Forum: Work & Employment

I herd this on the radio a couple of weeks ago and I've been turning it over in my mind since. It's from a debate in the House of Commons on work and employment: "taxpayers recognise that while there should be a welfare state to act as a safety net, it must not be a lifestyle choice" ...

Well, I used to be a court reporter in PA, and a little in FL. I did that for 12 years. Everyone always thinks -- court reporting, wow, you must be earning so much money, blah, blah, blah. It is truly a lot of fluff!!! Court reporting agencies seem to dole the good work out to reporters that...

Newly appointed Business Secretary Sajid Javid has said there will be "significant changes" to strike laws under the new Conservative government. A strike affecting essential public services will need the backing of 40% of eligible union members under government plans, he said....

Hi, just need some feedback from current court reporters. I am an empty nester as of this year and am looking for something to fill my time. Years ago I was interested in court reporting but never pursued it. I remember at that time I was told the machine was expensive. Is it worth doing...

I saw this position advertised on Indeed yesterday: Searching For People With Basic Computer Skills job - SOCIADATES LTD - Southampton | Indeed.co.uk (http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/SOCIADATES-LTD/jobs/Searching-People-Basic-Computer-Skill-efeed072a6d4b94c) As it didn't give that much information it...

As a Job Seeker myself, I find it so irritating having to plough the decoding of basic jobs tarted up by using Politically Correct Terminology. For example. Environmental Waste Disposal Engineer .... Binman. Technical Landscaping Operative .... Gardener. Sanitary Specialist .......

So my dad is being take to court this monday, to a cantonal judge (i think that's the right translation). His employer wants to sack a sick employee within 2 years of being sick. He got welders lung whist working there and had a heart attack 5 weeks ago. All contact went by email, threating...

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My absolute passion above passion is; working with animals. This year I was inspired by my own passion (my mum kept a book on me growing up and it reminded me of my passion for animal care), so I enrolled in a home course 'Animal medical knowledge and first aid for pets'. Today I updated my CV,...

Having just partially retired, i need to pass my time so have started a small business with my friend. We are into online marketing. Problem is we are not able to find a name for our company. Please suggest us some cool and catchy names.

I agree in large part with the message in this video but I also realize that for sheer practicality it may not always be feasible. For the lucky, their passionate interests allow them to make a living but the rest of the world has to work at things that maybe aren't their first love. If you...

Who should own them and why? Should everyone have a share in the production and distribution of our natural resources and why or why not? Is this an inherent right for everyone as humans or is this a right to the individuals through an emphasis on social rights with the sole purpose of...

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Or as I like to call it, "Completely and Totally Screwed Up." Here's a good, award-winning, and beloved teacher, willing to work with poor and disadvantaged minorities who can barely speak English, and he is vilified in the press for it. This country is screwed. I can retire in four years and...

Outrage as former head of benefits agency Lord Bichard says the retired should take up community service or have their pensions docked - Home News - UK - The Independent...

I just listened to a debate on the radio where the UK In the name of equality Is pushing for 40 % of boardroom positions to be given to women.... I recall cynically that the last time we had all this nonsence was the last Labour Government and we ended up with the likes of Blears, Harmen and...

our office laptop has a simple problem, we can't put our Powerpoint Presentation or any work we need to present on a projector everytime we hit the button to make the presentation project on a screen the display on our laptop just flickers and nothing happens on the projector screen. as far as i...

What would you do in my position? Currently I'm in an IT position in a big company with a corporate environment. We have great benefits, great 401k matching and 4 weeks of vacation. My manager is nice and I enjoy working with the rest of the team. I have been here almost a year. Just today, I...

I'm not sure what to do and I could use some advice. I have a lot of medical problems which prohibit me from working anywhere "regular". I am not eligible for social security, disability, or any government programs--I've tried. I've seen some work from home programs, but they all seem to be a sham....

I've reached a milestone. This Sunday I file for my very last unemployment check. I'm at the end of my first 20 week extension and I'm not reapplying for another. On July 13th my first Social Security check will be deposited in my checking account. I will be officially retired. My last day of work...