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Internship advice: Minimum requirements
Hi, I've been looking at internships for summer 2015, and some of them have a GCSE Minimum maths requirement of grade A. I didn't get a grade A in my maths GCSE..... but I did pass the Quantitative Methods for Economists module that was in first year... Is it still worth applying?
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Requesting flexble working
I am a health care worker with several years service with the same employer. I have a Daughter 16 with special needs, son 17 with aspergers and my husband has exacerbation of a chronic illness. I am unable to work nights due to daughters needs (occy health clearance). I have been working set shifts unofficially for quite a…
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When to register as self employed deadline?
Hi I started self employment at the end of september this year (2014) and im confused whether I register now or have 90 days to do so. Or do I register by October 2015, after the end of the April 14 to April 15 tax year? I don't want to pay a £100 fine. When will i pay my first tax payment and how and which tax year will i…
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diversion from prosecution-will the charges still be on my police record? pls help
Can anyone tell me anything about a diversion?
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No wage slips
I have only received one wage slip from my employer this year. I am getting a bit worried. I checked with Inland Revenue that my tax is being paid. It is, but I don't know if it is the correct amount as I don't know which tax code they are using. I also need to check separately for National Insurance. Every time I ask for…
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can i get a job by doing an online course?
im currently in temporary work so im considering my options for permanent work.ive noticed jobs being advertised for payroll administrators using Sage software. There is a deal on living social for a sage course atm for £399 (was 1800). im just wondering if its worth paying the money to do this online course or is it a…
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Grievance after leaving a place of work?
Hi all, over the past 2 years my payroll office have tried three times to get my rate of pay correct. Each time I have been told yes it is right this time and then I get a letter stating that they have got it wrong yet again. So now nearly one year after me querying their figures they have written to me again saying that…
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Can they make me sign?
Hello I'm in need of other peoples opinions re something happening at work. I work for a small "not for profit" organisation with a board of directors that are volunteers. I have worked there for about 6 years and only had a one page contract for a year when I started. I have continued working and my role has expanded to…
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DBS Check
I'm waiting for my DBS certificate. Online tracking says it was dispatched on 10 October but 8 days later I am still waiting. Can't start my job until I get it. Is anyone else waiting for their DBS certificate from the postie? Anyone had one lately? Was there any delay with posting?
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Interview feedback/job offer
Just canvassing some thoughts/opinions. Had an interview with a big firm for 1 position advertised. Went for the interview on Tuesday 14th October. One candidate in before me, one after me that I know of. When would you expect to here back if your successful. I'm thinking leave it till Tuesday then give them a call.......…
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London Allowance Contract Question
Hello Everybody, I've been lurking on these forums for quite some time now, I've always wanted to make an account on here and seeing as I have a question this seemed like the perfect time to become a member on here. :) Yesterday, I received a contract of employment for a job I've recently accepted. There's one aspect of…
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Recruitment agency-Worth it?
I have only some experience in the field i was working in. Should i go to a agency?Or is it going to be waste of bus fare. Do agencys help people with mental health problems. have heard that they are useless at helping people into work nowadays
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specialist computer centres (SCC)
Hi all, Just wondering if anybody has any knowledge of the above company and what they are like to work for? Have been having a read on glassdoors.co.uk and they dont seem to be very good! Thanks
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Same employer - different department
Hello, ive been working at a firm for 12 years in one department. There is now a vacancy in a different department within the same firm -at the same office, which I would be interested in applying for. My only worry is that i wont even be considered for this new position as I dont think they would like to lose me from what…
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Owed wages
Hi folks, I finished 3 jobs in July and have only been paid for the first one-the other two are still outstanding. I have emailed accounts and got no response, telephoned the business and was put through to accounts to listen to a pre-recorded message suggesting I email them. I was told initially that payment would be sent…
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Constructive dismissal?
Advice please …. I started a new job and after the initial 3 month’s probation, it was decided to extend it for a further 3 months as I had been finding it difficult to get up to speed with the job as the previous person had walked out so had no handover, and the promised training had never materialised, meaning I was…
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Unfair deductions and holiday entitlement - what can I do next?
This is a follow up thread from - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5089318 As shown, I've been battling with my now ex-employer to get them to start paying us for any time that we've worked, which previously they were not doing. I have now been advised by a colleague that they are paying for time worked from…
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Unfair dismissal?
Hi all Can't sleep so angry and worrying about my best friend who's been sacked from work, would really welcome your input/help/expertise? My freind has worked in a bakers for 4 years. New Area Manager , takes against her. Half bottle of juice in the fridge, he asked her who it belonged to, she said it's mine. "Where did…
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Help needed to get my wifes wages
My wife started working for the lazer clinic @blue water kent . she worked on a sunday giving out leaflets and sometimes answering there phone. She is owed 20.5 hr @ £7.00hr . My wife was given a number to text her hours and bank details . My should have received payment on 28th September . We have tried to contact a lady…
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Trust deed just discharged employer forcing credit search
Trust deed just discharged employer forcing credit search Hi I am after some help... I have been with my company for two and a half years and I was not asked about my credit history initially and it's not a term of my employment. My company is trying to gain financial approval and has decided to credit check all staff as…
