Job offer but not so sure what to do?

falko89

I got a phone call out of the blue today from a guy who's starting up a joinery business, wouldn't tell me how exactly he got my number but knew everything about where I had worked and my experience which has made me nervous, although he did seem genuine enough and knew what he was talking about, he said it would only be a couple of days a week for now until he gets going and more than likely be cash in hand. I've to go and see him tomorrow to confirm.

I don't know what to do, I want to keep legal and don't want it mucking up JSA, but I need a job.

LadyMissA

Are you serious? Some bloke calls you and WONT tell you where he got your number from but knows all about you?

What if it the JSA trying to catch you out!

Don't be stupid! Why did you not say if you cant tell me where you got my PHONE NUMBER from I am putting the phone done!

falko89

LadyMissA wrote: »

Are you serious? Some bloke calls you and WONT tell you where he got your number from but knows all about you?

What if it the JSA trying to catch you out!

Don't be stupid! Why did you not say if you cant tell me where you got my PHONE NUMBER from I am putting the phone done!

He was to knowledgeable for JSA, I thought that myself, but he went into details about suppliers and various different things that unless you are in the industry you wouldn't know about.

I may be paranoid but what I though was it may be my previous employer trying to catch me out with the JSA people as I am in the process of taking them to court.

LadyMissA

falko89 wrote: »

He was to knowledgeable for JSA, I thought that myself, but he went into details about suppliers and various different things that unless you are in the industry you wouldn't know about.

I may be paranoid but what I though was it may be my previous employer trying to catch me out with the JSA people as I am in the process of taking them to court.

But you kept talking to them without knowing where they got your phone number from? Is your phone number on the net on your CV somewhere?

SideShowBob

If it is less than 16 hours a week then you can legally work and claim JSA as well, you just have to declare it to the Jobcentre.

You would need to set yourself up as a sole trader and pay Tax and National Insurance but this is a very simple process and as far as HMRC are concerned they don't care if you are claiming JSA as well, you just need to declare it when you complete your tax return.

It is unlikely that the Jobcentre would call and try to trick you as this could be construed as them inducing you to commit fraud.

falko89

He may be genuine enough, I'll know tomorrow I guess.

falko89

LadyMissA wrote: »

But you kept talking to them without knowing where they got your phone number from? Is your phone number on the net on your CV somewhere?

My CV is everywhere at the moment.

LadyMissA

falko89 wrote: »

My CV is everywhere at the moment.

yes but the question is 'oh where did you get my info from' and the reply goes 'I am not telling you'!! Really?

falko89

LadyMissA wrote: »

yes but the question is 'oh where did you get my info from' and the reply goes 'I am not telling you'!! Really?

I'll find this all out tomorrow, I have checked Companieshouse as I am a bit sus about him but he has 3 other companies and has offices in London.

LadyMissA

falko89 wrote: »

I'll find this all out tomorrow, I have checked Companieshouse as I am a bit sus about him but he has 3 other companies and has offices in London.

just a bit? Oh :eek:

falko89

Found the rat, a write up in a newspaper in fact, the guy has been declared bankrupt at court and ran a number of businesses into the ground owing people millions. New this was to good to be true.