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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 [MSE INSERT, 15/02/22: Some of these links are now out of date.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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Security clearance help
Evening all, Just landed my dream job where it needs NSV security clearance. Was very happy and confident I'd pass but then been reading about finacial impacts that people have failed. I'm hoping somebody can easy my mind because I'm going crazy. We are a family of four. I have 35k debt (was 40 when submitted for but paid…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should my son ask for another pay rise on top of his recent one?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My son's 22 and works in a salaried role. His pay began just above the national minimum wage. Following his last performance review, he was given a percentage pay increase as recognition for his efforts. But with the national minimum wage having increased last month, and the…
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HR told me they won’t pay me for my sick leave
Over a week ago now, I was admitted into hospital and diagnosed with Bell’s palsy which has left my half my face in a paralysis state and leaving me unable to talk properly. When I got sick, I spoke to my team leader regarding my sick pay for the time off and I had to get him to reassure few times that I will be paid for…
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Working at a company with no HR
I've worked for global companies that have an HR department and once in my life I worked for a small start up with no HR. I'm in the process of job hunting again and I had an interview with a company that had been trading for 70 years, but had no HR. They were just using recruiters to find candidates. From the beginning I…
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Umbrella or LTD for Agency Contract?
Evening all. I’m due to commence a role that pays £990 per week (30 hours). The Agency have today told me that I can’t be PAYE via them, I need to either use an Umbrella or a LTD company. Contract is within IR35. Compliant Umbrella costs £15 per week plus £89 ‘employment costs’ which i think is employer NI contributions.…
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Grant
Hi, does anyone know if/where I can get a grant to train as a driving instructor? I will need about £2600 and I'm currently on Universal credit and unable to get a loan. Thanks in advance
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career change
After 23+ yrs of veterinary nursing I'm looking for a career change but it just seems impossible - I have edited my cv to highlight transferable skills such as admin/ stock control / reception duties but just can even seem to get to interview stages with applications. I dont know if this is due to algorithms? Does anyone…
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Transfer to agency
I have worked for my employer for 7-8 months and have a casual worker contract till the end of next month. They have written to say they are transferring all those who work in this role to a recruitment agency who will engage us going forward in the same position. I don't want to work for a recruitment agency, and the…
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figuring out what to do next - OCD and micromanagement
I have really reached the end of the line with my current job which I've been in for 6 and a half years now and simply cannot tolerate my boss’ controlling, micromanaging, OCD behaviour which is starting to eat away at my psyche and confidence. He started a year and a half ago and since then 2 of my previous work…
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Is My Payslip Correct: Minimum Wage Increase
Hi, Can anyone help me figure out what I should be paid: I work 8-5pm Monday to Thursday 8-2pm Friday's 30 Min lunch Tax Code:1257L This months deductions: Pension: £69.83 i think this is set at 5% whatever the default is. PAYE Tax: £159.60 National Insurance: £69.49 I have taken no holidays since February so worked full…
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Company car
Hi all. After 10 years at my company I have been promoted to a new position which requires me to visit customers. As part of my package, they have offered me 6k per annum for a car allowance. They have stated that I can get a lease through the company, a private lease or can take the allowance to use as I wish. If I take…
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Random one
So as the Title states it’s a strange one it’s not made up!!! so at my place of work there is a man around mid 40s who I bump into every now and then we exchange a few jokes small chit chat then go about our work we both work for different companies. anyway he’s been single for pretty much most of his life (from what he’s…
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Income Tax Calculator
Hi, I’ve just been put on nights at work and my pay has increased quite a lot and I’m trying to work out my pay for 24/25. I know I will go into the 40% tax bracket. Will the tax calculator on the site take that into account or will I get a tax bill for the extra I owe next year. Sorry to be a nuisance I’m a bit thick when…
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New Minimum rate of pay
The company I work for have decided that they will pay us at the new rate of pay from the 7th April as that's when there new financial year starts, can they do this? surly if the government set a date that's when we should be paid from? we are hourly/4 weekly paid is that makes a difference? any advise would be welcome
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Leave it alone or report it?
I left my previous role almost 3 months ago for a more senior position as my last firm where I was at I was getting nowhere, no matter what I did (I do have a previous thread on it) Now yes I admit I am a little bitter and have unresolved issues but with the new role it’s going really well and they are the complete…
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Self employed but draw civil service pension help
Hello I am considering starting work self employed, I get 23k a pension currently, would I only pay National insurance on the self employed pay as my pension currently doesn’t have to, and at what rate is it ?
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Have I passed my probation?
My original probation was 3 months but my boss found out I was looking at other jobs and extended my probation to 6 months. The 6 month period lapsed 2 weeks ago and she has signed me up for training in a couple months time. Can I assume I’ve passed? I’d ask my employer but they aren’t very professional and asking could…
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Self Employed and drawing down down a pension - how does Tax and NI work? Confused!
Hi all - I will be 63 very soon and plan to take early retirement in the about two months time. I currently work as a technical sales advisor for an IT manufacturer and some of clients and business partners/ resellers have asked if I would be available for some consultancy on a per day basis. I hadn’t planned to do this -…
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Private (independent) Sick Pay Policy
Hi, In my job in public sector there is no access to sick pay until you have passed the first 12 months of service. Does anyone know how these work? is it worth doing or do you need to pay in a lot each month. I’ve tried looking on the provider website to see if you need to be in the best of health but couldn’t quite see…
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Employer NI Contribution threshold changes 2024
Hi wonder if anyone can offer advice. I’m on a zero hours contract and have now discovered that I’m below the monthly threshold that my employers need to start contributing. I have looked into NI credits but don’t fit the criteria. I’m in my 60’s and have recently had to reduce my work hours due to health issues.