Quiting my job. Am I entitled to anything?

[Maguire]

Hi,

For many reasons, which I am not going to go into here, I am handing in my resignation in a few weeks. I am just wondering am I entitled to anything from social welfare? I have been in my current job for around 2 and a half years. This is my first job since leaving college.

I know I am crazy to do this but I have had enough of my current situation.

Thanks,

M.

 

[Berni]

You can be disqualified from Jobseeker's for up to 9 weeks for leaving your job without good cause.
You should still present yourself at the SW local office on your first day of unemployment anyway, explain your reasons for leaving, and see how it goes.

 

[John_Wick]

It all depends on your situation really.

 

[Maguire]

Nice one for that Berni. 9 weeks is a long time! So the dole is basically job seekers allowance then? Sorry for my ignorance!

 

[Berni]

If you were working in 2008 then you should have enough contributions paid to get Jobseeker's Benefit, which isn't means tested.
Jobseeker's Allowance is means tested.

Lots more info here http://www.welfare.ie/EN/Pages/unemployed.aspx

 

[Welfarite]

Or check the keypost guide for Jobseekers at top of this forum