Business & Finance - 4 August 2007

IN THE US , How long is your work hours per week as a programmer/IT manager or any other computer related job?
Do you work on weekens?
I want to know more about america and it's work hours.

2007-08-04 19:26:35 · 3 answers · asked by Hello everyone 1 in Corporations

2007-08-04 19:15:49 · 13 answers · asked by theboss 1 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-08-04 19:11:00 · 3 answers · asked by DOUGLAS M 1 in Other - Business & Finance

We recently rented a home in California. The owner wanted to use 1 of the 3 garages for storage. We liked the home and weren't too happy about this deal but we wanted to move into a home from the temporary housing we were staying at with our cats. We signed the lease but now we really regret this deal. Does anyone know if the agreement we made on the lease was legal and how we can get the owner to move their stuff? We have a lot of posessions and need the space.

2007-08-04 19:08:35 · 3 answers · asked by angelicface_70 2 in Renting & Real Estate

Are there realtors that specialize in pre-foreclosure representation? I understand this is the best way to purchase a foreclosure, but I would like some help negotiating with owners in default. How would such a realtor negotiate a commission?

2007-08-04 18:57:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

2007-08-04 18:57:02 · 9 answers · asked by Young boi 5 in United States

i crashed into a sign inside a hospital parking lot. it was a medium sized sign on 2 posts mounted into the concrete and security said it seemed kind of wobbly and was still in the concrete. management is still deciding if i am responsible and if any repairs need to be done. i know there is know way to tell exactly but just a ballpark do you think my 5000 (minimum california property damage insurance) will covere it or is it way more? (the reason i hit it was because i passed out after i left the emergency room because i didnt have insurance and i decided i didnt want treatment) i signed a waiver saying i left against hospital will (but no doctor was present to sign) if i was stuck with an unpayable bill would this document without any physicians signature mean anything? (trust me the last person i would want to sue is a doctor but i just want to know if i have any leverage

2007-08-04 18:56:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Insurance

she is concerned about this because her has since left the house in this year not last, and he kept telling her he filed an extension which he did in fact and then he filed head of household so he could claim all expenditres and the two kids, and he just told her when he got the huge return back, and bought their son a car.

2007-08-04 18:55:00 · 6 answers · asked by texashoedowngirl 1 in United States

Family moving to 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home with Central A/C and Gas Heat. Need to get a handle on expected monthly bills.

2007-08-04 18:54:37 · 3 answers · asked by PoMoFo 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Ok after you interview for a job and about 3 days later.. they call 2 of your references to ask about you, does this mean they are most likely going to hire you or are really considering you for employment?

2007-08-04 18:53:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Temp agencies have them so why can't casting agencies for background actors in Hollywood do the same?

2007-08-04 18:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in United States

He started working as a trainee in a oil company in Houston, Tx. and he supposed to be for 6 months in training and after 3 weeks they fired him. The persons who did that have a long history of stealing and corruption. One of them has been fired from many companies due to frauds. His son stole in the company $45.000 dollars. They didn't gave him a warning, they need to give him at least 3 in order to fired him. But the reality check is that they are my husband worst enemies (not open) but everyones knows it. They fired a secretary who complain of sexual harrassment. The other secretary saw him stealing the EZ Tags that you use to pay tollway and he takes it everyday to his vehicle and put it back to the companies vehicles. How it is possible that the people who are in higher positions don't know about all this? How you can contact those people in order to stop the corruption and the abuse of power there? How the law protect the employees? Texas don't have unions. Please help!

2007-08-04 18:43:06 · 4 answers · asked by MayanPrincess@sbcgglobal.net 3 in Other - Business & Finance

I just want to know of some good stocks to invest in so that i can be making money quickly. I know that stocks dont just shoot out money but still i want to be able to make money from this. I dont want the return in 10 years, i want it somewhat sooner.

2007-08-04 18:43:06 · 11 answers · asked by Casey D 1 in Investing

This is a mini continuation of a previous job related question. At the end of this week I saw my schedule go from 20+ to under 6 next week. I spoke to someone at work and they said in a round about way that if we are not constantly after customers, greeting them at the door and following up if they need help and this is not done we will not receive the many hours we want and deserve. This individual did not say these things in exact terms but I can still infer the point they were trying to get across. My problem is that I have been a great employee always coming to work on time, when schedules have changed or hours have been altered I have never made a peep about it. Is what this person doing legal and also how can this idividual being a brand new employee be able to do this even though they are one of our upper managment people in our shop. I think they just wants to get rid of me just because they do not like me for no reason I can think of.

2007-08-04 18:38:10 · 6 answers · asked by gurl 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I asked this question before and only received one good answer. I did not elaborate on why. My job was outsourced to the Philippines (AOL). Responses varied from mowing lawns to prostitution (which is illegal), and joining the military. One idiot said they never heard the president say Americans won't do jobs that illegal immigrants would do (where have your been?). Unemployment benefits came and expired.

Mowing lawns will not pay my mortgage and feed my family. I am too old to join the military or I would (kinda tells you I'm too old for prostitution also). Someone said I was lazy, but I have a spreadsheet of 83 jobs I have applied for since Feb. I have had numerous interviews but with a B.A. and an M.A., employers say I am overqualified for even call center jobs or office assistant or administrator. The real reason is that they can hire HS grads for those jobs and some appear to be worried that if they hire me, I may be promoted to their jobs (hiring managers).

I am not lazy.

2007-08-04 18:37:17 · 4 answers · asked by Boomer 5 in Government & Non-Profit

since i want to do this. would it be smart to make payments to principals only? are can i do that?

2007-08-04 18:34:01 · 6 answers · asked by KWILLIAMS 1 in Renting & Real Estate

Pls advise the import taxes for electronic goods from China to Malaysia? Thanks!

2007-08-04 18:14:19 · 4 answers · asked by crocos 1 in Other - Taxes

from the lottery? Me 4.00 bucks.

Yeah :[

I have found $10.00 in front of my house, and $12.00 in Krogers parking lot though.

2007-08-04 18:10:23 · 5 answers · asked by Kate 3 in Personal Finance

...someone NOT from India?

Nothing against Dell Customer Service, they've been excellent for me. I was just curious to see if anyone had ever talked to say, an American customer service rep?

2007-08-04 18:08:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Corporations

coca cola and other stuff for my store online wholesale? it seems like it would be easy enough to just google it, but belive me it's harder then you think to buy a 2 liter bottle online.

2007-08-04 18:04:30 · 5 answers · asked by saosin 3 in Small Business

We can't get a loan because of bad credit, parents unemployed, and we are willing to work and do whatever it takes to get this money. This is an extreme emergency and could make or break the lives of an entire family.Any suggestions?

2007-08-04 18:00:56 · 6 answers · asked by Cherryluver 2 in Personal Finance

I was towing a car in a apt., it was tite and I pulled foreword to fear and hit a pole. He took just over $500.00 for the front bumper.

2007-08-04 18:00:15 · 6 answers · asked by dave 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I love watching these shows about house-flipping. I see the headaches and problems they encounter but still seem to think it would be fun and a great way to make money. What I can't figure out is how seemingly ordinary people (i.e. not already rich) can afford their own residence while also buying another house and sinking as much as $50k in renovations into it?

If you already own your own home, do you just go to the bank and get another home loan? I would think the bank wouldn't approve such a risky venture at first. And even if you DO get approved, how do people get $50,000 in liquid cash to be able to do the renovation? I just don't undertand. I can understand how someone does it if they have investors, lots of personal money, or know construction workers who can do the work for cheap. But for others flipping who are doing their FIRST house, how do they do this?

2007-08-04 17:53:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Renting & Real Estate

Do all offices get Labor Day off ? Thanks for your input. I just want to make sure before I buy tickets for a vacation on that day.

2007-08-04 17:50:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-04 17:50:16 · 7 answers · asked by Animal 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have reason to believe I am getting an interview within my company for a completely different department. This is the job opportunity I've been waiting for for years. This is exactly what I went to school for! I've mentioned the possible interview to some co-workers and other higher ups. I know my boss appreciates the hard work I do for my department. (I'm in management) Bonus time is coming up in a month and it is at my boss's discretion as to the amount I get paid. I would love to use him as a referance, but I'm not sure what the right move is at this point. Advice anyone?

2007-08-04 17:48:28 · 10 answers · asked by emmy 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

My husband and I think San Diego would be an incredible place to live, work, and raise a family. So, he's always looking for jobs there. He thinks we'd be able to have a good life if he could find a job making around $60-75k/year plus me making at least $35k/year. I've heard horror stories about the cost of living in SD and really California in general. When I looked online at homes, it seems like you can only get a SHACK for $250,000!!

We are used to living in a 1700 sf home (3bd/2ba), being able to eat out at least 3 times per week, and being able to buy clothes/misc items fairly freely without thinking or budgeting tooo much. So, with this standard of living in mind....how much would we have to make in order to maintain that quality of life? I'm thinking we'd have to make at least $100k/year in order to live that way in or around SD. BTW, we're definitely willing to live outside of SD (maximum commute of 30 min).

2007-08-04 17:47:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

2007-08-04 17:44:00 · 7 answers · asked by acuraboy1978 2 in Personal Finance

i filled a job application for duane reade online and it wanted my ssn to do a background check (criminal records and such...) so i gave it to them. does anyone think my ssn will be leaked out? i'm scared! what happens if it does, what should i do? :(

2007-08-04 17:42:06 · 5 answers · asked by hotmama 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I was working at a small teddy bear store and was let go because the buisness is not making any money, and they are going to get out of their lease. - I was let go 2 weeks ago. When I was working there my boss would NEVER pay me on time and my schedule would always be given to me in the middle of the week. Right now I am owed over 300 dollars and he is giving me the run around. He told me he would have my money last monday- that never happened, then he said wednesday and that never happened. Then today he told me he would have it tonight at closing, I come in and he is not even there!!! I contacted him through text and calls and he is ignoring me. I contacted his father who owns the buisness and he told me that I will be paid tomorrow but i am getting very concerned because i am leaving on monday to New york for two weeks. My boss never filled taxes on me even though i told him repeatedly that I have my s.s.n and everything for him. What are my options if his father does not give my

2007-08-04 17:39:49 · 7 answers · asked by Kingsfan 3 in United States