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Saying "no" to overtime
Anyone got any good tips on how to say "no" to your boss constantly asking you to do overtime, without having to come up with more and more excuses? There's only so many dentist's appointments I can have in one month... In all seriousness, any good phrases I can use without getting in my boss's bad books would be nice.…
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Steele Holdings - home-based data entry jobs - is this genuine?
Has anyone heard of Steele Holdings - home-based data entry jobs? I've had an email from "Kate", have to pay £10 for training materials and can then start immediately. Sounded genuine, found the job through RecruitT website but I can't find a company website and now wondering if this is another scam? Any advice welcome,…
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Bad reference - job offer withdrawn
Wondered if anyone could help with this. 1 year ago i left my job at the time to take up a new position & was given a positive reference by that employer (i figure it had to be at least acceptable as i was taken on by the new company - although i wasn't aware of any problems). Since then my dream job came up, i applied &…
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More confusion over bank holidays
Deeply deeply confused. I work 36 hours over five days (6hrs Monday, 7.5 hours Tue to Fri). When bank holidays are on Monday's, does this mean I lose out on bank holidays or gain? Should I be "asking" for two hours time off to compensate, or am I gaining in some way? As of 1st April I will only be working 4 hours on a…
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Resigning whilst on Maternity Leave
Hi there I am currently on Maternity Leave, I am due back at the end of June. They are paying me just the SMP. I want to be fair to them and inform them asap if I decide to resign and become a SAHM, so they have time to recruit. However I don't want to cut off my nose to spite my face, if when I tell them my SMP stops, is…
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Query over extra bank holiday this year
I asked my manager last week for clarification on the extra bank holiday this year for the wedding. He said he would email the area manager. An email came back a few days later saying he had sent the query to the HELP legal group and they said as I work 40 hours a week over 5 days I am entitles to 224 hours holiday a year…
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When to register self employed.
Hi there. I have just started my self employment work. I sent my first invoice and my question is: If I will register myself self emplyed now will I have to pay the tax from that invoice this year or next year. Or should I wait few days and register self employed next month to pay the tax next year? Thank you for your…
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CV is crap and full of gaps... so unappealing for like... ALL employers I'm guessing
I have serious issues with my CV. It's all over the place, I have huge gaps and it doesn't look consistent at all. I feel ancient even though I'm on my late 20's and I've worked very little throughout my life: I've always have someone helped me out, which is in a way very lucky, but also very frightening because I don't…
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How many interviews have people been on before getting an offer?
I have been job hunting since February last year after being made redundant. I have now been on 12 interviews with varying results: 3 of the jobs were withdrawn after they were offered to me (reasons being client withdrawing and budget not being approved x 2 - annoying that they only sought approval after interviewing) 2…
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Work dilemma
I am new to posting on here however I have been a long time lurker and I am now looking for some much needed advice! I currently work part time in a job I mostly enjoy however I now have to work 3 nights a month (24hr shifts) which means I am away from my children and absolutely dread going! After doing my workings out…
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Need advice - hate my boss and want to leave :(
Urgently need some advice 'cos I'm kind of at breaking point at the moment with this job. I like the people, but I've thought about leaving anyway and I'm getting really frustrated anyway and it's affecting my health. My boss argues with me and picks on me and favours others in my department. When I defend myself, I get…
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Can I get threatened with the sack over this?
Hi and thanks in advance! I have been employed working a contracted 18 hours pw with 1 in 3 Saturdays, averaging out as 19 hours pw. I have been there since September 2010 so not a year yet. In my contract is says from time to time we may require you to work additional hours to cover sickness and holidays. I have in the…
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Could someone please explain;
what the main difference between a sales manager is and a business development manager/executive. Just interested in hearing what the different positions entail and how exactly they differ in responsibilities and skills needed. thank you.
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Salary freeze
Right.... Work for Company A, but got took over by Company B Company B salaries are not as high as company A's So, people at Company A (like me) have had pay freezes, now for three years. Review in a few months, but people over £30k, might get one !... With the inflation, petrol prices etc now, could I ask for a payrise,…
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Signing Off Soon, Advice Needed Please?
Hi, signing off this Monday as I'm starting a new position. Very happy to be back in employment :j and looking forward to doing some paid work. The job is full time, but only lasts for about 3 weeks (this could be extended and I could find this position will lead into another one straight away but nothing is set in stone…
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Interview tomorrow! eeeek! help!
Hello! So tomorrow is my first interveiw in 7 years! EEEk not only that but this i feel is the perfect job for me so i realy really want it! Can anyone give e any help, pointers or tell me what to say?? It's for a residential support worker in a childrens home, Males aged 11-18yrs. They have/will interviewed 52 people for…
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Company Mobile Phone policy
Not sure if anyone can advise, but we have a fair few Engineers we provide with mobile phones for their work which is fine and yes there is wear and tear onthese phones and of course at some point they do need replacing But, its got to the stage where some of the staff are hammering them and not treating them properly (as…
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What does a typical highstreet clothes fashion Buyer earn?
being curious what a friend might be earning London Buyer for a top highstreet fashion retailer
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Rest Breaks
Hello Just a quick question please, tried to google it with no joy. Can an employee give up their 'right' of a 20 min rest break after 6 hours? Obviously Employer permitting. Im currently working 5.5 hours with no break but would like to increase my hours by 1 a day, without taking a break. Does anyone know if this would…
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Compromise agreement - help?
Hi I have been offered a compromise agreement today, empoyers wanting a signature by friday. I have never had a warning, this is not a redundancy, it is a matter of changed circumstances. I need a soliciter in the next 48hrs, as my deadline to respond is Friday. Does anyone know of any good employment firms either…
