Like many at the moment I've a massive problem. I don't know if I'm posting in the correct forum but thought this one would be good for traffic.
In January I was offered a fabulous new job - everything I ever wanted and more money. I resigned from the job I was currently doing joyfully. I gave 8 weeks notice as per my contract, took two weeks break and was due to start 30th March. Therefore currently unemployed (through choice in anticipation of starting new job).
New job is not now wanting me to start. They're closed down. No guarantee of work when they reopen. Even if I started they couldn't claim the 80% workers guarantee for me as I wasn't in employment on 28th Feb.
I'm not entitled to anything as I was voluntarily unemployed.
I'm absolutely beside myself. I've never been unemployed and am worried sick. I've applied to the supermarkets, Royal Mail, local care home, etc for temporary work but nothing back yet.
Just to hear of others in a similar situation or anything that could help please? I'm not sleeping, I don't know how I'm going to cope. I'm not entitled to UC as husband (entirely financially independent) earns too much. I don't get a penny from him.