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Employment & Jobseeking USEFUL LINKS
The following links may prove useful in looking for information about Employment and Jobseeking. [MSE INSERT, 15/02/22: Some of these links are now out of date. You can find an updated list on this page of the thread] MSE Fully Researched Guides Low Income Grant Grabbing House and Energy Grant Grabbing Great Grants Hunt…
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How do I explain my short employment and long gaps due to mental health?
I'm 31f, I've suffered with mental health problems since I was a child, gone through all different types of help, and had lots of temporary ups and massive lows. I managed to get through university with a first-class honours degree nearly a decade ago, but in a creative course that focuses on television. It's kind of a…
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Can't log in to linkedin any more
Hi, Ive just tried to log in to linkedin to do a job search and it wont let me in. Ive been using LinkedIn for years, but yesterday I was trying to cancel my "pay-for" gold account and accidentally deleted my linkedin account instead. So anyway I re-registered and made another account. But now linkedin wont let me in. It…
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EAT Scotland stays appeal in EAT England
I have an appeal and a claim in Scotland and an appeal and a
claim in England. I would like to know if the Employment Appeal Tribunal of Scotland has the
right to stay this appeal which is in the Employment Appeal Tribunal of England
and this claim which is in the Employment Tribunal in England. I would like to know which…
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RE: Refused Holiday request - already booked
Hi thanks for looking. I recently booked a holiday for a week in August, my boss was unhappy but approved them (she was unhappy due to lack of cover in the dept - its never been an issue before, but she is fairly new). So I thought I was being helpful and amended the dates in August and changed the booking and paid for the…
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Forced to do extra work for no pay?
Hi all, Asking for a friend. she has worked for a cleaning company for 4 years cleaning two large warehouses and offices a night. She is on a PAYE contract and paid minimum wage She has just recieved a call from the office saying they will no longer be paying a contractor to collect and clean the 700-800 microfibre clothes…
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Not given promotion for unfair reasons
Hi, I wonder if someone can help. A job has come up through work as my boss is leaving. I’m the most qualified person for it as the boss is leaving and it’s been given to external candidate (who we tried to sack at our company before she moved on 3 years ago). And now want me to report into them which is insulting. The…
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Mum is worried for her job, any advice welcome
Hi all, My Mum is 76 and works for the NHS at our local hospital as an 'activities worker'. She has worked in the same place for 37 years. She started as a Physio Assistant, then the job role was changed to 'Nursing Assistant' and now she is called 'Activities Worker'. She works on a ward with people who have had a…
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Which jobs are at risk from AI?
With AI on the rise, which jobs do you think are at risk? Which would you personally avoid?
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UK resident working on US cruise ship
I’m going to be working on a 9 month contract on a US cruise ship. As I am a Uk resident, I am being paid gross in US dollars in a ‘Salary@Sea’ account. What is the best way to transfer this to a UK bank account to incur the lowest fees please?
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I am a witness, should I approach investigator?
My colleague is currently undergoing a formal investigation regarding her behavior at work. I have been informed of the allegations made against her, which I believe to be false and taken out of context. I witnessed the events as I was present during certain discussions. The situation is not entirely clear-cut, as it is…
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Tax code on retirement
wrong thread sorry, cant see how to delete
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Missing wages
I recently changed my bank account details online (I work for the NHS in Wales) and unfortunately put the incorrect details in. Consequently my wages for April went into another account and as yet cannot be retrieved. My payroll/finance dept. have been helpful but say they can go no further. I contacted my bank as they…
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Contract
Hi. After advice please. I've accepted a job with a company which opens 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, however my agreed working hours are Monday to Thurs 10 to 5 and Fridays non working days. My question is the contract I've received states... example 28 hours to be completed ... over their full opening times. When queried…
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Holiday entitlement
Hi I’ve been In a small part time job for over a year now , I only do 9 hrs a week but I enjoy getting out the house and it supplements my pension drawdown. The days I work are Thursday 6 hrs and Friday 3 hrs , Recently the company changed hands and the new boss said this year from Jan 1st I’m entitled to 11 days holiday ,…
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Alternatives to LinkedIn for job search?
Can you suggest some sites for looking for a job in Europe? I'm open to different countries (the UK, Ireland, and Germany in particular), but I can consider other options as well. I'm tired of using LinkedIn, and I would love some alternatives. Thanks!
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I think my new job commute is just too long and expensive
So, I started a new job about three weeks ago, and although the job is fine, the commute is a bit less enjoyable. I have to take a 40 minute train and then a 20 minute bus ride. So, altogether, it is just over an hour. However, I am having to get up before 6am to make the first train and I am not getting back until about…
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British citizen working in Antwerp?
Hi, I am a British Electronics Engineer. I have been offered by a recruitment consultant to apply for a job in Antwerp. Its contract for 2 months but may have extensions. Supposing i got the job, would i be able to rent a bedsit/flat in Antwerp? I imagine that hotel bills in Antwerp will be high. Will my Lloyds bank debit…
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Handing in notice period
Been in my current employment for a number of years,I'm considering handing in my notice in the next couple of weeks my contract states under 1 months service notice - nil Prior to the successful completion of probation one weeks notice. Thereafter one weeks written notice. is that all I have to give is one weeks written…
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Two Contracts with Single Employer & Resignation
Hi all, Question is on behalf of my brother. He is employed by the government, and works for the same department but with 4 days per week at one level, and 1 day at a lower level. There are two payslips, two contracts, and the same tax code on both payslips. The question is, would it be possible to resign from the single…
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Is my holiday entitlement right and/or fair?
I understand how my holiday entitlement is worked out but don’t think it is correct or fair. I work 4 days on/4 days off including weekends, bank holidays, Christmas etc. Each day is a 12 hour shift including 1 hour unpaid lunch. This means on average I am at work 182 days per year. Those people at my company on a 5 days a…
