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JSA information required!
Hey, I've just been made redundant :( and was hoping to get some info regarding JSA i would be entitled to. I own a property (no mortgage) that i rent out, and i live with my mum. I have also been self-employed in my spare time for several years (dancer). However, I am also several tens of thousands of pounds in debt on…
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Wage errors
My company has paid huge deductions from my wages, for the last 3 months - stating they overpaid me whilst I was off sick. It is really difficult for me to work out, but I really think they are wrong, especially as I was off sick through work related stress after putting a grievance in. I am sure they are deducting pay to…
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Starting either an OU/college course without knowing future career plans.
I am currently considering a return to education either at my local college or through OU. My problem is I have no idea what sort of career I would like to have which makes choosing a suitable course difficult. Another concern I have regarding a return to education is completing a course and then finding that there are…
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Holiday on resignation
Maybe this is the wrong forum to ask this. I am considering resigning at the end of next month. I am entitled to 12 days holiday at that point. Can anyone tell me if I can take all of these days as holiday (I want to ) or can my employer force me to take some as pay. What are the rules? I heard somewhere about statutory…
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Career Advice
Hello All, Hope you are all well. I am looking to change my career. I am a manager at the moment, and want to work in I.T resolving queries such as computers breaking, system issues etc, however I have know idea what I should do. I have never been to uni, and wondered what options there are for me outside of my current…
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Getting into work after sickness.
I've suffered from a mental health condition since the age of 13. I recieved a diagnosis at the age of 18. And since then I've been doing all I can to get back on track. From the age of 18 I'd be receiving DLA and incapacity benefit. Because of my mums illness/problems as well (Multiple sclerosis, alcoholism, drug abuse)…
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How to approach adult education
I under achieved at school, I got average-good gcse's and passed 3 a-levels but never really thought about the future and didn't choose subjects very carefully. 10 years on I want to challenge myself and return to education, whilst still working. I wouldnt be doing this with an aim of a specific career, I just want to see…
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would you continue to do your current job for "free" ?
for those who are employed would you work your current job for free for up to a month? :confused: :confused:
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Signing day same time as job interview help please
Sorry did also post this in the benefits thread, think this would be the right place to post on here.;) Hi folks Have some great news, hubby has a job interview tomorrow, so fingers crossed, its an opportunity not to me missed, and he will give it his best shot, money not bad either considering with the current climate,…
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Help with funding a course.
I started a course last year(had to drop out due to health reasons),but I really want to do the same course again,but cant afford the fees(I work under 10 hours a week,we get I.S) I live in N.I,the college is in N'ARDS,I am worried about getting in touch with the college because I had to leave,please anyone any help to…
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Gross Salary Calculation
Hi there, I need to work out what a gross salary (before tax) would be using the net salary. I have found hundreds of websites where you are able to calculate your NI from your net or gross or your net from your gross. However, I need to work out what my gross salary would be based on the net figure that I have here in…
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NHS Job interview!!!
Hi, I've got a job interview at NHS on monday for the position of Administrative Assistant. I was wondering if anyone has any advice or experience? Would I have to do a presentation/in tray exercise/any sorts of test? It doesnt say much about the interview in the letter - just that it will consist of the manager and the…
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HELP!! Urgently
My girlfriend is a casual receptionist and between 3 others they work different shifts within 2/3 leisure centres, the problem is, my girlfriend books her shifts well in advance but as she turns up to do them she gets knocked back saying they have changed and someone else is working her shifts instead (this has happened…
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18 and not enjoying my job
My name is Jake. I'm 18 and have finished 6th form. I have been given a job working as a Teaching Assistant which I started a few weeks ago. I also have a part-time job elsewhere which I work at weekends. Before starting this job, I knew it was going to be hard. I'm not a very confident person myself, however since being…
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Asda Group Interview
Hi. My student DD has a group interview with Asda tomorrow and she is wondering what to expect, never having had to do a 'group' thing before.. Neither have I or DH so I was wondering if anyone could offer any tips on what she should prepare for. (She is applying for sales assistant role, nothing managerial.) She really…
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I'm really worried :(
*please delete thread*
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Bit peeved to say the least-is this allowed?
Hi all, My OH works for Midshires, which is HBOS, which is now Lloyds Banking Group. Lloyds have already made the Midshires staff drop 2 days holiday since the buyout, now they are 'enforcing' Saturday shifts. As they are contracted Monday to Saturday I know this is allowed, however I work every Saturday to make ends meet…
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Made redundant, contract working?
Hi all, i was made redundant last Monday (8th June) and as the company i worked for went insolvant i recieved no pay but i can claim this back. Went to sign on as soon as i left work, this takes time to process the claim so no money from them either so down to looking for work. I uploaded my CV to Jobsite not knowing if…
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work finishing him on ill health and holiday pay help pls
hi i am posting for someone i work with who is too scared to post! i have also posted in redundancy planning but think here may be more appropriate He has been off work sick 3 months - all legitimately he isnt pulling the wool so to speak. He has been seeing a specialist this week who said due to his job ie driving a lot…
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Recruitment processes
Ive just heard about the following recruitment stages for a job 1. Telephone interview 2. online pschometric\vebal reasoning\numerical skills tests 3. Face to face interview with low level HR 4. face to face final interview and presentation this was for a £13k year basic job!!!!!!!!! Are we starting to see HR staff…