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chicken/egg problem with experience
I am looking for idea's on how to gain experience in another sector. I have worked as a qualified QCF/NVQ assessor and trainer for retail, customer service and management qualifications for the past 10 years. My contract is due to end in late October and due to Welsh funding I haven't been able to get another job. I need…
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Resigning from my job for the second time in two weeks
Hi Everyone, I was offered a job a few weeks ago, though declined it on the basis that my current employer immediately matched what I'd been offered. As I am quite happy there and get on with my superiors, I elected to stay. The other company got in touch with me earlier this week and asked if there is anything they can do…
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Holiday pay entitlement differs on Gov site
Hi have gone from SE to employed last Dec 2014. I get 28days holiday at present on a zero hrs contract, but because we all do regular hrs the new external HR team helping the boss has told her we are actually all working the same hours each week so our contracts are changing. These are my hours at present Mon 6.5hrs, Weds…
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Student part time job and tax
My daughter now has a part time job with a high street store. Do first time workers go on an emergency tax and then have to claim back from HMRC or if the store payroll department do things correctly then should it be zero tax. I assume due to the amounts involved there would be no NIC deduction either. She is a full time…
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cover letter for accounts jobs- appraisal please!
Clearly I need some help, if only to get an interview at least.. Most applications are based around the following text, amended for each position. Any thoughts hints, etc welcome- please be gentle! "I have just viewed your job vacancy for 'Accounts Assistant' on (website name), and would like to be considered for this…
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Messed my life up, lost all hope
Graduated in 2010 and have only held 2 jobs with massive gaps in between which were spent doing nothing. I didn't try to start a business, learn a new skill/trade or even do any volunteer work. I just sat on my backside daydreaming as the days and weeks ticked by. I never thought it at the time but I've come to the…
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Apply directly?
I was offered another job just over one year ago. It was a good job for a good company. It was a very difficult decision for me as I enjoy my current role. Unfortunately I was headhunted by an agency who were very pushy. For example, I said that I wanted a few days to think about the offer. The agency said the employer…
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Former teachers...what do you do now?
Hi all, Just looking for other people's career experiences after leaving teaching. I have had a just under 2 years career break from teaching, mainly to relocate and have another baby. But to be honest leaving teaching was a massive relief as I'd had enough of the work load and long hours that come with it, not to mention…
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Question about shares given to my brother 20 years ago.
Hi, funny question this. I didn't know where to put it,, but as it's regarding his place of work, I thought this may be the appropriate place. My brother used to work for a particular employer (from 1990 to 2000,) and around 1995, all 200 employees were given a few shares in the company; not many, just 10 or so, worth…
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Relocating to west country?
I currently live in the west sussex area but find it hard to get another job and properties are so expensive to buy, I am considering moving to either dorset or wiltshire as they seem cheaper there and ppl seem nicer too (people are really hostile in my area!). I really want to try and get on the property ladder since I…
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contracting vs permanent job
hi All, I have a questions that has been bugging me today. You have two type of employement which are permanent and contract. with permanent the employer deducts the tax and ni which is what i have done all my life. with contracting I guess you have two sub types as follow: contracting where you sign short or long term…
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Having to pay for Christmas dinner when at work.
I'm just asking as I'm intregued by it in all honesty (and I think it's quite cheeky of them in all honesty) but just wondered what others opinions on it are. Basically I work as a support worker and my employers are apparently setting on a Christmas party for all the service users (sounds like there's going to be a few…
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Contract dispute
Hi, I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask this but maybe some of you know whether I have much of a chance to get out of this contract. I took up a position as a personal trainer and signed a contract with a personal training company (who send trainers to gyms) for a six month contract(3 more months to pay at 400…
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Grievance Appeal Advice Please
Earlier this year my company announced a restructure. I had been there quite a long time, working in a role that covered ¼ of the country. I live in the middle of my area, so all locations can be reached within 2.5 hours. Under the restructure, the only jobs available were national roles (with national travel) or roles…
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P45 showing I earned more money than I have
Hi all, I hope someone can advise as I'm in a bit of a panic! I've started a new job and handed in my P45. I've earned £4477.26 and paid £11.20 in tax for this tax year, but my P45 states my earnings for the year are £10292.16, and paid £996.60 in tax. I wouldn't even have earned this in the year! My P45 also states month…
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Mum being bullied by boss at work
I’m hoping someone can help, I’m looking for advice on behalf of my mum who is being bullied by her boss at work. The bully in question is the factory manager/owner, and despite being an all-round bad individual, seems to have it out for my mother and her co-worker as he believes their roles (factory cleaners) are a waste…
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How do I calculate holiday time due in a notice period?
I get 30 days' holiday per year (plus bank holidays, which I assume don't count in this question). I will be handing in my notice soon, probably before the end of September. My notice period is 3 months. How do I work out how much holiday I can still take during that 3 months?
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Contracting Role
I'm currently out of work and I've been approached by an agency who wanted to send my CV to a client. I'm pretty sure I'm what they are looking for, and I'm seeing them tomorrow. However, the agent said it is a contracting role on a day rate, and I haven't done this before. I've done various bits of reading up on it, and…
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job or course?
Just got onto a funded accounts course, which I have wanted to do, to improve knowledge / chances of career prospects in general.. It is part time day study, 4 hours a week. As during the day, it will be tricky finding a job that allows time off for this. I would happily take shorter lunches, or do early / late shifts, to…
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Excessive workload
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