I have recently taken a settlement agreement/voluntary redundancy in which the agreement states “The Employee’s employment with the Company shall terminate on 3rd February 2025 (the Termination Date ).”

My assumption was that at this date, the employment has ceased and the day prior was the last working day. My manager has messaged this weekend stating that I’m due to work on Monday but I’m unsure?

Was thinking about doing a shadow ranger program for the national trust when they come out. Anyone done this before? Or something similar? What’s it like (the actual job) or has anyone done an apprenticeship in forestry craftsperson?

I work 5 days a week, 9 hours a day, but several days a week do not get out on time, so 45 hours + a week. It is a big company, 1000+ employees. I want to work 4 days a week. Typically, they are very inflexible and anything like this is a massive hoo ha and causes big drama if someone asks. A handful of people do it, but - they have kids. I do not. Is it ok for a company to let others in the exact same job role to go 4 days a week, but to deny my request? And is it legal if they tell me it’s because I don’t have kids?

My role is a supporting role for several locations and when I took the role on I was told to visit location A once a month (another city) and location B every quarter (5 hours away requiring overnight stays).

I've just been told that the I've to visit location A every week and location B every month now going forward.

For context no one else in this role in the business has to travel at all or on very few occasions but all get paid the same as me.

I've been told they don't think this is unreasonable - I'm at a loss with how to deal with this.

Has anyone any advice or previous experience in something similar?

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FYI I'm NOT gay and they haven't been homophobic to anyone who's openly gay (there isn't anyone).

I work in a small technology company and I have to work alongside people from other departments. There is one department that is openly homophobic and there's also a culture of misogyny across the company. Most of it is played off as harmless banter, but they're shouting homophobic slurs across the workshop and laughing it off.

I feel like it's a really horrible culture and I was shocked when I started hearing it. From what I've seen, they haven't attacked anyone directly, they just think it's funny.

For context, it's the production team (literally manufacturing things). I've heard this type of culture is common in warehouses and stuff so I'm not sure if I'm just being too sensitive.

Should I express concerns about culture to HR or should I just mind my business?

Hello there. An international student here planning to do MSc in Construction Management this year. I have an experience of 1.5 years as a project architect. I just wanted to get some insights on the job market related to construction and the equivalent field. Both positive and negative feedbacks appreciated.

Hi, so I’ve recently been let go after failing my 3-month probation period at a consulting company, primarily because I didn’t meet my targets. While I admit I didn’t hit the numbers, I do feel like the dismissal was a bit unfair. None of the team were hitting their targets consistently, and unfortunately, being on probation put me in a more vulnerable position. I know I’m capable of doing the job and can perform well.

I was hired through a manager from the London office, but I completed my training at the Manchester office, where I stayed for three months. Unfortunately, I didn’t get along with the manager there, and that created some issues. I’m now wondering if it’s worth reaching out to the manager from the London office to see if there’s a chance they might rehire me. We had a good working relationship, and I believe he knows what I’m capable of.

What do you think?

I had a bad end to my last job after an unblemished 20 year career.

Someone complained about me. It was investigated. It was found in my favour no case to answer. But I chose to take some time off sick then leave because I really couldn't face going back.

Fast forward 18 months. I've been economically inactive and done some retraining. Ready to get back to work. Happy to do admin or lower paid I don't want to return to previous career.

Problem is. How do I explain all this....on my CV. At interview. Does my employer have to give me a good reference? Will they mention the investigation?

I'm really struggling with it all. Any advice appreciated. I'm 51 so also time and age not on my side. Thank you for reading.

I have seen so many people unsure on where to take their career.

What if there was a one-week programme where you travel to an exhibition centre and stay over at a nearby hotel.

You are exposed to multiple industries throughout the week, and do skill sets and practical activities to weigh up your pros and cons, and are exposed to careers you'd have never thought about.

The government could subsidise some of the programme, and attendees just pay for accommodation etc.

Reading up on him: Luke Littler was bought a plastic toy dart set from a pound shop at a young age. Whilst it is unrelated, if he hadn't have had that toy he wouldn't be where he is now, which is perplexing to think about.

I am applying for a job. I was made redundant from my last role after my project was axxed. My supervisor resigned due to ill health but he was an awful person. I had to "raise concerns" over him and my manager after they were repeatedly sexist and discriminated me due to being pregnant. I was made redundant must days before I was due to go on maternity leave. It's a long story but in the end I wasn't able to go to tribunal. I have struggled to feel confident to go find a new job since. Its been 2 years since I was made redundant. I've seen a job that I would be perfect for. However, they've specifically asked for a reference from my last manager. Obviously, I don't want to ask either of those two men. One of them resigned from his post. Ge was genuinely unwell but he also wasn't actually ever doing the job very well. He now works for another organisation. The other guy was demoted from his senior role but still works for the same organisation. For other things, I have since asked someone I worked with who wasn't my manager but tolds a professional title that I don't have and so it sounds like he was above me but he wasn't. Is this fine? He also happens to be the colleague that has seen the most of my work and abilities.

Job A (current, 1.5 years):

• 31k - definitely feel underpaid because of all the work I've put in and skills i have demonstrated - no pay review offered and long been told not to expect payrises often
• Commute 45 mins on average and no parking nearby, paid only as well, no easy public transport links
• Not bothered about progressing me at all
• Hate most of the people at head office

Job B (new offer):

• More benefits such as onsite parking and short commute with easy transport links
• Only offering 1k more in pay though
• Clear opportunities for progression

I suppose with job B the only thing bothering me is the lack of a real pay increase. I'm very qualified for the job (Meng whereas they were asking for A levels only because its a niche role and they struggle to find people). I have 1.5 years experience in the actual industry and 2 years experience slightly outside of it.

Verbal offer as of yet, recruiter is meant to contact me to discuss handing my notice in. I feel I should try and negotiate the pay but not sure if it's too late? I said i was happy to proceed because I do want to leave but was waiting for a written offer to fully decide (still not received). Current place is gonna offer me something to stay but not fully sure what yet (have an idea about the salary they're likely to increase to, but nothing else).

I’m an international student in England, working at a small local grocery store.

I was expecting to be paid min wage (£8.6, age bracket 18-20), but when I received the bank transfer I was only paid £120 compared to £129 pounds for 15 hours of work.

I know it’s not a lot of money, so I was hesitant to approach my employer since I’m new and I really need this job, but I was wondering why is that- is it a mandatory fund thing, or taxes, or something else?

I have been applying to jobs that say no experience is required. Yet I'm sure there is someone out there with more relevant experience applying. I've been trying my best to tailor my experiences to the job description. I only have voluntary work as experience, and I'm going to start another role at a cancer research store. I find it hard to believe that suddenly my cv is gonna cut it and I'll get a job. I do live in a big city so there isn't a lack of jobs either.

What more can I do to increase my chances of getting any sort of job?

Hi all, I recently applied for this role at RSA for a graduate partner manager which is a graduate role for 3 years with 3 different rotations. I have an assessment centre coming up soon and I just wanted to ask if anyone has ever heard of this role before and what it entails?

I have tried searching online to see what the role is and what position you get at the end of the 3 years (it said in the job description that you would be a permanant employee from the day you join). I just wanted to see what the job really is, if theres a career in it (progression etc.) and if it is worthwhile. This is my first post on here so I apologise if its not as descriptive as most, but any help and insight would be really welcomed.

I have a bit of a gut feeling that I will be loosing my job over the next few weeks, I work for a small IT business as part of a help desk

I’ve got a couple thoughts as to why but the main red flags are

• Given less responsibilities at work
• Taken off of projects
• Lack of new work to take on
• Some of the tickets I usually work are being handed to other people
• Strong feelings in the office, it is always feeling really tense

I put this all together last Friday and found myself crying in the bathroom, I am 27 and I’ve been working here for 3 years, this has been my only job so far in life. While my manager has said my work is okay, our senior partner team always gets the final decision and this can seem arbitrary.

If I were to be fired, what would be the recommended next steps?

I have not been picky in the slightest. I've been applying to any type, pay and hours with low entry requirements. Ok maybe a little picky, I don't pick night jobs.

It seems that every day or so there is a post about how poorly paid or how quickly people are let go from tech roles.

I'm an engineer in the process industry and in my experience the traditional engineering industry seems to be well paid, well in demand and generally a world to be working in.

Is there any reason for this?

What kind of qualifications to get into a payroll role? Any advice please

I already have a part time retail job... but honestly I really want a full time job that ain't shift work and ain't in a factory... despite living on indeed daily, there is literally nothing.

I'm considering going down the job centre as a last resort, hoping for advice, maybe a career direction even, since I do have somewhat of an idea what I wanna do just no plan on how to get there. Will the job centre be useful?

Hi all, I am 29 years old and currently working as a Sales Exec for a small insurance company. I respond to warm enquiries and sell the policy that the customer requires. Having done hardcore cold calling sales roles a few times over the years between other roles, I don’t mind the content of the job itself too much as the leads are warm and the calls are a bit ‘meatier’ as in we need to collect lots of info, getting the info for the quote takes 20 mins etc so whilst it is repetitive and lots of scripting, the content itself is alright as phone sales jobs go. I’m on 28k plus commission so take home about 2.2k per month.

I’ve been at my current post just under 6 months and took this job out of desperation really, after coming back from spending some time abroad last summer and my old employer ‘filling my seat’ although they told me to reapply when I got back and made me feel quite confident that I could have my old job back. I applied for many roles whilst doing a horrible cold calling sales job at my friends company temporarily and this was the first company to accept me. I have had hybrid roles since Covid and really love this set up, I knew this current job was ‘mostly office based for the time being but it could change!’ when I accepted the offer.

What I dislike about my current job are the fact it is full time office based and 9-6 every day with one hour for lunch. The days are long, the commuting is long and I am out of the house for the best part of 12 hours a day and I’m always knackered. We are a tiny team, 6 people in the office. My manager is a micromanager and we have had some uncomfortable moments/ butting of heads. There isn’t much room for career progression as someone else in my team has already been chosen to be the team supervisor. The benefits are poor, 1 day more than legal minimum holiday (22), statutory legal minimum pension, maternity pay etc and no sick pay until we have worked there for 1 year and even then it’s only 5 days paid.

Another problem is the changing of goalposts all the time! Pretty standard in sales jobs but my sales target has literally doubled in 6 months and goes up about 20% more each month though the business aren’t investing in buying more leads.

I applied for a new role with a subsidiary company of a huge corporation and a big name in the insurance world, (after a row with my boss!) the subsidiary itself has 2500 employees so is a much larger, more corporate company. The role itself is hybrid with two days a week from home and 2.5 hours less work time, finishing up at 5.30 instead of 6pm, it’s also closer to my house. The position aligns with my career goals as I will learn the new skill of being a claims assessor, I am happy to work in the insurance industry and but have always been on the sales side so it will be cool to learn something new.

Benefits are great, non contributory pension of 9%, sick pay, 26 days annual leave before bank hols etc.

If I take the new role, I will be taking home about £300 less each month, the salary is 26.5k which is a lower than I am used to especially factoring in the fact I won’t be making any commission. There are annual pay reviews however, and an annual bonus so I think for a starting salary for a less stressful job, it’s not too bad..

Financially I am in a good position to take the lower paid job, and clear my overdraft and save money, as I am staying with a family member due to a few different reason and will be unlikely to move out in the next 6 months at a minimum or more likely a year+, so even though the salary is lower, my overheads are a lot less here too (£450 on rent rather than the usual £1000!).

I am a little worried about the fact my current job is only 6months on my cv and the one before that was 8months. (Had a four year tenure at the company before those two though) I would’ve ideally liked to have stayed at this one for a year but it just doesn’t seem worth it, and this new employer doesn’t seem to mind.

Would you take the lower paid job, with less stress, good career prospects and better work life balance? I am leaning towards this but am thinking about the money and staying atleast 1 year at my current job..

I’m a healthcare worker (m 29) working in a job and field I haven’t really enjoyed since I started. I have a BSc and MSc in healthcare related degrees. I have the family support and some money to find something else. I was actually thinking about a trade eg Electrician. How easy/hard is it to obtain training and qualifications at my age. Any advice would do really. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know why a company keeps advertising the same post repeatedly, even after the closing date? They keep re-advertising and boosting it to reach more people, but they never interview any of the applicants. Why is this post advertised as a vacancy all year round?

I worked for my first employer for six years with numerous promotions during that time. Having moved organisations for a promotion, I was made redundant after two years there which led me to my current situation.

I took a significant pay cut (£10,000) to accept my current role (same level as my last job) as I did not want a CV gap and it also meant I didn’t have to spend a penny of a sizeable enhanced redundancy package.

I’m on £55,000 now, but I was on £65,000 before. I think I’m not far off job wise being able to go for roles above me which would pay £70,000 - £75,000.

I’m 3.5 months into my current role and I’m really enjoying the role - it’s purely the pay situation that is bugging me.

Given I have one employer that is six years, a second that is nearly two years (21 months) and my third employer is currently 3.5 months, would it be an automatic blacklist when applying for roles with me now looking like job hopper?

Hi there,

Currently looking for some career advice for anyone in the IT industry.

Currently work as a security analyst for an international firm based in the UK, hybrid role, mid 30k salary. Anything from vulnerability analysis, cloud vendor reviews & IT policy reviews.

3 years experience, 2 1/2 here and 6 months as a CE+ Auditor assistant.

I have a bachelor's in cyber security and now an MSc.

What's next for me? I've had some suggestions, working internationally or as a contractor as I would like to earn significantly more now.

Any advice or questions appreciated

19, work a weekend job at a local shop, when I started working I filled out a form of my details, if I work anywhere else etc. but never signed anything besides that form.

This is my first job I started almost a year ago so I need advice as to what I need to do. I am a university student and my loan is more than enough alone to keep me going throughout uni but I am beginning to look at other jobs in the area. I want to leave work because of change in co-workers and working environment and it reached a breaking point where my boss has called me the f slur for refusing to be sexist to a female co-worker for a joke, as well as what I view as overboard criticism.

Because of this I want to leave my job, I'm not aware of any contractual obligations I have to stay, or any amount of time before leaving, my boss requested of everyone in the past that we give around 2 months notice, however I am willing to ignore this and leave before next week. Is there anything I need to know or is it worth just sending the text and getting on with finding somewhere else to work? Extra information can be provided if needed.

How do i become one? What is the best level to take? If so does it matter what level I take? What's the pay like? Is it an enjoyable job over other trades such as a plumber or electrician the typical money ones?

Thanks

Hi, just wondering if it's legal for me to work a full time and a part time job at the same time. I've been without work due to a zero hour contract since before Christmas, and now I have the chance of a full time job in the week and 10 hours delivering pizzas on the evenings/weekends. I just want to know if there are any legal problems that could arise from this, not to mention if it will be detrimental to the money I earn through tax or such. Thanks!

I’d appreciate some objective advice on a difficult career decision.

Someone I know is facing a disciplinary process that has taken a serious toll on their health.

The allegations relate to workplace policy breaches, but nothing involving fraud or intentional wrongdoing.

Given the stress of the situation, they are trying to determine the best way forward: • Resign immediately to prioritise their health, but risk uncertainty over references. • Stay and go through the process, despite the toll it’s taking on their well-being. • Explore other ways to exit professionally, while ensuring their career isn’t negatively impacted.

If an employer proceeds with a disciplinary hearing after someone has resigned, can it still have consequences for their future career?

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