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by Idea
Wed Aug 04, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Different modes of contracting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1814

Umbrella companies are ok for short contract - the nett income is lower than limited company. but limited company requires set-up costs - and closing down the company also involves some costs and you'll need to file your tax returns if you keep your company dormant. did you try some googling ? all t...
by Idea
Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:12 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Different modes of contracting?
Replies: 7
Views: 1814

Re: Different modes of contracting?

someone who may be contracting for short-term or long-term and is quite new to tax structures, expenses claims etc? Which ones did you go for? Thanks for your advice. one of the parameters to decide on the format is if its short term or long term and you are trying to generalise. I would say if you...
by Idea
Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: What will happen if my ILR application (WP 5y) got rejected?
Replies: 10
Views: 3587

if for some reason ILR got rejected due to abesences...i would think the WP holder can apply for FLR and later on apply for ILR when the eligibility is reached
by Idea
Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: getting job without UK experience
Replies: 28
Views: 4587

Apparently, there is no clear reason. I just dont "make a match" after clearing all hurdles I get through all tecnical tests (3-4) and then Stupoid HR interview comes up I dont know why they dont see it initially and cal me for test and interviews Strange! Generally agents/companies ask for UK expe...
by Idea
Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Umbrella contractor vs own company?
Replies: 2
Views: 802

My advise would be start with an umberella company and see how it goes for sometime. if your work/part time work is continous and you see yourself doing it in the long term switch to limited company at that stage
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by Idea
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job openings in Glasgow
Replies: 9
Views: 2174

city centre a nice place?...

yes. if you stay indoors always
by Idea
Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Two years experienced Asic Design/Verification Engineer
Replies: 3
Views: 764

is it aisc verification or asic ? ...as if it matters..
by Idea
Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:38 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Job openings in Glasgow
Replies: 9
Views: 2174

if somebody knew a secret answer to 'how to get a job' they'll be super rich and wouldn't spend time here...
by Idea
Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Plz. suggest a good resume preparation service provider
Replies: 5
Views: 1315

IMHO there is no international standard for CVs and from my experience i can say people are interested in the content and dont care much about the presentation - so dont get too much hung up on cv format. It takes 2 minutes for the recruiter to understand your experience and projects involved. Any o...
by Idea
Thu Jul 22, 2010 2:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 (G) query
Replies: 6
Views: 1090

If you can atleast submit 2 Documentable - Acceptable - Reportable evidences in original (or attested, as applicable) for ur claim, then the answer is YES are you refering to 2 documentable, acceptable & reportable evidence as stated in the policy guidance (for selfemployed applicants)? i m sorry b...
by Idea
Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:05 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR refused
Replies: 21
Views: 6765

Re: ILR refused

Hi i was refused ILR(same day service) last august for out of country more than 6 months (maernity leave) not allowed to appeal as i got enough leave to remain till 2012(come under hsmp judicial review). one of the solicitors advised me doing representation for not exercising proper discretion and ...
by Idea
Sun Jul 18, 2010 9:47 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: someone got any idea for me please
Replies: 6
Views: 1608

I find that there are other doc.s which can be used as proof - fr eg. P60s and child benefit letter, - P60s you can get it from HMRC even if you have lost them..
by Idea
Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application under salary cut
Replies: 5
Views: 1411

this has been answered so many times....pls use the search function
by Idea
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: someone got any idea for me please
Replies: 6
Views: 1608

You should have given the information when you applied for ILR...
Do you have a copy of the lost passport ? -..
by Idea
Fri Jul 16, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: how to save tax in UK
Replies: 19
Views: 5708

Pension contribution

A long shot - Increase the contribution to the pension fund...may help
by Idea
Wed Jul 14, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: A question on Contracting
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

You can find good reliable umbrella companies charging 25-30 gbp/week

try Brookson, paystream...
by Idea
Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Got job offer 30k - is it okay ?
Replies: 43
Views: 10819

Interesting discussion Do not forget that in UK, you have access to free schooling and free top class health care which are very expensive in Asia. In UK if you are poor, you are still a human being. In many asian countries this is not the case. :mrgreen: Hats off for this statement from u man from...
by Idea
Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Actual Salary Package Yeild in UK
Replies: 8
Views: 1637

12 payslip payment would add upto 55k ?...

dont know what u are looking for.

if you know the tax, the ni and pension contricution (if any) that's the payslip covered....
by Idea
Wed Jul 07, 2010 3:59 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Structural Engineer (Civil) - 5 yrs Exp - Energy sector
Replies: 7
Views: 1485

i'm afraid KP is right. There is nothing much else to do....probably u could try with a local address and phone number (your friends') to find if there are any calls. - based on that u can decide to make a visit to uk or not...
by Idea
Sat Jul 03, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Structural Engineer (Civil) - 5 yrs Exp - Energy sector
Replies: 7
Views: 1485

Not sure what reply u are expecting... But i did a quick search on jobsites and there are lots of openings. Though IT guys are a majority on Tier I there are people working in other areas as well. I'm a mechanical Engineer and know many in my field here who are from India - in energy sector - power,...
by Idea
Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:44 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Do UK Employers make reference checks
Replies: 6
Views: 1643

yes, its normal for uk comapies to make reference checks.
but i dont think they will be enquiring about your pay. - it will be more to do with your work experience, your job role and your character

- but its not a good idea to give incorrect information nevertheless..
by Idea
Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Finally got a Contract..
Replies: 6
Views: 1701

Did you try googling for umberalla companies ? you'll get answers for most of your questions... the umberella companies have on their websites net income calculators. which will give u an idea .. - it depends on what expenses you would claim, is your workplace near where u live . is your contract ex...
by Idea
Wed Jun 02, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Polish workers in UK, why Agencies tread us the same?
Replies: 26
Views: 7628

OP your claims are rubbish. there are 2 poles working in my department. in a recent downsizing a scot working in a similar role had to leave there is no bias - only the market is bad and makes people find some excuses and someone to blame...a local who is affected might think immigrants are the reas...
by Idea
Tue Jun 01, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Need your valuable suggestion. Planning to move by July end
Replies: 13
Views: 3291

Re: Need your valuable suggestion. Planning to move by July

Hello All, I am planning to move to UK sometime by last week of July form Bnagalore. I have a job in India which pays me 14 lacs p.a. and I have the flexibility of continuing the same job from UK. I have my tier 1 visa stamped and have applied dependent visa for my spouse and kid which should be av...
by Idea
Mon May 31, 2010 4:58 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR req HSMP JR: Unemployed, now working but < 3 mths???
Replies: 4
Views: 1498

Just sharing the experience of my friend...she was not working for more than a year in between but was working for around 6 mths when she applied-and she got ilr
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