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how would I get into logistics/distribution planning/management
this is something I really really would love to get into, I thrive in a fast paced demanding environment, I am aware we all have to start somewhere but where, I would be prepared to go in voluntarily to learn a few things or even start off in an admin role and work my way up but I am finding it so hard to get started.
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Self employment - who do I need to tell?
I am in the process of setting up self employed, as this seems to be the norm now for my sector. I will be using my home as my office base, where I will pick up e-mails, use the phone etc. but will not currently be seeing any clients at home (at least until I sort out an office space). I know I need to inform HMRC, but do…
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Student in distress
Hello I've been reading the forums for quite some time now and just had to register today to share my concern and hopefully receive a few good tips. I'm a student based in London, living by my self with no financial support from my parents. I was employed some time back but the employment being temporary, I was sent home…
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Changing from a Fixed to Flexible Contract
Just after some advice if I may. I work for a large organisation who are bringing in new flexible contracts for everyone - signing is voluntary, however, if you don't sign you won't be getting any pay rises nor will you be eligible for bonuses or promotion. I completely understand their business reasons for wanting…
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Going From Unemployed to Self Employed ?
hello guys new to the forum here :) starting a new job tomorrow after being out of work for 10 months, its cable pulling for virgin media and i will be working alongside another guy who's an old friend of my brothers. He advertised for an asap start on the job with facebook and ive gone from having no job to starting one…
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Urgent advice needed please
Hello, hope someone can advise me, advice needed before tomorrow am. I work as a care assistant, minimum wage. I have worked at this particular place for 4 months. No contract. The working conditions are quite bad-12 hour shifts with no break, told we cannot leave the building for a break, even though we are docked an…
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Accused of theft from work
Hope someone can advise with this one. A friend of mine has worked at the same place for 10 years+, it's not a great place to work but y'know pays the bills. There are 2 toliets at work (male/female), and it's no-ones designated responsibility to replenish stocks in either toliet. Stocks of loo rolls are kept in or near…
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Interview - STAR principle and task prioritisation - mention failure as a result?
Firstly for anyone unaware here is a description of the STAR principle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Situation,_Task,_Action,_Result I was considering providing an answer for the result component, regarding prioritising challenging tasks concurrently, along the lines of: In one instance the actions I took to prioritise…
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Job Security - Primary Care Trust????
Made redundant from Local Authority May 10, got another job Nov 10, very secure but not quite the hours I'd like to do. The actual work doesn't utilise my skills fully & if I stay in it for too long it's going to get increasingly difficult to 'move on' as my skills become rusty. Been offered a job with a Primary Care…
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could do with opinions please.
I am only 6 months into a job and have had a pay rise and have now been asked if i want to increase my hours to 35 from 28. Now originally I wanted 28 as I have kids and my husband works so I want a bit of work /life balance, however I do love my job and want to progress with the company so should I agree to this and see…
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NHS agenda for change HELP
HI room I am needing advice from someone who is well versed on the subject of agenda for change. I have a meeting this week with HR with regard to my situation previous posted on here under the title of NHS contract
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wages
hi all i need some advice my partner started a new job on the 11th of april hes being paid monthly in arrears they always pay on the 27th of every month, my question is because im not use to montly pay always paid weekly will he get some pay end of this month or will it be the end of may for the couple of weeks hes worked…
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Easter Hol Payday??
Hi, i normally get paid on the 25th each month and they told us that its the 26th this month, anyhow thats the Tuesday after the bank hols, does anyone know if the bank will process this payment early or it will still be around the 26th? Just so i know when to expect bills to be paid etc...thanks!! x
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voluntary worker or not
I know of a charity which pays voluntary staff if they work the full day they are paid £7 They say it to cover their expenses even, if they dont have any expenses. If they dont work the full day they are not paid anything for that day. Should they be classed as workers and national minimum wage applied? Their in not…
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Tax percentage on a bonus
Hello, I'm wondering if someone more knowlegible would be able to tell me what tax rate will be used for the following. My annual wage is £15,500 so nowhere near the threshold but due to a company acquistion I am due to be receiving a £6000 bonus this month and a further payment for the sale of SIP shares sold as part of…
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SWOT Analysis
Hi everyone I have an interview for a managerial position within a clothing store and I have to complete a SWOT analysis as part of the interview process. This is something I have never done before but getting me head around is slowly, what I am wanting to ask is under the Threat section would you include information on…
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bonus
i am getting a bonus of £912 from work just wondered how much i would get of that my tax code last year was 647l dont know what it is this year yet.
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What should I do?
I have been offered a place at university which starts in September on a nursing course. I currently work doing admin so will need to hand my notice in (1 months required) before I start. However, to get on this course I need to pass an exam which I sit in June so wont get the results until August so I am left with a bit…
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Are Online distance learning colleges "safe"?!
My sister has seen a course online she would really like to do: http://www.oxford-learning.com/product_info.php?products_id=424 but it costs £3,500!!! She is thinking of either borrowing the money or using the college's installment scheme, but she is worried that if the college went bankrupt her money would be lost. Is…
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why do we have no rights for a year
why do we have no rights in employment till we have been working there a year? But we are expected to sign and adhere to a contract that employees who have been there for a year and in my case given ultimate responsibility of an on call system which many people take years to train up on. Just seems an absolute mockery that…
