know)
It makes me puke
Genuine claimants have to jump through hoops whilst the underbelly are manipulating it for all it's worth
Hi there Velvet
Alright Baz but I really feel for Pam. It's a fecking piss take.
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Sprout posted:I'm really getting to the mindset that they've given up on 'certain people' because they are unemployable and meanwhile are hounding me and people like me because I've been employed
I dunno Pam everyone on job seekers gets the same rules applied or sanctioned, they may have jobs on the side and don't bother if they get sanctioned...but, that's the rules for everyone
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Sprout posted:I'm really getting to the mindset that they've given up on 'certain people' because they are unemployable and meanwhile are hounding me and people like me because I've been employed
I dunno Pam everyone on job seekers gets the same rules applied or sanctioned, they may have jobs on the side and don't bother if they get sanctioned...but, that's the rules for everyone
That's the problem a lot of the time
velvet donkey posted:Fine ta Dame and you too
I'm grand thanks Velvet
Sprout posted:That's the problem a lot of the time
For instance, I was told to up my spec applications to 30 this week as work programme advisor had done 38 for me the past few weeks, she didn't know how far/easy those places were to get to without transport though.
Sprout posted:For instance, I was told to up my spec applications to 30 this week as work programme advisor had done 38 for me the past few weeks, she didn't know how far/easy those places were to get to without transport though.
she does know you live in South Shields doesn't she... does she have the data on the unemployment figures in the north, it's joke 
Baz posted:Sorry , Mr B is demanding attention !
I've just been reading my appointment thingy...I can't have any coffee Friday morning 
I can only have water, I don't drink bloody water 
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Sprout posted:For instance, I was told to up my spec applications to 30 this week as work programme advisor had done 38 for me the past few weeks, she didn't know how far/easy those places were to get to without transport though.
she does know you live in South Shields doesn't she... does she have the data on the unemployment figures in the north, it's joke
I also had one (albeit very nice reply) from a media company that said they were also closing but commented on my spec letter and CV and said that they deffo would've given me an interview anyway, but feck! that's one reply in about 48 spec letters and work prog advisor thinks I should be 'buzzing that I am that employable
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Baz posted:Sorry , Mr B is demanding attention !
I've just been reading my appointment thingy...I can't have any coffee Friday morning
Awwww maaaan!
Sprout posted:I also had one (albeit very nice reply) from a media company that said they were also closing but commented on my spec letter and CV and said that they deffo would've given me an interview anyway, but feck! that's one reply in about 48 spec letters and work prog advisor thinks I should be 'buzzing that I am that employable
Baz posted:Whoops
9.40...I'm gonna be ripping my hair out without any coffee
Sprout posted:Awwww maaaan!
I know
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Sprout posted:I also had one (albeit very nice reply) from a media company that said they were also closing but commented on my spec letter and CV and said that they deffo would've given me an interview anyway, but feck! that's one reply in about 48 spec letters and work prog advisor thinks I should be 'buzzing that I am that employable
Can you get why I'm angry Damesy? but more at the 'system' than anything else
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Sprout posted:Awwww maaaan!
I know
Take a flask, and as soon as you've had your scan.....
Sprout posted:Can you get why I'm angry Damesy? but more at the 'system' than anything else
many thousands are Pam, some on zero hours get no work and then have to wait weeks for their claim to come through
Baz posted:Lol....well you hardly have to wait long !!
I would rather it was in the afternoon Baz, it's morning I need coffee
Dame_Ann_Average posted:Sprout posted:Can you get why I'm angry Damesy? but more at the 'system' than anything else
many thousands are Pam, some on zero hours get no work and then have to wait weeks for their claim to come through
Baz posted:Take a flask, and as soon as you've had your scan.....
it's the only thing I drink Baz, I don't even like juices
Baz posted:Dame_Ann_Average posted:Baz posted:Take a flask, and as soon as you've had your scan.....
it's the only thing I drink Baz, I don't even like juices
Aww
Juice in a hospital....you're kidding Baz. It'll be water
Baz posted:Aww
don't think so Baz, says water only
I need to get weighed, it says if you're over 21 stone to inform them
Sprout posted:Baz posted:Dame_Ann_Average posted:Baz posted:Take a flask, and as soon as you've had your scan.....
it's the only thing I drink Baz, I don't even like juices
Aww
Juice in a hospital....you're kidding Baz. It'll be water
They give you orange juice for pregnancy scans Sprout ....it goes through more quickly than water
Dame_Ann_Average posted:I need to get weighed, it says if you're over 21 stone to inform them
It'll be a bugger if you're 21 and a half stone then
Baz posted:They give you orange juice for pregnancy scans Sprout ....it goes through more quickly than water
you're having a laugh aren't you ....I won't need the results I'll have heart failure if that comes back positive
