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What is a good wage in uk
Considering all the strikes, the economy, people either losing jobs or not finding a job and high inflation what would people say is a good wage in the current climate. 50k? 40k? 100k? It is subjective obviously but as a general opinion for a family in the UK what would be a good wage?
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2nd job
Not sure if this is in the right place apologies if it isn't I'm currently working full time but have just gone on to maternity leave after having a baby I'm due to go back in aug can I between now and then pick up a job on a evening ie one night a week without it affect my maternity leave if that makes sense. My current…
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Employment contract
Good morning, I'm looking for some advice and information on employment contracts. I had my original work contract and terms issued in 2014, in 2016 I changed roles within the company on secondment and my terms changed, a letter was issued stating the changes. In 2018 the secondment ended and the business decided to create…
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Reduction of notice period
I have recently been TUPEd at work and within a week of the process completing the new company have requested a reduction in notice period requirements. I currently have a notice period of 13 weeks and they are suggesting reducing this to 4 weeks, due to us being TUPEd this is obviously just a request. Im failing to see…
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Part Time PAYE role
I'm currently self-employed however I am interviewing for a part time PAYE role which would be three days a week. I will continue to freelance for the other two days. Can anyone advise on which three days would be best to work? I like the idea of having Friday as a 'freelance day' for spontaneous weekends away without…
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Telephone Interview?
Been offered telephone interview with the AA but i have no idea what it involves or if it is at my home or their offices, anyone had a telephone interview before?
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Would job offering £50k salary working in Manchester City Centre be ok for a single to live?
With the current rental market, what are energy costs also like in apartments?
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Which job would you choose?
Job 1 Fixed for 12 months Civil service Attend office 1 or 2 times a week so commuting costs to pay Payroll done same as permanent employees via PAYE £60,180 per year Job 2 Fixed for 12 months Civil service Remote working, no commuting costs Paid inside IR35 via an umbrella company that does all the deductions and charges…
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Insurance for home help
Hi. I'm considering becoming a home help for local elderly people and wondered what type of insurance I'd need. I'm thinking probably public liability and obviously I'd need an enhanced DBS, but anything else and is that the right type of insurance? Any help appreciated.
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Temp Worker Notice Period
Hi All. Working as a temp postie. Starting last week my agency would book me in for shifts as normal, but then mid week a day before my shifts (was working at the time) they text me to say "tomorrows shift is cancelled" around 3.30pm. Once a shift is booked is there a reasonable period to cancel work with no pay? Today it…
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Self Employment/PAYE status
My boss will only employ people on a self-employed basis so I work on an hourly rate and complete my tax return every yr. I work for her full-time (35-40 hours pw) and I don't work for anyone else. I have worked for her for three and a half yrs and am not on a fixed-term contract - I have never received a contract - but…
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Working in child mental health field
I’ve an education background but have become exhausted by life and pressures of the classroom - I’ve see edu MH practitioner trainee roles but wondered where roles support children MH are advertised or if anyone currently works in this field, any advice or posts talking about your job. Thanks.
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Late probation meeting
Hello I started my job on tje 20th June and was due to haveton end of probation meeting on the 19th Dec. This got bumped to 12th Jan (today). As nothing had been said I presumed I had passed probation. At the late probation meeting today they informed me they were going to terminate my contract siting performance issues.…
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Need some work advice
I work in the civil service, in a casework role. I been in this role for a couple of years. I have looked back at old cases and I know I made mistakes. The trouble is I like case work but my targets are so high that I have to work fast. I made a decision on a case recently and there was a mistake but it was signed off by…
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Payslip confusion when provider has changed
Hi, My employer has changed payslip provider at a couple of days notice and there are a couple of things that look odd. Before I reveal my ignorance and confusion at work, I'd like to see if I'm missing something so obvious that strangers on the internet can help! The most obvious thing is that the stated annual and hourly…
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Job hunting advice for a graduate with no confidence
I have my 24 year old son living with me. He graduated with an IT degree during the pandemic. By great good luck a year after he graduated he found a job with a friend which lasted 18 months and gave him some useful experience but the friend has now wound the business up. Other than this his only workplace experience is…
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Annual leave
My annual leave starts on 1st of may and my employer has said I have to accrue holidays before I can use them therefore I will never have enough holidays for a summer holiday with my family is that allowed
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How to find reputable Employment Lawyer for Settlement Claim
Hi, we are trying to find a reputable Employment Lawyer to help with a Settlement Claim (employee). We have no word of mouth references and a Google search brings up lots of firms but it is difficult to know which are good and which maybe not so good. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks
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Court Service Interview!
Got an Interview to work in a Magistrates Court, Does anybody know what questions could come up? I have been told that the Interview will be based around: Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions and Managing a Quality Service. It is the star method Situation Task Action Result etc etc.
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K tax code
Can anyone explain please? I moved jobs in November, and got a tax letter saying I'd moved to tax k794 and they'd added 7k earnings that they thought I'd not paid tax on, and I can't fathom why. I went from 56k to 67k basic, but no car allowance or anything like that. What might be the reason? I've been on hold for a…
