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Potential Difficulty Getting Paid:(
Hi everyone - I was wondering would anyone be able to advise. I have done some work for a company - I am self employed and they have been getting me to do 1-2 days per week. I sent in an invoice last month and asked to get paid in two weeks. They said they pay a month in arrears. I said that was fine. I sent in this months…
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how to explain several short-term positions
Soon I will (probably) have 4 jobs on my CV for this year. 1st one I left voluntarily so that's explainable, 2nd i left before i was pushed, 3rd was a temp position so that's explainable, and the 4th I am likely to be pushed. I am extremely worried that there's going to be 2 jobs on my CV where I have effectively failed. I…
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Bit of advice
I started a new job and have only had 1 shift. It's at a large bingo hall. In the interview, I stated I lost vision in one eye but it does not affect me dealing with money etc... Have started the job and have been put on 'floor duties' which is basically walking around giving out change and running over and reading…
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What's the job situation like in your area, is it really as dire as it's made out?
I am employed but off longterm sick and looking for what I can do in the future. I will need to retrain. I see lots of posts/media reports/etc telling us there are jobs out there for everyone. Are there? In my area going by the two most common methods of advertising jobs, the local newspaper and the job centre website last…
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Unpaid Holiday Dilemma
Put in a request for holiday and taking it as unpaid. Now I know already that people here are going to say it's manager's descretion etc... I am on a fixed term contract, have sweet FA to do 90% of the time, had things that weren't mentioned to me during the interview which would have affected my descision to take the job…
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On Stress Leave and Unable to Serve Notice Period!
To cut a long story short, I am currently on stress leave from work due to bullying at work-investigation pending. I am currently in receipt of SSP. I applied for a job a couple of weeks prior to taking stress leave. About two weeks into my stress leave, I was invited by the company for a job interview, which I attended.…
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Payslip query re. National Insurance
I have two questions about payslip/national insurance contributions if anyone can help... 1) On my payslip every month the list of deductions is as follows: Tax +£x Nat Insurance +£x EE NIREB -£2.56 Uss (private pension) +£x Student Loan +£x Can anyone tell me what the EE NIREB means and why the sign is negative (basically…
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Advice needed on a 6 hour a week contract
I'm a long-time lurker and finally I have a question! My 18 year old son is doing work experience at the moment, and working the maximum allowed of 29 hours per week. He has been told after working free (just getting job seekers allowance) for the past 7 weeks he will be offered a full time contract after 8 weeks (the…
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They're not hiring - but I got an interview
After sending emails and introducing myself to countless companies I got an email from a very big PR agency (who I'd love to work for) saying that they are not hiring at the moment, but I look interesting and they'd like to meet me with a view for a future employment. I really want to make an impression. I'm guessing they…
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How often do people get rotas?
I've been in a new job nearly 2 months now, and are constantly having to chase the rota (we generally get it 4-5 days in advanced, but its constantly changing). So was wondering how frequent do people get their rotas and how far in advanced do you get them? (in any job, i'm just intregued as i've had a lot of jobs but…
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Interview Tips and Techniques (Sticky?)
Interview Guidance Interview Do's Presentation Look your smartest and show your most professional side during the interview. A company is more likely to hire someone who is well presented and who will therefore best represent their company. Punctuality Arrive on time. Obtain clear directions for the location of the…
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You know you haven't got the job when then say...
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job overime
Hiya All, A friend of mine works for a national vehicle crash repair company and has done for some years. The job has plenty of overtime work which my friend has always done and been glad to have the extra money. The company have just announced that they want to introduce a new scheme of overtime payment, which boils down…
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Work hard or not?
I may be offered a new job in a months time near where I live. I have a 4 week training period. Just a low-paid job at one of those 99p shops. I'm on the Tory Work Programme and they said that if I work hard I'll get the job. I'm worried. If I work hard, and get the job, will they expect me to work hard all the time? What…
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Flexible working request rejected
Hi gang Can anyone recommend a good employment law solicitor at all? Had a flexible work request rejected and need to know if there is any point in wasting energy on appealing it or if that is just a total waste of my time... :) It's quite a complex situation based on having brought grievances against the company and…
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ESL Trading Programs in Australia
Hi there, I am currently based in the UK but am interested in working abroad in Australia. I am a teacher at present and am interested to know if there are any ESL training programs in Australia. Alternatively does anyone have any experience in other similar lines of work in Australia and what may qualify me for a one year…
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no working hours given HELP
I have searched the internet high and low for a answer for my wife and hope some one here can provide it. So my wife works part time on a tues,thurs,fri every week and has done for 2 or 3 years after having the kids so we book our first holiday as a family for 2 weeks and the wife books 6 days off work. We return on the…
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Business Analyst Query
Hi All, I've just been offered the a role as a Business Analyst within the insurance firm that I work for. I got a little induction today and I am due to start in 2 weeks, I have a strong IT background which has not been utilised much as of late, 2 key applications that I need to get to grips with are Micro Strategy (which…
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Overpaid and claiming for JSA
Hi, I have a good friend that's left his last company, was overpaid for three months and as a result has now more then £6000 in savings. He has agreed to pay it back in installments over the next year and the company have admitted it was completely their fault. He's currently looking for work but reluctant to try for JSA…
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Employer owes me money
I work for a large national organisation. 5 years ago i should have gone up an increment but i didnt. When i realised this i contacted my employer and they agreed and have worked out that i am owed £2500. However this was 6 months ago and each time i get in touch they tell me thay are still waiting for approval to pay this…
