Thank you, I already sent a message, although I know I won't get a reply until at least tomorrow. I'm going to ring first thing at 08:00 and will make sure it's recorded. There's probably an explanation, even if it's not a particularly good one.
I think now you just get your statement through your online account a week before you get paid, and it was standard before COVID-19. Should be under "Payments" when you log in.
All will end up in your journal in your online account including a to do list things are getting a little busier now but you should get updates and payment amount after first 4 weeks just before it goes in but its slow
have been speaking to other contacts in the industry and there are a LOT of businesses about to go under and massive lay offs coming up. With Furlough ending (changing?) there is going to be carnage.
Sounds annoying but assume they will backdate it?
Sounds annoying but assume they will backdate it?
I was a bit concerned about my situation as I have an informal rent agreement and no paperwork but they put it through straight away.
It does seem there is some regional variation on the support or 'service' people are getting. I found the benefits system in Brixton to be a total nightmare when trying to deal with it. Now the office/staff in Hertfordshire have been really decent throughout. Even paid for a new (well £299 refurb) laptop for me
Yeah, I think that has always been the case. Good news for you though, pleased to hear that
which I am not moaning about. I still get 'the fear' when the regular text updates arrive telling me to log into my account. Even when I am doing nothing wrong I still feel guilty about it
I know what you mean, it's the adult equivalent of being summoned to the headteacher's office. Except today, because I'd been told to expect the message from them. Must be the first time I've cheered out loud when I got the text telling me to check my journal!Yeah, I think that has always been the case. Good news for you though, pleased to hear that
Have to say that my lot have been almost unnervingly good
but seriously Im confused as to what to do if its not better tomorrow and looking like a pratt either way turning up or not turning up on first shift new place and of course the new fines etc
Cheers for that after taking advice Ive updated the job to possible start and interview first due to covid setup at company rather than successful now as only done everything online and video calls anyway through agency so hopefully that will cover me as theyve not seen me in person yet but the rules on when to actually self isolate payment systems etc seem a bit all over the place and could do without a fine
Even colds can become serious if you give it to an immunocompromised person, so you're doing the right thing. If you feel shit, so will anyone who catches it off you, and you won't be on top form at work anyway. I'm hoping this pandemic might make employers more conscious of that, and not pressure people to come in sick.Cheers for that after taking advice Ive updated the job to possible start and interview first due to covid setup at company rather than successful now as only done everything online and video calls anyway through agency so hopefully that will cover me as theyve not seen me in person yet but the rules on when to actually self isolate payment systems etc seem a bit all over the place and could do without a fine
I guess if people do self isolate UC may see it as not available for work if not tested see what happens in morning if symptoms worse etc its more just sniffles , sneezing and sore throat now but bloody annoying happening now and wondered if anyone had had similar whilst on universal credit
It's a lovely hope, but I fear we have a long road to reach that point. The government narrative for well nigh two decades has been towards seeing workers as resources to be mined to maximum effect, rather than people, who might benefit from a bit of care and thought. It's going to take a while to roll that back. Some employers get it, but I wonder what proportion...?
telling me I needed to agree to certain terms:
Yes I had that message last week too though not a phone call but to fill in in my journal guess they getting stricterA new UCC called me at 08:45 on Saturday morning
Spend 35 (or 37.5) hours a week looking for work
Agree to take work with up to 90 mins commute
Log all actions to find work
Possibly something else
Told me to log into the UC website and agree to these terms within 72 or my claim will be closed.
Cheering
The usual accepted identification is at link below not sure how it affects your daughter but at least you can see what they usually require best of luck I think for the most part they do seem very helpful with new claims guess they are still happy working from home or something
The usual accepted identification is at link below not sure how it affects your daughter but at least you can see what they usually require best of luck I think for the most part they do seem very helpful with new claims guess they are still happy working from home or something
https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/42084/...iversal_Credit_Claim.pdf?m=636640703667270000
Yes pretty much the same as those at my nhs testing station today about 8 of them in pouring rain centre of a carpark with just a small gazebo for shelter amazing how they keep smiling I guess but the one trying to scan my qr code through the rain spattered window lost it briefly and shouted "Friggin shit technology" I guess many are on our side really
Yes pretty much the same as those at my nhs testing station today about 8 of them in pouring rain centre of a carpark with just a small gazebo for shelter amazing how they keep smiling I guess but the one trying to scan my qr code through the rain spattered window lost it briefly and shouted "Friggin shit technology" I guess many are on our side really
That's most of the things I had to agree to at the start. I had to specify which job site or media I would use and what role I'd be looking for, and the amount of hours I'd work in a week. I had my call this morning. That's only the second catch up one technically since I applied. The other 2 were setting everything up. I think they might be putting on the thumbscrews in lieu of the next wave of redundancy and liquidationsA new UCC called me at 08:45 on Saturday morning
Spend 35 (or 37.5) hours a week looking for work
Agree to take work with up to 90 mins commute
Log all actions to find work
Possibly something else
Told me to log into the UC website and agree to these terms within 72 or my claim will be closed.
Cheering
The woman I spoke to practically had the party poppers out when we tied up the details of my new job. Lovely but sad at the same time.
I hope this new thing works out.
I have had an employment adviser throughout who was assigned to me before all this as part of my mental health referral. She said absolutely don't spend all day every day checking jobs cos it'll destroy you. She said once every 3 days should suffice. She was the reason I got this job cos we were chatting about what I might want to do and the idea of support work for other autists came up and her mate already works for such a company so knew a kosher care firm. If it wasn't for her I've no doubt I'd still be looking.
Didn't do me much good but it might work for someone. Just to throw a few ideas round, when I was looking I:
Christ even typing that is depressing
- Looked at local companies I wanted to work for, mostly bike shops. Checked their website and social media to see if they were asking for anyone.
- Because I don't drive, used Google Maps to look for businesses close to me who were still open and checked all their social media.
- Usual websites of Indeed, Linked In, Googled jobs in Derby, online job section of local paper.
