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Employment, jobseeking & training
Archives for December 2015
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Trainee Accountant
Hi guys, I have recently started a new job as a 'trainee accountant' for an accountancy practise who will fund my studies for AAT Level 3. I am on apprentice minimum wage for the first 6 months (3.30 ph) and after 6 months they said they review your salary and usually give you a payrise. I know its impossible to say for…
Offline ni paye tax calculators?
Hi, I've looked on and off now for a long time, would really appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction of an offline or downloadable calculator for wages, ni, tax etc. Thanks (also I don't have a smart phone! So can't use an app :( )
Non-payment of wages
deleted --- seeking help professionaly.
My progression has hampered by career...help
I am really in need of some advice on the job hunting front, I have a bizare career over the last 7 years, where I have progressed quite regularly, however I now find myself as a jack of all trades and master of none. My career to date: (all with the same organisation) 3.5 years as customer service supervisor - however a…
Best paying part time careers
Hi all I am looking at re training part time for a new career. I need something part time as I have 4 children. I thought of accountancy and am looking into the OU course and hoping to get a loan for the fees. Then I thought if I'm going to retrain I might as well train in the best paid part time career possible. Please…
Holiday, Holiday pay and Unpaid - unsure
Hi Guys! I just started a new job in a clinic as a receptionist. I work Monday-Thursday 8 hours a day, 32 a week. My employer has said I can choose to take stat holiday and bank holidays as paid or unpaid. I am not sure what my best bet is, I'd rather have extra holiday days to use in the summer. Is it wise to take them…
Minimum wage vs Low salary?
My question is simply this: Are employers within their rights to offer a salary based position with such long hours, that when you work out the hourly pay it brings it to well below the national minimum wage? Can they get away with this, simply because it is a 'salary' and not paid hourly?
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