Business & Finance - 29 November 2006

I graduated from college this past June and have been sending my resume and going on interviews non stop since August. I go on probably 3 a week and I still have not found a job!!!! I am SO discouraged. Every job says I am either non qualified enough (no real work experience) or too qualified. I am starting to think my BA is worthless. Has anyone experienced this? How did you deal with it?

2006-11-29 10:15:02 · 5 answers · asked by Nicole83 2 in Careers & Employment

I currently have a part time job at blockbuster while studying for my degree, however lately ive been struggling to find the time to do assignments. I really enjoy working there (most of the time) but im worried it may be affecting my uni work.

2006-11-29 10:11:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I recently purchase a home 6 months ago. 6.75% fixed 30 yrs. Im joining the military and may be stationed over seas within the next 6 months. My question is should i Sell the home or rent it out. My and my wife are new home owners and not sure what to do. She wants to sell it. I want to rent it. What would be more productive?

2006-11-29 10:08:45 · 8 answers · asked by Charlie M 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-29 10:08:39 · 3 answers · asked by mellowyellowfl 2 in Investing

2006-11-29 10:06:03 · 3 answers · asked by bustlerracer 1 in Credit

Do most countries require you to have a degree from their country or is it usually up to their qualifications?

2006-11-29 10:05:21 · 1 answers · asked by gen Xer 2 in Careers & Employment

I have been playing the simulator stock "game" with $1000.00, which "charges" $19.99 a trade. It seems to me that if I had a real account, and any time I had a profit of say even $10-15, and could trade for the $4.95 price Tradeking advertises, I would amass little daily profits with which I could play/buy more. Is there some rule I don't know about that one has to keep a stock for a certain period of time? Is what I'm suggesting "daytrading"? Thanks for any info!

2006-11-29 10:04:47 · 4 answers · asked by libby 2 in Investing

In the following sentence are the commas in the correct place, i.e., do they go before or after the trademark symbol?

"Thank you for your interest in BOSSCARS, a software package that integrates Parking Permits and Violations with Oracle®-based Campus Systems such as SAP®, PeopleSoft® and SunGard Banner®."

2006-11-29 10:02:48 · 2 answers · asked by moveovermakeroom 1 in Small Business

I have had a couple of jobs where adults sit around coloring. One job was a reservationist for Ramada Inns. The next job was at Whirlpool. The manager said "if you want to advance in this company I reccomend that you don't color, but coloring is not prohibeted." This I think is the ultimate in juvenile behaviour run amok. If you answer "its cool, I do it," then you are automaticly not cool.

2006-11-29 10:02:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

The definition of a capital asset in the Code is extremely unhelpful. Can anyone give me a layman's definition of a capital asset? What is a non-capital asset? Can you give me some examples of a non-capital asset?

2006-11-29 09:58:04 · 4 answers · asked by Two E 2 in United States

i work at morrisons in bradford but im movin to london in jan. and dont no if i can get a transfer to a morrion supermarket there.

2006-11-29 09:56:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

My boyfriend keeps telling me I need to get another job because I only make a little over mininum wage but I love my job. Its the first I've had where I dont wake up every am not wanting to go work. It just me and my boss in the office and she has become a very close friend. She buys lunch everyday and gives me extra money for gas when I run errands and because she doesnt offer insurance, she pays for my dental visits. I really dont want to get another job. Plus Im 5 wks pregnant. He says I should get another job and then after Im there for a while tell them Im pregnant but even then I might not even go back to work once the baby is born because we'd be paying more for our three kids to go to daycare than I would bring home. He makes good money and we have a settlement and my tax returns coming to go into savings. What would you do if you were in my situation?

2006-11-29 09:44:22 · 4 answers · asked by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 in Careers & Employment

I am going to be graduating from College in May, and was wondering when would be a good time to start my job search and start sending resumes to companies. How far in advance do most companies hire employees? I don't want to waste the time of recruiters by sending out my resumes in December if they don't typically start thinking about June hires until April.

2006-11-29 09:44:10 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4 in Careers & Employment

I've recently opened a coffee shop in a great location but it's the wrong time of year. I've done leaflet dropping to houses and local businesses, I've advertised in the paper, had a free editorial done in the local rag, but it doesn't seem to be working! Don't get me wrong, we do get customers but if we don't start getting more, we won't last 6months! Money is really tight so i can't really afford to do any more big adverts. Where can I advertise for free? (I don't have a website!) Any other suggestions please?!

2006-11-29 09:40:24 · 16 answers · asked by Chezza 1 in Small Business

2006-11-29 09:38:46 · 21 answers · asked by Ladylove 3 in Careers & Employment

Obviously, we do not have legal US marital status and we file as individuals. We are both on the house, and I am wondering if I when I do taxes if I claim half of the taxes and interest on the 1040, or if only one of us claims the entire amount. Is there a tax book that goes into details about this stuff, the 1040 directions do not mention this type of thing. Thanks!

2006-11-29 09:36:21 · 5 answers · asked by quirky 5 in United States

how often is ok to apply for credit cards? i have 2 crdit cards only.

2006-11-29 09:34:54 · 4 answers · asked by melissa p 1 in Credit

If anyone knows of an attorney that is generous to waive the 30% weekly in Lousiana. I would be very grateful. I tried and can't seem to find one that is willing to do so. THANKS!!!

2006-11-29 09:34:48 · 2 answers · asked by Jeri H 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2006-11-29 09:25:28 · 8 answers · asked by mariceldiali 2 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-11-29 09:22:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2006-11-29 09:20:44 · 5 answers · asked by zainab K 1 in Careers & Employment

My ex and I had a joint credit card in which we were both liable. She racked up a huge bill and then filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. I understand that I can still be held liable. Now here is the question:

I understand I can not sue her for the money because she already filed bankruptcy. Can I sue her for screwing up my credit or for any other reason? After talking to her, she pretty much said "screw you, you're on your own." The creditors are being as nice as possible but they still want their money.

2006-11-29 09:19:19 · 10 answers · asked by Fries 2 in Credit

2006-11-29 09:12:06 · 8 answers · asked by lilG984 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-11-29 09:05:43 · 3 answers · asked by Mariam E 1 in Investing

So my company is putting together a newsletter, and we need a title. The name of our company is Chinook Capital (as in the salmon) and I need something unique, catchy...something to make me look good as if I thought of it on my own. I know you all can help me...ready, set, think!! The best I have come up with is the Fresh Water Advisor, because we will have different professionals submitting different articles every quarter, and need something professional, and informational as well. Help!

2006-11-29 09:03:26 · 6 answers · asked by Vanessa 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Sick with cancer had to sign over business to a close friend while taking chemo treatment. with the agreement that when i get better she will sign it right back over to me. NOw im better and she wont sign back to me.

2006-11-29 09:01:53 · 1 answers · asked by jtriban 1 in Other - Business & Finance

Would I be wise to use the money in my low interest savings account to pay a large chunk off my high interest mortgage?

2006-11-29 09:01:05 · 14 answers · asked by knowitall 4 in Renting & Real Estate

I applied for an engineering internship (paid) about a month ago. The deadline for applying was three weeks ago, and I haven't heard from them.... Is that normal, or did I just not get the job?

2006-11-29 09:00:02 · 10 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6 in Careers & Employment

I am currently on workmans compensation in Lousiana. I do not have an attorney,because I can't afford for the 20% that the lawyers take every week. I only get $86.63 a week. I am told that is because I made little over minimum wage. If I would have made $450.00 A week the financial settlement would be grander. I fell on a wet floor and hurt my back. I need an operation to repair the five bulging disc in my back as a result of the fall. And workmans compensation has offered me a settlement that would not even pay for the operation. I need to know what are my rights pertaining to this. I think that is totally discrimanative and prejudical. If I were making more money I would be worthy of an operation or a good settlement to help me get my life back in order. I'm very depressed because of this and the pain is chronic and constant. PLEASE! help me to find out if this is true or just something that the insurance is telling me to get me to settle for less than what my injury is worth.

2006-11-29 08:59:58 · 2 answers · asked by Jeri H 1 in Careers & Employment

I am currently recovering from cancer and was in need of a boost and discovered on yahoo answers a program that this chis_pers_lenders@yahoo.com offers a 3% personal loan, and needs money up front, is this a scam I cant afford another heart ache in my life and would like to know if anyone recieved help from him and his company?

2006-11-29 08:58:54 · 4 answers · asked by april_jewell2000 1 in Credit