Author: Olivia

Two weeks ago, I was applying to job that has 40K salary. I was at the interview and I thought it went well. After two days they let me know that they decided for a different candidate, but they can offer me different position, but technically I would do. The same things. Just a different name for that position. This position has lower salary of 35K, but I agreed, because of the bonuses. (12% + to the salary + 1K, after taxed). Today I saw the contract and it stated that I would have 35K salary, but it already includes the 12% and the 1K bonus. As I was angry, I was looking for different job and I saw re-newed job offer for the position I was originally applying to…. So they just lied to me about choosing someone else just so I would take the lower paying job, doing…

HR sent the new contract as an editable Word document, already containing the company signature. What (entirely legal) changes should one consider before counter-signing? Note: UK based, would like to keep the job

I'm getting fed up with my boss and other coworkers making fun or talking smack about someone because they couldn't come into work. One of the coworkers that called out was in the ER, and had the doctor's note to prove it. Another one had a family emergency. Whether or not it's true is none of your business. If they made up an excuse to stay out of work, it's probably to get away from all the crap that they get from the “company men” mentioned in the beginning. These “company men” have come into work with messed up knees, covid positive with symptoms, or sick as a dog, because they're too proud and think the company relies on them. In a sense, they are relied on, as some of them have certain certifications that others don't have. But if someone chooses to stay at home because they're having a…