Business & Finance - 21 August 2007

I graduated from Bakersfield College this spring & got my Associate's in Accounting. The problem is is that I'm approaching all these businesses in town, filling out applications, & walking out feeling pessimistic 'cause I know they would hire someone else w/ more experience. & my resume is embarrassingly light; no work or volunteer experience. Even some temp agencys require that I need work exp.! Damn! What do I oughta do the next time I respond 2 a "Help Wanted" sign by a store's window or once I registered on Home Depot.com hoping that there's a job available 4 me?

2007-08-21 20:34:38 · 8 answers · asked by The Glorious S.O.B. 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-21 20:32:23 · 1 answers · asked by KellyH443 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been working for almost 2 and half years without a contract or offer letter! And the treatment from my boss was also not satisfactory or may i say its disrespective.

I resigned, giving a month notice. Then i was begged to stay, with new conditions agreed verbally. I asked for that to be put in writing, for a contract and an offer letter to be provided. I was told to withdraw my resignation, which i did(Stating: on the condition that i get the contract and offer letter). And now my boss tells me he's not giving me any contract and i should forget about it. He can only give me an offer letter, which i havent received as yet. And i am thinking of turning it down. So, should i still come or not, until i get it??

2007-08-21 20:23:47 · 8 answers · asked by Phenomenal woman 2 in Other - Business & Finance

get paid via salary, wage or commision?

serious answers please=]

2007-08-21 19:47:49 · 1 answers · asked by simplycomplex 5 in Other - Business & Finance

2007-08-21 19:47:32 · 1 answers · asked by Chloe W 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I recently started working in a company two months ago. I am overqualified for this position and want to look for a better job.
There is an opening available in another department which better suits my interest and qualifications. I dont want this opportunity to pass me by. Can apply for this position or should I continue in my current job for a few month more before I look for something else?

2007-08-21 19:11:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

Okay...I need some major advice!
I dont know what to do anymore.....I am freaking out because I feel as though I am in way over my head!

So, my husband is in the military, and I am in college. We dont make that much money because I do not work!!! I am planning on getting a part-time job which will help out a little but not a lot!
So, we had to get a new car because our other one was falling apart, so now since we have a car payment we need to have a cheaper amount of rent we pay each month. Well, we live in an expensive neighborhood, and we pay about 1000 per month now for rent. I love the place that I am at now, and to downsize we can either get a ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH--Or a TWO BED TWO BATH!
The one bed is about 800 per month, and the two bed is 900 per month!
ALSO-we found a really cheap twonhome that would cost us 950-1000 per month TO OWN! My hubby really wants it, but I just dont know if we
So, we wouldnt be saving that much money!
I really do not know what to do anymore

2007-08-21 19:08:19 · 5 answers · asked by Nicole S 1 in Renting & Real Estate

He says **** about everybody. Everyone kind of just sits there and takes it but it really is demoralizing. I hate going to work (but I have to, bills to pay). Is there some way to get this guy fired?

2007-08-21 19:04:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

oil pumping

2007-08-21 18:24:36 · 6 answers · asked by armando murrieta 1 in Investing

Long story but i wont bore you with it, just quick summary. I have been trying to get in for a little under 2 years, i have been denied due to a medical condition, which i didnt know i had, i went under treatment for a year and it improved greatly but still not normal. It doesnt hinder my abilities in any way mentally or physically and is not currently progressive.
I have been appealing for over 6 months and its a losing battle. I have submitted doctors notes, and lab reports but they still will not give me the benefit of the doubt. In case you are wondering I am so determined because i absolutely want/need to become Navy SEAL. They are denying me entry into the Navy period not the SEAL program. I really don't know what to do, all my hard work will be in vain if i quit but if i keep going who knows if i will ever get in and it is cutting into my life in ways that are devastating to me, socially, mentally, financially....and i really dont have a basis for a real world career right now

2007-08-21 18:14:11 · 12 answers · asked by MC 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I need the drilling fluid to do my thesis so the suppliers can provide in a small amount drilling fluid.
Plus the suppliers also can supply me the information about the drilling fluid...

thanks very much...

2007-08-21 18:13:27 · 1 answers · asked by Wonderer 1 in Other - Business & Finance

If he sold his own house to a family member, so pretty much he was the agent for the buyer (family member) and seller (himself) .

The house sold for $500,000.

Also, will he have to pay any fees for doing it this way? If so, about how much?

About how much will he get to pocket off this?

If it makes any difference, he works for Coldwell Banker.

If you were the buyer, would you expect to pay the closing cost or split it?

Thanks All!

2007-08-21 18:12:23 · 3 answers · asked by StinaUO 2 in Renting & Real Estate

2007-08-21 18:06:15 · 2 answers · asked by Fernando M 1 in Corporations

I had a wellsfargo credit card that i believe went into collections...which i was actually going to pay off soon. But* now i'm getting a call at my new job from a guy saying that it's urgent that i pay it with what ever i can because wells fargo hired them? I don't know how he got hold of my NEW* works number. The guy says he works for PRIMARY FINANCIAL???

I'm sorry just wondering if anyone has heard of them...i just got scammed into a false loan application several months ago. ...

2007-08-21 18:02:44 · 2 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Credit

housekeeping companies that provide stay-out maids

2007-08-21 18:01:55 · 1 answers · asked by fc 1 in Other - Business & Finance

I got a notice on my door saying the Health Department was going to inspect our apartment (and others but I dont know if it is only in our building or the whole complex). We called the front office because in 7 yrs of apartment living we had never heard of such a thing. They told us there was an infestation of roaches. We have not had any trouble with roaches or any pests so I was wondering how bad it has to be for the Health Department to be brought in? Its an average apt complex.... not skanky but nothing high scale. What would the Health department do if there is a bad infestation?

2007-08-21 17:59:57 · 3 answers · asked by Me 6 in Renting & Real Estate

When I'm with friends, it's easy to open up and have long, in-depth conversations. However, I work at a store as a sales rep and sometimes have a little trouble with small talk and I hate awkward silences. If you have some advice you'd like to share, I'm all ears.

2007-08-21 17:57:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Small Business

Bitchyness is rife, and there is absoultely no-one happy. the company has recently changed contracts, and i have new managers. i have been offered this contract for less money and more hours, but because where i work, my hours as a casual are all over the place, although i can pick up more in another department. my bosses are really nasty and they lie. i am probably only going to be in the job for another 4 months. i often take long weekends at the moment to tkavel to another state to visit family, and i am studying, which will be harder to do with more hours. please help me!!!

2007-08-21 17:56:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I moved to Texas after living in California for the last 11 years, and I plan to sell some stocks which I accumulated in California. Now that I live in Texas, do I have to pay income tax on the profits from those stocks to California even though I will not be a current California resident?

2007-08-21 17:52:43 · 2 answers · asked by tneper 1 in United States

they website doewsnt work anymore and i dont get the catalog anymore. so does anyone know where i can get vinatage forgein collectibles and military items such as they used to sell??

or any info on what happened to them??

2007-08-21 17:49:00 · 1 answers · asked by Raymond 2 in Corporations

2007-08-21 17:47:45 · 2 answers · asked by cantholdmd 2 in Credit

Here is the situation:
I moved out of my apartment in New Jersey last month after being there 2 years. Before we left we cleaned the apartment thoroughly and rented a steam carpet cleaner and cleaned the carpets. Now a month later, I get a letter from my landlord that not only is he keeping my entire security deposit, he wants me to send him another $200 to cover the costs of cleaning the apartment. That is over $1200 total!

He is asking for me to pay for things such as plumbing, garbage disposal. Clean Walls and Ceiling (Ceiling? WTF?) Replace the screen door, the arm on the door had rusted off. It was old. Clean Blinds. Patch nail holes from pictures.

Keep in mind, none of this stuff was done before we moved in. The carpet was atleast 2 years old before we moved in. He did not paint or fix holes from previous tenant. As a matter of fact, when we moved in, we had to clean out the storage unit that was full of junk.

Anyone know anything about NJ tenant rights?

2007-08-21 17:39:29 · 11 answers · asked by Mokujin 1 in Renting & Real Estate

I live in nz, and applied online for a mcd's resturant. i got an interview, however i withdrew it as i applied for the wrong restraunt( on the email it said click here to withdraw your application). I applied For the correct one on sunday (online) but they still havent emailed back, its now wednesday. should i just wait awhile before i start thinking "oh no, they dont want me" im pretty sure there hiring now, im 15. and how long should i wait until i do something if they havent replied? and if they dont, what should i do?

2007-08-21 17:34:10 · 4 answers · asked by ilikeyellow123 3 in Food Service

I really need some help here. My husband and I went and bought a car. Now, they have dropped a lot of his hours and we can't afford the car on our income. I do not want them to repo the car. I do not want to mess up my credit. I was wondering if I took the car to a car dealer and traded it in for a cheaper car, would they pay off my old balance and just charge me for the cheaper car? Please help me. If anyone knows anything about this or something else that I can do please let me know.
Thank you in advance?

2007-08-21 17:32:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Credit

I have worked for the same place for nearly eight years .In that time new people have been employed and advanced and i have never been offered any other job. I don't mind the job I am doing but i have not gained any extra skills to go to another job because they keep me in the same position .
I am not financally well off so I can't just walk out .Also I am Old .

2007-08-21 17:26:50 · 13 answers · asked by dishwashingqueen 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-21 17:25:24 · 1 answers · asked by nurin b 1 in Other - Business & Finance

please help! thx!

2007-08-21 17:25:04 · 1 answers · asked by M.K. 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

i want to work in the food industry..preferably hostessing. Have you had any good/bad experiences at restaraunts? I'm putting in applications next week and i want to know which ones to really go for and which to avoid.

THanks!!!

2007-08-21 17:23:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

My dad is going to help me pay off my car and give me down payment money for new house totaling $25,000. I will repay half this amount a little at a time. He was going to give me a cashiers check and let me spend it but I'm afraid there will be tax implications. I live in New Mexico. I thought that maybe he could just write the check for the car and give me a smaller amount in cash or smaller gifts separately. What are the rules? Also I will eventually inherit money for the sale of his land that is getting paid monthly through escrow. Is there a way to avoid losing inheritance this way? He currently lives off this money. Thanks for the advice.

2007-08-21 17:20:08 · 6 answers · asked by Elena 2 in United States

any advice about a resume for QA engineer (Quality Assurance( is great. Thanks.

2007-08-21 17:18:34 · 4 answers · asked by Confused 1 in Other - Careers & Employment