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Changing to a construction career...
Hi guys, first post here. So here's the situation, I'm 22, I have 12 gcse's and 2 A-Levels- in Film and English. I work fulltime, on 16k, for RBS as an insurance advisor. I am getting married next may, our outgoings monthly are about 900 pounds. The thing is... I hate my job. With a passion. Working for RBS is bad enough…
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self employed - mileage allowance..
Can anyone tell me, when claiming mileage allowance, can i claim mileage for travelling to and from work or is it just for the actual work i'm doing? (delivering newspapers) I am travelling 30 miles a day to get there and home again altogether, so can i claim that, or am i only allowed to claim for just the mileage i do…
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Change the date for signing on
Hello, How do i change the date for signing on? I only want to go away for two days, only a few hours drive, but it unfortunately falls on my signing on day. Do i tell the benefit people or drive all the way back just to sign on? Will they be understanding or be awkward? :) Help and advice would be lovely thanks
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Is this Moving goalposts to below minimum wage?
My firm pays £7 an hour for a part time Display job where I travel from store to store.At the end of the day I download my results to them on the computor[takes 5 minutes a job].They are now saying that as an reward they will pay an extra £2 if you download the results on the same day[which most people do] ,but have…
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becoming a driving instructor
hi i really need some help, i made the decision a long time ago to train to become a driving instructor, i have looked into it in detail and although its alot of money no matter where you go i did manage to find a reputable company to provide the training at a reasonable price. having said that its still alot of money to…
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Teacher in need of new career, help please.
Hi all, I was a teacher and require some help finding a new career. I used to be a primary school teacher but I am so disillusioned with the amount of bureaucracy, paper work and lack of family time. Totally stressful. I am looking for a new career with my degree 2:1 and teaching qualification. If you can come up with…
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Working on oil rigs
hey there, Jist looking for a bit of advice for my BIL, hes is thinking of going to work off shore on the oil rigs. He is a time served plater, and he knows he has to do some course (Sorry I cant remember the name) before he can apply for any jobs. The course is very expensive, but he is trying to find out if there are…
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Delays in getting back pay - now a year due
I seem to be having a lot of problems recently....anyway. My employer, (local government - everyone shout BOO!), owes me a years back pay following a regrade of my job role (This was confirmed in March this year). I keep getting told that I will get it in next month's pay, but it never happens. I phoned HR the other day…
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'Informal chat' telephone call, pre-application?
You know on a job advert it will say something like "For an informal chat about the position, please call...."? I've been told that this is a good idea to make a good impression - making yourself stand out and getting your name remembered for when the applications are being looked at. But what sort of things should you be…
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do companies have to pay mileage
Ok where do I start 2 questions 1. My partners is a security guard and he current contract where we live has just ended and he is being asked to cover another base which is 1hrs drive away but 45.5 miles what is the normal mileage allowance is he entitled to any?. He is only on min wage and if we have to pay for petrol…
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Weird Questions
Wondering if anyone can help. I've just sat down to apply for a bar job. Passed the online screening, continued with my application and on the last page they ask the following: Describe your favourite meal? Describe your favourite drink? What was your most embarrassing moment? What are your interests/hobbies? Obviously…
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To what lenghts have you gone to in order to get a specific job?
With most jobs I guess you just spend 5 min. copying a standard cover letter, changing the 'Dear Mr. Smith' headline and then attaching your CV. Unfortunately the jobs I'm looking for now are few and far in between - literally - and they are poorly paid as well. But once you are working within the company the opportunities…
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Damage caused by employee
An employee put the wrong fuel in a company vehicle which resulted in a £150 repair job. Does the employer have any right to charge the employee for any of this or does it just have to be written off? Also can they be disciplined or given a warning for it? Can't find any relevant info online so would be grateful if anyone…
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How do you find out at courier jobs
my husband has time on his hands and a newish van how do you find out about courier jobs ive seen a couple advertised that say pay X for our manual register etc and we will get you work. i dont really like the thought of paying money up front
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wording on cv cover letter help please
I have been given the option of taking voluntary departure from my job- my decision is dependant on whether i can get another job. I'm 43 so it's too early for me to give up work. I have seen some jobs that would be ideal but the problem is- do i mention the offer of vol departure in my cover letter to explain why i am…
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Help required on stolen hay
Hi I hope someone can give some advice. My partner had a verbal agreement with a field owner to work as a contractor to harvest a crop of hay from it in return for getting half of what it yielded. He did all the work in maintaining the field all year round in preparation for the harvest and then carried out the contract…
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what is the longest time you had a job for ?
im at nine years at the moment, my previous record was five years, what about you ?
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Write to at least one employer a week
What does this actually mean? On my job seeker agreement it tells me I have to write to at least one employer a week, does this mean send a general letter to see if they got any jobs for me or does it mean send an application form every week?
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No feedback
I got rejected from a graduate scheme assessment day, I asked for feedback but got no reply, do they have to give me feedback? As I would like to know how I could improve.
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Help with self employment?
Hi, is there any help out there for people who are on benefits (ESA) but looking to now become self employed? Grants? Courses? Support? Any help much appreciated :D
