New job not working out

ITZ · 17 July 2017 at 9:09PM

Hello, I started a new job on 3rd July. I left a full time permanent job because I wasnt happy there.
I got this new job through a friend. It was a simple interview, went there looked around, lots of good reviews online, asked me when I could start. Its only a small business.

First of all she hasnt asked me for any information - address, bank details, ni number, I was told I would be paid every 2 weeks. I did 37.5 hours in my 1st week and she informed me that as she was going on holiday last week, I wouldnt be needed, so the place was closed. If only she could have told me this before I started but its done now.

I was told it would be a trial period on minuimum wage.
It's not the easiest job in the world to learn, and I think this may be my last week. It's not going as planned and I reckon she might say its best to leave. And go be honest I wouldnt mind as its very stressful and keeping me awake.
But I'm just a bit worried about the pay situation. What exactly can I do should I get paid short or she refuses to pay? I'm rubbish at the job, yeah, but I was still there alll those hours.
And the fact she hasnt asked for NI number or bank details makes me wonder if its cash in hand and that wouldnt be helpful as it would affect tax credits.

Also, should I leave, how do I explain on my CV leaving a new job after a few months to go into another which only lasted probably a few weeks.

Just a bit of a mess now as the only money I know for sure I'm getting this month is holidays due from last job and tax credits. Been years since I signed on I dont have a clue how it works now, and I also live with a family member who is expecting a months keep at the end of the month.

[Deleted User] · 17 July 2017 at 10:31PM

Hi, You might really need to foist your information on to the new employer - I hate saying this you might need to prepare as having had to work some of the time as 'in hand' especially with a small employer. (If you continue) as even if you do leave you would be due pay. (If you were to leave then the 'in hand' would come back to you still anyway)

I don't know if you should leave to be honest - I done both at times and both hurt equally. I'm really mixed - I think it depends on what you think you might want to do next career wise, whether you can carry out job seeking discretely whilst remaining in employment etc to the point you worry about.

I've an awful to strong CV which I managed to turn into positives, I had to fight my corner over this - Commercial awareness, different ways of working, able to take a risk, showing logic in the routes taken, that said I have stuck in employment this time and eventually landed up with 2 offers same day. After getting 6 months extra on an employer I wasn't sure about previously at 3 months so anything can happen.

Keep calm, try not to do anything rash, what does your friend think? falling inbetween the bar stools can happen to anyone, the fun is getting back up x

asajj · 18 July 2017 at 12:06AM

Well did you sign anything showing pay rate etc?

[Deleted User] · 27 July 2017 at 1:34PM

Did you leave OP? just wonder how it turned out for you.

ITZ · 29 July 2017 at 10:58AM

Hello, no I didnt sign anything before or when I started. All I remember is her saying it would be 9-5 Monday-Friday at minimum wage, paid every 2 weeks, and a trial period.

I am still there, and I've still not been paid. I was asked for tax/bank/ni on Tuesday 18th July, I wrote it all down and gave it on the Thursday only to be told something about the accountant being off until this week. And nothing has showed up on the HMRC account so I dont think it has been dealt with.

So I've done 3 full weeks since 3rd July, plus a week unpaid holiday. Surely they must realise I'm wondering about pay but I'm worried about bringing it up.

To be honest its a really hard job, and depressing, and the other worker there is a bully when the owner isnt around. I would leave today if I thought I would get paid in full.

[Deleted User] · 29 July 2017 at 1:13PM

Hello - how long was the trial to be? Hopefully others will have better suggestions but I think I'd start asking what is happening regardless of consequences now. What is there to lose. Not sure where you stand with the enforced company shutdown the second week. Hope wages will appear for you Monday.

TyreLever · 29 July 2017 at 11:53PM

Quit the job, forget about the money and move on, lesson learned. Sometimes these things are painful as you have learned the hard way.

xapprenticex · 30 July 2017 at 12:00AM

You was better off in the job you was unhappy with but getting paid.

Rule #1. Don't mix friends/family and money.

[Deleted User] · 2 August 2017 at 6:20PM

So what happened ITZ? Did wages turn up this week are we're now in new month, update please.

ITZ · 6 August 2017 at 7:17PM

Hello, thanks for the replies.

I was due to be paid 3 weeks of work on Friday. I was actually asked for my details again as they were lost. I ended up getting paid today, but not the full amount, and from what I can see on hmrc online no tax/ni has been paid. I was told I would get the rest next week.
I am still due a full week plus the leftovers from this payment. Also some overtime which I know I wont get.

So I think I will quit tomorrow, or Tuesday. Just not happy there, and they've made it clear I'm not performing well so its sort of like quit or be fired, every day I'm wondering if I'll get sacked or worry that I'll be asked to do something I'm not good at. Not worth the stress and worry, I was off work sick for a long time and I've done alot in the past few years, completely turned life around, so its not worth the risk in staying there.

Working on my CV now. I think I will just be honest and include this on my CV. Explaining why I left the last one will be easy. This one I'm not too sure about. It's a trial period, I could just say something like it wasnt challenging enough(it was, but I cant say it was too hard). Also if I find somewhere closer I could say the travelling.
Actually had a decent CV until this.

Some have told me not to include it on my CV. But what would happen if a new employer asks for my most recent P45? I am waiting for my last one. If I give them that would they know that I've worked since?

Obviously money will be an issue, but I've never had any trouble getting interviews, or companies ringing for interviews, so I think temp work to start with. Will just have to see how this job could affect it, but sure things will work out for the best eventually.

CapricornLass · 6 August 2017 at 8:37PM

Hi, I was in a similar position last year, when I walked out of a job because I was being bullied.

I was told by an Employment specialist/mentor that the easiest way to get round this on your CV is to say

'[FONT=&quot]I decided to resign from this post after it became clear that this was not the right role for me.'

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[FONT=&quot]This worked nicely for me.

Good luck with your next job.

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New job not working out

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