Mine looks pretty safe at 3%, the missus' not quite so, hers is 93%.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34066941

Maybe Murray should try it

53% for mw and that goes down to 43% for my engineering colleagues, most of whom have been devising methods of doing my job for over 20 years.

Could a machine really sleep at the oven exit like I do?

Mine looks pretty safe at 3%, the missus' not quite so, hers is 93%.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34066941

Pipefitter - 49%.

No idea what made me try plugging that profession into the box.

Mine looks pretty safe at 3%, the missus' not quite so, hers is 93%.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-34066941

On a serious note, it's hard to believe some of the claims they are making.

There certainly are jobs at risk but most are not.

I really like the idea of a robot barman though.

It sounds very cool.

Pipefitter - 49%.

No idea what made me try plugging that profession into the box.

Because delusional plumber isn't listed?

1%

The company I work for are paying off 3,500. If you are paid off you were to receive a phone call last week. As yet have received no phone call so praying I'm one of the lucky ones. Still you never know not a nice time for the oil industry with 65,000 jobs already lost in the UK.

Employment - I need some advice on a situation over a 'notice period' if anyone could help please

Incidentally 77%

What if the person just never answered the phone? Would they still have a job?

hard to try and join the humour . Our company said they want to do this the right way. Personally I hate it when the phone rings it's a terrible feeling. However I'm a survivor have made plans along with no debt but whem you sit down and write the cost of living down food, normal bills it brings home a certain reality.

Because delusional plumber isn't listed?

Neither are pimp, prostitute or lap dancer.

I checked.

What the hell is wrong with me.......

Pipefitter - 49%.

No idea what made me try plugging that profession into the box.

I've no idea either. The box you type in says 'I am a.....' Why you didn't then type 'irritating cnut' is beyond me.

Me very bad man.

Sorry, no offence meant. The waiting must be hard on you. Hope your job is safe. It's at times like this that you realise that things like TV packages, broadband, season tickets and mobile phone contracts really are luxuries.

your right to sit down and put it on paper kinda wakes you up. Still I'm confident for the future it's the younger ones in my industry I feel sorry for .

I've no idea either. The box you type in says 'I am a.....' Why you didn't then type 'irritating cnut' is beyond me.

Me very bad man.

Because if I'd typed "I am a irritating Cnut" Bluto would have nailed me on my grammar.

your right to sit down and put it on paper kinda wakes you up. Still I'm confident for the future it's the younger ones in my industry I feel sorry for .

The younger ones will be fine. Many people lose their jobs at least once. It's bad news to suffer it but most recover. It's the older ones who might have more problems getting another job. Been there myself when I was young.

Edited September 14, 201510 yr by oaksoft

Nor is politician. Or does that fall under one of the above categories.

Many would claim politician isn't a real job.

Because if I'd typed "I am a irritating Cnut" Bluto would have nailed me on my grammar.

Fair point! I'm a 5% by the way. Which matches our league win ratio at Fortress Feegie.

Because if I'd typed "I am a irritating Cnut" Bluto would have nailed me on my grammar.

No.

Just the spelling. Twice.

I may also have commended the honesty of your assertion.

You should try Dicko's lawyer.

On a serious note ...

Depends on your contract. You would need to be more specific about the situation. Don't know if you want to do that on an open forum or not. And I'm no legal expert on it - or anything for that matter.

Thank you for the reply -

The situation is that my son (20) gave 4 weeks notice to his employer as he found a new job.

He began last week working his notice period with the intention of completing it.

He is training in pharmacy NVQ Level 3 , the relevance of that is that the employer pays for the course ( which is transferable ) and his new employer has confirmed that as he would have to reimburse current company the money laid out for the course ( which is fair and right) that they would pick up the tab.

HR at current employer said that they are not willing to cross charge , therefore will deduct from this months salary which effectively wipes out his wage and in real terms if he completed the notice period , he would be working for nil.

Although I believe that's reasonable for them to deduct direct he had been a great employee for 2 years and no days sick.His issue is that he would work rest of this month , have no money , then have to work another month at new place to if earned a wage therefor almost 2 months without income to cover outgoings.

He cut short his notice period and left last Friday to go join new employer and of course this hasn't gone down well ( he's very good at his job and the course is something separate that he's doing alongside is employment with a view to going to university after course and practical experience ).

This means he is now earning as from today , and of course money due to employer is still due which will be taken from time worked and overtime that has been done , added to the fact new employer is making an additional payment to cover deductions from old employer.

His old employer phoned his new place today to complain about this and are causing issues with his new employer on day 1 which is embarrassing I guess but also unnecessary I think.

Thoughts please ?

Is it reasonable for old company who were unwilling to accommodate a more amicable notice period to then unsettle new employer in this way ?

Has he agreed to any deductions in writing?

Is the repayment for training or education written into his contract of employment or contained within an employee handbook etc?

Has he agreed to any deductions in writing?

Is the repayment for training or education written into his contract of employment or contained within an employee handbook etc?

Hi

No written prior agreement to deductions.

Yes over repayment as in the amount reduces depending on length of time with company.

I'm not clear what you mean in the second part here. Do you mean that all employees have to pay for training but that it reduces with length of service?

I'm not clear what you mean in the second part here. Do you mean that all employees have to pay for training but that it reduces with length of service?

I think it's fair for them to take payment.

I just wondered as he only worked 1 week of notice period was it reasonable behaviour for them to ring his new employer ?

Edited September 14, 201510 yr by whydowebother

I'm not clear what you mean in the second part here. Do you mean that all employees have to pay for training but that it reduces with length of service?

Thank you for your replies.