I'm in the unfortunate position of having been made redundant a few weeks ago. I've been working in the same field for 12 years, but my skillset really needs updating, even I can recognise that. So...
When I had my daughter I had these grand ideas of using cotton nappies and one of these nappy washing services to boil wash them once or twice weekly, if my washing machine couldn't cope. In the end I...
I gave a cheque to my daughter's nursery for £253 on 22nd December from my business account. This amount relates to fundraising profits that I raised to buy new equipment for the nursery, not...
I've had earache for the past 3 - 4 months now. I've had obvious ear infections before where I've been in agony, and lost hearing for a couple of weeks. This is like nothing I've had before. Just a...
Who sings the theme tune on Boon - something about "got me a lone ranger, coming to rescue me"? It's bugging me now. I just caught a bit of it on Men & Motors last night. I...
Has anyone out there with a small business used Thomson for advertising? Was it worth it - online or just in the directory, all their google and other links etc? I can't find any rates online. When I...
I work for a local upmarket newspaper/mag that is in its infancy and I'm proposing that we start a cinema and DVD review section. How do I go about obtaining screener DVD copies for review, or even...
Can't get hold of my payslips at the moment and no-one here in the office to ask It just occurred to me that the yearly wage I thought I was receiving I might not actually be getting, unless my maths...
I've seen a job advertised - an art & design technician at a school. The salary is listed as Scale 3 point 14 ?15,570 (13,491 pro rata). 34 hours a week, term time only. Like some teachers, would...
Has anyone taken this test yet? (I think it was launched 28th April). If so, what did you think of it? I'm thinking of booking my test over the summer.
Got a statement today for a barely-used current account which usually has pennies in it - and there was a credit on it for over ?1000. As nice as it would be to have ?1000, my conscience (and morals)...
Things are tight for us at the moment, like lots of people. Too much debt etc. Everything going wrong, a multitude of things to pay for which we struggle to afford. I really feel it's getting out of...
We've a load of domestic waste to get rid of, all piling up in the garden, shed and loft at the moment. A lot of damp wood including 3 doors, small pieces of old furniture, large outside Xmas decs...
I keep seeing these weight loss web ads all over the place, claiming you can lose X amount of lbs within 1 or 2 weeks, free samples etc. They're something to do with acai berry tablets I think...
I've applied for a job (through Totaljobs), and they are holding interviews at the Job Centre Plus. Just out of interest (and fear!) - do they have facilities at these centres for testing computer...
Not sure if this is the right area to post - Anyone got any good products or tips on bleaching / whitening clothes? I don't have a large wardrobe of clothes and tend to have my favourites which I will...
Does anyone know of any decent job vacancy websites out there? I'm looking for graphic design work in north west England - mainly Manchester and surrounding areas. I've sourced quite a few but a lot...
Hi there I've finally found a great job I want to apply for, however on their application form they have asked what my notice period is. I have never, ever been given a written contract (despite...
I've been riding a Peugeot Speedfight 49cc scooter for the past year. I retook my CBT in June, as well as my theory test, so I have 18 months in which to take my practical test. I wanted to get a...