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cathrobinson Oct 2023 12:53pm, 2 Oct 2023 11,768 posts	0 cathrobinson I’ve just renewed mine - got the response within about an hour to say it was approved. It’s gone up from $14 to $21 in the past 2 years, which is quite a hike…!
EvilPixie Oct 2023 10:12am, 3 Oct 2023 47,456 posts	0 EvilPixie Just had a meeting re going part time! Looks like from 4th Dec I will be doing 4 days 5 hrs with Wednesday off (covering boss as overtime for holidays if needed) Don't think I will have less work but given I waste so much time I can't see that being an issue, In fact being time short may make work better as I will be focused Plus 5 hrs is enough gap that I can keep my run commute which I am happy about
Ness Oct 2023 10:15am, 3 Oct 2023 34,880 posts	0 Ness Sounds great, Pix. What does that work out to? 10 to 2.30 or something similar?
Ness Oct 2023 10:16am, 3 Oct 2023 34,881 posts	0 Ness 3.30 I meant. Excuse rubbish adding up! 🙄
EvilPixie Oct 2023 10:17am, 3 Oct 2023 47,457 posts	0 EvilPixie 8-1 Ness But I think technically once you work for 4 hrs you are due a break! LOL
Ness Oct 2023 10:19am, 3 Oct 2023 34,882 posts	0 Ness Ah I see. Yes I was thinking you'd be entitled to a break. Not sure how long and if it's a paid break or not.
Fields Oct 2023 10:20am, 3 Oct 2023 9,992 posts	0 Fields 6 hours for a mandatory break
Velociraptor Oct 2023 10:21am, 3 Oct 2023 65,643 posts	0 Velociraptor 8-1 is great. Even in the depths of winter you've got two hours of daylight after work.
EvilPixie Oct 2023 10:24am, 3 Oct 2023 47,459 posts	0 EvilPixie Oh shame I was reading the CA bit but didn't notice the age of under 18 LOL
Ally-C Oct 2023 10:32am, 3 Oct 2023 4,289 posts	0 Ally-C 6 hours for a mandatory break 20 minutes.

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