Business & Finance - 15 January 2007

Seems to me that a lot of large firms switched from floater secretaries physically moving from desk to desk to having stationary floaters due mainly to health/ergonomic/efficiency concerns. Does the Labor Code, Healthy & Safety or OSHA have anything to say regarding this?

2007-01-15 08:32:44 · 1 answers · asked by jjem09 2 in Careers & Employment

Do fashion marketing jobs really require a bachelors degree or could you get the same jobs with just an associates degree?

2007-01-15 08:32:36 · 5 answers · asked by Ms. Princess 2 in Careers & Employment

How do I go about applying for a job with the U.N i.e what channels can one foIlow to apply for a job with this organization especially since I have not yet found any gaps in their education and science sectors? I am a Molecular Biologist with a Ph.D in Medical Genetics and I am fluent in English and Swahili...

2007-01-15 08:32:05 · 6 answers · asked by mode_vigilante 2 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-15 08:31:34 · 10 answers · asked by sylvia1520 2 in Personal Finance

So I have been working with this company for awhile now and have had some problems before. One year, we didn't receive our W2s until about a month after the government set deadline.

Now, here recently some people are getting paid for holidays and others aren't. I got my Thanksgiving holiday pay (time and a half) and another girl is still trying to get hers but keeps getting the run around. I also got my Christmas pay, but I got it late and there is another person still trying to get theirs. However, no one got paid for New Year's even though we worked holiday schedule.

And also, normally I get direct deposit but they didn't deposit my check and never let me know that it wasn't going to be put in so I was spending money like I had it in the bank. No one said anything to me and I didn't find out until I got an overdraft from the bank.

I have also worked overtime this past week which I did not get pay for.

Who would I go to about this? Should I check with the better business?

2007-01-15 08:31:30 · 5 answers · asked by ember_daya 2 in Other - Business & Finance

Is it leagal to tax u.s. citizens by the federal government in the U.S.A.

2007-01-15 08:30:15 · 7 answers · asked by jose r 7 in United States

2007-01-15 08:29:31 · 4 answers · asked by juanellel 1 in United States

Does anyone have any good ideas for an internet business? I know the virtual bubble busted but it's still an intriquing topic. I want to know what niche people are looking for on the internet.

2007-01-15 08:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by EntertainMe 1 in Small Business

2007-01-15 08:29:04 · 9 answers · asked by insidertourscr 1 in Small Business

I am taking a High school economics class and we have to do a mock interview. I am going to be asked questions as if I was interviewing for a law firm?

What sort of questions am I going to be asked?

I really don't know anything about law firms

2007-01-15 08:27:39 · 2 answers · asked by Lindsay 3 in Careers & Employment

What would you say is some guide lines or things to be aware of to make good relationship with other people at work especially if you start a new job?

Please provide as much tips as you can think of. Thanks.

2007-01-15 08:23:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

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I want to get something that is 1099 dollars. I do not have that kind of money right now so i was offered to pay 26 dollars a month. I get 44 dollars a month by doing chores. Can you tell me how long it will take for me to get this item? I would like to use all of them money (Say i get 44 dollars this month, i will get another 44 dollars next month. I will want to use the remaining 18 dollars i did not use from last month). Thank you sooo much!

2007-01-15 08:23:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I write songs. Now where do i go from there? I want people to sing them (or myself). How can i get my lyrics noticed by professionals and other high people?

2007-01-15 08:22:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Advertising & Marketing

I just accepted a new part-time job and told my current boss that I was leaving. The problem is that when I told my current boss I was leaving to go back to school, he asked me to stay part-time but I said "No, I think I will be too busy with school". I only said no at the time becuase I don't really like the job I was at and want to work part time in another industry.

I want to know if it is normal for a new employer to call my current employer before I start my new job? I am worried that the new employer will find out that I told my current employer I was only going to be in school and I'm also worried about not being able to use my current boss as a reference if he finds out I really got another job.

2007-01-15 08:19:07 · 10 answers · asked by MyQA's 2 in Careers & Employment

2007-01-15 08:17:31 · 14 answers · asked by melissa c 1 in Personal Finance

2007-01-15 08:15:04 · 13 answers · asked by kmamoo12 1 in Careers & Employment

how and where should I advertise? Been established many years...

2007-01-15 08:14:57 · 3 answers · asked by learning the lesson 5 in Small Business

How does that work? Is your debt left unpaid?

2007-01-15 08:14:36 · 12 answers · asked by hawzy5214 2 in Credit

A lot of the things on cashcrate require you to put in a credit card # or sign up for a stupid service you know you don't need. PLEASE tell me the ones that pay a lot but still dont require you to put in a credit card # or sign up for something like broadband or something stupid like that...HELP.

2007-01-15 08:13:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

I have a mortg and have always claimed single head of household with 3(me, 2 under 18) exemptions and took standard deduction of $7950. Now 1exmpt turned 18 May 2006, graduated in June and is a freshman in college. She only made 2000.00 this year. Can she file with no exmpts and I still claim her and deduct the expenses of her computer etc.. on my taxes this year and itemize? Need help.

2007-01-15 08:13:21 · 5 answers · asked by Rose 2 in United States

2007-01-15 08:13:14 · 5 answers · asked by Stacey C 1 in United States

I've heard the 10% figure tossed around quite a bit. I'm realistically looking at something in the $150,000-$200,000 range, probably in Florida. Is 10% pretty much standard or does it vary? I have good credit by the way.

2007-01-15 08:11:33 · 13 answers · asked by acvader 2 in Renting & Real Estate

My mother is going to open a consignment shop and is trying to come up with a name. I thought it would be worth a shot to ask my friends @ Yahoo! Answers. Thanks in advance for all suggestions.

2007-01-15 08:08:52 · 8 answers · asked by 2crooked 2b straight 2 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

Do they charge a flat percentage of the proceeds?

2007-01-15 08:08:19 · 1 answers · asked by gotchabetcha 1 in Small Business

I've been off work for four days with flu and a chest infection – someone called in for me and on the third day they said I'd be off a few days. I went to the doctors today; he gave me a doctor's note and said to stay off for another week.

I work in a call centre, so 5am starts talking on the phone for 8 hours with a sore throat, sore ears and still feeling very ill, this additional week off is a good idea.

Thing is my manager is apparently very annoyed that I am off work so I am worried about any possible repercussions, I am wondering will a sick note will be enough to stop them trying to fire me or put me onto disciplinary for sickness?

I'm also wondering am I right in thinking sick pay with a sick note is provided by the government rather than work – how much should I be getting while on the sick?

Should I call into work to let them know what's happening and say I have a sick note?

I'm not used to being off for this length of time, so not sure about these things.

2007-01-15 08:07:41 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Careers & Employment

Where should a 16 yr. old work or where can I work? The only problem is I'm afraid of getting the applications..any suggestions?

2007-01-15 08:07:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

I have always been interested in real estate. I'm 25 and I am really considereing making my first move on an investment property. I think a condo would be a nice way to start.

I realize condos don't offer as much potential for profit as a house but they are for the most part cheaper and seem like a reliable stream of income if you can rent one out. I am interested in Orlando, Miami, and Las Vegas as potential areas.

I would prefer that people experienced in real estate answer this. Preferably someone experienced in condos. Thank You.

2007-01-15 08:03:37 · 3 answers · asked by acvader 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I've had the same job and a dollar raise each year. 2004=$1100
2005=$700 2006=$380

2007-01-15 08:02:26 · 4 answers · asked by alesis 1 in United States

I just notice that when used, the smell comes back about a hour so later! Try It!!

2007-01-15 08:01:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

i'm married but the mortgage will be in my name. also, we have a large deposit, would we need evidence of this?

2007-01-15 07:59:51 · 10 answers · asked by tess 2 in Personal Finance