Work Experience/Placement

[VX_Rules]

I've read the MIA guide, it's very useful actually, but now the rest is down to me.

I actually think I have a 2 week work experience with RobertshawRacing, hopefully, but this is only because of original contacts.

It is hard and even litterally being a gopher would be great!

Still if anyone has any connections and could help it is grately appreciated.

[BeansBeansBeans]

Hutton Street. Not far from ASDA.

Ah, right.

I know the area well. I used to visit the Big Club quite a lot.

[SEATFreak]

Well, if you look on the Google maps and type in the searchbox "Hutton Street, Boldon" and zoom in quite close you will find something very interesting indeed. A van with the door open and next to it what looks like parts for something aligned quite neatly.

Anyway, back to matters in hand. OK, I have written the letter saying I would like to build up my work experience with you by being a gopher and are willing to offer my services for free. What would be the most likely course next? Would they invite me in to take a look at me and if so would the discussion over work pattern happen then or later?
Because I am not an official employee and I suppose I though I need to work a set number of hours, I am unsure as to whether free workers like gophers and volunteers are allowed to work the 38hr week (Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm) if they aren't being paid atleast the NMW.

[Mark]

I may be wrong but as you are not employed then employment regs do not apply at all... but on the other hand you are considered as working so you will not be entitled to benefits.

[SEATFreak]

I... but on the other hand you are considered as working so you will not be entitled to benefits.

What kind of benefits do you mean? Actual DWP based benefits like JSA?

Because that is another thing. I had entertained the idea that as I am considered working, even though I am not earning a wage (not even the National Minimum Wage), I could be asked to sign off JSA.

[Dave B]

It's definately worth trying lower formulae or your local circuit's club meetings. While perhaps not as glamourous at the BTCC you can build up some useful experience and contacts and work your way up.

[Eurotech]

why not try BTC-Racing or Team KWR - They seem to need some help.......

(no offence by the way)............

[VX_Rules]

why not try BTC-Racing or Team KWR - They seem to need some help.......

(no offence by the way)............

Will do! :

[philipbain]

A friend of mine did a week's work experience with Lotus F1 in 1994, unfortunately they closed down soon after, something which I have blamed her for ever since! Think about it, they had been competing in F1 for almost 40 years, then she goes there for a single week and they fold before the next season - mere coincidence? I think not!