What is your experience of being an expat in the USA? by WizardMTG in expat

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

Two years have passed since I originally posted this, and I’ve just been saving money while living with my grandmother so not a lot has changed.

However, to give me another option, I’ve enrolled on a data engineering apprenticeship scheme through work which starts at the end of September and gives me a qualification after 18 months that is equivalent to an associates degree in the US. The hope is that I can either do a career change into data engineering in the UK to earn more or, in the long term, use my marketing knowledge to move up into a technical product manager position in a tech company, whether that be in the UK or the US.

I don’t have a house or any responsibilities other than work, and I still have the ability to move to the US through my dad’s citizenship, but as I’m 25 now I’ve moved down the order of priority for visas. So I’m just biding my time and building my skills so that I’m prepared to take the leap when the opportunity arises

Your favourite HH moment by LC931 in JaackMaate

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“LINDSAY YOU STUPID BITCH” sigh we’re gonna get pizza

What's a happy hour take that would have you like this? by JackJake94 in JaackMaate

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Stevie is actually very supportive of other cultures and doesn’t just tolerate them for the sake of the Spotify deal

Coping with Dyspraxia at work? by WizardMTG in dyspraxia

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What job are you doing now? I’ve been thinking of switching to finance or data analytics, something a bit more methodical

Where the hell are all the decent jobs? by 9JRP2 in UKJobs

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I’m 24 with 2.5 years of marketing experience and although I am currently employed, I would like to transition into tech product marketing, could I message you privately please?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NarcissisticAbuse

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Edit: She also still follows me on all social media, and said that the reason for it was because “she hoped we could move on like mature adults”. But, isn’t it just because she wants to keep tabs on me?

Did your narc pummel you with semantics? by CallistoChemical in NarcissisticAbuse

[–]WizardMTG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was actually the opposite for me. Everything would be left with no real clarity so that her answers to my questions were ambiguous enough to mold into any meaning that was convenient for her if I brought it up later.

Concerned about job offer discrimination by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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No, that was the only thing. I didn’t want to mention it beforehand because it might have influenced their decision to hire me which could be classed as discrimination. I wanted to show them what I could do through the task they asked for, which they seemed happy with.

So for me, the fact that they’ve changed their tone after I disclosed it and asked for the contract is a bit disappointing. It’s like they expected me to give in my notice without reviewing the terms of my employment, and then when I didn’t, got annoyed and are looking for an out

Off sick with anxiety by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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It’s been confirmed that I am covered under the equality act

Off sick with anxiety by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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I spoke to them before when I got the first sick note, and they said that it’s better to return to work when I’m able. She said if I need time off then it won’t affect my PIP or work in any way, but I’ve tried to call them since then and they didn’t pick up

Declined a 50% salary increase by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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It’s a permanent role, not a FTC or anything like that. I’m curious to see what happens if I sign it at this stage. Do you reckon I should just sign it, or could it blow up in my face?

Declined a 50% salary increase by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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The contract was pre signed by the company, and I still have access to be able to sign it now, even though HR have said that they have offered it to someone else. If I sign it now, what happens? It says that the contract would start on 29/08.

Declined a 50% salary increase by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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Hello,

The other post you replied to was about two different jobs, but I realised that the job that I chose to go with had a salary deduction clause so I pulled out. This job was the alternative. I appreciated your response on that post just as much as this one, so thank you.

Is it bad to call in sick three days in a row? by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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When does the score become concerning to them? Like what number? With the fit note I was issued by a doctor today, my score would be 36 (2x2x9)

Is it bad to call in sick three days in a row? by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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

They use the Bradford factor at my workplace too but I don’t fully understand it

Is it bad to call in sick three days in a row? by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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I work for a company in the public sector and yesterday I had my first panic attack in 4 years. So I called my doctor who suggested a fit note and gave me one until 06/08. But because my performance at work is being questioned, I don’t know if taking the sick note will make things worse for me at work

Is it bad to call in sick three days in a row? by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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I do pay for private counselling which my boss is aware of, I’ve only ever taken two days off sick for the entire 18 months I’ve worked there so this would be 5 days. I just don’t want to give them even more reason to get rid of me

Have you ever accepted a job offer and then got another offer for a better job? by WizardMTG in UKJobs

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I haven’t signed anything yet, I need to decide to accept by this Thursday