Careers & Employment - June 2006

This is just an example of one of the many annoying phone calls I get every day. BTW, I'm a receptionist/customer service representative for a BBQ grill manufacturer.
Me: Thank you for calling blahblahblah. How may I help you?
customer: Hello?
Me: *pause* Thank you for calling blahblahblah. How may I help you?
customer: Um, hello?
Me: Thank you for calling blahblahblah. How may I help you?
c: Uh, I bought a grill? *silence*
Me: OoooK, how can I help you?
c: At Lowe's?
Me: *sigh* Yes, HOW.CAN.I.HELP.YOU?
c: Do you know what I'm talking about?
Me: Yes. How can I help you?
c: *laughing* Oh, YOU can help me? Oh! *chuckle chuckle laugh snort*
Me: YES!! howcanihelpyou?!?!?!?!
c: My grill is not working.
Me: OK which grill did you purchase?
c: I don't know.
Me: Did you purchase a propane gas grill, a vertical gas smoker, or a charcoal grill?
c: Uh, I don't know.
Me: *sigh* Does it use gas or charcoal?
c: Uh it has a tank on it. I guess it's gas.

2006-06-29 07:55:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

As opposed to "salary plus commission" - I know what that one means, but I've never heard of the former.

2006-06-29 07:49:26 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3

2006-06-29 07:39:53 · 42 answers · asked by Truly Amazing 2

I came across the startling figure of 24% of adults in my home county describe themselves as 'disabled'. That is they are unable to work and draw a gov't subsistance check. The population here is almost 100% native. That is no recent immigrants. I always remember this stat when I hear these same people complain about the immigrant Mexicans, other Latinos, Asians, I see scraping out a living doing real work.

2006-06-29 07:39:08 · 2 answers · asked by ahuhyeah 2

On the new job, no one talk to you and you do not know anyone, even i hate my old job (I do not hate my job, i am more hate my boss), but at least i am comfortable. I know everyone. When I bored I am able go to my co-worker talk a little bite. Time seems pass faster. On the new job, i do not know what to do, expect go to internet

2006-06-29 07:29:46 · 5 answers · asked by xzhou11377 3

Hello,
If you really enjoy what you do for a living, can you please tell me what you do and maybe a brief job decription. I absolutely hate my job, but can't seem to figure out what I want to do from here??

2006-06-29 07:27:39 · 7 answers · asked by Jenn B 2

I am wondering what the average rate of pay for lifeguards is in various areas.

2006-06-29 07:26:37 · 2 answers · asked by hmmph 3

if yes can you provide me list of persons or firm who is intrested in this or way to find people or firm who are seeking this type personel adviser they have to pay me money only if they are able to gain more than bank deposit intrest rate

2006-06-29 07:24:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need a second income at night anyone from ct that know any job openings?

2006-06-29 07:24:10 · 8 answers · asked by clairhead222 1

Wow I am seriously upset.. Went through 4 interviews with this company for an IT Support position. Took a total of 3 weeks. Filled out all this paperwork talked about benefits. Today I call and am told they sent me a letter and they found someone who was a better fit..

I mean what the heck? I have 10+ years experience know all the systems have experience in what they were looking for.. In fact last week got another email saying they wanted to finish up and have me do some final paperwork.. All that for nothing.

Real scumbags some of these employers are. Do they realize that they are wasting peoples time with this nonsense? 4 interviews all this and no offer. Was even toldby an associate there that they had not had anyone else in for a 3rd or 4th interview, I was the only one.

I hope they can sleep well at night, which I am sure they do.. Probably better off anyway, I would not want to work for a company that is so inept.

I am so frustrated.

2006-06-29 07:23:51 · 7 answers · asked by guyinus 1

wat are the qualificatons , requirments , investments , earnings and the potential plz help

2006-06-29 07:22:06 · 2 answers · asked by naughty_boy 1

2006-06-29 07:20:38 · 7 answers · asked by cricket 2

When I search for jobs, I apply to jobs that I really want, as well as to jobs that I think are safe options. What do you say when you are contacted from the jobs you applied to be safe?

Do you wait to see if the people from the jobs you really want call, or do you accept the job? If you want to wait, what do you tell them?

Also, please tell me any tips or personal strategies/experiences/ advice for job searching.

2006-06-29 07:14:52 · 7 answers · asked by M 1

2006-06-29 07:08:51 · 20 answers · asked by John m 2

I want to work online, but I don't want to start my own business. I also don't want to have to pay any money to start. Can anyone help me please??? I have looked and I can't seem to find anything without having to pay. HELP PLEASE!!!

2006-06-29 06:55:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-29 06:52:15 · 37 answers · asked by Lupee 4

I have to take a drug test on Monday and my friend agreed to let me use hers but I dont kno where a good place to hide it. You cant take anything in the bathroom with you.

2006-06-29 06:51:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband keeps running into walls when he goes to get jobs because of a petty theft that happened when he was 18 years old. When he put it on the application then they don't even hire him, but he doesn't want to lie. Anyone have a job openings???

2006-06-29 06:51:12 · 1 answers · asked by ERICKSMAMA 5

2006-06-29 06:49:03 · 9 answers · asked by Don D 2

Is this the right time to enter the industry as SAP professional in India? What will the growth prospects & How high can it take me in the corporate heirarchy? My ambition is to become a CEO, any suggestions

2006-06-29 06:49:01 · 2 answers · asked by Kim 1

i need a part time job

2006-06-29 06:48:36 · 2 answers · asked by tj 1

2006-06-29 06:47:40 · 5 answers · asked by mak 1

Like are there any home mixtures like viniger and cranberry juice? Give measurements if u can too.

2006-06-29 06:41:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-29 06:30:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

A. Janitor
B. Fast Food Restaurant
C. Graveyard Security
D. PIcking up road kill all day long.

2006-06-29 06:29:41 · 23 answers · asked by Disco Ball 1

feel really depressed...I mean I don't have any passion...I really don't know what I am good at...I lost my hope and can not function anymore...What steps can I take to overcome this?

2006-06-29 06:29:13 · 4 answers · asked by a a 1

2006-06-29 06:17:29 · 7 answers · asked by John m 2

i have an interview next week at a massage/fitness/spa and i need help with some good questions.

2006-06-29 06:11:41 · 3 answers · asked by Kate 2

You know, a university educated person that had alot of jobs but stayed at one no longer than 2.5 years. Not many employers want to take the risk. And I completely understand why. But a man's gotta eat too. They really sholdn't be condemned to working fast food the rest of their life. It's not like they are a felon. And I am not ripping on felons because I believe they too deserve second chances after they have been rehabliltated. Anyways, do you have any constructive tips or helpful hints? Besides going into the military. Haha.

2006-06-29 05:59:35 · 9 answers · asked by bootstrap 1

2006-06-29 05:52:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous