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Jobseekers Allowance, Rapid Reclaim...What happens?
Need advice, I came off jsa in February because of a relative passing, and me and the family went and stayed down south with my grandad for a couple of weeks. So, I signed off saying I wasn't available to work at the time. I am now wanting to sign back on, would I do this under a rapid reclaim or would it be a completely…
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Boss changing job role .. Not happy. HELP
Ok guys i hope you can give me some advise on the following please - I currently work back office, covering reception for sickness and lunch breaks. Two months ago our receptionist left and i was told to cover reception until a replacement was found. I kept asking when a replacement was starting but was pretty much…
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Employment solicitor needed
Can anyone recommend, preferably through personal experience, an employment solicitor in Milton Keynes or Northampton please.
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advice please
I have 2 chronic long term illnesses. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. I was on Incapacity Benefit for a couple of years but under the governments shake up of the country i was taken off it and deemed fit for work. I then ended up caring for my elderly parents who have both passed away in last year, my…
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Finding employment
Hi is using the internet the best way to find work? when i send my cv/cover letter via e-mail for jobs on direct gov or any other jobsite , most of the time i never get a respone; only if these sites have a direct link to a company's website. are these jobs fakes and a easy way for wood be scamers to obtain personal info…
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Rediculous amount of hours worked
After 6 months of being unemployed, my daughter got a job at a 4 star hotel in the town. Waitress mainly... The hotel have her working from 7.30am until 11 pm every day for 6 days in a row. One day off a week. She initially thought about the big wage packets for the hours worked, but after a week is totally knackered. She…
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Adult education and creche facilities
Im a single mum in my 30`s who is thinking of doing a part time/full time college course. I have a 10 month old, so will have to rely on childcare during my classes, do most colleges have a subsided rate for their students if the college has a creche and does it apply to both pt and ft courses. I am on working tax credit…
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Redundancy/Dismissal Insurance
I am in the probationary period of a new job, and I have been told by my employer there is a small possibility that my role will not be continued. Can I get any kind of insurance/redundancy cover in this situation or would I be a total "no-go" for insurers? I'm aware that prior knowledge of possible redundancy usually…
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Too Much Pressure
At my works the senior managers have signed a contract that is obviously beyond what the staff can achieve. Managers are now putting the staff under so much pressure that staff are down and upset and even some staff have been sacked due to sickness etc. I have been there for 3 years now and I love the work I do and contact…
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Do I have to "self cover" my holidays by working an extra 28days??
Hi, I currently work for a salary of around 20k a year, on a 3shift 24hr rota with another two workers. We all have to cover each others holidays, 14 for each worker, meaning we all cover 28days a year. The reality of this situation is that I'm in effect working 13months a year. I may aswell work a year without my…
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Job applicants - the other perspective.
I'm fed up. I have a couple of jobs I'm trying to fill. Job 1 - one candidate phones to say they can't make the interview can I change it. So I arrange an alternative day and time, which is not easy at short notice as it means finding another manager from a different site who is available when I can get off shift. But we…
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Quitting after two weeks?
Hi all, I am in the second week in a new job. Probation lasts for 3 months. For a series of reasons, I am not sure that the job and the organisation are a good fit for me. As a consequence of that, I'm thinking of leaving, but I'm worried about possible consequences: 1) Will it look bad in the eyes of future employers? 2)…
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Maternity Cover Roles...?
There seems to be quite a few 'Maternity Cover' Jobs in my local area. Has anyone ever taken one? Does anyone know what percentage of mothers never actually return to work... or return only at part time? Meaning that you effectively get the role permanently (Assuming they like you)? I'm permanently employed at the moment…
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I have an interview tommorrow - Help!
I have an interview tommorrow working in a telesales role, I'm wanting any tips or advice that would really make me shine at an interview? I always get nervous beforehand but if I plan out what I need to say/do/study, Hopefully I should ace this one! :) Thanks in advance everyone! :)
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Payroll query - Monthly to 4 Weekly
Hi there, a poser for the smarter bears out there. I'm not getting satisfactory answers from my HR department so I'm hoping you guys can give me some clear sums! Salaried employees were paid monthly (28th of each month). We were then informed that we would move to 4 weekly along with the rest of the business, with our last…
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Demotion
Hello I have never posted on this board before, but I have been around on the forums for a long time so as above - Hello. My husband has been working for a company for 2 and half years now, and in February his manager came to him and told him that he had to start working permanent night shift. Basically he is/was a…
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I was dismissed yday!
Hi, I've been working at a nursing home for 2 weeks. It's not a very nice place, none of the staff were friendly or helpfull - I ended up getting quite upset yesterday because of the way I was being treated and had words with a member of staff because she shouted at me. I had reported there behavour last week to the…
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early retirement question
:jI applied for early retirement with my company for 2013. It was processed and approved. I have since changed my mind and cancelled my application. Would they be able to claim they I have technically resigned? No final date of employment was given etc.
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10 bullet points stating why you feel you would be the ideal candidate for this role.
Here are some I unlike the fool who wrote the advert know there is a difference between stating £20-£27k and another figure of £20-£25k! There is no . between bank and reconciliation really AATor CIMA should really have a space before the 'or' http://www.gumtree.com/p/jobs/book-keeper-finance-assistant/95589291
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Do you make job hunting a full time job?
I do search daily on the Job Centre and indeed.co.uk which seems to search all the websites saving you a lot of trouble, I’ve been doing this the past 3 months, and it takes all of 10 mins per day to do. I really can’t see how people make job searching a full time job unless I am doing something badly wrong. Do you spend…
