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Grace · 22 Feb 2026
Customer Service Role
Has anyone had any luck actually getting accepted for the job seekers benefit. I got denied because I did not qualify but I have been out of work for 8 months now and struggling to cover basic needs. But my circumstances have not changed so I’m assuming I’ll get denied again if I apply.

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