thebendyfox

What they can do legally: - Not pay you for the notice period - Refuse to pay holidays owed, bonus, leaving payments etc - In some circumstances they COULD take you to court for breach of contract, which in the UK is highly doubtful (unless you are me...see below) What you SHOULD Do: - Discuss this with your current line manager, and HR department, in full and above board - Ask them outright what they will allow you to do - State your intentions in writing, at the earliest possible opportunity once the new job has been formally offered in writing - Explain to your new company the situation and inform them that you are negotiating an early release, however make sure that there isnt a clause in your new contract about not being in breach of a employment contract elsewhere. - There is little to be gained in burning bridges, so try and do things above board untill all options are exhausted In my case, I have had to turn down two jobs (both payrises, better career prospects and better packages) on the basis that my current company has indicated they will chase me through court for Breach of Contract, for costs incurred in mobilisation, accommodation etc. And since I work abroad, they will helpfully inform Mr Tax man that I am back in the UK and working - even if I aren't! Both new jobs had "non-breach of current employment contract" clauses in...so I had to walk away. Luckily, the next job offer (that I hope to receive in the next week) will be for the same company, and moving to a project with a much bigger and more powerful HR department, with more influence, than the petty minded, sadistic little bast*rds who I currently have to deal with. All the best

Maybe he was a northern spaceman? "Christmas? Ey thats miles off lad!"

Volvos are tanks, even these days (where they seem to have discovered the meaning of the words "styling" and "comfort") re: the knocking in the multi-storey. That can either be your tracking or your suspension. Take it to a mechanic and see if they can spot anything.

Theres been a rebellion at the North Pole! All of Santas Elves are protesting over wages and have thrown Santa into his own deep fat fryer! But worry ye not - this years presents will be delivered by Crisp Kringle.

A reward chart? For every household task she does, you buy her an item of makeup/chocolate. This may be sarcastic, but in all seriousness, but if you really cant have an adult conversation with her about a relatively minor matter such as this, you need to start thinking heavily about your future together.

I wont be voting. If they make me (my mum once marched me down to the ballot station ) I will probably write "Lemmy Kilmister" or "Guy Martin"

Thanks to all replies I'm going to sleep on it Either way I'll be landing in Manchester on Christmas morning and that feels awesome. I may just tell wifey and keep it as a surprise for our daughter and extended families. Or sack it and just jump out of a great sodding box.

You lot are making me nervous now You think I should tell the wife?

I would advise rent. Especially if you are in a position to pay off the mortgage shortly. Start speaking to management companies about renting it out. Although you might not make as much back on the rent, its worth the piece of mind that things like maintenance, legals etc is sorted by them and not you. If you aren't legal savvy, then renting it out yourself can be a ball-ache.

Bit of back story - I work away (in the Middle East to be not-really-very-precise) and as such spend a lot of time away from home. For weeks my work calender has had me down as being on site over the Christmas break (since its not celebrated over here in any way shape or form), a fact I have chickened out of telling anyone at home - especially my wife and 5yr old daughter. This morning I spend a bit of time with my boss and happen to mention this fact, we then take a look at the details and he has - out of the blue - changed it so I can travel on Christmas Day morning at 4am to land back in the UK for 8am. I have now booked the flights, and I am about to tell my good wife and daughter that I WILL NOT be able to come home for Christmas... ...until I bloody well turn up on the doorstep that morning. Good people of the forum...am I one or all of the following: a. An Arse b. A romantic c. A fool d. A dead man walking

Meh let lunatics be lunatics. Just make sure they move to somewhere remote and horrible (like Skegness ) and that they cant buy houses, cars, bikes, computers or phones....ever again.

Firstly, huge congratulations to you - sticking with it even though it was difficult and getting past it. Well done Secondly, massive kudos to your instructor who had obviously figured out what the problem was (nerves?) and figured out a way around them. You obviously have the ability and the knowledge, you just needed the confidence without the pressure of a test situation. Rock n' Ride

If it's booked in for MOT you are fine. If you get a letter, just produce proof of booking the MOT appointment.

Finland, Finland, Finland The country where I want to be Pony trekking or camping Or just watching TV Finland, Finland, Finland It's the country for me You're so near to Russia So far from Japan Quite a long way from Cairo Lots of miles from Vietnam Finland, Finland, Finland The country where I want to be Eating breakfast or dinner Or snack lunch in the hall Finland, Finland, Finland Finland has it all You're so sadly neglected And often ignored A poor second to Belgium When going abroad Finland, Finland, Finland The country where I quite want to be Your mountains so lofty Your treetops so tall Finland, Finland, Finland Finland has it all Oh focus on Finland friends Finland, Finland, Finland The country where I quite want to be Your mountains so lofty Your treetops so tall Finland, Finland, Finland Finland has it all, Finland has it all

What colour is your bike?

What % of those are 16-17yr olds who, politically, cant tell their arse from a dishwasher.

That is why I have always favoured devo max. Each part of the UK has a big say over its own issues and then all come together for the big issues, like war. HUH. What is it good for?

Get a 125 and get some road experience in the meantime You shouldn't turn down the opportunity to gain experience.

Whoever booked their holiday last is in for a shock if the supervisor or managers find out tomorrow.

I must have been hungry

At home: Renault Megane Scenic Commuting: Chevrolet Suburban At work: Golf Buggy

Is it actually worth it?

Essentially yes. Scotland will HAVE to put taxes up in order to support its infrastructure. It simply does not have enough people paying tax - at the current levels - to support the spending necessary. Just remember that the NHS will revert to Scottish control, and therefore Scotland will have to pay for it. And if this furore about the currency goes the way the SNP are threatening (ie. let us use the pound or we will refuse to take on our debt - resulting in defaults), no one will lend to the country.

Yep. Also as soon as the business tax hikes it, a load of companies will up sticks to Newcastle, Durham, Carlisle etc. Not to mention all the people that will decamp.