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Training to become a teaching assistant
After being SAHM for 11 years, I have been trying to apply for TA positions as they still fit in with the kids school hours and more importantly holiday times. I have been volunteering at school for about five years but stopped about a year ago when i relocated. The problem I seem to be having is that even with five years…
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Signing off!
The last day for my JSA will be Sunday, I am handing in my signing on booklet on Wednesday. Does anyone know when I am likely to be paid the last 10days or so JSA that I will be owed? Not that its a desperate hurry, but I like to know what I am expecting into the bank. Thankies!
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No Holiday pay for temp worker
My girlfriend recently finished temping through an agency after 6 weeks. She signed her contract at the start which says 'all temps must work for 13 weeks without a break to qualify for holiday pay'. From what I've read online with a very few exceptions it's a right that you accrue holiday pay from the day you start and so…
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Leaving job and don't think I will get my holiday pay
Hi everyone, Hopefully someone here may know what I can do... My Husband is leaving his job on friday having handed in the correct amount of notice. He has 10 days holiday left to take this year and his holiday year runs from Jan to Dec. The small firm that he works for is apparently (according to his boss) in financial…
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open university Intro into Business management
hi is anyone currently doing the open university course, intro into business Many Thanks
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Should they be taking tax off me?
Hi i started a job working 10 hours a week about 4 weeks ago. In my first pay slip it says i pay £15 tax a week. I have looked at some websites and it says you don't have to pay tax if you earn less than £6000something so it looks like i shouldn't be paying tax. Do you have to pay tax and then get it back later or should…
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Advise Please,Refused J.S.A.What next.........
Basically,Signed on 4th Nov.As have done since 26th Sept.Lost job on 18th Sept.And run on from working tax credit ended on 2nd Nov.Received letter from them today,stating that I receive too much money to qualify,I still work,just 1 hour a day,[in term time only].Took in wage slip in for 98. 94p for the month,for 17…
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Agency worker interview - what will be asked?
Two days ago, I've been to the recruitment agency to register my details, as well as giving my updated CV. I have also done all the necessary tests (english, maths, and typing tests) too that they asked me to do. Furthermore, I filled in an application pack, gave referee details, proof of address, ID, and signed a…
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Sent a contract for a job i don't have
I have just been sent a contract, dated 6th November, for a job i have been told i no longer have. Back in August i was offered a job, company name doesn't matter, and was waiting for my crb and other checks to come through before i started. While i was waiting i found another job but was hoping to work the two of them as…
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holiday pay
hi oh has taken 2wks holiday and all he has received for holiday pay is 30hrs when every week he works between 45 and 50 hours.can an employer do this?he has no contract but is in a permanent position.
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Handwritten covering letter?
Why do some firms insist on handwritten application forms and cover letters? The most annoying is when they want it handwritten but also want you to email it to them!!
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Till Training for Xmas Dept Store Job: Advice Needed!
I am starting a temp Xmas job with a top dept store this week and will be getting some till training for the Menswear section, to where I have been assigned as a Sales Adviser. As I have never worked on a till before, I was wondering if anybody has any advice on how to prepare for the training. I mean, is it very…
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Permanent to Fixed Term
I've been working at my company for a couple of years now but had to make an internal move to a new department as the one I was working in lost a big contract so the work was transferred to another company. I was on a permanent contract and now I'm covering maternity leave in my my role so I'm classed as fixed term, except…
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Help with Question on Application Form Please
Hi Just filling out an appication form, okay with all the other questions but am stuck with this one, I hope you can help Question removed Thank you Ms C x
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Sickness payment
Hi all, Girlfriend is proud to say that in her 5 years of employment after college ETC she's taken 2days off sick, but she's got swine flu now and is lay up in bed looking like death itself poor !!!!!!. anyway - with christmas looming - this months pay is her christmas pay essentially, and she's dreading losing money - but…
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The AA
Hello There, After 12 (+2 as YTS) years in my current job , I am today going to be made redundant. I have managed to get a interview on Tuesday next week with The AA. However, as I am only 30 years old, and been with my present employer since school I have no idea how to go about the interview process. I have never had a…
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Social Work as a career....?
I've been reading up on Social Work degrees at uni, and I'm interested in possibly giving it a go. -What are employment prospects like for graduates? -What are working conditions like? I'd like to work with youngsters. -What is the degree like? I've had dealings with the social service and it is something I feel I could…
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Oil & Gas Offshore
Hi im trying to get offshore ive done my medical and survival and geenhands. Ive registerd with agencies and sent countless cv,s out. I havnt got any experience offshore but i have in engineering as i was a royal enginner for 6 years in the british army. I have a FLT licence and a HIAB licence which could come in handy…
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National Insurance payment method
Hi I have a friend who has been paying his national insurance contributions by standing order for years. He has now had a letter saying they wont accept this and he has to pay in full yearly or by direct debit. Their direct debit system is a bit strange as they take a different amount each month and on a different date…
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a giving notice question
hi guys and gals, this post is purely speculative on the back of my last thread here - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=2044685&highlight= i spoke to the woman in charge of applications and interviews last week, and asked her about my having to give 4 weeks notice to my current employer should i be…