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Funding a year off for a career change
Hi I'm seriously considering applying to do a PGDE next year, probably in Primary Education but I haven't ruled out Secondary specialising in Computing. Anyway, at the moment I am the sole bread winner, my wife looks after our two kids. I've done some research into the PGDE course content and it looks like doing work…
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Totally stuck on what to do!
I was made basically 'redundant' from my job after my probation period as six of us new starters weren't required anymore. Now I'm two months into unemployment and just want a job...however I'm wondering if I should retrain to do something else. I went to college at 16, and got an A Level in Government and Politics and an…
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13 weeks JSA interview
Just had my 13 weeks JSA interview this morning. I was not looking forward to it but it was not as bad as I thought it was.The woman I saw was very helpful indeed. Even thou I have been out of work only 3 months I offered to sign up for Job club and when a place is avaliable I will be attend. Because you never know what…
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Should I resign from my job in the hope of getting another one?
Basic bit of background, I've been working as a legal secretary for 7 months to the most horrendous boss in the world. I've taken things thrown at me, being called stupid, I've walked out and been persuaded to return, I've been hospitalised because of a panic attack caused by stress of work and I basically just can't take…
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Employer Changing Shifts - Pay reduced 32%!!
Hi all, My wife's employer may attempt to switch her from a 3 day 12 hr switch pattern (where she gets 32% shift bonus) to a 5 day a week 9-5 shift i am guessing. They are asking for volunteers at the moment but wife suspects they will force her to change shift. In her contract she has the following: Basic Salary XX,XXX…
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Suspended from work!!!! Needs some Help
hi there, I work for an int. bank as a network engineer and over 17 months i've been with them, during this time i'd three managers. Since I've this new manager my life is like a hell at work. But let me go to main point. 15th of may I've been called at manager office and in the presence of HR I've been suspended from work…
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Accident on the street
Hi everyone I had an accident on the street (pavement) due to some Morrisons plastic barriers & now have a ripped calf muscle. Anyone have any experience of these "no win no fee" solicitors & if so, who is the best? As a self employed married guy with no children, anyone help on what benefits I'm entitled to from the…
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Induction Course for the NHS
I will soon be starting an induction course for the NHS. It last 10 days 9-5 I am guessing i will be paid for this? I've never actually been told and dont really like to ask. Need to warn my minder, as i only usually work 3 part time days!
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days off entitlemtn
quick question My mums freind came in to her work today (department store) telling her that as of APRIL this year anyone who works 5 days a week is now entitled to 29 paid hoildays a year not 23, and there is website where it tells you - this true any 1 knwo about this?
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Anyone with experience of a scene of crime officer?
For as long as I can remember I have been extremely interested and fascinated by what's involved in being a scene of crime officer (SOCO). I wish I had looked into it more after school, but i've never been the most confident person so kind of brushed it aside. I went to my local college about 3 years ago, but was pretty…
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Looking for skills
Hiya guys I'm just brushing up my CV as I'm about to apply for a new job. I was just wondering if you guys had any ideas on what I could put down for 'Technical Skills' as the job I'm applying for is a Van driver. Under 'personal skills' I have Communication, Team work, Problem solving, good initiative, but I'm stuck for…
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DWP contracts - is this wrong?
I was called two weeks ago and offered a job with civil service (DWP). I applied for some south london districts, for a job that paid around £18K I get a contract today, saying the job is not London weighting allowance, so I am only getting £14,700 :mad: Surely this must be wrong? Don't zone 3 jobs get covered by London…
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Error on cv kicking myself
:confused: DOH IDIOT :confused: Went for an interview with an agency mid week which went really well After they suggested I jig my CV and improve it which I duly did & emailed back to them I got the date of my most relevant employment wrong by 10 years ! I had sent this revised CV to the agency this morning I am hoping…
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Help needed with job application.
I have received an email today saying that my initial application has been successful and has been put forward to the 2nd recruitment stage. The 2nd recruitment stage consists of a questionnaire and a couple of the questions I am unsure how to answer. They are: (1) If we were to ask you what your ambition would be, how…
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Help and advice needed urgently
I left my full time job at the end of March to help my mum who has MS (she does well but occassionally needs care, which my dad who still has a full time job cannot provide). They both became pensioners this year. My little sister is studying at university so couldn't help. Unfortunately i had to be gone for a month and my…
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meeting to discuss my employment is it a s discliplinary meeting ?
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Help!
Hello, My girlfriend has been told she will be made redundant... She has three kids and is currently in a nursery, but no joy on finding similar jobs. any suggestions on where to look for jobs that fit in with the school day for the kids??? Any help would be appreciated!
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Have Things EVER Been As Bad As This?
Have things EVER been as bad as this, in regard to high unemployment? I remember how bad it was back in the early eighties, when everywhere - esp. factories - seemed to be closing down and jobs were as scarce as gold dust. In those days, there was no such thing as Internet job search, and so many a time I ended up with…
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Can you answer this question.
I am helping a neighbour with a job application and got this question. Please give an example of a time when you have had to ensure you are up to date with the products and services you are selling. What did you do? Normally i will use the CAR approach. C: context/situation A: Action taken R: Result. But as this position…