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Reposted from Tax forum : what do I do now?
I've replayed this from the Tax forum because on reflection, I'm not sure it actually belongs there.... Original Text : Fake payslip : what the heck do I do now? Hi I'm not sure this is the right forum, but if there are any tax experts out there, I would very much appreciate any help here. I started working for a company…
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Agency Driver P87 Tax Form - What can I claim for?
Not sure whether this is the right section but Im an HGV agency driver who works for various companies through different agencies throughout the year. I was told that I can claim back my mileage expenses using a P87 forum, just wondered if anyone had any tips and/or know what exactly I can claim for ie food/work…
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Applying for new job but current work is offering me more money.
I am asking on behalf of my Sister. Basically she works as a Learning Teaching Assistant in a local high school, she has been there for 2.5yrs and has gained valuable experience and become a key member of the team. She also volunteers to help after school activities. She is on just under 10k which has been pro rota-ed due…
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Changing careers
As my user name indicates I have been in debt, this has started to affect me majorly in my current role - the whole handling money, taking money of people, even having to charge people, laying down terms and conditions etc right down to the resentment that I really simply don't make enough money each month to live, never…
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Should I get "on call" pay?
Just wondered what peoples opinions are on this. Where I work I am the sole security person and one of 3 key holders. Every so often I get a phone call from the company that monitors the alarm and security system. I can go a few weeks without a call, but I can also get several calls in one week (had 3 last night. 2am,…
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CV Writing Companies
Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has ever used these online CV writing companies? Are they worth it? Was there any problems?
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Funding for training while on JSA?
Hello All. Been laid off recently and on JSA and was told by a very friendly PA @ the Jobcentre that I can apply for funding to go for further training if it's relevant to my current "career" and if I can prove the jobs relating to this training are currently available. Great I thought and found all the info they…
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Reimbursement for training for a job
Hi, I am currently on JSA but also on a work programme with a Training provider for which the Job Centre assigned me to. I have training next week for a job that I found on my own, which runs over a 4 day period but the cost for myself to travel will amount to £80 for the 4 days, but I can reduce that down to £42 if I stay…
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Disorganised boss woes
Don't know where to begin here... basically been in my job a few years, with this boss, who also happened to be my boss at my previous job so I know him well, we get on etc but he's a terrible delegator and very disorganised. I've always accepted it because he has never been any different. Anyway, one of his habits is to…
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CRB Checks at a Bank?
Ive recently been offered a job at one of the major banks subject to references and checks. I'm worried that I had a caution 15 years ago for travelling on the trains without a valid ticket. I chose to pay the fine and costs and did not go to court. My question is, will this show up on CRB checks carried out by the bank?…
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What happens to your reference if a company goes into admin/goes bust/taken over?
I have been out of work for quite sometime now due to personal circumstances but I'm currently actively job seeking. My last employer was GAME and as I'm sure everyone knows they have recently gone into administration. I'm just wondering what happens if they do go bust, I presume thats it I won't be able to put them on my…
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Implications of not earning enough to pay NI
My daughter works as a live in carer in London. It is her frst full time job and she is really enjoying it. Her wage is very low (£120 paid by cheque weekly) but she has a room, bathroom and all her food provided plus good opportunties for travel and leisure activties as part of her job. She was asked to agree to stay for…
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Starting Work Programme Advice Needed
Hello, Hope someone can give definitive answer, sure someone can. Starting on the Work Programme in the next week or two (unless a miracle job offer occurs) and need some advice. 1) When you go to the Job Centre for the last time before transferring to the Work Programme are you legally obliged to sign the form which…
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going back into full time education age 23 unemployed
getting a job just isn't happening for me right now so I am considering going back to college try to get some extra qualification whilst I am unable to find work now heres the problem I want to move so say I find a flat which will accept dss then what benifits would I be intitled to, or does the college give you money (I…
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New enterprise allowance for my business idea? or the work programme....
Hi there.. I’m currently unemployed and on JSA. I’m at a bit of a crossroads and need to make some decisions as to whether or not to try and get referred to go onto NEA in the next week. Within the next few months I’m likely to be put on the work programme and so need to make some decisions as to whether or not to go with…
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Ex employer Bonus overpayment
My previous employer sent me a letter today stating they have overpaid me on my last pay packet. Im not fully aware, if they over paid me, it was there error, but do i have to re pay. My question is, after digging a bit and looking into my finances i have infact realised that they're only half correct. They paid me my…
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Training for another job .. Whilst at work anyone?
Hi All, I have a pretty misserable work life which is a long story but im now in a role that gives me minimal supervision and maximum 'surfing' time so my question to you ... Does or has anyone done a further education course which can be done from home WHILST at work? I am thinking ... and dreaming .. of a way out of this…
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Reference Issues....
Hi all, just a quick query, I'll keep it as brief as I can. Is there any comeback on previous employers who repeatedly provide false statements which, intended or not, cause an employee problems in their new workplace? By statements, I don't mean the actual content of the reference, more to do with dates of employment…
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working for Royal Mail - tempory 6 month contract
My OH is looking for a new job and a part time job with Royal Mail has come up, but it says its a 6 month tempory contract. Has anyone had a job with RM before and had a tempory contract? Just wondering the likelyhood of being kept on etc and wanting to know others experiences please..
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references when you havent worked at all?
What do people do about references when they haven't had a job before? My DS is finding that the jobs he is looking at, have forms to fill with a request to either gain references from previous employers or a certain amount of time outlined in previous positions. Since leaving uni,he has not had a job and so isn't sure…
