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Tax efficient second earnings.
Hi there, I'm after a bit of advice from any tax / money savings experts, firstly let me describe my situation. I currently work full time and pay tax PAYE (I'm in the 40% bracket if that makes a difference), as a way of earning extra funds I'm considering taking on a second job as a software developer / consultant which I…
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Which is better? Four days in well paid job I hate or seek something new?
I have a dilemma. My job is well paid, to the extent that I can afford to drop a day and do four days a week. But I hate it! I am doing very menial work that I spent years building a career so that I wouldn't have to do. I wouldn't mind so much if this was balanced with higher level, more challenging stuff, but it isn't.…
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Tax Code Confusion
Hi, Im wondering if someone could help me please? Last April I changed to part time in what was my full time job. My hours changed to 18 hours per week. I also took on another part time position for another company work 19 hours per week. I have since found that both pay slips show that my tax code is 747L. Is this right?
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suspended
Hi everyone been suspended before going on holiday work will not tell why or what i have done they i am very upset about this do not know what to do they have said they will contact me any help or advice many thanks
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If it said this on an a job advert
'It would also be helpful to attach a picture of yourself' Would you think they are looking for young pretty people? Why put it if your CV was the deciding factor in getting an interview?
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Anyone help with self assessment tax return?
Hello I wondered if anyone could help explain what happens after your tax return? Husband was self employed for about 3 weeks at the end of the tax year, so had to do his self assessment return. For those weeks he paid 20% tax to his UTR. Before that he was employed, so paid tax through PAYE. When we did the return online,…
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Part time working agreed, now said no.
Hello Just after some advice. I am currently on maternity leave, baby due this week. It was agreed before my leave started that I would be able to return 3 days a week. Now I have just had a phone call to say that i can't. Is this allowed? Rather confused as it was all agreed. I work for the council if that helps. Thanks
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Is travelling expense
A reasonable excuse to turn down a job. Over the past few weeks I have been doing some calculations and at minimum wage most places I apply to i cannot afford to get there either by car or public transport. I could walk which is reasonable if the place was local to me. So is travel costs a reasonable excuse to turn down a…
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Work paid breaks in 6 hours.
My friend is to sign a new contract 2 days at 9am to 3.30 6.5 hours 2 days at 9am to 3.00 6 hours. Am I righ in thinking that she is entitled to a 20 minute paid break within these hours and not at the beginning or the end. Many thanks.
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First day at work tomorrow
Starting a new job tomorrow! :) only temporary atm but could be permanent if it goes well. In the past I have worked in quite small places with only a few employees - one time I worked at a larger organisation but there weren't many people on my floor and even then we were split into groups of 4. There are about 40 people…
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new bank account for wages
With a change of bank details how close to payday can you expect the change to take effect?
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What is the worst job that you've ever had to do?
A recent thread got me thinking about all the horrible jobs that I've done in the past to pay the bills - so, what is the worst job that you've ever had to do? Better still, shout out proud about what you are doing today which is horrible to pay the bills! Here is my top 4 * Cleaning pub toilets in a Scottish city after a…
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Is a bad job better than no job at all?
What do you think? I came across this youtube video on the subject, Going to a job day in day out you hate, possibly on minimum wage with no job security. The only upside is its supposed to be easier to get another job when you already have one, hasn't been experience in the past though. Basically the above video says…
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CV Advice
2mths into my new job and I've been made redundant. Not just me - it's cost cutting across the businee. A planned expansion was undermined by poor results from a period of business that I had no influence upon. :( I now find myself looking for work in a saturated market - high number of insolvencies recently mean there are…
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Competency based interview
i have an interview tomorrow which is going to be made up of biographical and competency based questions. I have been trying to come up with examples of things i have done in the past but im afraid of repeating myself as my work experience is limited and i havent had a formal interview before, has anybody got any tips, im…
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What help when i go to work?
I know when i get work i will get HB & CTB paid for upto 1month. Will there be anything i will be entitled to? Do you still get the back to work grant of £100 for singles and couples or £250 for people with children? I attended an Interview with a Tesco Distribution Centre on Friday and got a phone call around 7PM.…
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working split shifts and breaks in betwee
Hi I am fulltime employed and working split shifts in the domicillary care profession. I am contracted to do 35 hours a week monday to friday and work some days from 7 through till 10 at night. With breaks in between the day, for instance maybe a hour and a half break somewhere through the day and the finish at 10 that…
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What More Can I do To Help My Son?
Hi, After reading another thread that was over a year old, I thought I would post my question on here and see how it goes. As the bulk of this information appeared to help the person who posted the question, I thought I would see if there was any advice that I could receive from anyone here? If do I would be truely…
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Interview expenses - what can I do?
I had an interview back in early January for which I was told I could claim up to £50 in travel expenses. Now 11 weeks later and I still haven't had anything from them. The only person I have had contact with is someone from HR who I have been e-mailing - she is the one who confirmed I would be able to claim back my…
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Why am i not entitled to ssp
I work part time hours 16-17 per week, I recently was taken ill at work (i had a breakdown) i self certified myself for a week and i am having to see the doctor on a weekly basis he has put me on antidepressants and has told me i am not fit for work. I received a note in my pay packet saying that i am not entitled to ssp…
