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new job home carer - is this normal?
Hi After feeling so chuffed and excited a couple of weeks ago at getting myself a new part time family friendly hours job. i'm now feeling really down about it. Basically went for the interview, got told i'd got the job (subject to crb and refrence check) They told me they'd be able to give me all the work I wanted because…
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How long should I be in my job before asking for a pay rise?
I first applied for this job as Administrator for a finance company with a salary of £18k. I got a response saying I could apply for Junior Admin (as I didn't have any experience) and that I would also be doing IT stuff (which is relevant to my degree). I jumped at it tbh, because I figured even if I didn't enjoy it, it…
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FT Student...pregnant wife - HELP!!!
Hi everyone, i would be really grateful if anyone could give some real advice, as i am nervous and stressed out. BACKSTORY- I am currently working as a Self Employed Contractor (long story Tax dodge from my local council) and the scheme is being cut by them so i am officially out of work from April 2013. i do not receive…
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non compete in contract/ restrictive covenant
In my contract I have the following lines Restrictive Covenant On leaving the company, I agree not to undertake provision of the same services / products as supplied by the Company either from my own business, or the employment of a competitor to the Company, for a period of two years, unless this is specifically agreed by…
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Part-time Student Loans for an OU course
Hey guys, I just wondered if anyone on here could help, as I am finding the information available online slightly confusing. I recieved full-time funding for 2 years of an undergraduate degree 2007-2009. I received no credits as I did not take my final exams and dropped out. I know I will only be eligible for 2 years more…
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Just A Bit Of Advice Re: Thrown in at the Deep End!
I recently got promoted to a new job within my company...to add, I love it! The problem I'm having at the moment is that I've never been given any guidelines as to what we have to do. Without giving too much away, the job can be quite sensitive and we sometimes have to follow certain procedures. These procedures have not…
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Would you call a grievance meeting for this?
There's a long backup story with this so i'll post the jist first & then quote the background story for those who wish for more detail. JIST: I'm on a final warning so can't put another foot wrong. Years ago i was also signed off work for stress as people were making stories up about me (unfortunately you'll only ever get…
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would you risk changing jobs?
As the title says really. I have a steady job, close to home that at least appears for now to be reasonably secure. I consider myself lucky to have a job in this current climate, however like all parents out there, I'd like to give my children a good life. Which brings me to this bit. The job is low paid, just over minimum…
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ESA I Making My Brain Hurt
ESA IS Making My Brain Hurt, sorry about the typo. Hello, Four week ago my doctor signed me off as only being able to work for 8 hours per week. Sent in the sick note along with the completed summary, declare earnings from work only £80 a week. As well as a wage slip confirming this. I have been paid the full rate of £71?…
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BIG dilema on taking another contract opportunity?
Hi Really unsure what to do as I have been offered another temp position and need to make a decision asap!! I graduated 4 years ago and since then worked in one place for 18 months before redundancy, and spent the last year or so in 2 contract roles (one 6 months, one 8 months), all in the same area i specialise in (in…
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Self-employed vs Umbrella
Hi guys, this is my first post on here, and I'm not sure if I'm in the right section, but would love some advice. I am a recently redundant designer, who is looking at options for working freelance. Ideally I was looking for a permanent job, but this is hard to come by. However, I am finding short contracts and wanted to…
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Costs of setting up a nightclub in a warehouse...
It's crazy idea.... But I want to do it anyway! The idea is to rent a warehouse unit. A pretty basic one! Empty it, Get a large sound system, bar, booze and install proper toilets and run a club night. The 'theme' as such, will be a rock club with gigs on some days and also allow it to be 'rented out' once it's up to spec…
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Can Temps Accrue Holiday While On Sick Leave?
Hi all, I've been temping for several months now, working full-time for a large public sector organisation. I know that under the Agency Workers Regulations, I'm entitled to the same amount of paid holiday per annum as comparable colleagues who are directly employed. The organisation I work for has no problem with this at…
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Need advice fast please
OK, this is making a long story short...... So last year i was asked to do a different job role, i was told that this would last 12 weeks and was temporary until the person whose job role it was returned, hence no pay increase. I didn't have an issue with that as this job was a small step up and i saw it as an opportunity…
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Redeeming ILA tokens
I have going to use my learning token worth £200 and I have been looking at some courses online, and some look ok but not sure how to spend it, and wondered if anyone here reading used their ILA token for a very good /useful subject, and went on to get a job because of it?
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Unpaid Day Off, company charging 'admin fee'
My husband has been with the same company for 8 years now but the firm has recently been sold. The new owner has drafted new contracts and is awaiting these to be signed and returned. For the most part, there is nothing I can do about the new clauses but he has added in a couple that I don't think are right. Firstly if my…
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How much notice do I have to give legally?
Hi Not sure if anyone knows the answer but thought it was worth a try until I can phone Acas . My contract says I have to give a months notice but my employer only has to give me a week. Is that correct ? doesnt seem fair to me ! Thanks in advance
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I'm going to a job interview without a tie
What do you think about that? That's right, I don't have a suit. I have smart shoes, trousers and shirt which will be clean, polished and ironed to perfection, but I have no tie. The job position is driving for a creative company, I've studied the company employees and the dressing is very casual, and I will be on…
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Anyone else unhappy at work but unable to find a new job?
Hi all, I wondered if there is anyone else who is very unhappy in their current job but unable to get find another? I know that I'm lucky to be in work, and realise there are many people who are out of work, so please believe when I say I don't want to upset or annoy anyone with my post. I've been looking for another job…
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What are the top 5-10 online IT Job searching sites ?
Searching for IT jobs for my friend, (IT Web sites/ java etc) What are the top 5-10 websites which are upto date on providing jobs, in todays age ? (Just like Autotrader, but for jobs lol) -including social network sites, - it used to be DR Jobs 4 years ago. What are the top 5-10 websites which are upto date on providing…
