What's it really like to claim job-seeker's allowance?

[Ominous Gamer]

I think its reasonable to spend upto 6 months seeking a job in your old industry. After 6 months you should widen your search to anything you're qualified for. After 12 months you should be able to take anything at all, even menial entry-level unskilled jobs. After 18 months I think its far beyond reasonable to give hardcore assistance to those who've been unable to support themselves.

Timbuk2, the data entry specialist Now that would be a quality use of his skills

I further think that it should be possible to take a part-time job in any indusry while looking

Getting fired for doing job interviews only digs the hole deeper.