Business & Finance - 13 December 2006

the degree in sociology is concentrated towards criminology.. i graduate in two years and want to know what kind of jobs are perfect with the degree and minor...

2006-12-13 08:03:19 · 8 answers · asked by king 2 in Careers & Employment

Is this true that virtual banks pay far more interest than other normal savings account? I have heard that virtual banks (of citibank or some other..not sure..) pay 12% interst as compared to the saving account which pays 5%. Is this true?? if not..then how much interest do they pay??
can someone send me any link..where i can research..
thx in advance..

2006-12-13 07:56:37 · 3 answers · asked by m_s 2 in Personal Finance

qualifications requirements

2006-12-13 07:55:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I received a letter from "American Sweepstakes Club" stating I won 3rd prize in a drawing for $100,000. They also enclosed a check for $2787.91 and said it was for tax costs, duty, expensives, travel. Now the check was from "Akzo Nobel" which is a world-company dealing with pharmasueticals, this particular branch, in Rosalind, NJ. My question is.....What would happen if I cashed the check and let it sit in my bank? The letter stated that money is lawfully neccessary that I spend it on the expenses I had brought up earlier. Though if it is a scam.......This is money I think they wanted me to send them, they left me a #, though when i called it, I said I got this letter and want to know why it was sent, they hung up on me. The number was from Quebec.

2006-12-13 07:50:49 · 13 answers · asked by Gary J 1 in Other - Business & Finance

what are the pros and cons of being a social woker?whats the salary like?is it worth going to university for?will i find it more stressful than rewarding?thanks everyone

2006-12-13 07:48:12 · 8 answers · asked by shyfly1970 1 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-13 07:45:34 · 11 answers · asked by evilcharm1 3 in Small Business

With people leaving corporate jobs in droves to start their own businesses, corporations cutting back on benefits, and the death of companies like Enron, what is your opinion about the future of American corporations? Do you think the "corporation" is alive and well and will continue to thrive, or do you foresee a new kind of business emerging? Do you think people are happier working for a large company, or for a small business? And do you think American corporations are at risk of losing their place in the global business community?

A lot to think about --

I look forward to your comments and insights.

My best,
Dr. Debra

2006-12-13 07:45:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

I tried to cancel an order, but it was shipped anyhow. It arrived when I was not home, and I was told by the company that shipped the item to refuse the shipment and return to sender. How do I do that with a UPS shipment?

2006-12-13 07:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by Peggy C 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2006-12-13 07:38:42 · 3 answers · asked by steve t 1 in Credit

2006-12-13 07:37:25 · 5 answers · asked by steve t 1 in Credit

I am one of those brilliant individuals that bought his first house using a no money down, interest-only loan at the top of the market last year in Southern California. For us, it looks like foreclosure is the best option (as opposed to short selling). I'm wondering if we are culpable for property taxes and HOA fees?

2006-12-13 07:33:43 · 11 answers · asked by Sebastian M 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I study and work at the same time..

If an interviewer asked me, "Do you intend to study?"
I knew that if we said yes, the interviewer will not hire us because they don't want student and maybe they got other reason.

But now, i study...

2006-12-13 07:30:40 · 5 answers · asked by Linda 3 in Careers & Employment

I work two jobs and I like them both but the one (i'm scheduled at today) has managers who are freaking idiots. Baboons could run this business better. I'm frankly tired of their disorganization and not posting the schedule until the day before the new week begins. My one beeotch boss made me scrub toilets last week (hey I helped her out by staying an extra hour and this was how she repays me) and I was pissed. I'm married with children and just about as old as these women. I don't need this job. Should i just not go in or is that really mean on my part? Thanks

2006-12-13 07:26:57 · 8 answers · asked by Vikky 3 in Careers & Employment

i have no idea what is wrong with me i was on the bus coming home from school and i just started to feel depressed is there ANYONE out there who has any idea why i have been so depressed???

2006-12-13 07:25:31 · 8 answers · asked by Amy B 1 in Careers & Employment

I've been working temp-to-hire for 2 months now. I love the job and have made friends with everybody in my department. I would like to approach my boss and ask if a decision has been made regarding my employment, is this a good idea? A couple of other temp-to-hires were just made employees but they had to work here for 7 months! I can't wait that long, what should I do?!

2006-12-13 07:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by el_durro2000 2 in Careers & Employment

2006-12-13 07:19:50 · 8 answers · asked by Dreyer S 1 in Investing

I have an interview with a mortgage company and would like to know what some of the terminology will be and what kind of the questions I will be asked. Mortgage is all new to me, however I have only done route sales before where I earned a base salary plus commission. With this company I will make a base salary plus commission. How will that work? If sombody could please shed some light on my line of work.

2006-12-13 07:19:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I had plenty. Honestly, I never worked in a real job before; just did promotions and similar stuff. When I had to make an interview for the best position ever in a very reputed company, my nerves betrayed me. I mumbled too much, didn't respond well to questions, and said things I realized I shouldn't have said. I even performed low on a test put forward by one of the companies I applied for which was about media statistical information. The position was for OMD. The annoying part is that the test was for 30 min. and it involved a lot of thinking, not to mention that the lady who spoke to me on the phone a day earlier regarding the position told me that I will be having a math test - math test? how vague can that be! If I show you my math subjects' grades in college you would be suprised because I scored A's in all of them. My overall GPA was 3.76 by the way. Do you think I still can have a chance finding a good job in the future?

2006-12-13 07:18:38 · 8 answers · asked by lebanese_gentleman2005 2 in Careers & Employment

prefferably online but either way works.

2006-12-13 07:17:53 · 4 answers · asked by shawn k 1 in Credit

Advantages vs disadvantages for self insurance

2006-12-13 07:17:32 · 5 answers · asked by satouqi 3 in Insurance

I think a fake company called united heritage credit union has stolen from me

2006-12-13 07:12:03 · 2 answers · asked by roxanne g 1 in Corporations

I work at an emergency call center for a propane company. During the automated machine before you reach the emergency center. It says "if this is not an emergency please press 1" I get calls all day long like "How much is the costs of gas?" When can I get a delivery?" "Why isn't the local office answering my call?"
Clearly not emergency calls. Maybe they just think that there questions are more important then someone that has a gas leak in their house. This is more of a vent then a question.

2006-12-13 07:09:16 · 11 answers · asked by chiquitachase 1 in Careers & Employment

Recently CNNMoney.com had an article that reads: "Beginning at age 30, if you save $671 each month at an 8% return, you'll have $1 million by age 60. Begin at age 40, and you need to save $1,698 each month." My bank sure doesn't offer that interest rate. And the stock market isn't reliable. So where is this much-quoted 8% rate of return? Any ideas where one can invest to guarantee that kind of a return?

2006-12-13 07:07:44 · 7 answers · asked by Enoki 2 in Investing

2006-12-13 07:05:19 · 6 answers · asked by Donald B 1 in Credit

2006-12-13 07:04:21 · 2 answers · asked by randhir s 1 in Careers & Employment

Would it be a business expense?

2006-12-13 07:03:18 · 7 answers · asked by dik_09d 1 in United States

2006-12-13 07:02:25 · 1 answers · asked by JO J 1 in Small Business

2006-12-13 06:59:35 · 4 answers · asked by quillera 2 in Small Business

I read that professional investors buy stocks, when stocks price rise or is high. Is it right?! In my opinion, you must buy stocks, when stocks price is falling or is low. Who is right-explain!!!

2006-12-13 06:57:57 · 7 answers · asked by didiyouknowmsnisbetter 1 in Investing

2006-12-13 06:57:52 · 3 answers · asked by wiskie54 1 in Personal Finance