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Job offer accepted - no contract yet
Obviously I will get in touch with the employer directly on this as we get closer to my start date, but I wanted to check if this is expected and not much of an issue. I was offered a job at a school close to where I live. Being my second time in a school environment, I was familiar with the process, in terms of…
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Contracting with a German company as a freelancer (Ltd Co)
Has anyone ever tried working for a European company through their Ltd Co? I've reviewed a draft contract, it's quite unusual in that the arrangement involves invoicing the end-client, sending a copy of the invoice to the recruiter, and then paying the recruiter their commission. Normally the relationship is purely through…
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Job offer withdrawn
Hi, my brother got a conditional job offer about 4 weeks ago, subject to dbs, references and OH. Everything came back ok and he was asked to attend the office for an induction a week ago. He turned up and announced his arrival to reception and who he was there to see, the person went away and came back and told him sorry…
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Hours agreed at interview did not come to fruition.
During my interview I was told that occasionally I would have to work 1 day at the weekend and I would get a day off during the week. I handed in my notice and began the 6 week training program. 2 weeks onto the training I was told my days off would be Thursday and Sunday permanently, I reminded them of what I was told and…
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Update payslip address
Hello all, I've applied for a loan and just realised that I haven't updated my address with my work so my payslip is showing my old address online which is different to my bank statement. Does anyone have any experience of payroll or how HR works. Would they be able to change the details on my last wage slip or would I…
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For those of you that work for a cause you are passionate about, how much of a difference does it ma
For some background I've worked in marketing for around 20 years, but I've never felt truly happy or fulfilled. I've thought about a career change a few times, but never gone through with it as I am not totally sure what I want to do. I am now beginning to think that if I worked for a company/in an industry I am passionate…
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Probation Period & Accrued Holidays
Hi, I began my new job at the beginning of January with a holiday allowance of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays. I'm currently in my three-month probationary period and have decided to resign, giving one week's notice. My last day of work will be at the end of March. Although I haven't taken any holidays yet, I have accrued…
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Any tips or secrets for passing behavioural interview questions?
I have an interview coming up for a job role nearer to where i live but i had one of these behavioural interviews before and made a complete mess of it. The Job Spec has the following as essential criteria. Able to provide safe caring environment Commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace Keyboard Skills…
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Minimum wage increase
Hello. There is a new legal minimum wage coming into force on 1st April this year. £11.44 an hour. I work for one paricular company on a self employed basis doing my own tax assessments etc. Is this company legally liable to pay us this new minimum wage rate when it comes into force although we are classed as self…
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Working for Aldi or Lidl
I have applied for customer assistant roles in both my local Aldi and Lidl. I might not get either job but just wondered how they compared regarding starting pay, benefits, holidays etc. Obviously work is fast paced and physically demanding in both types of role and can depend on what store you work at whether you have a…
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Any good free typing practice online!
I would like to learn to get a faster typing any free practice to speed up out there.
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Is judicial mediation better to settle to withdraw claim and terminate employment
Hi- Thanks for looking at my post if any one could advice or
have experience on this. My other half is in ET claim against her employer on continuing
acts of direct race discrimination, harassment and victimisation, unlawfully
deduction of wages & unpaid accrued holidays. Currently still employed, suspended for many months…
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Where to find teaching roles? Norfolk or Wales
Just wondering where teaching jobs are advertised? Also, my partner has said he would consider working in Wales and as a family we move for 2025, September, but we’ve heard mixed on if you have to speak Welsh? Reality, it’s Primary school jobs but my partner has worked and qualified in a special complex needs school so…
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Help with salary amount calculation.
I have recently seen a job vacancy and salary is advertised as; Salary: £36,420 (pro rate from 37 hours) Working hours: 48 per week I am assuming ‘pro rate’ may be a typo and is suppose to be pro rata. I am just wondering what the annual salary would be for the job? Is it £36,420 or is it more because you are doing 48…
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Occupational Health
Hi all, i have in recent years had problems with pain in my back and elsewhere. I am in a fairly physical job and have been for many years but it obviously isn't helping my issues. I asked my employer if they could help with maybe paying for physio or something but they've avoided any expense and instead referred me to…
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What would you do?
My wife and I work together, based at home, with a company vehicle, she doesnt drive, we have been with the firm almost 2 years, she has worked with other drivers, but the company decided to place her into my work to save wasted travelling time, etc we have discussed me packing in (im almost 70) I emailed HR asking what…
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Rate of Pay for Salaried Shift Work Query
Hi, I have recently started working a shift pattern of 4 on and 4 off, working 10 hours each shift. The work is salaried. I have recently completed overtime work, which is set at time and a half. But the overtime rate is less than I expected. I have queried my hourly rate with HR. I worked out my overtime as working half…
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When can I expect to hear back from recruiter?
I’m job searching in the corporate world after a 4 year absence. Last Thursday I had an initial interview with the internal Talent Acquisition manager and he was saying they will take me through to the next stage of the interview. He was also saying that my level experience is more at a senior level so would be willing to…
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How to work out day rate of salary?
If Im on a 25K salary, how do I work out the day rate? Do I divide it by 364? or divide by the amount of weekdays in a year maybe?
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Starting a new role on AL before redundancy exit
I’m trying to find out any tax implications or any other unforeseen issues. I’ll try to keep this simple but it is a little complicated. I have been offered voluntary redundancy which I will be taking. My notice period is 12 weeks, and official exit date will be 19th May (notice will be served in 19th Feb). I am currently…
