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Forced to work from home?
hi all, quick one,if a company are wanting employees who are office based to move to working from home,can this be enforced when they impose the following: loss of extra pay on night shift employee must have a specific spec pc to use at own purchase cost use of own internet at own cost use of own phone line at own cost…
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Which course should I take? (ILA scotland)
Looking to update my computing skills. Not basics just excel and word to get back into work after bringing up children. I can do online and distance learning only. Hoping to qualify for ILA Scotland. Just not sure which course to go for? Although an ECDL looks good I'm pretty clued up on most of it. Thanks
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Should I go to Tribunal ?
Hello MSE Forum ! I need some help. I work in a franchise fast food restaurant for four and a half years. I took a tip from a regular customer on the night shift. The boss that night saw me put it in my bra (no pockets) and thought it was theft. They suspended me with full pay and carried out investigation, I received a…
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Running out of jobsearch ideas
I've been looking for a new job for around the last 3 months and have done the following- Registered with 4 agencies, CV up to date and posted on around 5 or 6 jobsites, contacted local employers prospectively as well as previous employers, looked in weekly local papers, will be joining Linkedin later....but otherwise I've…
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family stuff, hot wether, is leaving my job diary looking sparse
Just no enthusiasm lately.. how can I make my search diary look a bit more active??
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Peripatetic worker query
Hi all, Been reading the site for ages and l now have a query l hope someone can help with. I've been invited to an interview for a peripatetic post...:j The interview itself is a 2 hour drive away and l could be covering units literally from one end of the country to another. My questions are: a) does the employer pay for…
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Childcare help on an Apprenticeship?
Hi, I do hope I am in the right place to ask! Here goes.. After being a full time mum for 3 years I'm finding it very difficult to get back into work, however I have just been offered an apprenticeship with the local council. It's something I'm very keen to do but the cost of childcare is a real worry. My husband works…
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Opinions on a daily commute to London over 1.5hours
Does anyone do the daily commute to London more than 1.5 hours away (each way)? Wondering what your thoughts are on long term? Is it manageable?
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started first job in a office where people in the room control aircon
Hi, Just started a new job last week. Like the job but in the office people have access to choose the air con temp, they always have it on 18 and love it. I can cope with hot or cold temperatures usually OK,but I find the air so dry that my skin feels dry, get dry eyes and have a sore throat. Plus my desk has constant cold…
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Do the councils hire long term unemployed.
I have a quick question that I hope someone can answer. Is it worth applying for a job with the council if you are long term unemployed (3 years)?. I heard from someone that they consider the competency of an applicant more than their working history, and that they would therefore consider applications from someone who is…
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Salary Payment Dispute
Hi folks, My wife has recently quit a job at Manchester City Council as a Teaching Assistant. She was to be paid 12 monthly payments relating to working from September through to July - that is 12 monthly payments for 38 weeks actual work and 5.5 weeks paid holiday. My reckoning is that she had completed 24 or the 38 weeks…
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Sick leave for somethin that did not happen at work
Someone at my work is having issues with her arm and is going to be taking 3 months off to get the problem sorted with an op. How does this work as she did not get the problem at work it was something done at home? Could the company get rid as she is unable to complate her job?
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P60 - who should provide it?
I left my previous employer on Friday 7th March and started working for my current employer on 10th March. I was provided with a P45 from previous employer which I passed a copy to my current employer. Unfortunately, since the turn of the financial year I'm yet to receive a P60 for 13/14 year, and when I asked about it my…
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Interview on Friday - chuffing bricking it :-(
Hi guys, I've been invited to an interview this Friday for an internal vacancy at my work. It's in a different department in a separate building so feels almost like it's not even internal if that makes sense. I just get so so nervous at interviews, I've not had one since 2007, and our company uses leadership capabilities…
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Sick pay :(
Hi All, I'm in the process of being diagnosed with ME/CFS (doctor thinks I have it, but need to see a specialist to get an official diagnosis). Work has recently caused a really bad relapse due to stress (doing 4 people's jobs) and I was bed bound for about 2 weeks. On my doctors advice, I am trying to return to work by…
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CV/LinkedIn Writing Services?
I am in need of a CV writing service to revamp my current CV, write me a cover letter and set up a LinkedIn profile for me. Can any of you give me some recommendations to any companies you may have used pls? Any one heard/used CV Lizard?
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college application question
I applied for a place on a part time college course about 2 weeks ago but i still haven't heard anything back, not even confirmation of receiving my application ( i applied online), are there any students here who know roughly how long it should take to hear back? it's a roll on roll off course if that helps
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Question about quitting a job!
Hi guys, I'm a newbie on here but often read the forum offline as always find that people give good advice on here. I'm in a slight predicament and need some help, which i'm hoping i'll get here. To cut a long story short, I have been working for my current employer for over 6 years. Changes in corporate culture, teams and…
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Small Earnings Exception (SEE) - Class 2 NICS
To apply for Small Earnings Exception (SEE) to be exempt from paying Class 2 National Insurance when self employed, does anyone know if you have to fill out your 2013/14 tax return before applying for this? I applied for Small Earnings Exception in December 2013, but I received an email from the HMRC saying "your…
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Self employed childminder..Expenses question?
My wife became and Ofsted registered childminder back in April, I have been running a spreadsheet to cover her expenses but was wondering if anyone with extra knowledge could answer a few queries: 1-She uses our car for pick ups drop offs, day trips etc. She keeps fuel receipts but we do use the vehicle for private use…
