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What should I be doing?
I have been employed for 14 months on a zero hour contract, working as a care assistant in the community. Over the last few months more staff have been employed and my hours reduced not by anything drastic, but enough for me to look for a new job. My sister also works for the same company and has for 11 months. She has…
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Self Employed, under 25, grants?
As above, I'm under 25 and self employed. I am setting up a web hosting & web design business and wondered if there is any help out there for me for the nature of my business? Please advise. Thank you
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How many times do you use the same reference?
Ive been unemployed 3 months now, but was wondering how many times people use they're references over & over for different job applications, i feel as though im a burden now to them lol. I do always tell them beforehand & they know im desperately looking for employment. But was just wondering if anyone else felt the same?…
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Help getting an Internship
Can anyone recommend a good website or agency that can help my son get an internship? He is looking for a job in the newspaper industry as a journalist preferably but might have to settle for a related industry. Are these posts usually advertised or do individuals have to apply direct to companies? Any advice would be…
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Does anyone work as a Team Secretary, Assistant, or PA in a corporate finance firm?
Hi there, Does anyone work as a Team Secretary, Team Assistant, Team PA in a corporate finance firm or Investment Banking in London? I will be registering with a recruitment agency that mainly deals with finance firms, investment management etc in the west end of London. I've only worked in an Admin Officer within a…
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NHS Capability Review..(UPDATED)..
Hi, I have been employed with the NHS for 4 years in my current role and unfortunately I have had a lot of sick absences in the past year due to an ongoing knee condition and recurrent depression. I have undergone 3 major knee operations and have been on/off anti-depressants for the last 10 years. I am now going to be…
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What now??
Hi everyone I wonder if anyone has any ideas for me. Here's a little background...I graduated nearly 4 years ago with a degree in Events Management, haven't really worked in this field much since, but I have worked front of house in visitor attractions and entertainment venues for almost all of those 4 years. I have now…
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Ministry of Justice London Pay Bands ?
Hello all, Does anyone know what the pay thresholds are for the Ministry of Justice pay bands for London employees. Thanks in adance
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Tax Self Assessment - first time!
Please help. I work full time and during the last 7 months have also been doing mystery shopping for which I am classed as self employed. I have my self assessment to fill in and I haven't got the foggiest what I'm doing with it. It's as clear as mud. I'm up to date with payments but I really don't know what I should be…
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salary or retainer, whch is better?
Is it better to be employed and get a salary or be self employed and get a retainer? Does anyone know how retainers are calculated, and how to know if it is a fair amount?
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Questions for any holistic therapists out there??
Hi all, I recently qualified in ITEC L3 Holistic Massage and am trying to get an idea of how long it will take to build a half decent career. If anyone (employers, employees or self-employed people) could help with any of my questions below, I would be very grateful! There doesn't seem to be many (if any that I can…
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CCJ against previous employer - now applying to be struck off Companies House
Hi, Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My fiance worked for an Electrical Company (who have changed their name approximately 5 times in three years, all with the same Directors). We took this company to an Employment Tribunal (they didn't turn up) and a CCJ was placed on the company ordering payment on a specified…
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New legislation for ASW (agency supplied workers)
Hi heard there is a new legislation on Asw contract workers being introduced this year which entitles them to similar rights as staff workers...Anyone know much about this and how it will affect agency workers?
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How can I convince the tax man I'm not self employed?
In 2003 I was made redundant, I was offered a job in a shop providing I was self employed. After a few months the owner handed over the running of the shop to myself. It was only a seasonal business, but I kept it open all the year. In the end I ended up paying the rent, rates etc by which time I earnt nothing. The only…
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Employment for 16 to 19 year olds
I am wondering if any of you on here have children that are 16-19 years old that are working either full-time or part-time whilst studying at college or if your children are really struggling to find any kind of employment. How are you supporting them, both financially and motivationally. The reason for me asking is that…
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SaveMeMyMoney...Anyone ever worked for them?
I do a door to door job for charity(yes im a chugger!)and yesterday got chatting to a guy that was going door to door filling in surveys.The company he worked for was called SaveMeMyMoney.The survey was about saving money on utilities,insurance and a government grant for insulation.Anyone ever worked for them or had any…
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Can I claim unemployment benefit whilst drawing a state pension?
If you make yourself eligible for work after the age of 65 now that the set retirement age has been scrapped - and if you can't find work - can you claim unemployment benefit (whilst also drawing a private and state pension)?
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CV Writing
Hello All, Can anyone reccomend any companys / places that can write a CV for me if i email them a list of things i can do? I have a CV from 7 years ago (before i started my current job) but apparently i have been told this will be no good as my current CV shows basically a list of qualifications & job descriptions and i…
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Working and living in Germany
I've had my eye on Germany for sometime, and speak a little of the language (I've mainly remembered what I learnt at GCSE and maintained a mild interest in learning new words and phrases) and in the back of my mind have always liked the idea of visiting and sussing it out for potential employment. I was watching Newsnight…
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Resigned no response
Posted a letter of resignation on Friday, E-mailed the same letter yesterday morning but no reply from employer. Bizarre. Currently on long term sick with a note what would cover one weeks notice period. Find it a bit strange to have no reply, owed lots of holiday money from the company so a bit stressed.
