Business & Finance - 25 June 2007

Why do retailers (Wal-mart, Home Depot, etc.) always expect more out of their employees than they are willing to pay them? Retail is quick to point out to the customers' "you get what you pay for"; but, when it comes to flip side of the coin, their attitude is, why shouldn't we expect more out you than we are willing to pay you?

I know of people who have been working for Wal-mart for over 20 years and still don't even make a measely $15 an hour. At Home Depot, people there are paid so little money that I have seen almost on a regular bases where they would hire as many as 10 people at a time and within 3 weeks or less, all of them have quit. Rather than deal with the issue, management makes out it doesn't understand why and writes it off as just part of the retail statistics.

What do you think?

2007-06-25 04:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

2007-06-25 04:14:37 · 10 answers · asked by Shane 2 in Renting & Real Estate

My landlord is telling me that she needs to be added to me & my wife's contents insurance policy as an "interested party". I have serious doubts over this as I don't know if this then allows her to make claims on my policy without my intervention. I especially find this to be a dubious request as the property is also being managed by a property management company.

This question is for UK people because I have been led to understand that our laws in these areas are very different to mainland European and American laws.

2007-06-25 04:13:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

for example.....im a marketing consultant, or a health care consultant, or design consultant......what really is their job.....? these people always seemed to be overpaid for something that one can do for themselves

2007-06-25 04:12:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

I worked within the civil service both full time and as a temp for many years and was fully security cleared. I am now at university and would love to go back to the civil service - if possible within the prison sector but I have been diagnosed with Bipolar. Will this affect my chances?

I passed all the admin tests and had advanced pay for typing/audio skills when I was working before.

2007-06-25 04:10:08 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I was in a situation where the seller's agent refused an offer without consulting the seller. I am under the impression that is against the law and am just seeking proof.

2007-06-25 04:07:41 · 4 answers · asked by rdstou 1 in Renting & Real Estate

A reliable close friend of the family (close enough to actually be a member) is interested in a land contract with my home.

They were not approved for the full amount to purchase so we offered a land contract.
They just don't have enough credit established.

I have never been in this situation before. I trust them, I just wanted to hear someone else's experiences or thoughts on this.

Thanks! :)

2007-06-25 04:05:39 · 5 answers · asked by ~Kim~ 6 in Renting & Real Estate

I don't want to put any real money in the stock market yet untill I understand it a little more. I would like to do some kind of mock investment game for six months or so and see if I am capable of making money at it. Is there is one out there on the internet? Does anyone know of one any joe schmoe can do?

2007-06-25 03:54:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Investing

More specifically, what technical indicators would you use to identify when a blue chip stock( or any large cap stock) has an overextended price based on a five day period?

2007-06-25 03:51:52 · 3 answers · asked by FeenixTrader 2 in Investing

so im 16 and i dont want to work in fastfood anymore any idea's?

2007-06-25 03:40:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

I have 137k in ARM mortgage which is presently at 4.375% will go up in August 2008. Presently I have $105 k in Vanguard Prime MM AC earning 5.14%. Also approximately $250 k in other stock funds. and 15 k in bank checking.
I am 40 years old, two small kids (6 & 8), 8 year old is autistic. both wife and I work in mid-range jobs and bring about 240k a year together. Don't have expensive hobbies, however do take vacations once a year and live under our means. Combined retirement accounts are over $600k. The assets listed above are non retirements accounts. Kids education accounts & special needs trust have over 50k.

2007-06-25 03:33:52 · 3 answers · asked by apm2006 3 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-06-25 03:31:16 · 3 answers · asked by gpburdell 1 in Law & Legal

In the context of finance related careers???

2007-06-25 03:26:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Services

I just got served with papers to go to court. Apparently my old college is trying to say that I owe the 6 grand and they sold my debt to a collector so know i can't even argue the legitamacy of the debt. I have no money for a lawyer, but I heard if you file for bankrupcy it will at least buy some time. I am not interested in finishing the bnkrupsy, but merely getting to that 7th year so the money will fall off

2007-06-25 03:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by John R 2 in Personal Finance

When self employed and if you have a seperate business bank account for your business tansactions do you still need to submit your personal bank account details to the inland revenue aswell?

2007-06-25 03:14:11 · 4 answers · asked by fido_fuu 1 in United Kingdom

I have no real estate experience but I do have tons of sales and management experience.

2007-06-25 03:13:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I messed up my credit as a kid, and it's taken me years to rebuild, but now I'm getting phone calls from people who barely speak English and have only a 1-800 # and a PO Box, wanting to "collect on a debt" that's over 6-7 years old and this is the first time anyone was able to get a hold of me ~ obviously, a scam...but what are my options for making them go away? I've called the BBB on one company - turns out they've already had 15+ complaints brought against them, and their rating is so low they don't even care about the Better Business Bureau. They call daily, nighly, on weekends & holidays, usually leaving recorded messages...Do I have any protection under law without pursuing litigation or changing my phone number?

2007-06-25 03:12:00 · 7 answers · asked by d8less42long 1 in Personal Finance

I want to watch how my Stock & Share ISA is doing but my ISA displays my investment as number of shares times by bid price (approx £1.35) but online sites show the FTSE 100 as points i.e. 6,544.10. What is the difference and how can I convert between the two.

In the future I intend to watch my investments using m$ money and this also imports market values as points.

2007-06-25 03:03:31 · 2 answers · asked by pg 1 in Investing

2007-06-25 02:55:29 · 2 answers · asked by ramyaramadasan9224 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-06-25 02:51:39 · 3 answers · asked by shadow 5 in Other - Business & Finance

I need to get a tax id so I can levy their bank account - how do I do this without calling them directly?

2007-06-25 02:49:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

2007-06-25 02:42:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

2007-06-25 02:42:04 · 1 answers · asked by nicholas p 1 in Investing

How much harder will this make it to sell? Do I tell my realtor?

2007-06-25 02:40:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

How much do Americans have to pay in health insurance cost per month and what is covered? What happens if you don't have any insurance and your illness is not a emergency treatment, Are you left to suffer because you can't afford treatment? What happens if you have a long lasting illness, can you get insurance?

Thank god I was burn in England and don't have to worry about getting ill as all treatment is free no matter what is wrong with you. America is the rishist nation on earth and it can't evern treat it sick with good health care.

2007-06-25 02:37:45 · 11 answers · asked by Dark killer 1 in Insurance

2007-06-25 02:23:10 · 2 answers · asked by crenshawchica 3 in Small Business

Im having an open house to sell my home. This is the first one ive ever done, so could i please get some suggestions on how to make it a good one?

2007-06-25 02:19:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-06-25 02:18:40 · 3 answers · asked by cowboybillie 1 in Corporations

2007-06-25 02:14:32 · 4 answers · asked by Ezlina s 1 in Small Business

I have to redo my W-4 because of a change in my marital status. When I complete the questions to get the number I should claim, it is very high. Obviously, having less taken out is a good thing, but my concern is in getting stuck at the end of the year with a heafy tax obligation. Thoughts?

2007-06-25 02:08:15 · 6 answers · asked by Ms. Gump 3 in United States