u/Sleepybeez

Hi all,

Where should I be looking for local fish and seafood in Hampshire? Hit me up.

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So, after a month and a bit of being redundant, I've accepted a job offer in freight and logistics and I'm currently being onboarded. References are complete, and I've already completed my DBS check, so that's all fine.

However, HR haven't asked for my address, bank details, or P45 at any point. I'm expected to start next Monday and go into the office, but is it normal to have not provided any of this information yet?

I've emailed a few times asking for updates, but so far I haven't had a reply. I've copied my direct manager into the emails to keep him aware of the situation. When I previously mentioned payroll to HR, they said I would be adding the information myself somehow, but there hasn't been any further explanation.

It all feels a bit odd. Has anyone else experienced this?

Hi all,

I’m trying to decide between two job options and could do with some outside opinions.

I previously worked in HR/operations coordination in the cruise industry, but I was recently made redundant after 9 years, so I’m basically starting fresh and choosing my next move.

Option 1: Freight/logistics (service delivery / operations role)

• £28k starting, rising to £30k after probation
• Rail freight operations / coordination
• Lots of scheduling, process work, and problem-solving
• New industry for me, but feels like a potential long term move into logistics/supply chain
• EDIT: I've also signed the contract for this role already but I do not have a start date yet.

Option 2: HR/admin direction

• £33k.
• Familiar HR/coordination work
• Clear progression route in HR
• More comfortable, but I’m not sure I want to stay in HR long-term
• No CIPD yet, so progression would likely require studying

A friend is saying I should just take whichever pays more, but I’m torn between the safer/familiar option and using this as a chance to pivot into something new. Please share some advice with me.

Does it sound like I'm blocked from the website or is DVSA just having issues?