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Own Business e.g. Painting & Decorating
Hi All, Just wanted to know your views on whether starting up your own business e.g. Painting & Decorating or General Handyperson duties is a good idea in this current climate? I would either do this whilst having a part time job or getting a full time job and carry this out on weekends to see how it progresses and go from…
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Any genuine work from home jobs?
Hi does anyone know of any 'work from home' jobs available? Thanks
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Client gone into Administration HELP
Don't know if I am posting this in the right place, but I am desperado! I work freelance, long standing client of 6 years has "gone into Administration". They have NOT listed me as an outstanding debt, the MD/owner/personal friend said he would pay me personally. (That as 4 months ago). He has now made all staff redundant…
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off sick and holiday pay
OH went off sick in Oct 2007. Holiday year runs 31 march- 1st april. Handed in his notice this week --now he has left, is he due any holiday pay ?
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I think my work has not worked out my holidays right
This is how it has been explained to me. The shop is open 7 days a week The working week is only 5 days as you have to have 2 days off I work 15 hours a week over 3 days My boss says that she could ask me to work 3 hours per day to cover my 15 hours but she doesnt and keeps my hours together so that I'm not just doing 3…
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Income tax help
I have today been told by my employer that they need proof I was working during a specific time. The company that employed me are not playing ball and my HR department said there is a website that will let you input your details and give you a print off showing that you were paying tax during that period. Does anyone know…
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changing from self employed to employed
I became employed in Aug 08 after being self employed from aug 07. now i didn't know how this job was going to turn out so did not inform the hmrc. The job has been fine but I have been successful in an application for another job - what do I need to do with regards to hmrc? I have completed a tax return online for 07 -…
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Job Interview- presentation advice please help!!!
I have a job interview tommorow and have to give a presentation on a project. Details and preperation will happen on the day and i will be given 45 mins and can use power point or flip chart. I am quite good at presentations, but never done an adhoc one. Has anyone got any advice on key tips, do's / or dont's I was going…
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Starting out as self employed - no work - HELP!
I left my job in december to start piano / keyboard teaching in January but despite advertising and canvassing with leaflets I have no work ! Had one lesson last week but haven't heard from them since. So I am in a bit of a pickle. I still live at home so haven't got rent and bills etc.. But I do have my car to run,…
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Advice for becoming a Drug/Alcohol Support Worker
Hi can anyone give me any advice or suggestions to enable me to become a Drug/Alcohol Support Worker. I have no qualifications or working experience in this field but I have had personal experience of living with a Drug Addict for 4 years.
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project management nightmare
I know this isn't MSE related but thought I would post it anyway, in the hope that it doesn't get deleted! So here's my problem... I've never been a project manager before but have been tasked with doing this. my web developer keeps getting sidetracked by other people asking him to do small projects, and we are now way…
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GCSE from home
anyone know if you can do these from home free?
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working from home help
im looking for work i can do from home.i live in the bershire area looked at many sites but they ask for money.any one no of any that i can try or any advice .thank u
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University Office Staff- what was their problem???
:confused: Sorry, novel length! Putting this here because being a student is one of my jobs, but feel free to move! Today I had to go to the school of health office at my university to hand in some work and ask whether a Reader that I need (with increasing urgency- they keep running out) for one of my courses. I handed in…
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Should property maintenance man return to Britain?
Im currently living in the Canary Islands which is lovely but there just aint enough work here for everyone. Can anyone give me an indication of what the work situation is like for property maintenance and handy persons in Britain at the moment?
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Going back part time after maternity leave - holidays?
I am trying to work out my holiday entitlement when I go back to work part time March 16th, the HR manager is ringing me tomorrow and I have a feeling they are trying it on so I have calculated it myself - If you could check and see if you think i'm right it would be much appreciated. Background Info - Worked full time…
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Jobseekers allowance help - 'New deal'
Hi all, have a question regarding JSA. I finished my uni degree a good 6 months back, so have been unemployed for around 6 months. I have been signing on in the mean time as i have found it pretty difficult to get a job in my specialized area. I've been getting interviews and phone interviews etc, but with no luck. Today i…
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Any midwifes or nurses about? Need advice please
I'm sorry if this turns out a rather long post but i'm really at a loss and i've tried so many careers advisors, online websites etc. I know i'm the only person who can make the decision on what career i take but still would be nice to hear from anybody whos been in this line of work or has experience with it. I've wanted…
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Need some advice - Reporting extra income to HM Revenue & Customs?
Hi all, I hope I've posted on the right place! I'm just after a bit of advice really. Basically I am in Full Time Employment and because I am somewhat of a workaholic and enjoy what I do, I would like to do extra bits in my spare time for a bit of extra cash. So my question is, how do I go about doing this. I don't want to…
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Dismissal Advice Please
Good Evening, Firstly I would like to say that I am a regular MSE poster, but for this thread have assumed an alternative ID for privacy reasons. A brief background. I have been employed by my SME company since June 2007. For the last 6 months or so the Company has been underperforming in terms of turnover. My last monthly…