Giving notice
How to give notice Legally, as long as you’ve been at your job a month, you have to give at least one week’s notice, although your contract will often specify longer – usually at least a month. It’s...
View ArticleI hate my job
I’m bored of my job Jobs, in general, are boring because life just sucks that way. However, there’s a big difference between looking forward to Friday, and considering setting fire to your toehair just...
View ArticleCan my employer give me a bad reference?
If you’re a member of a union it may be worthwhile talking to them on an anonymous basis to find out what the organisation’s policy is on verbal references; many organisations and companies have...
View ArticleDefine me app
Want a job? Not sure if you’ve got any of the skills employers are looking for? You do! You just don’t realise it. Turn your everyday life into swanky looking skills you can put on your CV. Find out...
View ArticleLeaving the army
Why leave the armed forces? “I made the decision to leave the army because of a number of factors,” explains 27 year-old Rob, a former Captain in the British Army. “I realised it wasn’t something I...
View ArticleSurviving the sack
Have you been unfairly dismissed? Firstly, ask yourself if you’ve been fired legally. Unfair dismissal includes: Being sacked for union membership Asking for the minimum wage Blowing the whistle on...
View ArticleShould I return to the job that brought on depression?
It’s understandable you are worried about returning to work after you’ve been off for several months. Depression is a valid reason to be off work and whether you go back or not is up to you. You might...
View ArticleHow to resign
How much notice to resign? The length of the notice period for handing in a resignation can vary depending on your employer and the contractual notice obligation in your contract of employment. If...
View ArticleWhat to do if you’ve been made redundant
What is redundancy? Redundancy means your employer can’t offer you work anymore. This is either because they’ve run out of money and need to downsize, or they don’t need the work you’re doing anymore....
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