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Working over Christmas?
I just wanted to say thanks to all the public service workers, home carers, bar staff, entertainers and countless others who are working over the Christmas period to make sure we are all safe and looked after. If you're one of them I hope you find some time to spend with your loved ones this Christmas, and wish you a very…
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Is job seeker agreement allowed to state hours?
I mislaid my Job seekers agreement so asked for a copy which was supplied. I was sure the copy was different so found my original and it is, the new one states I have to job search 25 hours per week (these are the hours I am permitted to work 9-3) I am assuming my advisor has changed it ready for me to sign at my next…
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Job Interview Invite
Over 2 month ago I applied for a Job and was unsuccessful. I have now got another Job that I have been working in just over a month. I have just received an email saying that they were impressed with my CV and although I was unsuccessful my CV has been passed to a different department and they want to know if I would like…
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Previous colleague (not very reliable) asking to send him a copy of cv : will you?
Hi all, As everybody I have some weakness (especially when I am unemployed). I have contacted some of my contacts on linkedin and followed up by a phone since some were not responsive : there is one of my colleague (who did not responded to my linkedin message) that after our phone conversation requested that I send him my…
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Drugs!
Whelp I am regretting volunteering for the Department rep position now.:( Our contracts detail a drug policy, pretty standards stuff really "though shalt not be under the influence of drugs and alcohol whilst at work" we all agree this is very reasonable. The problem that has now arisen is that the employers have issued a…
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What to wear to interview?
Hi all, just a quick question. I have an interview in the New Year for an admin job with the NHS. I last had an interview five years ago when I was four stone heavier and a size 24 and I had lots of smart clothes. I'm now a size 16-18 and have very few clothes full stop so just wanted an opinion really. I have a long-line…
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Verbally Accepted Job offer but Dilemma
I verbally accepted a job offer that was offering high 28k a couple of weeks back in IT Support. The job had progression into 3rd line support from 2nd line and a basic benefits package. Last week I had an interview with a global company offering 7k more, not as much technical progression but I would be a sole IT 2nd Line…
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Invitation to attend a meeting, after resignation
Hi, My partner resigned from a job in November with a large catering group, after finding employment elsewhere with a proper contract instead of this zero hours nonsense. We mentioned in the letter a few issues that she tried to raise such as their ignorance of the European working time directive, and the harassing nature…
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dismissed with less than a year service
Just been sent home without a job after 9 months. First that I heard of any problem was on Nov21. manager asked me to sign up for a work progress plan of one month. Letter arrived saturday telling me that I was to be called in for a disciplinary meeting, this morning went in to be told that I was unsatisfactory in the…
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Offer to relocate to Luxembourg
I've had an offer from my employer for a promotion that will see my relocate from the UK to Luxembourg. I've been asked the question 'what package do you want?' with no indication whatsoever of what they want to offer (this could be because it's a specialised position they have not had before). Just wondering if anyone on…
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Question re Occupational Health Decision
My dad works for the roads department of our local authority council he is 55 years old and has worked for them for over 30 years. Over the past year we have noticed a difference with my dad's memory sometimes he is fine and some days he gets mixed up with days and his recall etc. He made a doctors appointment and was sent…
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when will I be paid
hello I started a new job on the 29th Nov and they pay monthly on the 28th, I have to work month in hand, but since they Pay on the 28th of dec , i will be a day short of a month in hand does this mean I wont get paid until jan!
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Job not advertised
Hi everyone,I have worked for the company Iam with for 13yrs and during this time I have helped cover the IT which I was asked if I would do(alongside my actual job).This I have done in the hope one day I would be able to follow up and do full time when the IT Manager retired.He is now 67 and cut his hours down to a 4day…
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advice entitlements
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Someone has been recruited with my job title
Hi All, I’m in a bit of a weird situation. About 3 months ago, I was told that there would be a restructure in my team. My role and my responsibilities would change and the business would recruit a new manager whom I would report into. This new role as I understand offers a higher grade than me which means more money and…
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What breaks should I have?
Hiya, I have been put on some night shifts this weekend, and I'm not happy about the set up really but I'll lose my job if I say anything. Basically I am working 9pm - 7am on Fri night then from 12pm - 1pm on Sat then from 9pm - 9.30pm then 10pm - 7pm on Sat night The two night shifts are *begrudgingly* fine, but its that…
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Difficult decision between two jobs....help!
I am in an incredibly fortunate position of having two job opportunities - the trouble is they are quite different and I'm struggling to focus on the correct pro's and con's of each. I know it's my personal decision but if anyone could shed any light or offer any advice I would greatly appreciate it. To set the scene I…
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Help, had job offer - don't know whether to accept?
Hope to get some advice and appreciate any opinions to help me make a decision before tomorrow. I work full time (37.5 hrs) between Monday to Saturday in a permanent senior admin job that I really don't enjoy. I work various shifts such early starts or very late finishes at short notice which is a nightmare with family…
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Contract has ended but they want me to work?
Morning everyone :) My contract officially ends on the 31st of December but they have given me two shifts for the 2nd and 4th of January. Am I legally obliged to do the shifts? I'm a christmas temp on a 15 hour minimum contract. It could be that I need to work my minimum hours out but if the contract is over, it's over…
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Unions
Hi, I was working with an agency for a very long time but in the past year have got a permanent job. I'm thinking of joining a union, not because somehing is happening but as a way of having back up. Now, I've not sure exactly what a union do apart from "stick up for you if you're in trouble". All literature I've read is…
