06-07-2004 20:53									#1
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Here's the role.

quote: The post involves the development and application of analytical techniques to achieve forecast accuracy. The management of the demand forecast database ensuring all new customer and industry specific data is input and maintained. The administration and data preparation leading to the production of the demand forecast.

Sounds..interesting!! Just wondering if it seems a bit boring though? Still it's £16.5k which isn't bad for an entry role.

There's also a mathematical test, which I'm looking forward to given my last score for the last interview I went for. Something I should be able to do well in.

And a bit of stuff about the firm blah blah.

quote: Gaz de France ESS has grown to become one of the leading energy suppliers in the UK. The unique strength and expertise in both gas and electricity has resulted in the company being able to provide an unrivalled service to business customers. They already have an extensive customer base with plans to extend their service to an increasing number of businesses across the UK.

	06-07-2004 20:55									#2
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£16.5k? Is that the one in Leeds?

	06-07-2004 20:57									#3
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Gaz de France? What happened to FTSE stalwarts like Scottish Power?

	06-07-2004 20:58									#4
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sveeeeeeeet...

database management IS boring though

	06-07-2004 21:07									#5
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Better than dealing with damn customers..

	06-07-2004 21:09									#6
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A job is better then no job but data base management involves lots and lots of data entry.

	06-07-2004 21:12									#7
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Very boring - I spent pretty much three months implementing a system like that in my previous job including the data entry of over 10,000 batches

	06-07-2004 21:21									#8
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My progress has been somewhat dicey.

On Friday I had an interview very near where I grew up, which was nice, paying £17,000, but the interview was so short I am not at all confident. Monday I had another interview which did seem to go really well, but for less than £15,000 when it includes some work on Saturdays and Sundays at no extra I had to tell the guy who got me the interview not to accept it if offered. I could earn that much at Tesco.

I got another interview offer in the post today, but I'm really apprehensive about even taking the interview- when they said, "south coast", I was expecting Portsmouth; instead, it's Poole, which is really too far to travel. What to do, what to do...

	06-07-2004 21:54									#9
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<£15k with weekend work included is really, really poor. Hell, £17k is pretty poor in my opinion. In this part of the world it would be very tight...

	06-07-2004 21:56									#10
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quote: The management of the demand forecast database ensuring all new customer and industry specific data is input and maintained.

Data checker and input.

Ought to be a fun job...

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quote: Originally posted by Provost Harrison <£15k with weekend work included is really, really poor. Hell, £17k is pretty poor in my opinion. In this part of the world it would be very tight...

How much tax would be taken out?

	06-07-2004 22:02									#13
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On £15000 exactly, that would come to £11857 after taxation at current rates...

	06-07-2004 22:04									#14
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Ouch. That's quite a bit.

	06-07-2004 22:12									#15
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Yeah...I find it quite shocking that because I work quite a few Sundays I actually pay more in tax than my mother earns

	06-07-2004 22:13									#16
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That wage would be nice, if you weren't living in a country with such huge costs of living.

	06-07-2004 22:16									#17
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Well quite, down here £17k would be very hard to manage on, although manageable in the North...

	06-07-2004 22:18									#18
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quote: Originally posted by Provost Harrison <£15k with weekend work included is really, really poor. Hell, £17k is pretty poor in my opinion. In this part of the world it would be very tight...

Well how much are you actually on yourself?[/vulgar question]

The job I want pays a bit more than £21,000. I'll be pleased with that.

	06-07-2004 22:30									#19
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Very vulgar...basic is £24k but I work for a good few hours most sundays on double time...so a bit more on top...

	06-07-2004 22:36									#20
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quote: Originally posted by Provost Harrison On £15000 exactly, that would come to £11857 after taxation at current rates...

Can I see your working please?

	06-07-2004 22:43									#21
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quote: Originally posted by Urban Ranger Data checker and input. Ought to be a fun job...

I am taking a mathematical test so there'll be a bit more to it

	06-07-2004 22:44									#22
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Personal allowance is £4745...10% on the next £2020...22% on the next £28000...therefore the total taxable amount is £202 and 22% of £15000-£2020-£4745 which is 22% of £8235 which is £1811.70. Therefore the total income tax bill is £2013.70.

For national insurance, 11% of everything over £91.01 per week. Now £15000 divided by 52, subtract £91.01 and 11% of that. For the year multiply back by 52 and voila for your national insurance bill (NI for the year: £1129.42.

Subtract both from the £15000 and you are left with £11856.88...check it yourself

	06-07-2004 23:07									#23
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I wonder if the government's tax website has a tax calculator on it. Probably not, since it would make too much sense.

	06-07-2004 23:09									#24
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I have a handy little Excel sheet that will do it all for you

	07-07-2004 00:40									#25
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Were you a data inputter one Richard?

	07-07-2004 00:45									#26
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PA, how much money will you have left over after basics and amenities? I only ask because I'm planning to move out and am thinking of the finances, as well as the essential spare cash.

	07-07-2004 00:52									#27
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"PA, how much money will you have left over after basics and amenities?"

£16500. £12500ish post tax.

£1000 council tax, £100 a week rent, £30 a week food..(being optimistic!) £10 a week utilities. = £8200ish...

So about £80 a week for messing about with.

	07-07-2004 00:58									#28
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Ah! But obviously your earning will only increase with time. I'd put utilities a little higher personally, always best to assume the worse when your planning. If you don't drive (I don't) that will help.

	07-07-2004 01:47									#29
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Unfortunately, Rent also tends to increase over time.

	07-07-2004 01:55									#30
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You left off student loan repayments