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advice pls (involves employment and pretty cool stuff too)
so hey.
i've been offered the chance to tour with The Walkmen as their trombonist, like in this news story, but for the rest of the tour: http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/4076043
pros: touring with a pretty cool band
making a (small) bit of money
see some friends around the UK
something to look forward to
i'll get back into playing trombone properly
the lulz
cons: miss Release The Bats
potential issues with my benefits: i'm claiming benefits from Monday and im pretty sure that touring with a band contravenes at least 2 conditions of collecting. maybe i can sign off for the week that i'm on tour? or i can technically say that i'm only working an hour a day, when i'm on stage?
i'm pretty sure i'm going to do it, but any thoughts on the benefits situation would be really appreciated