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Advice needed
Hi all, I'm after a bit of advice. OH was given a survey from work, in collaboration with energy saving trust, which asks lots of, we think, quite intrusive questions about ourselves and our property. OH objected to filling it in as thinks our home is nothing to do with work. The data is to be made into a personalised…
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want to quit my job
Okay probably wrong board but anyway.... I am a 42 yr old (male) divorcee, with three kids i pay maintenance for them, well one actually lives with me as she is at college full time but anyway here is my dilema, I want to quit my full time job and start in full time higher education starting off with HNC through degree and…
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work grievance case
why are people on this forum cruel?
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Marks and Spencers - References?
Hello, I'm applying for jobs at the moment but need a reference off my previous seasonal employer Marks and Spencers. The problem is I'm sure i read somewhere that if new employers needed a reference then here is the address...... but i can't find it! I also don't know if i should write down the supervisors name (the only…
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Restrictive covenant
I have recently resigned my position as a care home manager. Within my contract there was a restrictive covenant which states that i am not to work within a 5 mile radius for 6 monthsd. I am a registered nurse and have applied for a lower position in another care home nearby....less than the 5 miles. What could happen if i…
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NHS banding review proceedure, help required
Hi, im trying to write out my application for a banding review, but as per normal the form is full of technical questions that if you do not fully understand may result in an incorrect pay banding. Basically, im appealing for someone on MSE who is familiar with this application process, and the form I am trying to fill in.…
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Hotel Porter Interview What to Wear
Should I wear black shirt trousers grey waistcoat, or a suit, or a white shirt and tie, or something else? Would a waistcoat be overdoing it?
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Help needed
Can anyone please help me. I have just got an application form for a job close to home and I have filed in all the easy bits, BUT there is a big blank page requesting details of relevant experience and other supporting information and I just dont know where to start! Should I list things with bullet points, or go for a…
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Help with application form for voluntary work
I am applying for a voluntary job as a justice of the Peace. I know I should be able to do it myself but has anyone got any good ideas for answers for the following questions! I have some ideas but like to hear any others! why do you want to become a magistrate? What particular qualities do you think you could bring to the…
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Help - rating advisory bureau
I would really like some advice on the following issue: I've been given the responsibility of trying to find ways to save the company money and I've been contacted by a Rating Advisory Bureau. We currently have a rateable value of £30250 and the unit opposite has a rateable value of £34250 but is slightly bigger. The…
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Employment and childcare
Hi all I’m posting this on behalf of one of my friends who is having a little trouble at work with a colleague and is looking for some advice regarding childcare issues and pregnancy. She works for a concession in a dept store and is on a rota system, 5 out of 7 days including weekends. Her colleague who is pregnant and…
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Possible overpaid holiday pay
DD has recently left part-time job with a large supermarket she took her uniform etc back today and was told she had taken too much holiday. She gave a months notice and was tld she still had 14 hours holiday to take, she had already got some holiday booked in her notice period. Theey have already paid her her final…
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Tax question (another one)
I left my part-time job (classed as my first job, therefore not being taxed) on 23rd August, and took two weeks holiday, taking me upto 6th September. I've had a full-time job as well since June, which is classed as my second job, and therefore I'm on Basic Tax and being taxed loads. I'm waiting for my P45 from the…
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Statutory Sick Pay
I wonder if anybody could help me please. I have been off work ill since 8th Sept and know I have to do a self cert for the first 5 days?, I think. Today I got a sick note off the doctor from todays date til the 2nd October inclusive. I work 5 days a week and do 30 hours and earn £5.77 an hour. I'm just wondering if I will…
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Career as a social worker
I'm thinking of retraining to be a social worker and wanted to know how people who do the job find it. Would be great to hear from anyone who is currently undertaking the course to hear about costs, bursaries and what it's like. Thanks, Bob
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Case for constructive dismissal
Hi My husband has had a lot of trouble at work recently and as a result it has become unbearable for him to work there. It started 6 months ago with collegues making allegations about him, they have all banded together and told a pack of lies, an investigstion by the HR department is still ongoing, but nobody there seems…
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Made a plonker of myself at interview
Well the day arrived, my interview for my dream job, For those who weren't following a previous thread I have a keen interest in I.T but am totally self taught, I.E have no qualifications, I search job markets daily and this is the first one I ever seen that didn't require qualifications, Great I thought, I applied and got…
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Jury Service
I have been called for Jury Service in October - in some ways I'm quite excited, I have always wanted to do it, but in others I'm kind of nervous! Timing's not great as if I do end up serving I'll have to miss a work conference that is both enjoyable & useful - I'm kind of hoping that they'll call me Monday/Tues/even Weds…
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Training on JSA and Book Keeping
Hi all I have two questions that I hope you can give me your thoughts on... Unfortunately I'm having to claim JSA since my contract expired at the end of July, although all fingers crossed for my interview tomorrow! My partner is self employed and we thought it would help us both if I learn to bookkeep then volunteer my…
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Advice re Job Application for my 18 year old son
Hello everyone I would really appreciate some advice. My 18 year old son has been ill for the last 4.5 years with chronic headaches, nausea, and depression. :( This meant he missed most of his education and has not been involved in many extra-circulatory activities He is a little better at the moment and is in college…
