More young better off in benefits

Five hours of work on minimum wage pays about the same as jobseekers allowance (roughly) so I can't see how that is calculated.

My grandson has just lost his beloved grandfather (paternal).
They were incredibly close. When he came over yesterday, he said he didn’t think he wanted to go back to work. I told him, the best thing he could do, was keep busy and that meant going back to work.
The job isn’t what he wants to do for the rest of his life. He drives for a local car dealership. ….delivering cars to new owners etc.
I told him that it’s a job, with a pay-cheque at the end of the month. He doesn’t realise how demoralising it must be to be ‘on the dole’
I hope he isn’t one of those youngsters who they are better off on benefits.
My own 3;children went straight into very good jobs , after graduating.

Jaxjacky

Where is your information on that please Cath9?

It’s been all over the news today, plus it was brought up on Any Questions.

No they aren’t! Getting work experience earlier on, as well as earning is much better (so my grandchildren say). There are also figures that show that being unemployed when young impacts negatively on earnings and employment opportunities later in working life.

Where is your information on that please Cath9?