Careers & Employment - October 2006

I really want to be a car designer when I grow up, but I don't really know where to start. What do I need to study in college, how long do I have to be in college, etc...

Thanks for help.

2006-10-09 12:12:49 · 3 answers · asked by Michael 1

It is a seasonal position, but I recently decided to play basketball, which will take all of my time during the week. I go in for the interview in a few days. How will my time request go over? Do I have any chance of getting the job?

2006-10-09 12:10:52 · 14 answers · asked by Libby 2

How much does Kmart pay per hour for a regular employee? non management positions. thx

2006-10-09 12:05:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am afraid of getting jobs, because if I dont like it I will panic and go crazy, because I hate doing the exact same thing over and over (like flipping burgers, cashiers, waiters, whatever). I mean a truck driver seems like a fun enough job to me, but what else.

What jobs involve the same work, but always something different everyday? (different and interesting and unique)

2006-10-09 12:05:13 · 2 answers · asked by 42yxalag 3

My chair at work makes farting sounds and people start laughing at me

2006-10-09 11:57:15 · 20 answers · asked by Einstein 7

My friend (female) is 24. About 3 years ago she worked at a telemarketing company and ended up leaving there saying that she was too stressed from work. She collected disability and then met a guy on the internet and moved out of state and married him after knowing him 6 months.

She has been married 2 years and every time I talk to her she says she is doing "a little better" and is still not working. She says they have no money to even have a car, but she can't work because of her health. I have seen her many times since she moved and she acts and looks 100% healthy. I asked her if she went to the doctor and she says she hasn't been to see one in years. Her husband wants her to get a job, but she says she is not healthy enough to work. Also her sister left her job 10 months ago saying she was "stressed" and is still on disability now too.

I am confused why she wouldn't be working after 3 years, could she still be collecting disability checks and maybe thats why she won't work?

2006-10-09 11:54:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't want to go as low as a boring security guard that just sits there like a rock, but things like a truck driver are what I would do. They have to stay alert, but there is no stressful thinking.

2006-10-09 11:51:42 · 16 answers · asked by 42yxalag 3

plizz help me

2006-10-09 11:50:45 · 2 answers · asked by marco hernandes 1

I recently applied and interviewed for a local job and I expressed my interest very well. I sent my thank you note on Thursday and in return they told me the pay I suggested would work and to set me up with a 2nd interview , but I have not heard from them quite yet.

I'm not usuualy one to rush things but I know they want the postion to be filled very soon, what is the usual time period for the interview process? and should I contact them if I don't hear anything after they offered a 2nd interview?

Thanks! = )

2006-10-09 11:48:49 · 1 answers · asked by Erin = ) 3

I'm 15 and and my parents keep telling me to get a job. Where could I work? I don't want to work in the grocery store...I asked this already, but didn't get any answers......

2006-10-09 11:38:09 · 4 answers · asked by jadetree666 1

I recently interviewed for a position. In my 2nd interview, my potential boss told me a specific # that he was going to offer me. He also told me to put that amount as my salary requirement on my application. I did.

I found out on Thursday that I got the job (he told me informally). I haven't signed anything yet, but I think I want to ask for more $.

So, how do I begin negotiating when he probably thinks that I'm going to come in and simply sign his original offer? Secondly, I don't have any reasons to ask for more other than I am a perfect fit for the job, and that my reason for taking it is for the increase in salary so my wife doesn't have to work any more.

Is that sufficient justification (to say that I think my qualifications and what I can bring to the table is worth more, and that the whole goal for me to take it was so my wife doesn't have to work, and for that to happen, I'd need XX $ more?)

2006-10-09 11:27:53 · 5 answers · asked by lusht 1

How do I go about filing a complaint against an on-line company?

2006-10-09 11:26:00 · 2 answers · asked by nicky 3

I am looking to relocate.

2006-10-09 10:57:36 · 3 answers · asked by Steph 2

I'm a student and I can't work full time! I can only work 1/2 days a week, what can i do to make that much money by X-mas?

2006-10-09 10:57:25 · 16 answers · asked by Alexis 2

I work at Mervyns (whic is closing all their Washington state locations come early next year) amd do logistics and odd type jobs, basically from the registers o the trash.

I have only worked there for like 3 weeks, and have made freinds with some people, but I found a better job as a department head of furniture at cost plus. It dosen't pay a whole lot more, but it is certainly in my interest area.

Should I feel guilty about being trained and meeting new people to leave?

2006-10-09 10:49:11 · 22 answers · asked by Mikey 2

like if you are sex counselor does that mean you get the same pay as a school guidance counselor. Do you go to college the same amount as a school guidance counselor?

2006-10-09 10:45:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am currently unhappy where I am currently employed and I wish to find another job.
The only problem is, I do not really have one particular thing that I want to do. Of course, education is a big factor, and I have only attended some college.
I am a very artistically talented and intelligent individual. I can write, paint, draw, take photographs, and I have tons of work experience, but I don't know what field my resume' should be geared towards. In any job I have had I could accomplish any task that was put in front of me, but I am having trouble specifying what to put in my resume that will capitalize on these things.
Right now I am a technical writer, but I only have 5 months technical writing experience, and a lot of resume' websites want specifics on job field. Any advice on what I should do to brush up my resume' with the talents I have?

2006-10-09 10:25:55 · 4 answers · asked by Elkie 2

I am 15 y and 7 months and i am trying to find a job but they keep saying i have to be 16 years old so what does a work permit allow me to do?

2006-10-09 10:23:39 · 2 answers · asked by smfan 1

IT'S A PART TIME POSITION IN INLAND EMPIRE, CALIFORNIA. I HAVE AN INTERVIEW FOR A RECEPTIONIST POSITION TOMORROW. I'M WONDERING HOW MUCH I SHOULD ASK FOR. I HAVE 2-1/2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN RECEPTIONIST DUTIES. I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE THOUGH.....I JUST GOT MY REAL ESTATE LICENCSE....AND I THOUGHT THIS COULD BE A GOOD WAY TO GET MY FOOT IN THE DOOR AND HAVE SOME STEADY INCOME COMING IN, RATHER THAN JUST RELYING ON COMISSION........DOES ANYONE HAVE AN IDEA ON HOW MUCH I CAN GET PAID? AND ANY GOOD TIPS FOR MY INTERVIEW TOMORROW.........PLEASE....I REALLY WANT THIS JOB.....THANKS.

2006-10-09 10:21:18 · 5 answers · asked by sexy-cecy 3

firefighter knowledgeable only :: :: i want to become a firefighter in south florida but i dont want to live here forever ... how do you tranfer to other states? and how does the sleeping arrangements work for a 24 hour shift ?is firefighting as good as it sounds? i have a lot of questions and if you have a lot of info email me johnsa194@yahoo.com

2006-10-09 10:18:57 · 2 answers · asked by 194p$k 2

2006-10-09 10:10:57 · 5 answers · asked by ahunter25 1

2006-10-09 09:55:34 · 5 answers · asked by Sweettater 1

I have a feeling that my former employer is giving out bad references. I want to check this and find out for certain, but I don't know what kind of questions to ask without it being obvious that I'm not really a prospective employer.

Any tips?

Thanks!

2006-10-09 09:54:30 · 2 answers · asked by autumnal_couture 2

I am seeking a degree in a field that is unrelated to the job I am currently in. The classes I am seeking reimbursement for are just for the general education credits (Math and English), but I need to explain how they will "improve my skills with relationship to my job". For some reason, I am drawing a blank... I just don't want to get turned down for reimbursement. Anyone have any suggestions on how to word that section?
Thanks!

Oh - my degree will be science/biology based, and I'm working in Manufacturing right now.

2006-10-09 09:51:56 · 2 answers · asked by staticx 3

2006-10-09 09:43:38 · 4 answers · asked by I-C-U 5

Good or well-paying jobs always require some experience whether it be 1 or 5 years. How do you gain experience if no company is ever willing to train? Wouldn't companies rather have someone with limited experience to be able to train them the way they want? I have a college degree and plenty of experience in healthcare but I am looking to change career fields. Most of my business experience is transferrable ascross many industries, however, I have no industry experience for the one I am looking to get into. How do you ever gain this experience if you are never given a chance?

2006-10-09 09:35:43 · 7 answers · asked by NFL Legend 3

2006-10-09 09:11:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know my concerns might be shallow.. but I need some of your insights:

I just got a B.S. degree but I want to go on to pursue Pharmacy which means that I have to spend 6 more years of my life studying. I just want to know if its worth it. Lately I've realized how fast life goes by!

Do you still have time to do other things like work, or go on vacations?

Are you happy and contented with your job? Why so?

Do you guys work? (I need to work to pay for pharm school if ever)

Is it true that pharmacy graduates find looking for jobs a breeze?

Please help me. It is a life-changing decision. Haha =)

I'm not that old, I'm just 21. But I do want to enjoy life while I'm young and capable of doing crazy things. Haha =)

2006-10-09 09:08:56 · 2 answers · asked by baristagurl 2

My boss decided to put me on a salary. And about a week ago I took a day off because I was really sick. I'm a receptionist for 2 attorneys. So I decided in order to make up my time I would come in an hour early, well he's told me that he didn't want me to make it up an hour early because he doesn't know that I'm doing actual work so he wants me to make it up during my 1 hour lunch break and answer calls. Mind you everyone in the office goes to lunch all at the same time soooo, what's the purpose of doing that if everyone's at lunch? I told him if he's worrying about if I'm really here or not I can just send him an email from my work computer just so the time of morning can pop up. I don't do much here except answer calls and scan documents why can't I do this an hour early? Is it against the law to not have a lunch break?

2006-10-09 08:52:28 · 32 answers · asked by bettyspagettii 1

I have worked at my current employer for 2 years. The past 2 months I have been taking days off to substitute teach. I am going to take the Praxis test next month to get my teaching certificate. I am scheduled to substitute this week but I don’t have the guts to tell my boss that I will be out again without her thinking that I have another job. Eventually, I do want to leave. I think what is holding me back (other than the fact that I don’t like to let people down) is that I have a family to support. On the other hand, I can not stand my job and I want to start to follow my dreams. When should I quit my job and how?

2006-10-09 08:50:45 · 9 answers · asked by jerseylady_77 1