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starting new business?
hi guys i have been thinking about this for a while and with my new career change about to happen for the better am thinking of setting up a small business on the side to keep things going and a wee money earner. It will be importing cars from japan and selling them here. Before anyone says its harder than you think, well…
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self assesment
I don't seem to have recieved this ..... I had forms related to my WTC. I am part self employed so have filled self assessment for years, Its now nearly August and I have recieved nothing as yet. I had to tell the tax folk of my earnings to see if I qualify this year (I don't). So as a WTC claiment for last year do i still…
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What to wear to an interview!?
Hi, I’ve been reading this board for the last month or so and picked up some really useful advice regarding employment etc- so firstly- thanks. :T I’ve done a search but it returned no results so I thought I’d post! I have job interview coming up soon and would like some advice and opinions on what to wear when attending.…
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Anyone looking for jobs in the Milton Keynes area?
Hi. There are several vacancies advertised in the Milton Keynes area if anyone was looking for a job on this site: http://www.aged2excel.co.uk/ Could be interesting if you are from that area. Might be an employee discount scheme - looks like a few of them are for IKEA.
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losing job
my b/f may be sacked on wednesday, will he get any further wages (till he finds a new job etc)? x
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Question about Sick Notes
I have been sick from work for nearly a year, my pay stops in a few weeks, I had a medical for IB for which I got enough points so will continue to receive IB. I have been advised to let my employers finish me through ill health rather than myself finishing.My question is DWP no longer requires a sick note, I will be…
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Hunt for an interesting 2nd job
Hi Ive been thinking about a second job, but want to do something a leetle bit more interesting... So, do you do something out of the ordinary ? Any suggestions on how to break into that industry ? Or any other suggestions ?
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Does voluntary work help Jobseeking
If I became an offical scout leader assistant which includes a police check would this help my Job seeking or any other voluntary work for that matter? Currently employed but looking to move to another job.
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Job centre sending me for jobs....
I was made redundant 3 months ago and have been signing on for JSA - I got a letter from the Job centre with an application form for a job in the next town including a covering letter from them to the employer asking them to let them know the outcome. I know this sounds daft but I was earning £7.50 an hour in my last job…
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Do I have to take my lunch break???
I am just returning to work after a year out looking after my son, my company have told me I can have a shorter working day 9.30-4pm and will cut my salary accordingly. I have suggested to them that I can work through my lunch break and therefore have very little affect on my salary. However they have said this is contrary…
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Second Job Tax
I currently work full time on an hourly rate, paid weekly. I have now however got a new full time salaried monthly-paid position, but wish to continue working part time at my existing job. I understand that my tax allowance will apply at one job, and at the other job I will be taxed on whatever I earn. So I think I need to…
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"new deal" thru JSA
hi some of you might be aware that if your on JAS or had or got a illness etc that your intitled to become on "new deal" which helps you get back to work and pays upto £300 for training etc. Last year i was on JSA and i was intitled to "new deal" but this year i signed on for JSA but she askd if i still had ME and said…
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National Insurance
I have just started a part time job (12 hours a week). I only earn £66 a week and so am not paying any tax. I am also not being stopped any National Insurance. Is this right? Surely I have to pay National Insurance in order to eventually get a pension? I have always worked full time so am totally in the dark about part…
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Paying N.I contribtuions after retirement
I am due to retire in September this year age 57yrs. Nurses are allowed to retire at 55 yrs, but as I have worked on a part-time basis, I do not have a full pension. I still have chosen to retire as I have a back problem. My query is I will be short of national contributions. I was told I could join jobseekers and they…
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Change of Career - advice on being a plumber needed
My husband wants to change career and train to be a plumber. His dad was a plumber so its in his water - get it? sorry! :o Anyway, he is 42 (currently a courier & hates it) and it seems that to retrain at his age there are no government funded schemes available (would be different if he was 20) to help with the cost and…
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Oh b@gger
Didn't get the job. Half of me thinks that's a good job (if you pardon the pun!) as I've never seen a load of whinning old women as I saw in that staff room today whilst in the other respect I'm so disappointed that as it would have really solved the money issue. I do have another interview on thursday for another similar…
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Full or P/T Home-Based Work for Self-Employed All over the UK
This is a National Ad for the whole of the UK & is posted on Jobsite & Monster thought it might suit some people on this forum. I have worked for this company for 2 years. The work is regular but dependant on where you live and your suitability. _________________________________________________________________ NATIONAL…
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Do you have to use the job centre closest to you?
there is one in my london borough, but it is the most grim and depressing place and the staff have never been remotely helful, however in my neighbouring borough (and actualy closer to my house) there is a lovely shiny new job centre plus. will they deal with my claim or do i have to use my 'local'?
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Agency-Regulatory Body?
I wish to make a formal complaint regarding treatment by a Recruitment Agency. As well as putting my complaint in writing to the agency, I would like to complain to their Regulatory Body. Could anyone tell me who that would be, please? Thanks
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Interview Questions
At interviews I'm always scratching around for questions to ask and have come out with some pretty stupid questions as a result. Anyway I have 2 interviews this week and I was wondering if its the done thing to make a list of questions and refer to them at the appropraite time. Thoughts please?