Business & Finance - 25 June 2007

Ok here goes, I worked for a company for close to a year. I was seeing some things that were questionable, the environment was really laid back. In my third month working there I noticed one of the employees being unethical such as taking credit/sales that weren't his, coming in late, missing work alot, even taking inappropriate pics during company hours. I decided to put my two weeks in but was asked to stay and work another position, ONLY because I thought there would be change, I worked for close to another two months there and decided to finally just leave without giving my two weeks because each day was getting worse. I have always been taught to work honestly and hard for my money so when I didn't see anything being done AFTER my concerns were raised I left. Sometimes I wonder if I did the right thing. It feels almost like a breakup is there a reason that my old coworkers don't Keep in touch with me? I honestly thought I was doing the right thing.

2007-06-25 09:19:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

The place that I work at is doing this and its not fair. Especially since I'm a single mom and I can only have my son in daycare for so many hours a day.

2007-06-25 09:11:46 · 3 answers · asked by ?Cheshire Cat? 3 in Small Business

My fiance and i are happily engaged and VERY PREGNANT!
so far i am 5 months along but, right now we are still staying with his parents. we both have jobs. i have no credit he has bad credit. i have proof of pay and he gets paid cash. is there anyway we could get approved for a homeloan?!?!? i want a place of my own before the baby gets here. if so..who would be my best option?

2007-06-25 09:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by saldana_t 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I am taking a year off from school before applying to law school and want to get some relevant experience.
I guess my question is what sort of position can someone with only a bachelor’s degree get within a large firm, and is it paid work as opposed to internships? I am hoping to move into a city to do this and would have to support my lifestyle.
Also any resources, websites, where I could look for a job would also be helpful. I found a few from an old question.

2007-06-25 09:07:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I live on a large farm right now. I recently got a free mobile home and I want to put it on one of the front lots I own. I recently had a site evaluation done for septic. What do I need to have the trailer on the property? Can I have it on there before the septic and well are ready, and just not live there?
Do I need placement or building permits? Both?
I'm trying to get this done asap so I can move out. Also, do I need to have this lot of land seperated from the rest of the farm? I live on about 50 acres.

2007-06-25 09:06:12 · 3 answers · asked by gpwebbler 1 in Renting & Real Estate

hi my husband has worked in sales for 12yrs and we would love to live/work in america, i know you need a company that offer visas to go does anyone know of any companies that offer the visa job please. thanks

2007-06-25 09:04:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm thinking about buying a first-floor condo unit, and want to make sure that the unit above mine does not have a hardwood floor...is there any way to find out this information without knocking on their front door?

2007-06-25 09:03:58 · 4 answers · asked by tarasdsu 2 in Renting & Real Estate

I applied for a job, but I want to wait for a little while to see if a better offer becomes available.

2007-06-25 09:03:32 · 7 answers · asked by Roxy 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

A friend of mine and I were in a hardware store today and he picked up a granite vase. Upon picking it up at the neck, it crumbled and shattered on the ground. Furthermore, his hand got cut in the process. The owner charged my friend (20% off the sticker price) for the piece. We think that their may be a consumer law (in California at least) stating that the company can not charge the consumer accidental damage, but he paid anyways (with the intent of stopping payment on his credit card). Does anybody know the legality of this situation?

2007-06-25 09:01:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

anyways do you think these people should be rewarded equally for their hard work?

Jade: She is a young woman from a big city who is a successful businesswoman working for a public relations company and she is a wealthy businesswoman, she owns a condo overlooking a huge lake and she owns lots of nice clothes, gets to go on nice vacations, owns lots of nice furniture, owns a nice sporty car w/leather interior and she gets to attend to alot of rock concerts.

Darian: He is a young man from a small town who is an employee at a department store and he has been at his job for 8 years and he only makes $8.50 an hour, he is one of the most dependable employees Shopko has ever had and he is very kind and helpful towards his customers and his co-workers and he gets along well with everybody, plus he has a learning disability, he doesn't have a car and he still lives at home with his parents.

Darian has never gone to college and he was in special education back in high school

2007-06-25 08:56:32 · 6 answers · asked by Fell In Love 7 in Small Business

looking to open my Ira and want to hook up direct withdrawl from my checking account.

2007-06-25 08:53:59 · 1 answers · asked by Terrence W 6 in Personal Finance

if u go to a local community college, then law school , both with very low gpa , ur still better than someone working at mcdonalds ,right?, but whats ur income going to be , starting out? and the later climax or peaking piont ?

2007-06-25 08:53:49 · 6 answers · asked by king_art_thegreat 2 in Law & Legal

2007-06-25 08:52:47 · 1 answers · asked by Jonathon P 1 in United Kingdom

worked 87 hours a week

2007-06-25 08:51:13 · 1 answers · asked by hermina t 1 in United States

I would like to become financially wealthy. I'm currently 18, and am set to start college in the Fall. I'm looking for any advice (or critiques of the advice I've listed below) that anyone cares to give me. Thanks in advance!

Here are a few things I've been told to do in order to become wealthy:

1. Attend college
2. Spend less than you make
3. Don't go into debt (including the use of credit cards)
4. Invest in mutual funds and set up a Roth IRA
5. Never buy brand new cars; their worth depreciates as soon as you drive off the sales lot

2007-06-25 08:47:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

The Connors Company's last dividend was $1.00. Its dividend growth rate is expected to be constant at 15% for 2 years, after which dividends are expected to grow at a rate of 10% forever. Connors’ required return (rs) is 12%. What is Connors’ current stock

2007-06-25 08:45:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

My husband passed away in 1999. He was collecting some social security bit I am not certain how much.
He retired in 1992 at the age of 64.
He earned $800,000. in his last year of employment.
I know that I am eligible for 71% at age 60 in 2 years.
Can anyone help me calculate the amount?

2007-06-25 08:42:40 · 3 answers · asked by charlotte q 2 in Personal Finance

The real reasons for leaving are chronic understaffing, boss with a hot head (prone to explosions of profanity), not to mention that they made a major change in health insurance plans a month after hiring me. Now...what is the best way to answer the "why are you leaving?" interview question, especially since it's only been seven months.

2007-06-25 08:41:14 · 8 answers · asked by 4532 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I rolled over an existing 401k into a traditional IRA. My current firm doesn't have a 401k or any other kind of plan. I'd like to contribute to my traditional IRA but I'm being told that I can't contribute to both a traditinal IRA and a Roth IRA at the same time unless the one is from the current employer.

2007-06-25 08:39:21 · 4 answers · asked by MetalHeart 4 in Personal Finance

I was audit and he refuse to attend with me thats where i find out what he had did,i could not answer any of her questions pertaining to my part-time job he had listed.now he giving me the run around about responding to their request for payment.

2007-06-25 08:38:13 · 5 answers · asked by junebugs 1 in United States

I live in Pleasanton CA, and have recently been informed by a friend that my agent is robbing us, by charging 5%. Is this true? What is a good percentage? And does anyone have any tips on negociating a beter rate with this Realtor, or should I seek another one?

Thanks!!

2007-06-25 08:29:57 · 10 answers · asked by Katie T 2 in Renting & Real Estate

If someone was planning on buying a condo in full (no mortgage needed, already has the exact amount in cash/check), would they still need a lawyer? And would they still do a credit check, esp if the buyer doesn't have credit or has bad credit?

2007-06-25 08:25:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

I am having a grage sale soon and i want to get the best out of it. Please Help!

2007-06-25 08:23:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-06-25 08:23:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-06-25 08:21:40 · 3 answers · asked by biggdre32 1 in Renting & Real Estate

2. Given the importance of dividends to the well-being of equity investors, why do they put up with the fact that dividends are discretionary?

2007-06-25 08:19:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2007-06-25 08:18:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

2007-06-25 08:17:49 · 3 answers · asked by Kerv 2 in Credit

Briefly explain the pros and cons of financial leverage. In other words, what are its benefits, and what are the costs that come along with those benefits?

2007-06-25 08:16:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

My husband and I have several thousand dollars in credit card debt spread over 10 cards each that still has available balances. Is it better for us to leave it this way or to consolidate those balances so we have less credit cards even though those cards will then all be maxed out? I'm just wondering which is better from a credit reporting/ credit score perspective. Also taking an equity loan or line of credit isn't an option.

2007-06-25 08:16:35 · 7 answers · asked by Momof2messykids 2 in Personal Finance