Business & Finance - 7 November 2006

I have always wanted to write, and I'm wondering what viable area I should start pursuing, so that eventually I can earn a living doing it?

I'm 44, and SO frustrated that I hate every job I get. I don't like clerical, though that's what I'm trained to do. I'm discouraged by the job boards and help wanteds. I make $12/hr part time, but the only jobs I find for a non-college grad pay far less than that. Any ideas? I have two kids, get no child support after a 17-year marriage ended. I want to get a house, and move forward, but can't get past the job prospects. Owned a business for 17 yrs, have strong clerical skills. I don't know. I just feel very alone, and wish I could talk to someone who could guide me. Thanks for listening. Not trying to whine. Just letting off some steam.

J

2006-11-07 02:40:33 · 5 answers · asked by Jemmalassosthemoon 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-07 02:39:18 · 1 answers · asked by iesha r 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-11-07 02:39:04 · 5 answers · asked by Dean S 1 in Renting & Real Estate

for example, growth in the Usa, Imf growth, Inflation , Intrest rates and so on..where do i get all this info , what other variables should go in?
how do i build this equation, does anyone use an equation like that before deciding if its a good period to enter the stock market and how much of his money should he risk?

2006-11-07 02:38:38 · 2 answers · asked by elid1979 2 in Investing

I am at a cross roads in my career. I am good at what I do but I would like other challenges.

2006-11-07 02:38:32 · 44 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

Pay rate is $6.25H pay group is Bi-weekly the First week total hours was 28.50 plus a $50 bonus and the second week total hours was 24.24 (What is my total gross for that pay period)?

2006-11-07 02:37:07 · 6 answers · asked by Flashly 1 in Careers & Employment

How people are predicting the stocks before they start move-up ?

2006-11-07 02:36:55 · 8 answers · asked by sekaran1290 1 in Investing

I went for an interview for an admin job and was asked the above question. I did not know what to say !!!

2006-11-07 02:36:35 · 24 answers · asked by lucyandtj 2 in Careers & Employment

I just bought my home on 7/27/06, But if I wanted to refinance with a different lender, how soon can I do so?

2006-11-07 02:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by lil tee 1 in Personal Finance

I work for a chain store, and not too long ago, the general manager of a franchise in another state was shopping at our store. He was looking around rather disapprovingly, and when I asked him what he thought of our store, he grumbled that it wasn't exactly like all the other franchises in the chain and he complained about how certain things were done differently in our store than in his. First of all, he's not the CEO of the company. He's just a general manager of one of many franchises. Why should he give a rat's a*s if our store isn't like all the others? Also, I don't get why some corporate managers and employees want to suppress individuality and become drones and clones. A coworker of mine was recently denied a raise, and the general manager of our franchise told him that it was because he was too much of an individualist and not a team player. Actually, since I know so much about my boss, I think that it was really because my coworker doesn't kiss butt. What's up with all this?

2006-11-07 02:32:30 · 4 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Corporations

I want to start flipping houses, yesterday! I've read up on how many people started and it seems that they begin with money they had saved or profit made from selling their own home. Well, I can't sell my own home for another 4 years. I do have some savings but if I deplete my savings, I won't have money to fall back on to make mortgage payments while I am waiting for the house to sell. Therefore, my only other alternative (that I can think of) is to get a loan from the bank to buy a property. My concern is, what are the chances of making a profit from the sale, after I have paid the bank their money back with interest? Has anyone started out in the business like that and found it successful? Any other suggestions?

2006-11-07 02:32:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-07 02:30:35 · 8 answers · asked by I8myjob 3 in Careers & Employment

a.subtract 4 1/2%
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c.multiply by 1.045
d.multiply by 1.04

2006-11-07 02:25:00 · 1 answers · asked by Tony R 1 in United States

With annual revenues exceeding US$17 billion, the king of alcoholic beverage's success is driven by the growing global cohort of wealthy baby boomers - the most powerful consumer group in the world today.

2006-11-07 02:24:26 · 6 answers · asked by Canadian Daniel 1 in Corporations

I brought a House in Bow (east London) two years ago. Since the olympic announcement it has increased in value by approx £50K. I am now wondering what is the best thing to do. Me and my wife are moving to Australia but want to keep a property in England. Should I keep the Bow property for further gains? Should I sell and buy a cheaper property in the UK and use the profit to buy in Aus? or should I just buy a bigger uk property with the profit and hope future rental will cover the mortgage? Hope this makes sense.

2006-11-07 02:24:01 · 4 answers · asked by Tom S 3 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-07 02:16:30 · 3 answers · asked by stanislaus y 1 in Personal Finance

I am in need of a quick loan of a substantial amount...with bad credit. I need for this to happen in 48 hours, I am in serious trouble, and anything direction that someone can point me in would be greatly appriciated.

2006-11-07 02:16:30 · 9 answers · asked by Travis has come back... 5 in Credit

I received a summons from the county court house for a credit card from 5 years ago? What is going to happen? What should I do? Does anyone have any suggestions?

2006-11-07 02:12:18 · 8 answers · asked by brevly 1 in Credit

I didn't mention anything about my termination on the application, but when I took the assessment online I was asked whether I was fired because of performance and the # of times. I'm starting to wonder if this might be one of the reasons I did not get interviewed, at least, from the company.

I'm feeling like I made a mistake for being honest after receiving an email from the company, thanking me for applying and that their hiring process is highly competitive...etc...I was not interviewed at all or given a chance to be interviewed.

2006-11-07 02:11:18 · 8 answers · asked by mshealerless 3 in Careers & Employment

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2006-11-07 02:10:05 · 4 answers · asked by missamerican_pie007 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-07 02:09:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have made a complaint to Human Resources about my manager who has been making my life 'hell' for two years! It has been 6 months since I made the complaint and nothing really has come of it! Last week my manager changed my day off without consulting me and I objected to this. She has now reported me for 'inappropriate behaviour' and now face disciplinary action. Surely I have a right to stand up for myself without the threat of facing the sack. I wasn't rude and wasn't threatening at all! It took only 3days for me to face disciplinary action but my complaint about her has taken 6 months!!! How come and what can I do??

2006-11-07 02:04:32 · 24 answers · asked by Fin 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-07 02:02:13 · 6 answers · asked by leoboar 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Jack Lekad is a very successful businessman. He started out as a stall holder in a street market and his business has grown rapidly.

He buys imitation designer-wear at very low prices from abroad and retails it. He has several sources. As there is no middleman he can sell at very competitive prices. Hence his success

As a result of this success he has now acquired three shops in London. He employs a manger and two assistants at each shop.

His accountant has advised that he needs a computer system to help him to run the business and he has suggested that Jack should invest about £10,000 to £12,000.

Jack knows that you are studying system analysis and are short of “readies” so he offers you the opportunity to conduct a feasibility study.

2006-11-07 02:00:12 · 1 answers · asked by harrisiso 1 in Small Business

2006-11-07 01:59:48 · 7 answers · asked by Gary 1 in Search Engine Optimization

I need to find a realtor in delaware by her name. Wilmington DE to be exact. what website can I go to, there has to be a database of realtors in the state of DE

2006-11-07 01:58:27 · 3 answers · asked by Tanya A 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-07 01:47:21 · 7 answers · asked by Mature Destiny 1 in Careers & Employment

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2006-11-07 01:46:56 · 2 answers · asked by poh 1 in Small Business

I'm not sure but is just wondering do we have enough money to run the house, i want to know how much all our bills are a month for a typical house of 4 people.

2006-11-07 01:46:24 · 4 answers · asked by Joshua S 1 in Personal Finance

2006-11-07 01:35:08 · 9 answers · asked by ory 2 in Careers & Employment