Business & Finance - 1 February 2007

I used to think 40-hour workweeks were the norm, but now it seems corporate downsizing is pressuring people to work 60 or more, including weekends. I know some people claim that working the extra hours is a personal choice, but it seems that there is pressure from top management to work those extra hours or risk not making the cut during the next downsizing period (which definitely takes the choice out of it). I also understand that America is one of only a few developed countries that doesn't have mandatory vacation time. Is corporate greed causing the average American to work longer and longer hours, basically against his or her will?

2007-02-01 04:44:47 · 4 answers · asked by Steady As She Goes 2 in Careers & Employment

I have recently gotten a job that I am pretty happy about, but I just don't feel that I am giving 110%

2007-02-01 04:43:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

2007-02-01 04:43:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

i would like to open a saving account but i dont have a current account to make direct debits to and from it to the new saving account.does anyone know a bank,building society that can open a saving account and i can just go to their branch or post office and through money into my saving accout.thanks for help

2007-02-01 04:43:12 · 7 answers · asked by nykkooo 1 in Personal Finance

worked for like 3 days, recieved 2 pay checks one for 130.00$ & one for like 30.00$ . Can i file for taxes if i am on low income & have a 2 year old son?

2007-02-01 04:40:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Taxes

my federal has already been accepted and received. i filed the state taxes at the same time and they were accepted two days later. how long does it take after you've received the acceptance?

2007-02-01 04:39:24 · 2 answers · asked by angella t 1 in United States

I am curious why some people are getting loans through the Georgia Lending Group, even able to go to an office, and some people are getting their money taken and getting nothing for it. I have had $1000.00 taken from me by them and no loan and no refund. Are the people that are writing here and saying they got loans planted by this company to throw people off or are they legitament people that actually got loans

2007-02-01 04:38:39 · 5 answers · asked by Kristine H 1 in Credit

2007-02-01 04:34:43 · 0 answers · asked by marcialee_1968 3 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-02-01 04:34:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

We have two boys and I claim one and he claims the other. I have been claiming my younger son and his daycare expenses. My ex just asked the daycare for a tax receipt. He told me he puts both sons on his taxes and marks one non-dependant but still puts the daycare expense for him. Can he do that? I thought only one of us can claim it, and that would be me. Advice please.

2007-02-01 04:33:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

Presume my significant other (non-married), exclusively a US citizen and resident, comes to stay with me in Canada as a visitor for the maximum allowable six month period. She is, legally, not allowed to work here.

Can she, from a computer at my house in Canada, work online for an American company? Would she have to file taxes with the CRA as well as the IRS? How does that work?

References appreciated. I can't find anything.

2007-02-01 04:33:09 · 3 answers · asked by Chyvalri 3 in United States

Part I
If you had to choose between:
A.) a very marketable and profitable career that you enjoyed
B.) a career that you were absolutely passionate about, but would make 1/3 as much money at most

Which would you choose and why?

Part II
The reason I am asking is because I am in this position now. I am a Software Engineer with 8 years of experience, and I am making a comfortable 6-digit salary. I like my job and I'm good at it, but it's not as dynamic and exciting as I would like it to be.

I have always had an incredible passion for cooking, so I thought it would be great to become a Professional Chef. I put myself through school working food service, and I am quite an accomplished cook. But, chefs have a very difficult time making what I would consider a comfortable salary and I would be starting at the bottom. I would still need culinary school also.

If you were in my position, what would you do, and why?

2007-02-01 04:33:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

It just amazes me how people are nowadays. Up until recently, I worked 7 days a week (full-time job and part-time job). My part-time job is in retail so I have to stand on my feet during my entire shift. When it's not busy, I clean and put out stock and the other employees make fun of me because I'm working so hard. They want to make the money but don't want to have to do much to earn it. I take pride in my jobs and staying busy makes the time go by fast. Are you one of the lazy people who want things to come easy for you without working hard for it or are you a hard worker like myself?

2007-02-01 04:32:30 · 10 answers · asked by Me, Myself & I 4 in Careers & Employment

The two kinds I'm interested in are

- the visas that Aussies, New Zealanders and Canadians get to work here for two years or so

- Fresh Talent Working in Scotland visas for people who studied here

Any experiences with this type of thing?

Thanks!

2007-02-01 04:31:03 · 3 answers · asked by wild_eep 6 in Careers & Employment

long story short, i got a credit card through a store several years ago and it went to collections

about a week ago, they started contacting me after years of not even using the card. i keep telling them i have no money to pay it, and they still call at least 2 times a day... i told them i understood i owe money and they started to demand other info which i refused to give them

i did some research online, and found a websie about fair debt collection on the ftc's website.
anyway, they called again last night, and i told them i have rights and if i request them to leave me alone, they need to and if they didnt stop contacting me, i would report them to the FTC and they pretty much said theyd like to see me try that.

i am sending them a letter(the creditors) today requesting they leave me alone, and under FTC rules and regulations they do so.

my question is this, after i send them a letter what if they keep harrasing me?? what can i do to protect myself??

2007-02-01 04:31:00 · 16 answers · asked by ♥charlies angel♥ 3 in Credit

jumprope that that cost a dollar at the dollar tree?

2007-02-01 04:29:24 · 14 answers · asked by Kayyyy&♥; 4 in Personal Finance

2007-02-01 04:29:07 · 8 answers · asked by teaboy 2 in United Kingdom

Is there any legal issues, if I offer sweepstake to win a Tax software ( Tax Cut delux or TurboTax Delux) every week. Only those who made at least one post in the tax forum will be considered for the sweepstake. The tax forum is located at http://www.FindTaxservice.com

2007-02-01 04:28:51 · 1 answers · asked by onlinetaxsiteswatch 2 in Other - Advertising & Marketing

2007-02-01 04:28:00 · 8 answers · asked by ron & darlene 1 in United States

we have been instructed by our supervisor that we are to clock out at the end of our shift but we are to remain on the job and working until all work is done.

2007-02-01 04:27:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Careers & Employment

worried i may not have paid in enough....no dependents, actual earnings was 22000.00 plus rental income of 10,000.00 my federal withholding was 1838.00 and my mortgage interest paid was 9711.00, anyone, anyone at all, i am not good at taxes, but hoping someone can tell me what i may be looking at, i am tired of giving the govt. my money all year was hoping they would give me alittle something back....of course i know there are many other factors and deductions to figure in, but a ballpark figure of what i am looking at would be oh so nice....thanks

2007-02-01 04:27:19 · 4 answers · asked by Sandie L 3 in United States

i find it a bit dodgy, why do they have to take cash...cant they do it via direct debit?The rest of the rent you pay by direct debit but why do they take cash for the 1month deposit and advance...pls let me know

2007-02-01 04:26:52 · 13 answers · asked by aRAe 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I turned 19 in 2006 in December. And i graduated highschool in June i moved out of my parents house in July. Im trying to do my taxes but my mom said shes claiming me.. can she still claim me??? I dont want to do my taxes wrong b/c of her.

2007-02-01 04:26:02 · 4 answers · asked by Susana M. 4 in United States

2007-02-01 04:25:30 · 3 answers · asked by pinkdaises2001 2 in United States

i am paying the same and i have not got a drive or garage why?

2007-02-01 04:24:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in United Kingdom

2007-02-01 04:22:41 · 7 answers · asked by Ms. Bossy 2 in Careers & Employment

i have come across peg feeds in my line of work but now i need to be able to use them in my every day work now so any information would be a blessing many thanks

2007-02-01 04:20:37 · 1 answers · asked by starchyknickers1 1 in Careers & Employment

I recently have graduated from graduate school and have started working as a music teacher. I want to save money and have fun...what are some good ways someone has found to save money but still live a fun life?

2007-02-01 04:20:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

It is a rather large amount. I sent them a small payment and a letter that I can't pay.

2007-02-01 04:20:31 · 4 answers · asked by reallyfedup 5 in Personal Finance

yearly interest rate of 18%


please help out you guys i really dont understand this stuff....and can you explain how you cam up with this answer? i really really need help

2007-02-01 04:19:08 · 2 answers · asked by sweetie 1 in Personal Finance