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does JSA look bad on record
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in Work & Study
i am thinking about claiming JSA but my dad says it is not worth it and it
looks bad on your record and i should just apply for jobs and forget about it
do u think jsa looks bad on your record or with employers
looks bad on your record and i should just apply for jobs and forget about it
do u think jsa looks bad on your record or with employers
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A long gap in your employment history with no explanation looks bad regardless of whether you were claiming jobseekers or not.
Most people have periods where they are not working, and they still need money to live, unless they are fortunate enough to be supported by their family or partner.
If you don't need the money then why bother?
Everyone has periods of unemployment, all employers want to know is that you were trying to do something about it, and a JSA claim proves this (your employer can get a reference from JCP for it).
Unless you get stuck on it for years that it is better not worse to claim JSA. Your dad is talking bottom.