Careers & Employment - October 2006

We have had a downward economy since 1996-1997, and many people have lost their jobs. Many of these people had very good jobs and could support their families. Due to whatever circumstances many have not regained those jobs back and have had to seek out whatever they could find and do (e.g., taking a sales job, taking a phone solicitor job, taking a part-time office assistant job) that does not pay any where near what they were making before. These people are still not back to where they should be, and time is passing. They are getting older and many of these people were the middle and older workers when they lost their jobs. I would like some comments on those that have not found a good paying job still and those that have. I want to read about their stories and their difficulties during their searches and successes, if any and if not any. I would like to know what job they lost, their age, gender, city/state, family responsiblities, and anything else they would like to share.

2006-10-21 16:56:57 · 4 answers · asked by DarienILperson 1

except a few years of customer service and a position where i can move up to bartender

2006-10-21 16:43:18 · 4 answers · asked by jondrummerdude 1

2006-10-21 16:42:59 · 2 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7

Dayton Daily News practices unjust firing of employees time and time again.

2006-10-21 16:34:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous 1

this? Due to the fact that he kept accusing me even after I told him numerous times that I did not smoke inside, it obviously shows that he does not believe me and these accusations bother me because I am a very honest person. What should I do?

2006-10-21 16:24:21 · 6 answers · asked by horrorfan 3

2006-10-21 16:13:15 · 10 answers · asked by DLAR 2

I'm 24. I have one year of college genral ed's under my belt. Right now I make about 35K a year. I'd like to make 60-100K A year and not have to go to school for more than 2 more years... What should I do?

2006-10-21 15:47:29 · 15 answers · asked by ChicagoScottTea 2

2006-10-21 15:45:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-21 15:40:21 · 13 answers · asked by man22 1

I work at a gym, and though I love the people who go there and my co-workers and employer, they are very conservative on the style of clothes a person can wear. I have a very alternative way of dress and at the time when I got hired, I needed the money badly and was grateful for the job, but now I wish I had a job where I could at least wear a black t-shirt and not be considered innappropriate. I don't need a job that is okay with mohawks, but at least be lenient toward something a little different than vanilla. The question is, what would be the best advice?

2006-10-21 15:38:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was given some good advice and I really thank you for that.

2006-10-21 15:21:19 · 3 answers · asked by tnbadbunny 5

yawn

2006-10-21 15:18:08 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4

2006-10-21 15:14:48 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4

I am willing to move to Houston TX or Florida preferably but will negotiate. I have 2 yrs of college, experience in sales, mechanically inclined, computer repair knowledge, fast learner, and business professional

2006-10-21 15:14:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that piercings are considered unprofessional? The only visible piercing I have is my eyebrow, but whenever I'm meeting with someone it's interpreted that I am wild, lazy, and/or unresponsible. I think that the eyebrow ring looks good on me and I see it as any other form of jewelry. I don't know, I just think it's unfair.

2006-10-21 15:07:19 · 10 answers · asked by Ryan R 1

2006-10-21 15:05:57 · 12 answers · asked by ? 4

What if you are on your own, it's just you, you have bills to pay, and something happens at your job? You get layed off or fired or the company goes under? What are some good skills you could have that could make you money immediately, as a backup resource? Any ideas?

2006-10-21 15:01:04 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4

Or is it usualy working days?

2006-10-21 14:57:16 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1

2006-10-21 14:53:46 · 6 answers · asked by ? 4

what do you call the form you fill out to get a job? is it just an application form?

2006-10-21 14:43:41 · 4 answers · asked by kimcpm 2

I've already asked this question, but to reply to 'rochester's comments i totally disagree!!!.. If the union does get in , any pay negotiations don't start at current payscale levels. They are cut back to minimum wage & work up from there. The plant i work at has the highest starting pay & the highest top out pay in the area. The only thing the union guarantees to us is that they WILL charge dues. They are full of empty promises that they have no legal right to back up with action. This is so wrong. They are telling lies to entice voters to vote for them. Please don't try to tell me they are on the workers side. They are on their side. Rochester is obviously as weak as all the rest of the people who have listened to & believed their lies. Wake up rochester.... They are a business, just like any other. All they want is a profit, just like any other business. The only difference is the bullying techniques & lies they tell to earn their money.

2006-10-21 14:37:03 · 1 answers · asked by Alistair M 1

Initially not paid for hours I worked, when reported to the owner, the owner at first said that it was a miscommunication and that I would not be paid this lead to me leaving. After I left owner came to my house and offered to pay missing hours. I then resumed work, after about 3 days owner began to correct everything that I did, and began cursing into the air about my performance, before this time I was as close to a perfect employee as you could find. Also they had fired another employee and did not replace him doubling the work that I had to do in an 8 hour period. It quickly became a very hostile work environment. I believe they were unhappy with getting caught trying to shave hours and they began taking out on me. If anyone has every gone through this and could be any help it would be appreciatted, thanks

2006-10-21 13:56:13 · 6 answers · asked by Visual Cliff 2

The machinists union is campaigning outside my workplace. At the moment there is no union in place but an election will take place on Nov.2 to see if they get in or not. I strongly object for quite a number of reasons. Missouri is not a 'right to work' state so they will, if elected, be trying to get a 'closed shop' (every employee must become a union member or lose their job). I would like to try to fight this but don't know how. I have heard of a "dues objector". Is this a way of avoiding membership?. I like my job & am quite satisfied with working conditions , payscales etc etc.

2006-10-21 13:23:55 · 7 answers · asked by Alistair M 1

I want to let certain co-workers know they have treated me like ****. However I am new, both are my preceptors and one to become one of my supervisors after graduating. I just want to be clear and honest and get the respect I deserve. However, I don't want to cause "bad blood" or create hostility since I am the new employee.I know as an African -American female they being caucasin will automatically see my being so blunt as aggressiveness and I don't want to come off as such and lose my job as I have seen many black women on my job lose their jobs for this specific reason when standing their ground but I have had enough! I physically hate coming to work, clock watch, and conteplate quitting daily but I have to pay the bills.

2006-10-21 13:09:20 · 13 answers · asked by nene 3

I'm looking for a good answer. I already finished 2 years of college at age 20 and I'm looking for experienced people to answer my question. I have yet to decide what I want to get a Bachelor's degree in. What is the growing business out there? Sales? Computers? Music? I am looking for a job that is certain to have a job oppening as soon as I graduate in that field. I was going to get a Bachelor's in Psychology, however many people told me that it is very hard to get a job in that field. So I simply quit on that subject. Can anyone recommend some jobs and what field should I look into? Thanks very much for your time.

2006-10-21 12:20:36 · 9 answers · asked by zenica4life 2

2006-10-21 12:10:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Specially here in the U.S, if you have seniority you are given the most responsible tasks, even though someone else can perform them as good as you can or even better, because I believe that a new employee has fresh knowledge, Enthusiasm, is not bored with everything and may be able to perform a task better than an old bored employee.

2006-10-21 12:09:06 · 7 answers · asked by Rockstar 2

2006-10-21 12:02:59 · 5 answers · asked by C. C 1

state cons and pros and back up your answer please.

2006-10-21 11:55:40 · 6 answers · asked by CH 1

i was working at a job out of town,and was not able to be at the shop the day checks were handed out for all employes that day,and still havent got paid for that week,then the week before i quit i worked 40 hrs.and have not gotten payed for that so they o me for 2 weeks pay how do i go about get that since its been 3 weeks since i quit

2006-10-21 11:43:34 · 4 answers · asked by morrisseypainting 1