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Am I better off on the dhole or minimum wage?

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  • 13-06-2016 4:16pm
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    Okalina64
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    Hi, I'm a 21 year old from Cork. I'm looking for a job at the moment, as I haven't worked before (I did a few college courses but they didn't work out). The minimum wage for someone who hasn't worked before is €7 euro an hour.

    Do I get more pay for working or for being on the dhole?

    If dhole pays more, then I'll do a lot of voluntary work - I don't believe in just sitting at home doing nothing all day!
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    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    If you are doing voluntary work then you aren't available to work and not entitled to the dole.


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    Okalina64
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Okalina64


    Effects wrote: »
    If you are doing voluntary work then you aren't available to work and not entitled to the dole.

    I meant voluntary work as in helping out in various fund-raising events and such, not a full-time thing. Does that stop me from working/getting the dhole? If so, forget I mentioned voluntary work - which pays more the dhole or minimum wage?


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    irishguy1983
    Registered Users Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭irishguy1983


    I'd say take a minimum wage job if you can.

    Would be good to get some work experience (who knows where it might lead too?), would be good for your mental health and confidence. Might make some friends. Would be good for the CV.

    I understand the temptation to stay on the dole but if possible try give work a bash and see how it goes.


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    Okalina64
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Okalina64


    irishguy1983 wrote: »
    I'd say take a minimum wage job if you can.

    Would be good to get some work experience (who knows where it might lead too?), would be good for your mental health and confidence. Might make some friends. Would be good for the CV.

    I understand the temptation to stay on the dole but if possible try give work a bash and see how it goes.

    I haven't been on the dhole yet. I was funded by the after-fostercare system but that's over now.


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    TitianGerm
    Registered Users Posts: 28,004 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    A question like this shouldn't even arise. In no way should someone who is fit and able to work come out better on the welfare than someone working.

    OP do you really want to rely on the State or would you prefer to earn your own way.?


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    irishguy1983
    Registered Users Posts: 1,389 ✭✭✭irishguy1983


    Okalina64 wrote: »
    I haven't been on the dhole yet. I was funded by the after-fostercare system but that's over now.

    Fair enough - I'm only trying to be friendly.

    If possible try get a job for the above points I mentioned.


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    Conall Cernach
    Registered Users Posts: 1,937 ✭✭✭Conall Cernach


    Job Seekers Allowance for someone your age is €100 per week.
    Minimum wage for someone with no experience is €7.32 per hour. Even a part time job on minimum wage should net you more than the dole. If you are working 3 or less days per week you could also be entitled to a reduced Job Seekers Allowance depending on your means.


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    Speedwell
    Registered Users Posts: 3,809 ✭✭✭Speedwell


    It's the dole. This is a dhole: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhole

    You're better off getting the work experience. Otherwise you will never make more than whatever you get off the dole, dude. Think.


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