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Anyone know anything about (modern) GCSE Science (and online courses)
Hi. In preparation for a possible job-career change before I get too old (if not already) I need to get a GCSE "in a science subject". I did not get this qualification at school (many years ago) and have probably forgotten a lot of what i did learn - so will practically be starting from scratch. I am a bit confused about…
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Project /program managing and Prince 2?
For those who have done project managing. Is Prince 2 worth doing ?
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40% tax bracket
Hi, I might be about to get a job offer that would raise my salary from £46000 to £51000. Would this push me into the 40% tax bracket? I don’t want to be worse off!
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Dismissal from work due to alleged gross misconduct allegations
I was dismissed without notice from a job that I was in for nearly 5 years. Two recently recruited colleagues had made complaints against me, there was an issue with me leaving work early one day due to a family emergency and I had put something on Facebook which my employer took as a criticism. It has really upset me and…
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Grievance Meeting advice please
Hi, I have brought a grievance against my employer. The hearing is next week, they have asked me to provide any statement or evidence 7 days prior. Is this correct? Searching on line brings up conflicting advice with some saying keep it to present in person, others saying provide it 2 days before. I'd just like to add that…
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Change in Contracted Hours
I'm posting this seeking some advice on behalf of a relative (who I have urged to contact ACAS). She has been employed at a firm for the last 2.5 years. She was employed in a permanent role initially on 25 hours. After the first month, she was offered 37.5 (full time) hours on a 'temporary' six month basis. She kept being…
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PT holiday confusion
Hi, Looking for a bit of advice as I think my new employer’s method of dealing with holidays for part time workers is unfavourable and therefore illegal. I’ve recently moved back into the private sector having been in the public for many years, so interested if this a view I have due to working in that sector or if it is…
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Project manager books to read?
I have zero knowledge on the subject area. But very interested Could anyone tell me some decent books, literature I can read to understand it better? Thanks
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Suspension from job and knock on effect for further employment
A Close relative was recently suspended from a job pending investigation. They had only been there a couple of weeks. The trouble is the job was not as described. They started applying for new jobs before the suspension problem arose, they were also offered a new position. This was conditional dependent on suitable…
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Ex-employer likely to give me negative and misleading reference - what are my options?
I’m taking my ex-employer to tribunal for disability discrimination and constructive dismissal. I was harassed regularly and they refused to make adjustments. Result of this is that it seriously compacted my anxiety disorder leading to 7 months of absence. I’ve this week been headhunted by a company I previously…
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Where can I find my P60's from 2018-2019
Hi, I'm looking for my P60 from 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 I don't remember receiving them in the post...is it more likely that they were emailed to me? If I can't find them how do I get a duplicate|? many thanks sx
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Work
Hello I’m new. In my younger days I used to be a good qualified typist/audio typist until technology took over. Have been out of work for years but now doing part time catering job. I’m happy to keep doing that but don’t really earn enough. Since pandemic there has been more working from home and I was wondering if I could…
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Not being paid for 21 hours of induction training??
Last week I completed online mandatory training for a new job, was told this training was mandatory and must be completed before employment. Sat through 2 days of 7 hours each of zoom training. Emailed my recruiter to ask regarding pay and if training was paid to which I was told it was not. This surprised me as when…
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Should I accept the withdrawal of resignation?
Most of the threads in this forum are from the point of view of the employee, my situation is more from the side of the employer: Someone who reports to me resigned a month ago, they have a 3 month notice period. HR were informed, the recruitment process for the replacement started and a couple of interviews have already…
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IT/coding/software/data jobs work from anywhere
a question for IT people. If I studied furiously for say 6 months initially with programming languages such as c, python, php etc if i really commited and understood it all, could i potentially use these skills to make an income and be able to work from anywhere with internet?
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Salary Discrepancy
I've been offered a new job with another company and duly handed in my resignation. Senior manager said the company couldn't match the offer. Line manager almost immediately said he'd something up his sleeve but he needed to speak to senior manager. Line manager's "something" is that the salary I've been on for the past…
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Does this sound okay - asking for increase in offer (new job)?
Hi all, The pay offered for a new job I really like is is £10k above my current salary but at the lower end of my “expected salary” response. I gave the response after doing some research, so I think it is the right range for this role/company. I have never negotiated salary before but I don’t want to feel like I "could…
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Employment vetting
My employer recently told staff that due to access restrictions on database MV vetting was required for all who use the system. I passed the vetting but we were later told that MV level was no longer required and entire vetting process was scrapped. Basic level was now adequate. The employees who were still waiting for…
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Adult Education Budget and Skills for Life
These are government schemes to upskill people and are free properly accredited courses Eligibility depends on your geographical location as there seem to be regional schemes too. If you are 19-23 and not an apprentice, you'll need to have a Level 2 qualification. If you're over 23 you don't need any. If you drop out,…
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Job offered but off sick on old job
Can anybody advise me I am currently off sick with stress (due to being bullied at work) the second time within the year and am currently on half pay I have have just got a new job (pending on medical and DBS check) and have not disclosed the sickness to my new employer as i am embarrassed about my situation I just found…
