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I have been registered as self employed but as of today I am no longer earning any kind of income. So if I contact Hm revenue to inform them of this will I not have to pay my national insurance contributions that I am currently paying each month? Do I have to let anyone else know of my change in circumstances? I have had to stop work due to ill health and may not be working for a few months because of it. I'm unsure what I should do?

2007-12-10 07:05:25 · 2 answers · asked by losing my mind 2

I overslept for a very important second interview--even though I went to bed early. I am upset because I was supposed to interview with three people and did a lot of research to prepare for the interviews. I have a lot of other things on my plate right now and normally wouldnt be interviewing but this company is at the top of my list. For any other company I would have just said, "oh well, that's that. oops." and planned to do better in the future. But, today, I called at the time the interview was supposed to begin and said something came up and asked them if I could reschedule. I didnt hear from them so I went in anyway and talked to the manager, who said he'd call me to reschedule. On someone else's advice, I also sent an email to reiterate my apologies and interest in the company. Was I too pushy? I am afraid I won't get called back to reschedule the interview. What should I do if this ever happens again?

2007-12-10 06:49:27 · 8 answers · asked by lovesdogs2381 1

I am 45 years old with 23 years experience, however when I send out resumes I don't want to give away my age and the employer feels that I'm getting up there in age by looking at my resume. My resume is highly skilled. Please help.

2007-12-10 06:01:12 · 5 answers · asked by Bella 3

I am highly detail oriented, and do well on repetitive work. I do my living expenses on notes , never miss even a penny. I am now 46 changing my career from hospital work. Physically could not continue. I was going to go to graphic design, but many people say, it would be hard to get a job and be as creative as young people. Might be hard to get a job in graphic design. However, isn't accounting have a position in all firms, hospital, college, etc? The most important thing that I am considering is getting a stable job, and my ability to do the work. Instead of cheer me up, give an honest and practical advice please. Thank you.

2007-12-10 03:40:45 · 4 answers · asked by ek 1

This is my first time working through a staffing agency and I love it. Getting paid weekly instead of bi-weekly is hot. Not having to be fully caught up in office politics is cool. I can have a few months vacation if I want (since the compensation is usually well).

2007-12-09 23:34:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-09 21:24:54 · 9 answers · asked by arul s 1

2007-12-09 19:44:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this sort of thing comes up all the time, but it doesn't make it any more pleasant to deal with! I will be quitting my job after only a brief month and a half, and going with an offer that I believe is a far better match. I'm wondering what the most graceful way to do this is, especially because just last week I missed 2 days of work because I was sick (I really was sick, but I'm worried it'll look like I was going out on job interviews once I deliver my news about quitting).

I work in a small, close-knit department and never felt fully part of the team. Yet, it will be impossible to avoid whatever tension or cattiness might arise from this. Is it likely my managers will be resentful that I'm leaving as soon as the team has put an effort into training me?

2007-12-09 18:02:12 · 6 answers · asked by Lady E 1

So I just moved out to the southeast from the west coast and well....I'm miserable. I moved here for a job and am contracted to work for a couple of years. I'm terribly homesick and have no family or friends out here. I'm fairly inexperienced in my line of work, but am fortunate to be where I am considering my lack of experience. I knew that getting in to this. My boss ( the guy who believes in me and hired me, despite it all) and I discussed this when I was offered the job. Yet I am having a hard time dealing with resentment from others who make me feel as I do not belong here. I know I may sound totally cerebral, but I'm a pleaser and can't help but let this get to me. HOW DO I COPE? Sometimes I feel like this was the biggest mistake, while at other times I feel extremely lucky.

2007-12-09 17:20:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a casual talk with my boss in September-ish when another store/company was trying to get me to work for them; they offered me a *little* more then I am getting paid now. I told her how much they offered me and she told me:

"Well there's no point in moving over there because in December you'll be getting a raise and it will be more than that".

Well, it's December and I totaled my last check and it's still at the pay I started with 6 months ago. Should I remind her what she told me? Or let her bring it up? Or should I not even mention it at all and see what happens? I'm not sure what to do!

Thanks in advance for your responses.

2007-12-09 16:54:33 · 5 answers · asked by destroyedradio 5

If you're applying for an "Open Until Filled" position, is there a possibility that they can hire you on the spot after your interview, given your interview went extremely well and they really like you?

2007-12-09 16:24:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I like photography, but unfortunately I'm a very basic beginner. I'm certified in Microsoft Office programs and I'm currently making a good wage as an Excel/Access specialist, but I don't want to do this with the rest of my life and I think something along the lines of digital photography may be something I would like to pursue. (I'm 23)

But I don't like the idea of taking pics of kids, married couples, family portraits, high school graduates, etc... I think I would be more interested in focusing on nature, animals (especially birds), science (especially astronomy related... as long as it doesn't require too much of a science background... I'm not a scientist), etc... (And no, I don't want to go into journalism and take pics of current events / news)

Does anyone know of any non-human subject photography job titles / careers I could consider? Thanks.

2007-12-09 13:36:14 · 8 answers · asked by Iknow 1

I landed a great job, but can tell that I'm in over my head - in some cases I'm in over my head quite a bit

The boss knows it and others surely do as well. I feel so embarrassed that my ignorance is exposed like this. I look like a fool when I need to reference things every minute to do my job. It's like hiring a proofreader for a job, and they need to read each chapter of a style and grammar book before making a change!

My bosses knows my weaknesses and they grilled me on whether I can do the job or not. I told them I could and that I'd study all I can. The truth is, they have back-up just in case I fold. I have lots of pressure on me. I need to understand material that it can take years to fully absorb and master

How can I save face (as much as possible), keep my pride and dignity, and feel ok?

Mostly, I'm really, really, REALLY embarrassed about my ignorance & EVERYONE knowing this. I have skills in other areas that my job needs, but the other part is just as important. Help!

2007-12-09 12:06:20 · 6 answers · asked by advice 1

welding- you lose your eye sight even with the 'guard' on.
painting- you lost all your sence of smell.

i could be wrong but are carpentry and plumbing the safest or whats the deal??!??!??! i mean considering i wanna live as healthy and as long as possible for myself and others...

2007-12-09 10:59:37 · 1 answers · asked by altpro9 2

i am 13 yrs old currently.
but i am interested in becoming a geotrician where i could work either in the hospital with patients and feed them and take care of them or in a nursing home with elderly people and take care of them.
what education/knowledge do i need?
and how long to i have to go to college for this?
how much do you usually get paid?
etc.
pease tell me some advice.
thank you very much !

2007-12-09 10:49:08 · 3 answers · asked by Samantha 1

Thank you!

2007-12-09 10:11:15 · 2 answers · asked by Virginia 3

hi i have a new job and was wondering how long you have to work there before you can quit if you dont like it

2007-12-09 09:46:37 · 11 answers · asked by leanne 2

hi, i am doing a career project for my school! can u plz answer these question from my blog:
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i dunt want fake contact information! plzz try ur best to fill in!! but u could make up stuff on the 11 questions.

THXX SO MUCH!!!!! for helpin out

2007-12-09 09:39:52 · 2 answers · asked by Cresentia S 3

but I just like the fact of applying make up to people's face?

2007-12-09 08:25:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Plz answer?
Do you know about company called Adecco. Can you plz tell me more about them. The company website doesn't tell much

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It just I have interview with them soon. I did had phone interview already he asked me about the company what I know I said its a placement company that provides temporary and permanent position and there well know and growing. I could tell he was not impressed by my answer then he asked about my experience I gave him over view and said I have experience is customer service, sales, and collection but didn't speak in detail I feel I have ruin my chances. When I asked if he had more question for me he was like when you meet for interview maybe sure you look at website about are company and he will ask few question I need to answer in detail.

2007-12-09 08:00:24 · 3 answers · asked by bdf s 1

2007-12-09 05:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I recently got a job at Macy's.
My manager said she did not have any part-time schedule available for the kind of hours I wanted, so she offered me an on-call job and I took that.

My manager told me that since its the holidays, there are always open hours to work- so it would be like working part-time.

Since its on-call, does that mean I will never know when I will work? How much time in advance will I know when they want me to come in?

2007-12-09 02:56:17 · 3 answers · asked by Muffins 3

I have a Masters Degree in Library Science. I would like to find a job that would allow me to telecommute. Thank you for your assistance.

2007-12-09 02:07:53 · 1 answers · asked by sdn90036 6

I have good suspicion that I'll be laid off at the end of the year. Every time I try to talk to my boss about my projects, she puts me off or says something contradictory, or something else changes. I work in a place where there is so much office politics going on that whether or not I proved to her I can do the job, if her boss doesn't think so or wants me out--I'm gone.

I know I can do the job, but it just may not matter. In fact, I feel they hired me just to fill the position. I feel that they were still looking all along, regardless of my performance, because I told them the truth about my background and experience and they knew I didn't have all the qualifications for the position, but enough to get me hired.

So, what should I do? Play dumb, confront boss, what?? I'm putting my feelers out for other jobs, but i really want to stay at this one, so I'm reluctant to submit my resumes officially.

2007-12-09 00:47:46 · 4 answers · asked by advice 1

I have run my own computer academy after my bachelors for three years then I did Masters during this self-employment. My academy burnt out due to electric short circuit. Then I got job in an university and then after I am doing job and got diversified experience of IT operations management. Now I want to mention my self-employment duration in my resume or CV also beacuase after all its my professional experience.

2007-12-09 00:47:16 · 1 answers · asked by A1OPUS 1

My wife has a working background in administrative and event coordination work. She has a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in forensic DNA analysis. She's never been able to get a lab job due to her lack of actual work experience in the lab. She would actually like to have a career in acting within our area but requires some degree of flexibility. We're trying to think of some type of 'day' job that has that flexibility, decent pay, and allows for some type of future should the acting thing not work out.

I know, sounds hokey that someone with that much education and whatnot would want to pursue acting as a career. Therefore, I am asking for serious responses and not interested in any smart alec responses. Thanks in advance.

2007-12-09 00:39:12 · 4 answers · asked by craig.simons 1

I'm a college graduate who has been working in an office setting for the last 10 years. Basically I see clients and sit in front of my computer every day for roughly ten hours. The pay is good, but the job is very stressful due to deadlines, tough boss, some uncooperative and ignorant coworkers that impact my work directly, and certain clients who make my life miserable.

I feel very burned out and this stress has been having a big impact on my life, i.e. sleep disorder, aloofness toward family members, high blood pressure, mood swings, etc. I'm coming to realization that a job in an office setting is not my calling. I just don't want to sit every day for ten hours and go through all this stress. I've been trying to change the job, but I know I will end up in an office setting.

I know that a majority of people, including me, sometimes have to suck it up and be happy that we have a job. However, I feel that everyone has a right to pursue his/her happiness. What should I do?

2007-12-08 18:55:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have just finished school. I'm 17 years old. I live in Brisbane, Australia. I have very good clerical skills. I would like something where i can express myself: wear my piercings in, wear what i want, have my hair however i want it etc. I don't have a car yet.

It's just really hard trying to find a job I like, when I don't even know what I'm looking for...

2007-12-08 17:29:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a BA in philosophy--needless to say I am not in demand right now (no work experience). Are there any jobs I could work at with my degree that will help me to get into a top mba program? I also thought about getting certified as a teacher. I could get a master of arts in teaching and become a licensed teacher. Does anybody know if I get the masters in teaching if I would make more money than other beginning teachers who only have a bachelors? Thanks!

2007-12-08 15:57:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm willing to do anything (legal).

2007-12-08 14:32:35 · 24 answers · asked by ? 2