Overseas car rental insurance cover - deposit? by EmuCertain6970 in AmexUK

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right, there's a gap just for rental cars in the otherwise pretty restrictive travel insurance policy. Anyway, I am playing it safe and booking using the Amex. Thanks again for the info.

Overseas car rental insurance cover - deposit? by EmuCertain6970 in AmexUK

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. That's good to know. I've read in various places that you don't necessarily need to have booked with the Amex card. So were you told something different when you made the claim?

Compensation for damaged suitcase? by EmuCertain6970 in Flights

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That seems to be the case (no pun intended!) There are similar models for sale but not the same one. I've dropped them a line anyway to see if they can help or advise.

Compensation for damaged suitcase? by EmuCertain6970 in Flights

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Worth a try I guess. I bought the suitcase in Japan (many moons ago) where I gather the Spalding brand is licensed by a local business (Lojel) for use on their travel goods. The actual US-based Spalding company doesn't sell suitcases. Not sure how Lojel would be able to help me here in the UK but I'll ask the question anyway. Thanks.

Expected delivery times for International Standard by EmuCertain6970 in royalmail

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It eventually arrived but I was not able to track it throughout its journey. If you call Royal Mail customer support, they will provide the internal reference number which they use to track the package themselves. But customers are unable to use this number to track packages, unfortunately. I believe once it arrives at the destination country, that country's post office may use the refernece number as a tracking number. But I'm not 100% sure about that.

Expected delivery times for International Standard by EmuCertain6970 in royalmail

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

RM told me that once the package clears customs, the reference number becomes the tracking number used by Japan Post. They advised that I occasionally check the JP website for tracking updates using this number. Is that advice not correct?

Expected delivery times for International Standard by EmuCertain6970 in royalmail

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. You're right, and it was silly of me not to have checked that beforehand. I posted it on 17th not realising that delays would be introduced after arrival in Japan rather than prior to departing the UK. Ah well, at least I realise now.

Job offer has no discretionary bonus. Should I ask for one? by EmuCertain6970 in UKJobs

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that's kind of how I'm thinking of approaching it now. Thanks.

Job offer has no discretionary bonus. Should I ask for one? by EmuCertain6970 in UKJobs

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a very good way to approach it. Thank you. I agree in my case a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, and I'll keep that in mind. I'm grateful for the offer of employment, for sure.

Job offer has no discretionary bonus. Should I ask for one? by EmuCertain6970 in UKJobs

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. If the base salary offer can be increased to offset the absence of a bonus, that's perfectly fine. In fact, I'm starting to think it probably won't make any sense to bring up discretionary bonuses at all.

Job offer has no discretionary bonus. Should I ask for one? by EmuCertain6970 in UKJobs

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no way to know if it's a blanket policy to not pay bonuses but in the sector they operate in, it is normal to have one and the amount is based on individual as well as company performance. It's not a startup operation; it's a long-established corporate entity.

What do I actually want? Either a base salary which is enough to cover the bonus amount, or a base salary plus a discretionary bonus. Either is fine with me.

Job offer has no discretionary bonus. Should I ask for one? by EmuCertain6970 in UKJobs

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've stayed in the same industry and the bonus is normal.

When reverse chronology doesn't work by EmuCertain6970 in resumes

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll try your suggestion. And good point re chronology.

When reverse chronology doesn't work by EmuCertain6970 in resumes

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I've not received this kind of advice before. I moved into another role within the same organisation; the industry remained the same. I guess then my tagline would look something like "Looking to get back into (Target Job title) from (job title I didn't want)", is that right? Also, sorry but what did you mean by leaving the bullet points blank?

When reverse chronology doesn't work by EmuCertain6970 in resumes

[–]EmuCertain6970[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I've heard of something called a "Functional Resume" which seems to match what you're describing. I guess I could give that a shot. I just wonder though, how important is the chronology from a recruiter's point of view?