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Being forced to stay in work when ill
I work in a supermarket on the checkouts and I haven't been well but decided to go in to work anyway. Whilst in work after about 2 hours I told a supervisor I wasn't feeling well, so she informed the store manager, who asked why I wasn't feeling well, then carried on with her business anyway. I then asked to speak to her…
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company wants tax returns
Hi, I have been working for myself for the last 3 years, but as things been very quiet i have got a part time job one day a week can be more if they need me in, I have been working for them for a couple months they had refs, passport driving license etc, I had a letter last week from their screening company they want my…
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Would working for yourself count as experience?
I've mentioned before I want to work in IT repairs, all jobs state X amount of experience in necessary field, I have been doing IT repairs for 10+ years in my spare time, could I count this? I've never actually done it for a living because you usually need a degree in computing which has nothing to do with repairs, the…
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Suspended for Gross Misconduct - Help! :(
I've been at my place of work for 8 years. I had 7 months maternity leave off 6 years ago and I'm 4 months pregnant again now which my employers are aware of. Last Thursday I was feeling quite sick, my Line Manager noticed and told me I looked unwell. When it was approaching lunchtime he told me to go home, at first I said…
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help! staff driving me mad
Hi! We have a cafe/tearoom/sandwich bar business. we took this over nearly two years ago. staff stayed with us, although one has left now due to family problems, lucky for us with the recession. even though we did not want her to leave. However we have 4 other staff, three are very good, one exceptional. The one in…
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Is this fair?
I was late one morning last week for the first time in 4 years of being with my employer, I clocked on at 3mins past the hour, you are allowed 2 mins before your cut, and yes it is stated, so I suppose they are doing nothing wrong, but they cut me, it matters as we have bonuses etc, its not just a few mins pay I lose but…
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Advertising - About to loose my job
I work in field sales (advertising) for the local paper run but a massive organisation covering the UK. I will have been in the position for 2 years this Feb, given the current economic climate, "recession" has taken a-hold and effected Advertising probably more so then any other industry, as it is one of the first…
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Pharmacy Kings Dispensa Tablet Counter
Hi i just wanted to ask of anyone works in Pharmacy and knows how to use a king dispensa tablet counter and to clean this aswell Thanks
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Self-employed Mechanic or Plumber- Realistic?
I'm considering future options for training with a view to going self-employed. Two areas of interest in the trades are plumbing and car mechanic. I have pinpointed the relevant courses at the local college. Taking the example of the vehicke repair course: How realistic is it to expect to complete the course and then set…
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Is this fair?
I was promoted to a supervisory position a little over a year ago, i was sent on one of those one day seminar thingys shortly afterwards. I've not been mentored or trained or been on any other training courses. Over the duration of my promotion i was instructed to carry out many tasks i was inexperienced to deal with, some…
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Learning Shorthand
I am looking to learn shorthand or Teenline I am a volunteer teachers assistant at a computer course and would like to be able to teach this to the students eventually. Has anyone any ideas where I could self teach or find a free course, I looked into college courses and thought they were a little expensive. Thank you in…
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What to do?
I'm currently getting to the age thats started to make me think more about how its going,I'm coming 22 currently working in retail and have done since i left school and its served me very well. Truth me told though i hate it and without sounding like a tit i believe i could do much better if i found the right job,I need a…
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Released from voluntary position - help!
Hi everyone ;) I've registered on here to put forth a real problem which I can't seem to see a straight forward solution to....:idea: From reading through the forum it seems very informative, so hopefully I'll get a good bit of advice and lighten my mood (hopefully) at the same time :think: I am currently claiming JSA and…
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First Apprasial
I have my ist appraisal coming up . I work for the NHS and abit nervous as i dont know what to expect . Do they say bad things about you in this or is it all good things you have achieved while i have worked in the unit ? I dont really understand about the objectives will this be what the manager will set is this my goals…
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Reasons for resignation,
Hia Can anyone tell me if the reasons why you resign have any affect on JSA? I have more or less decided to leave my job but am doing so for the way a supervisor of 12 months, promotion in the company, has been treating me. I have a note from her to prove the pressure she has been putting on me re demands to complete tasks…
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Best way to become an electrician? Funding?
Hi, I've recently been made redundant and i've decided to train as an electrician with the hope of becoming self employed and doing some work for a family member who owns his own 'handyman' home improvement business. I'd also like to eventually train in wind power and other 'green' sources of energy that are linked to…
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No payment this month! HELP!
Hey guys.... So. ive been working for a company who contracts with DHL @ Home. I use my own car to do small parcel deliveries locally and get paid per drop. I started in October 09. Since starting the pay hasnt been reliable.. somtimes late, often short etc. However the run up to Christmas things were hectic as expected. I…
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Help Needed - Not in employment anymore
Hi new around here and really need some of your advice/help, i will keep this short-- around 4 years ago i joined a bus company, and my acceptance i told them that i was a single mother with a disabled son, whom needed hospital treatments around 3- 4 times a year, they said sure no problems and gave me the job offer. well…
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Maternity Leave
Evening all, I am currently 29 weeks pregnant with my second child. I have requested that my maternity leave doesn;t start until I am 38 weeks pregnant. I have 3 jobs, all within schools, 2 of these jobs are on contract, my main job which is 3 days a week. The 2nd contract job which is a couple of hours a month and the 3rd…
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mature student & claiming benefits
My 27 year old son was made redundant last year.He has had no luck yet with finding a job, Now he has decided that he wants to go to college and get some qualifactions for engenering.The course is evenings but as he is living in rented property and claiming job seekers/housing benefit,he has been told that he will no…
