Business & Finance - 15 June 2006

I currently live on disability compensation and wonder whether my life experience would improve if I were to return to the university with the intention of working in the software engineering field from the age of 55 to 75. I am a convicted felon (a drug offense) and am schizophrenic. I have two degrees but very little professional experience. My income is between $25,000 and $30,000. I live comfortably alone in an apartment complex and enjoy learning about computers. Should I be content with my disability compensation and pursue computer science as a hobby or plunge in, go back to school, reenter the world of work, and pursue a profession?

2006-06-15 11:47:07 · 14 answers · asked by Marc 1 in Careers & Employment

i don't have a problem myself it was an observation but i noticed that some of the supervisors treat the younger employees(16-25) better the the older ones (40-50)

2006-06-15 11:46:28 · 4 answers · asked by ? 5 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-06-15 11:38:55 · 6 answers · asked by Hottie15 1 in Careers & Employment

i want to become licensed to sell auto insurance i live in riverside county and need the traing but not online

2006-06-15 11:32:55 · 4 answers · asked by jenharcohick 1 in Insurance

i have just graduated high school and know which collage i want to go to but i dont know what i want to be. a teacher or a hip hop teacer i love kids but hip hop has always been my passion.......

2006-06-15 11:32:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I'm 29 years old, and I have a master's degree in English and a bachelor's degree in psychology. I was unemployed for eight months due to downsizing. I've taught at two local community colleges as an adjunct - basically, that translates to really poor pay (about $1000/month for a full load and NO benefits). I've worked in addiction recovery part time for five years. During my unemployed period, I sold vacuums (!), worked for various temp. agencies for pennies, sold life insurance for about two days, and various other jobs that I wasn't meant for. I have a ton of skills and work well with all kinds of people. Right now I'm working in the mental health field and my company is downsizing. If I have to look for another job, I'll rip my hair out. Almost all of the interviewers told me that I was overqualified-but without a job, I can't live. What to do????

2006-06-15 11:30:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-06-15 11:26:32 · 3 answers · asked by ♥ Callie Ann ♥ 3 in Careers & Employment

2006-06-15 11:17:30 · 4 answers · asked by ma.hashem 1 in Small Business

Summary Of Experience


Professional with history of longevity and consistent attendance displays strong communication and problem solving skills. Experienced in high volume, fast paced restaurant industry with loyal customer base. Also experience in diverse career fields in several industries may lend to various hiring possibilities.

Experience


Server/Crew Chief April 2001 to April 2006
International House of Pancakes (IHOP), Baltimore, MD - Fast paced, high-volume Received food and beverage orders, advised on daily specials, and delivered food and drinks. Maintained and encouraged customer loyalty through the courteous and efficient resolution of disputes, complaints, and discrepancies and special requests. Verified the accuracy of charges, delivered customer checks, and ensured prompt processing of transactions.

Federal Work Study/General Office Pool January 2000 to June 2004
The Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD - Maintained updated computerized database for students in the Office of Records and Registration. Motivated, efficient, accurate and detail-oriented. Performed various clerical and administrative duties, including scheduling appointments and counseling, providing information on student programs, financial aid, and class schedules. Typing, filing, faxing, and answering phones.

Research Assistant May 1994 to June 1998
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD - Provided wide range of technical and clerical duties to the Department of Anesthesia. Assisted medical personnel in the planning and execution of FDA approved and hospital research studies. Obtained informed consent. Maintained research databases and scanned Holter monitors. Alerted physicians to life-threatening arrhythmias.

EKG/Holter Technician April 1987 to May 1994
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD - Applied 24-hour Holter monitors to inpatient and outpatients. Scanned Holter for arrhythmias and rhythm disturbances. Alerted physicians to life-threatening arrhythmias.

Education History


A.A., General Studies April 2006
The Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD

Medical Assisting January 1983
The Medix School, Towson, MD

Volunteer Work


Junior Vice Commander, , Towson, Md, January 1999 - Junior Vice Commander, Disabled American's Veteran's Auxiliary, Chapter 18.

2006-06-15 11:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by michellelangston2001 2 in Careers & Employment

Let me preface by my previous experiance.

I opened an E*Trade Account several years ago with the minimum $1000..

I bought 100 shares of HASBRO @ around 7.50 a share and 100 shares of SPACEHAB @ around 3.00 a share...

The Space Hab stock tanked, and my account 'value' dropped below $1000... at which point E*Trade started charging me $25 a quarter, decreasing my account balance even futher... I eventually cashed out my account and got about 600$ after having E*Trade take 250$ in fees from me.

I was not happy and I have not invested since then.

Now I am married and I am looking to open a stock account again, I do not mind high 'per-trade fees' but I am not willing to pay account maintanance or other 'add on' fees to make someone else rich...

I am not a 'constant trader' and I can do my own research... I just want to buy several stocks, hold on to them for a while (1 to 12+ months) sell them, buy more, and later take out some of the money.

Scott has a $500 min deposit.

2006-06-15 11:11:03 · 9 answers · asked by Ozymandias 5 in Investing

2006-06-15 11:10:26 · 6 answers · asked by RUTIPE 1 in Careers & Employment

I'm moving to Portland in a month. I'm in the process of all of the paperwork for the state licensing. I keep hearing stories, though, about teachers having a hard time getting hired in Oregon. Any advice anyone???

2006-06-15 11:09:22 · 1 answers · asked by paike 4 in Careers & Employment

2006-06-15 11:08:46 · 19 answers · asked by College Kid 5 in Corporations

2006-06-15 11:06:41 · 6 answers · asked by lilbrtyboy 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-06-15 11:05:04 · 3 answers · asked by Jss98 1 in Other - Business & Finance

No, I dont want to go through a realty company

2006-06-15 11:03:21 · 14 answers · asked by thestendfactor 3 in Renting & Real Estate

I am thinking about buying a condo there. It is a little run down, but my understanding is that they are trying to redevelop Essex county. I would be about a block from the mountain train station on the border of south orange.

2006-06-15 11:02:45 · 2 answers · asked by venus_eden 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-06-15 11:02:03 · 5 answers · asked by Allinone 1 in Renting & Real Estate

What would you do?

2006-06-15 11:01:29 · 12 answers · asked by whirredup 3 in Careers & Employment

Why does the mortgage company I work for let their customers know they have a grace period from the 1st to the 16th. Then they are going to make me start calling them on the 5th for the payment?

2006-06-15 11:00:20 · 5 answers · asked by grizzliesgurl 4 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-06-15 10:58:28 · 3 answers · asked by heyyeah 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I've applied to all the easy jobs in town - temp agencies, McDonalds, etc. Nobody's hiring right now, and I'm leaving in four weeks to go on a road trip cross country. I need an extra $3-5 hundred before I go!! Any suggestions on how I can make up the difference in four weeks?

2006-06-15 10:55:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-06-15 10:54:54 · 10 answers · asked by H Buddy 1 in Personal Finance

i have an electronic drum set, where can i sell it online?

2006-06-15 10:53:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Advertising & Marketing

2006-06-15 10:53:17 · 7 answers · asked by JLP 1 in Careers & Employment

For instance if I have an errand service, and the item the client needs is $50 and my fee is $10, how should I pay for the item and get paid? I know I can set up a PayPal account, but I don't know how I would seperate the fees without incurring the costs myself, and them repaying me. Help!

2006-06-15 10:52:33 · 1 answers · asked by tdub28 2 in Small Business

2006-06-15 10:50:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

2006-06-15 10:45:51 · 11 answers · asked by mapleelm@verizon.net 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-06-15 10:41:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

will you go above and beyond for a better position or better pay?

2006-06-15 10:40:54 · 14 answers · asked by RICARDO M 4 in Careers & Employment