Preshyi:
You obviously misunderstood me Sir, I am already schooling fulltime and if its something that requires a full time training for him then it will definitely affect our finances. so I am looking at how soon he can start considering the financial aspect. I already said I will make research but need to be aware what to look out for.

Well, I was advised by a senior family friend that, I as a dependent should just try take up any job in as much as it’s bringing in lots of money for us to clear off our debts (school debts and money borrowed to aid our traveling) and after my wife studies when the financial burden will be lesser, then we should focus on looking for specific jobs that will help aid out stay, but for now we should focus on making money.

So, I don’t know if you could apply this also,

Tho, it doesn’t stop the dependant to be pursuing other better offers,

dustydee:


But to cheer you up, some online applications do ask "diversity" questions which includes your age range, gender and race.

@Aphrodite007 you no wan mentor me ba

Hahaha you’re not serious. Yeah it’s a no-no. Haba dusty I spent my day running round looking for how to get you help. You know this is a nameless place and me I like my id hidden, so I had to find another way for you to get the help you.

I’m always so proud of women that want to change careers and I’ve finally found someone for you- had to ask for her permission.

Aphrodite007:


Hahaha you’re not serious. Yeah it’s a no-no. Haba dusty I spent my day run I g round looking for how to get you help. You know this is a nameless place and me I like my id hidden, so I had to find another way for you to get the help you.
I’m always so proud of women that want to change careers and I’ve finally found someone for you - had to ask for her permission.

I understand. Thank you so much. I will contact her.

Modified:
Wait o, do I come across as a woman?
No wahala sha, I guess she'll be expecting a woman so perhaps it might not work but thank you so much.

dustydee:

I understand. Thank you so much. I will contact her.

Modified:
Wait o, do I come across as a woman?
No wahala sha, I guess she'll be expecting a woman so perhaps it might not work but thank you so much.

Loool there’s something about your username … the first time i saw it as well I concluded yu were a female hehehe

@preshyi I pmed you regarding the question about your hubby.

Any contractors here? How many interviews averagely do you do to land a role? Any advise on jumping from full time to contract?

dustydee:

I understand. Thank you so much. I will contact her.

Modified:
Wait o, do I come across as a woman?
No wahala sha, I guess she'll be expecting a woman so perhaps it might not work but thank you so much.

Oh wait. Oh I’m so sorry. Dustydee sounds so feminine. My apologies. Unfortunately we really don’t help men. No vex. You can still send her a message, she might; she really might.

Preshyi:
Please I would like to know about the bold part, I am the student but I believe my husband has better chances cos he is a Biochemist but has over 5 years experience working in the health sector in Nigeria and some assume he read a medical course. For now he has gotten an Amazon warehouse operative job but we are thinking of how he can switch to the medical field that has chances of sponsorship. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Whereabouts in the UK are you?

But wait o, @dustydee na M... baba no vex o, your name sounds F to me just like @Aphrodite007 sounds Hermaphrodite....

AirBay:
But wait o, @dustydee na M... baba no vex o, your name sounds F to me just like @Aphrodite007 sounds Hermaphrodite....

Chai, I don die. Hmmn, let me get a new account.

Aphrodite007:


Oh wait. Oh I’m so sorry. Dustydee sounds so feminine. My apologies. Unfortunately we really don’t help men. No vex. You can still send her a message, she might; she really might.

No worries, I just need to get serious and be more confident. I think I have the basics but need a bit more belief in myself. I will make the move successfully. Thank you for going out of your way to help.

Irenenwaka:



Loool there’s something about your username … the first time i saw it as well I concluded yu were a female hehehe

I wanted to create a new one but may be I should keep it. Make I confuse people small.

mrcodebreaker:
Any contractors here? How many interviews averagely do you do to land a role? Any advise on jumping from full time to contract?

For me in my 2 contract roles so far, it's been 1 interview each. The second role was 1 and half. The half was for them to see me in person and lasted less than 20mins because I extended it with my questions so that my transport fare will not waste.
That's one of the advantages of contracting. I hate long recruitment processes.

Modified.
Actually all my jobs in the UK, Permanent and Contract have been 1 interview only.

Same thing we had in my, but we are open to anything that's gonna work.

Schoolhike:


Well, I was advised by a senior family friend that, I as a dependent should just try take up any job in as much as it’s bringing in lots of money for us to clear off our debts (school debts and money borrowed to aid our traveling) and after my wife studies when the financial burden will be lesser, then we should focus on looking for specific jobs that will help aid out stay, but for now we should focus on making money.

So, I don’t know if you could apply this also,

Tho, it doesn’t stop the dependant to be pursuing other better offers,

Okay, replied you

AirBay:
@preshyi I pmed you regarding the question about your hubby.

Sheffield but we are open to moving after my studies.

KOVIC19COVID20:



Whereabouts in the UK are you?

AirBay:
But wait o, @dustydee na M... baba no vex o, your name sounds F to me just like @Aphrodite007 sounds Hermaphrodite....

How did Fela say it: trouble dey sleep, yanga wake am

dustydee:

For me in my 2 contract roles so far, it's been 1 interview each. The second role was 1 and half. The half was for them to see me in person and lasted less than 20mins because I extended it with my questions so that my transport fare will not waste.
That's one of the advantages of contracting. I hate long recruitment processes.

Modified.
Actually all my jobs in the UK, Permanent and Contract have been 1 interview only.

Lool says the person who wants a mentor…. Oga you should be the one mentoring us ooo

dustydee:

For me in my 2 contract roles so far, it's been 1 interview each. The second role was 1 and half. The half was for them to see me in person and lasted less than 20mins because I extended it with my questions so that my transport fare will not waste.
That's one of the advantages of contracting. I hate long recruitment processes.

Modified.
Actually all my jobs in the UK, Permanent and Contract have been 1 interview only.

How are the umbrella companies treating you?

Aminess1:
Please pardon me if this issue has been sorted out before. The slides are much to check through.
I stay in Leicester with my family although my school is at Sheffield. My husband rented the house with his name and I’ve applied for council tax exemption but I got letter saying is only 25% will be exempted since my husband is not a student. Is that how it’s been done?
Again we’re trying to buy a car and considering the best option for insurance monthly payment ? We’re barely 2months here.
Thank you.

You should have rented in your name. I don't know if full exemption will work in this situation

Preshyi:
Thanks so much, will definitely do more research on the training cos that work no be here. But are these trainings something he can do while still working fulltime?

YES. he should about the different time schedule available for the training and choose according to his convenience

Preshyi:
You obviously misunderstood me Sir, I am already schooling fulltime and if its something that requires a full time training for him then it will definitely affect our finances. so I am looking at how soon he can start considering the financial aspect. I already said I will make research but need to be aware what to look out for.

Training will cost money, however he will make the money back eventually and the benefits of tier 2 sponsorship. Your choice....

wonlasewonimi:


How are the umbrella companies treating you?

Currently a Perm. I had an assessment which deemed me then to be inside but the implementation was postponed so I and others appealed. That contract has ended now and I am back to perm. Looking to go back though even if I am deemed inside IR35, this permanent thing is not working for me.

Irenenwaka:


Lool says the person who wants a mentor…. Oga you should be the one mentoring us ooo

No nah, I am trying to change career that's why. I have been lucky so far in my current field.
I do mentor people too but mentor pass mentor especially when the mentor is a goddess.

Funky123:


Thank you so much, I have been able to see more schools that accepts HND, I will apply for my transcript next week and start applying
God bless you

Please, can you share your discovery? My case is similar to yours

dustydee:

Currently a Perm. I had an assessment which deemed me then to be inside but the implementation was postponed so I and others appealed. That contract has ended now and I am back to perm. Looking to go back though even if I am deemed inside IR35, this permanent thing is not working for me.

You can't afford to go to the dark side

dustydee:

For me in my 2 contract roles so far, it's been 1 interview each. The second role was 1 and half. The half was for them to see me in person and lasted less than 20mins because I extended it with my questions so that my transport fare will not waste.
That's one of the advantages of contracting. I hate long recruitment processes.

Modified.
Actually all my jobs in the UK, Permanent and Contract have been 1 interview only.

I’m guessing its not IT right? Everyone always says job security. Has there been a time when you didn’t have a contract gig.

Orazly:
Need an advice: Got to the UK three days back and ordered a Covid-19 day2 and 8 test kits from Dante’s Lab, was told I should expect the kits the following day from a mailing company in the UK. The mailing company arrived and was unable to locate my address and had to return the item to the sender(Dante lab) since they couldn’t locate my exact flat. I got to know later that day that an attempt was made to deliver the kits to me but they couldn’t get to me and it will be sent back to Dante.
I have emailed Dante several times and no response from them, I had to purchase day5 test to release kits hoping that If the previous parcel is sent back I will do my day 2 and day 5 (test to release) then leave isolation, but up till this moment no response or mails from Dante and today is my 4th day in the UK.
My Question is:, can I carry out the day 5 Covid 19 (test to release) on the 5th day and if the result comes out and it’s fine, can I start coming out and live my normal life? Or are there implications for not doing the day 2 test.

Call Dante to cancel and request for a refund. Then call NHS to request for test kit. It's free of charge but expect their visit any time and also, your quarantine starts from the day they deliver the test kits. Good luck.

Kamkam007:


Please, can you share your discovery? My case is similar to yours

Sheffield Hallam
Roehampton Uni
Robert Gordon
Uni of Sunderland
London Metropolitan
University College Birmingham
Solent University
Salford University
Cardiff Metropolitan
Bedfordshire University
UWE
Uni of South Wales
Edinburgh Napier
University of Suffolk
Swansea University
University of Essex

Aminess1:
Please pardon me if this issue has been sorted out before. The slides are much to check through.
I stay in Leicester with my family although my school is at Sheffield. My husband rented the house with his name and I’ve applied for council tax exemption but I got letter saying is only 25% will be exempted since my husband is not a student. Is that how it’s been done?
Again we’re trying to buy a car and considering the best option for insurance monthly payment ? We’re barely 2months here.
Thank you.

When I mentioned earlier about single occupancy, we got contrary opinions from others, about entitlements about the spouse.........

Pay the 75% in peace......... As stated, the rental agreement should be in your name (I say no more)..... Before justwise says we are encouraging illegal behaviors...........

About the car, loads of places to buy cars...... Ebay, gumtree, dealers, Facebook marketplace etc etc

The checks YOU MUST undertake, was listed in a previous post....... Hunt down post from previous thread.......

Ensure you declare right details to insurance company, after you get a quote from confused.com, moneysupermarket, compare the market etc...... Put a phone call through to them, to ensure all details are accurate.......

Your insurance would be declared null & void, at the point of any claim, if any discrepancy is noted........

mrcodebreaker:
I’m guessing its not IT right? Everyone always says job security. Has there been a time when you didn’t have a contract gig.

It is actually IT but very specialised (Telecoms) and limited hence why I am looking to go into the tech side.
There was a time I didn't have a gig but luckily my contract "savings" saw me through. I am perm now because I didn't find a contract role plus I had hope to hit a jackpot so I can retire. Well long and short of it is that I am back to work and retirement is postponed .

wonlasewonimi:


You can't afford to go to the dark side

I agree. But it is not for everyone.