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Employment & Jobseeking USEFUL LINKS
The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Employment and Jobseeking. [MSE INSERT, 15/02/22: Some of these links are now out of date. You can find an updated list on this page of the thread] MSE Fully Researched Guides Low Income Grant Grabbing House and Energy Grant Grabbing Great Grants Hunt…
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MSE News: Young part-time worker reclaims £240 holiday pay – how to check if you're owed too
A 17-year-old MoneySaver has reclaimed £240 after realising she hadn't got the holiday pay she was due from two former employers. If you're an employee or worker, you're legally entitled to a certain amount of paid time off – even if your job is part-time, temporary or seasonal. Below we explain how to check if you might…
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Asked to provide a reference for a friend
Hi I have a friend who is currently being 'managed out' of her role at an insurance company, for whom I also work. She's had a successful interview with another employer, and they've asked for a reference from our current employer, and also a reference from a colleague she has worked with - she has chosen me for this…
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Do a lot of young people lack interpersonal skills in the workplace and life in general now?
Is it just me or do other people think that in the workplace and life in general that in many cases young people seem to lack communication and social skills? I have been working in the NHS in pharmacy for just under 10 years now and started off as a pharmacy assistant and I have now worked my way up to a supervisor. It is…
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EAT Scotland stays appeal in EAT England
I have an appeal and a claim in Scotland and an appeal and a
claim in England. I would like to know if the Employment Appeal Tribunal of Scotland has the
right to stay this appeal which is in the Employment Appeal Tribunal of England
and this claim which is in the Employment Tribunal in England. I would like to know which…
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Which jobs are at risk from AI?
With AI on the rise, which jobs do you think are at risk? Which would you personally avoid?
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Notice Peroid
When I started my job 3.5 years ago I was taken on with a 6 month contract and my notice period was 1 week. I got kept on under the same contract. If I Leave now how much notice do I need to give my employer
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Remote Work, unfair disciplinary, off sick
Hi, New boss wants to fire the department, due to budget cuts AI etc. She wants to account for every minute of remote work, even when being at desk almost every minute. For the past few yrs, I opted for super early lunch breaks to care for frail mother, but swiped periodically to stay in 'ready' mode by keystrokes, but as…
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National Insurance Contributions, best way to keep paying
I followed Martin's advice and both my husband and I topped up our missing NI contributions. However, I have been unemployed since December and I want to make sure I keep on top of them. What is the best way to do this? I have applied for JSA, as I think this will pay them for the 6 months you get it. Can someone confirm…
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Sacked by email
I'm posting this for a friend. Friend came to work at my place of work. They left their house and old life behind in April 2025, and started a new life here with accomodation provided. However they failed to turn into work today (slept in) and was sacked by email. The accomodation is provided by the workplace , they were…
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What's going on with universal credit appointments feeling anxious all the time
I'm getting really anxious about having a appointment in the job centre because of my health conditions, I was having phone appointments but was told I might have to go in even if its once a month, to be fair the person has been nice about it on the phone, I felt sick to the stomach when I saw my next one was in the job…
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RE: Refused Holiday request - already booked
Hi thanks for looking. I recently booked a holiday for a week in August, my boss was unhappy but approved them (she was unhappy due to lack of cover in the dept - its never been an issue before, but she is fairly new). So I thought I was being helpful and amended the dates in August and changed the booking and paid for the…
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Design + Video-Making Career?
My friend would like to pursue her career in video-making. She has two years' experience, but she still feels unsure about it. Do you think this sector still has a future, or could it be heavily impacted by AI? She would also like to learn some additional skills that could be useful alongside video-making. Do you have any…
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How do I explain my short employment and long gaps due to mental health?
I'm 31f, I've suffered with mental health problems since I was a child, gone through all different types of help, and had lots of temporary ups and massive lows. I managed to get through university with a first-class honours degree nearly a decade ago, but in a creative course that focuses on television. It's kind of a…
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Can't log in to linkedin any more
Hi, Ive just tried to log in to linkedin to do a job search and it wont let me in. Ive been using LinkedIn for years, but yesterday I was trying to cancel my "pay-for" gold account and accidentally deleted my linkedin account instead. So anyway I re-registered and made another account. But now linkedin wont let me in. It…
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Forced to do extra work for no pay?
Hi all, Asking for a friend. she has worked for a cleaning company for 4 years cleaning two large warehouses and offices a night. She is on a PAYE contract and paid minimum wage She has just recieved a call from the office saying they will no longer be paying a contractor to collect and clean the 700-800 microfibre clothes…
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Not given promotion for unfair reasons
Hi, I wonder if someone can help. A job has come up through work as my boss is leaving. I’m the most qualified person for it as the boss is leaving and it’s been given to external candidate (who we tried to sack at our company before she moved on 3 years ago). And now want me to report into them which is insulting. The…
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Mum is worried for her job, any advice welcome
Hi all, My Mum is 76 and works for the NHS at our local hospital as an 'activities worker'. She has worked in the same place for 37 years. She started as a Physio Assistant, then the job role was changed to 'Nursing Assistant' and now she is called 'Activities Worker'. She works on a ward with people who have had a…
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UK resident working on US cruise ship
I’m going to be working on a 9 month contract on a US cruise ship. As I am a Uk resident, I am being paid gross in US dollars in a ‘Salary@Sea’ account. What is the best way to transfer this to a UK bank account to incur the lowest fees please?
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I am a witness, should I approach investigator?
My colleague is currently undergoing a formal investigation regarding her behavior at work. I have been informed of the allegations made against her, which I believe to be false and taken out of context. I witnessed the events as I was present during certain discussions. The situation is not entirely clear-cut, as it is…
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Tax code on retirement
wrong thread sorry, cant see how to delete
