observer Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 If an uneployed youngster goes from Warrington to Manchester for an interview, and pays for the train fare etc - will the job centre reimburse the expenses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 If an uneployed youngster goes from Warrington to Manchester for an interview, and pays for the train fare etc - will the job centre reimburse the expenses? It is available but discretionary which probably means No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 They probably would, I know they used to supply vouchers for jobseekers to buy a suit,shirt, tie and shoes for job interviews.You would have to keep your bus tickets though and produce them at the jobcentre for proof. I think it comes under the heading of "reasonable expenses" Think they would pay for bus fairs not sure about train fares though. I do know that if you had to attend the jobcentre on any day other than your normal signing on day they would reimburse your expenses as regards bus fares but not for car parking fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleJunkie Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 The job centre will not reimburse, there is a 'travel time' threshold, journey time has to be over 90 minutes to place of the interview before reimbursement is considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 The job centre will not reimburse, there is a 'travel time' threshold, journey time has to be over 90 minutes to place of the interview before reimbursement is considered. Get off the train and walk to the interview at a slow pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks, I'll pass on your advise - I would think it reasonable not to expect youngsters on (I think?) around £60pw to afford to be spending on train fares etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Thanks, I'll pass on your advise - I would think it reasonable not to expect youngsters on (I think?) around £60pw to afford to be spending on train fares etc. Yet same youngsters would happily do so if going to watch a match, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Don't think so - they can't afford it these days - unless Mom and Dad are paying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 You don't think so if you don't want to think so but I know so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inky pete Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Manchester is well within cycling range from Warrington. Cycling's free. How is this youngster going to finance the first months travel to the job anyway - assuming they get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Do the job centre pay for Bikes :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 You bike it, wearing your best suit to sweat in - or if facilities exist, have a shower at the work place and then put your suit on - I don't think. As for "affording" the travel to work, IF they got the job - fair point; many workers nowadays are paying two or more months of their salary in transport and/or child care costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Inky, how did you get to your first job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted August 8, 2012 Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 I lived in Bewsey and cycled twice a day to Paddington House Hotel. In for 10 till 2 and then home again and back for 5:30 until finish (which could be one or two in the morning if there was a function on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Was that in the days when most of us cycled to work, cos we couldn't afford a car Baz? Remember most firms had bike sheds in the good old days - alas, that was when we had "firms". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 And when you could leave your bike and know it would still be there when you came back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 ..... and in the days when you could safely cycle on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Ah but back in those days people tended to work locally rather than in other towns. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Yep, and there were a lot less cars etc on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 No.... I had a car too but I chose to cycle there.... plus my dad was a chauffeur so I always had a lift when I needed it! There are more facilities than ever for cyclists Obs.... just that a lot of cyclists choose not to use them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Depends Baz; Rod and his lycra mates may use them, but most amateurs just cycle wherever they want, on or off the pavement, through red lights etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Has anyone else noticed a sudden increase of cyclist of ALL ages, sizes and abilities on the roads since the Olympics started It's becoming very scarey indeed and many of them should really stick to pavements, for now at least, until they get the hang of it and maybe not wearing earpieces to listen to their music as they cycle oblivious to the dangers would be a good idea too. The latter also applies to the new found joggers too.... SCAREY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hey up Dizzy, lovie...! Increased number of bike riders... many of who should stick to pavements? Last time I was in the UK the situation of riders using pavements was bad enough. Just where are the pedestrians going to walk if drivers are on the roads and an increased number of bike riders on the pavements? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Well, according to call me Dave; the kids will all be kept busy in school "competative sports", so maybe too tired to ride their bikes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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