Employment, jobseeking & training

Archives for June 2014

Should I get JSA?
Hello, Firstly, I am not asking for a moral answer! I am hard up for money due to relocation costs so am looking for an objective answer ie is it possible. I have just graduated from Nottingham University and I have a graduate scheme lined up. This starts on September 1st so for the next two months I am unemployed. Can I…
Started new job but they received unsatisfactory reference
Hi, wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation, and can give some guidance.. I started my new job end of May. I have just come back off holiday having been away for 2 weeks (I informed them of booked holidays at interview stage) and I have received a letter through the post stating that they have received an…
I see a lot of adverts on Gumtree for extras or to be in adverts. Are they genuine?
I'm looking for some summer work, and have seen lots of jobs on Gumtree asking for models, extras etc. Has anybody got any experience with these? Do they really pay out? And is there a more official way of finding these jobs? Example: "Cineworld is hiring 200 extras for their cinema commercial. Looking for extras- people…
Reasonable time for disciplinary
Hi all. I received a letter in the post yesterday inviting me to a disciplinary meeting on Tuesday. The incident happened nearly 3 months ago, and I had the investigatory meeting nearly 2 months ago. Could this be classed as an unreasonable delay?
No driving License - Offered fantastic job in Burton on Trent
Hi, First time poster, Bit of a dilemma, been working on a minimum wage job last few years, and only got a slight pay rise last few months, last week I was offered a job In Burton on trent paying £25,000 a year, obviously really happy!! However the commute on public transport from Nottingham, seems like a nightmare, and…
Need some advice regarding short term notice about business trip to America
Been employed by my company for 10 years, got a pretty good position and consider myself a trusted employee. All well and good. In my position I'm expected to travel Worldwide where necessary to give support and training on our products. I usually get given a few months notice each time so can plan accordingly as I have a…
Becoming a taxi driver....all you wanted to know or ask...
Any questions? Basically if you are over 21 and can drive, you COULD become a taxi driver......(subject to certain conditions as always) The open road, the freedom, the money..... :j:j:j:j:j
Reason for dismissal
I have worked for a large company for the last six years. A recent change in management has lead to a focus on "teamwork" and the company are investing huge amounts of money in promoting this. The latest project for our team is a three day outdoors activities event with the emphasis on very physical activities - rock…
Son work Contract
Hi everyone, i am new to this so sorry if i have got this wrong but I need some advice ....... My son got given a new work contract he signed 2 copies it and passed it back to signed by whoever higher up, he has recieved his copy back and has noticed he has a higher rate of pay on the contract than he has been paid on his…
Starting a business
Having spent about nine months seeking work, and living on Job Seekers' Allowance, I'm considering starting my own business. I have an idea and a reasonable plan, technical specifications, even wireframes for my application. I have the skills to build my product and I believe I know the people who can market it well.…
Ex Employer wanting bonus payment back.
Hi My brother took voluntary redundancy in August of last year and started his new job in September. Several months later he received a letter from his previous employer saying that "as a good leaver" he was entitled to the annual incentive bonus for 2013 which would be pro-rata for what he worked in that year. Not sure if…
Self Employed: Purchasing things for work
Hi, I have recently started work self employed. I have three SLA's which has secured me guaranteed regular work for the next 12 months. I am not VAT registered. Will need to keep the numbers round in this example as I am not wonderful with maths. If I take £20k per year from my self employed work and I need to pay…
I'm resigning from my job for personal reasons and I don't want people to make a fuss
I'm going to be resigning from my job fairly soon, for personal reasons. It's an office job and my colleagues and managers are pretty great, and on somebody's last day they tend to make a bit of a fuss - a little tea party basically, which is a pleasant change from my experience of retail (people were just left to…
Annual leave for part-time staff - have I got it right?
DELETED. (I've spoken with ACAS who have confirmed the leave should be based on average hours.)
Suspended from a gym as a Self-Employed Personal Trainer
It is my first time writing here and I write on behalf of a friend so I apologise if I do not have all the detail!! My friend is employed by a top UK gym chain and has been working as a Personal Trainer for almost 3 years now. There was an attack on her house and graffiti to her and her manager's cars (manager at the gym).…
overweight
A friend of my wife is becoming very concerned about how her weight is affecting here ability to do her job ,a job she has done for over 8 year . Without going into all the tell your wife's friend to lose weight stuff how does the overweight lady stand nowadays (no pun intended ) with the disability side of things . thank…
Off sick from work, employer trying to fire me for misconduct
For the past couple of years I have worked for a call centre company. I have been off-sick since February, during which time I have just received statutory sick pay as my employer doesn't have any kind of additional sick pay. I am not a member of a union. In January I got laryngitis and lost my voice. I returned to work a…
Depressed, had enough of work. What is the best way to deal with this?
I have been working at a big household company for nearly 21 months now and I am sick off the place and I want to leave. I have been off with depression since febuary and I have been sending in sick notes in that time. I am still not well to get back into work and my manager keeps on pushing me to get back into work. I…
Can I work for an 'umbrella' company if temping?
Hi Folks I recently started on a temporary job which is going to last about 6 months, through a recruitment agency. The consultant made it clear that I am not allowed to work through an umbrella company. Does anybody know the laws regarding this, or does each recruitment agency have their own rules and regulations…
Asking for an interview to be rescheduled...
I have never been in this position before so was wondering what success rate people have had when asking to reschedule an interview? I've posted before that I'm on a Fixed Term Contract which I'm now in the final weeks of. Unfortunately this is now the busy period of my contract and my current employer has introduced a ban…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

MSE News

Nationwide urged to "give members a say" over proposed Virgin Money takeover as thousands sign petition calling for a vote
Nearly 4,000 people have signed a petition calling on Nationwide – a building society owned by its customers, who are known as members – to let them vote on its decision to buy rival lender Virgin Money.
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 177 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 177 of their bank branches in 2024 and 2025, the Group has confirmed.
Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, it's likely the minimum you have to repay each month will be cut from July. If you're unaware, and don't act, you could stay in debt for many years longer and pay possibly £1,000s more in interest.
NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.

View All

Employment, jobseeking & training

Discussion List

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free