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    Average notice period (and payment to employer if broken)

    It's a general question. But it has been done - people have been let go with one months notice but the expectations of those same people would have been to give 3 months notice. I want to leave but the three months notice is putting me off trying.
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    Average notice period (and payment to employer if broken)

    As a follow question: I have a three month notice period but my employer only has to give me one month. Is this something I could use to say that I should also only need to give one months notice?
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    Mortgage to buy house and upgrade at the same time

    Hi - looking for some advice on applying for mortgage and upgrade at the same time. I currently have drawings to extend a house and the QS is costing the extension and upgrade to the current house. I then need to submit these and the Independent survey to the bank. As an example - the bank is...
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    Switch current account from AIB to PTSB?

    I had the same apprehensions. And the online banking is not as intuitive. However, it's true that nobody like change either so if you don't fight it and just do it - eventually it's worth the change of interface. I had no issues in changing either. However, my partner changed and didn't have...
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    Open 24 constantly getting locked

    You are now logged off. Thank you for banking with Open24. I have no issue using the app. But I am consistently getting the message "You are now logged off. Thank you for banking with Open24." when I try to use a PC. Tech support not helping - anything they suggest doesn't work (clear...
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    Switching Banks - why bank does not try and keep good custom

    Didn't think of it like that... Yes - you are right, I'm not making them money at all at the moment. Mortgage is tracker as well. However, why does PTSB (main bank pushing the switch) want people like me then? The way I see it I am a potential future money spinner for any bank. Whoever my bank...
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    Switching Banks - why bank does not try and keep good custom

    Context: 15 years ago I rang my bank (well know indigenous bank) and told them that I would be closing my account and moving elsewhere to avail of free banking. Fees were immediately removed from my account. 6 months ago, I rang the same bank and informed them that I would be closing my...
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    Call outs and no-shows

    This is just a rant. I had an appointment with a company this morning. They were to call to my house to measure for a carpet fitting between 9 and 1 today. I specifically mentioned that the earlier they could call the better it would be for me and made it very clear that taking time off was...
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    Living In Ireland - Paid from UK

    I have the following options available to me and was wondering if anyone has any initial advice, but mostly I am wondering where I can get the best official advice. Current Context: IT Contractor - LTD Irish Company - Invoicing UK company in Sterling and getting paid into Irish business...
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    Foreign Subsistence Rates - Irish Contractor Trading with Ltd Co.

    If you travel every week Monday to Friday then is that considered long term stay or regular short term visits?
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    Travel republic website / gala hotels website

    Travelrepublic are good - but once booked then there's no monebsck if cancelled, despite terms and conditions. Even if you are entitled to some back it's eaten up in admin fees. Most other sites allow better cancellation terms and conditions. However, if you are sure you will definitely not...
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    Contracting as LTD company and VAT issue

    Sorry to hijack this thread but what are the exceptions? If providing IT services to a UK company, invoicing that UK company and carrying out that work in their UK office - then is VAT applicable? If providing IT services to a UK company, invoicing that UK company but providing these services...
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    UPC box and Philips TV sound problems

    I have a Philips ambilight and have a UPC box. I am experiencing a slight echo sound issue. I don't have speakers hooked up so all sound is coming from tv. Anyone else have this issue?
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    Kindle - USB or EU Power Adapter?

    You get a generic USB charger with the 3 point plug automatically.
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    Travel Expense tax deductable

    Landlords living outside Ireland http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/renting_a_home/tax_relief_for_tenants.html Excerpt relating to this post: If your landlord lives outside Ireland and you pay rent directly to them or to their bank account located in Ireland or abroad, you must...
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    Problem with ex tenants

    Change the locks. Forget it until you receive letter from solicitor. Then reassess. (But of course be happy that he will either forget it or go the solicitor route and not take things in to his own hands - the last thing you need are night time callers looking for revenge)
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    Merkel's threat to Ireland - drop the Corporation Tax rate or no deal

    I recon the conversation will go like this.... Ring ring.... "Hello! Angela!" "Ja... who am I speaking with?" "It's me! Enda!" "Ja..." "I was just wondering.... what day would suit ya for us to default?" "............"
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    Self Employed - accomodation/travel allowance

    That link doesn't give a lot of information. You need advice from an accountant - duration plays a big part in determining your expense and type of expense allowable.
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    TransferWise - Foreign exchange without the commission?

    Has anyone used this yet? What's the feedback?
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