lightofjoy:
Pls gurus in the house, my car was controlled today and police said I should produce evidence that my license is not fake, I use international driver's license. Please what can I do?

Chreze:
@theguyfromhr

Been a while. Hope you and family are good.

Progressivegee:


I would not want to be engaged in any legal battle. I am new in the UK and just want to leave the company and start a new life at a new place. I may not be replying the mail from the company anymore.

Amarathripple0:

Lol you missed the sarcasm in the person’s question. Also this mentality is very flawed. Because you don’t have ILR, you want to relinquish your rights as an employee?? Even with a Tier 2 visa, there is no leash, you are free to leave as you please or utilise your leave; It’s not slavery please. Know your rights and know peace.

donshegzy:
Guys, I’m back again. Please help as I’m second guessing this.

So, I had a second stage interview with a company recently. During this interview, the interviewer noted that I am overqualified for the job role and mentioned two other senior roles - asking which I’d love to go for.

I explained that I wasn’t sure if those roles were available within the company as I’d applied for the one available. But I won’t mind taking the more senior role as I could double down and do the junior role when there’s shortage/an extra hand is needed.

He also asked about the salary expectations and I told him I understood the salary offered for the junior position but won’t name a figure since he’s asked about a more senior role (was trying to play it smart make he no go give me junior salary for senior role - if considered).

I’ve read something about people being rejected for being overqualified for roles.

I guess my question is, is this really much of a dealbreaker? (I know it’s their decision but your advise could help for later needs)

Gemma11:


Noted.

Speaking from experience, in my old company it was unheard of for someone to go on annual leave during their probationary period. Even if it was the employee's right to do so, it wasn't a good look.

You are on probation - which means one should be doing everything they can to impress their employer in terms of attendence, output and meeting all objectives

Does excercising your right take annual leave during probation actually give the employer the impression that you are actually committed to the job?

In the probabtionary period you don't have the same employee rights as other long term employees they don't need an excuse to let you go as well so even if they felt obligated to allow annual leave.

That is why I always say "Read the room". They will smile in your face and say it is ok but are they really? Or are you just giving them amunition to use against you later in an underhanded way.

Osoderi:
Hello house pls I need advice my father in-law burial is Jan next year and my hubby is insisting that I have to travel for the ceremony since he is the first son, that I need to be there .
my problem now is I started a new job in September and my confirmation is Feb next year. I don't have leave till March next year when the new leave beginnings . I am thinking of how to talk to my manager about it, if she will agree and give me part of my leave in Jan or I take some days without pay. I am confused. kindly advice pls. Thank u

Geebee5:

Thanks a lot for the reply. Will make careful comparisons and make a decision. May God guide me.

EJIOGBENIMI:
Good day guys.
please what are the reliable and affordable car brands with low maintenance cost you'll advice in the UK?
At what price range can one get a used reliable car? no more than 8 years old, Automatic, petrol, low fuel consumption.
What are the taxes that are paid on cars? How often

Geebee5:
Hello everyone,

I need insights from the experienced peeps on this forum.
I got a job offer from NHS to work as a Data Analyst accompanied with Tier2 /sponsorship visa. I currently work as an IT service desk technician in a private company and I must say, it’s wonderful working here (my current company). My boss put in a word for me and the company is ready to sponsor me so they intend to put in an application to the home office to be a sponsorship licensed employer so I can be sponsored. Also, I’ll move to another department to work as a Data Analyst. I really have no Idea how the NHS works but would like to hear from experienced folks. If you were in my shoes, what will you do? Thanks

Viruses:


My supplier; British gas does not have off peak during the day, instead they have day rate for one hour during the night.

Switching to single rate is just a matter of giving them instructions.

The boiler has 2 switches, one for day and one for night but the storage heater has only one switch such that if it's on during day, day billing is used and when on at night, night billing is used that is why when the room is warm during the day, I off the switch but need to wake up to on it at night. If I forget to wake up to on it, then I have to put it on in the morning which is day else I'll be cold.

Truth is I hardly do anything with electricity at night.

Maturedhustler:


In my case, I was exempted from tax as a student but got a letter from council to start paying tax some weeks after the school notified me that I have graduated.

I initially wrote back that I am still a student because I have a date on my BRP till January 2023 and council requested I should send Student status letter.

I rushed back to school web to download as usual. Only to find out I have been blocked . Sincerely, individuals have to prepare for surprises . I thought I will be exempted till January or when I start making taxable salary.

I recently took a job after my program but pays less than £800/month.

Pls can I still write for exemption/reduction till January or when my Salary is above £1k/month.

My house rent (£950/month) and many other unexpected expenses depleted my POF very fast. Recent high exchange rate is not helping matter too. Thanks

Pearlyfaze:


Yes I have receipt.

Pearlyfaze:


Yes I have receipt.

specialenvoy:
Good morning

Does anyone know any car finance company that can give car finance to someone that has stayed less than 3 years in the UK but stayed up to 2 years?

Thanks

Pearlyfaze:
Dear Ancestors, I have come again with my questions.

My story:

Wife is a Nurse on Tier 2 visa, her employer gave her offer and posted her to Aberdeen, after getting her visa, she was transferred to Edinburgh, getting to Edinburgh and passing her final exam and became full UKRN, her manager said she doesn't like her and as such requested for her to be transferred. (Note only her the 3 black Nurses were all affected).

This may mean another transfer?.

This whole thing is affecting our settling down properly and it's mentally draining to say the least.

Please I need advise on how best to Navigate this issue.

Preshyi:
@TheGuyFromHR
Sorry I had to quote this message cos it's not related to my request. I sent you a DM but not sure you check your emails. I believe you work in HR and would please want any pointers on starting my HR career in the UK. I Just completed my Msc in HRM with a distinction and in the process of securing a job. Fortunately, I am not after sponsorship jobs and would need any advice on how to go about it.
I will appreciate your response. Thanks.

Newbie123:


Hi Semmyk,

Please I need advice on credit score checking. I found I was able to check my credit score through my Llyods bank app via Tradesunion.

It sits at 556. I've been here for 2 months. The thing is, not all my accounts were listed. The main account where i have my direct debits for utility bills and all wasn't listed so it's not reflected on my credit score.

Please how do i go about correcting this or is there any other app i'm supposed to use to check this?

Chreze:


One of the things i dislike about the UK is the inability to clearly state things. And it’s shocking cos I will expect them to be better at it since they are English and the language is theirs. If you go by definition/explanation of public fund, you get confuse the more. This is not a benefit from getting low pay, neither is it a request from your part. It is tied to an early learning fund that they claim you qualify for. It’s crazy how you have to start translating English grammar to conclude if you are entitled or not.

Since my son started the nursery in august, it’s been a missed feeling for me. Some times I will go back to the site to read with hope of getting different understanding. Now if we are to go by the ducking effect, we should just proceed to pack him lunch. What about the milk n fruit snack. the schools don’t want meal they will have to heat, they don’t want biscuit and some kind of snacks. They want sandwiches, why d F will I want to give my child sandwiches for 8-6. Growing up I never liked taking food to school cos most of the times you don’t feel like having the meal or the meal gets spoilt before you have the appetite for it.

For a country that prides itself on caring for kids and having them at heart, how do you have a group of kids in same space and have a different rule for something as “special to kid” like group meal.

frankadrian:
Hello family.

Mighty thanks to everyone who's contributed positively to this thread so far. I have a question.

Does a dependent still need to show financial evidence even if the main tier 2 visa holder has a COS from his employer.

Lexusgs430:


So be open with pre-existing conditions, to avoid misrepresentations ............

Lexusgs430:



I expect them to...... The have a slot on classicfm97.3(Lagos), they talk about their services and how claims are honoured, without breaking a sweat ...........

Ahappygirl:
Thank you for this. Just to ask please, I am on a 1250L tax code, I just got a new job and I'm resuming 14/11. Which is a better option please..Ask for p46 from new employer or give a p45 from old employer?

orlabot:


Thanks for the response. Actually, this is my first job, nd my accumulated income since August till now is not up to 12,000 pounds yet.
I called d HMRC to inform them abt this development, but they were giving me some unreasonable excuses that they have to divide the expected accumulated taxable income by 2 and that since my accumulated income is more than 6000 pounds presently that I have to start paying tax. This explanation is not yet clear to me though

hustla:


"Think"

hustla:


I think almost all banks give sponsorship

koonbey:


Legal immigrant, and a naturalised brit, whose priority is the interests of the British people.

Also on the difference in approach to Indians and Nigerians, it's just about leverage. Their country has the financial leverage to muscle deals that allow more of their people in so they can send more remittances home. We don't. Our own leaders are focused on stealing and pissing money away with idiotic policies so when they go for trade negotiations they have their hands out for scraps rather than being able to negotiate effectively. Not racism, just realpolitik.

Tinyemeka:


Hi ya.

I'd spent years doing retail banking in Nigeria. Landed in the UK recently (not study visa) but want to make a career switch to Project Management (still a beginner and currently studying for PRINCE2 Foundation).

Have been applying to Admin roles to get a foot in the door. Have done two interviews so far and they're telling me I did well (currently awaiting their official feedback) but I'm not finding it funny (maybe it's the JJC in me). People have been saying you should not be bothered about your accent, as long as you speak clearly (which I've been doing so far) but I fear that it might be a drag actually and picking up the British accent has been a hassle to me.

Any pointers with regards to the PM career pursuit?

Sorry I just felt to rant. I dey find morale booster.

koonbey:


If you operate a business or work while resident in the UK but use exchangers or any other means to reroute the money so the government doesn't "see" the money coming into your account, that's tax evasion, especially when done in contravention of the express prohibition against self-employment while on a student visa.

It's not my opinion. It's law. That it seems like 'overstretching' to you doesn't change that. Freelancers are required to register with HMRC and file tax returns at the end of each tax year.

I'm not attempting to convince anyone of anything though - the point is to make people aware of points they might not have averred their minds to. To avoid "had I known."

gistbite:
Ancestors, I need help ó. Is it possible to get loan of £7k here without guarantor from bank or loan companies? I have a full-time job and is on a tier 2 Visa. Many thanks

tolajay:
Thanks for sharing.

But the explanation isn't clear.

The initial communication extending extra hours fro 20 (first image below), wasn't labelled "if you're working with the NHS".

The one you shared (second image below) says the concessions contained in the "if you're working with the NHS SECTION.

If the initial communication is what's referenced in the new post then, their communication is unclear. The least, they can do is update the inform on the initial post or hyperlink the section in the new update. That won't give room for all these back and forth.

Also, you have this in that shared link "If you do any different or extra work due to coronavirus
You can carry out supplementary work in any role at any skill level during the coronavirus outbreak. There is no restriction on the number of hours you can work."
, does it mean the update is still promoting unlimited work hours, and in another breath saying it'll end by 4 October?

It's really unclear.

Thegamingorca:



Hmmmm how person wan take get hold of legit pounds sterling for this town boss.