Careers & Employment - November 2006

Serious answers here: do you enjoy going to your office Christmas party. I have been at my job a little over two years - they do a big holiday party at a banquet hall with an orchestra, food, drinking.etc. More than 300 employees and their spouses, guests attend. I have declined each time...I love my job and like my co-workers. But I hate to mix my personal life with my professional life. Plus I can't imagine that it's much fun for spouses when the conversation turns to work-related stuff ...what are your thoughts?

2006-11-10 13:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by Kare♥Bear 4

I have a certificate in GD and a specialty in logos.

2006-11-10 13:02:10 · 1 answers · asked by Carol B 3

I was working 48 hrs. one week and 36 the next. Now our orders have slowed down so we have been cut back to 30 hrs. per week. This has cost me 48 hrs. in a 4 wk. time span. Can I receive partial unemployment to make up the difference? I have been employed here for 6 yrs.

2006-11-10 12:51:46 · 6 answers · asked by Lori D 1

2006-11-10 12:47:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not many people love their jobs but I LOVE MINE! Sometimes when I need to clock out and go home because I got a full day of work in, I will ask to stay longer. Sometime they say that I can't work any longer and then I offer to do work for free! Why is it that I love my job so much as to actually WANT to do work and not get payed for it?

2006-11-10 12:42:59 · 9 answers · asked by Fünfhundertfünfundfünfzig 2

How can a foreignor whose lived here in the UK for 3 years & who has all the right paper work etc AND also speaks the english language fluently find work ..???
The major obstacle being faced is that most of the work experience is from the country of origin and none from here in the UK.Why do most potential employers feel that the foreignors application does not have the relevant skills that they are searching for ...EVEN despite the fact that the foreignor is a University graduate with honors,who is also proficient with the Micro office package ,has administrative skills etc.

2006-11-10 12:31:21 · 9 answers · asked by Shalom J 1

I know a great factor is inheritance/trust funds from parents, etc. But what do they do? Are they like Wall Street traders or something? Perfect Example: Kevin (Pam's ex-fiance) from Meet the Parents. There's a lot of people like that around here, but I don't personally know any of them. What career do they get into? What are their typical job titles, and what do they major in in college?

2006-11-10 12:31:01 · 3 answers · asked by -:- Masha -:- 2

I've just started work through a Temp Agency, Adecco. I been 3 days into my training and it is going well. The assignment is temp to hire. I was in the process to be hired by a different company but they did not respond for over a month. Now they called me and I still want to work for them. How can I leave the temp agency, and the assignment while still being on good terms? I'm not sure if I have to finish an assignment first. I am not the type to leave jobs right away but I really wanted this other job that wants to hire me now. Help!

2006-11-10 12:25:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 12:16:40 · 12 answers · asked by Obeast 2

2006-11-10 12:12:50 · 6 answers · asked by april 2

I'm having a hell of a time landing a job. I've had 4 places hire me only to let me go on the first day of work. Here's why: in college i had a DUI (5 years ago), then right out of college I had another DUI(3 years ago) but this one was charged as a felony but after probation its now a misdemeanor on record. My credentials are BS in chemistry/Deans list, licensed in auto/home/life/health insurance, A+/MCP certified, 3 years business technology consulting. I would think that someone would take me. Oh yeah, I got let go from all these jobs even though I was up front and honest with them on day one and they still dragged me along for the ride only to recind their offer. Any ideas where I should look?

2006-11-10 11:58:59 · 9 answers · asked by phxem 2

with no degree and a teacher with a master's degree work out?

2006-11-10 11:53:43 · 10 answers · asked by DOLLY O 1

2006-11-10 11:49:56 · 9 answers · asked by Dr B 1

Okay,so here's my situation. I have worked in the hotel/ hospitality industry for 2 years now and I recently applied for an assistant front office manager position at a hotel in the area. I've had one one-the-phone interview with the Human Resourses Director, another with the HR Director and the Front Office Manager, and one with the General Manager. I got an e-mail from the HR Director today for the final step in the interviewing process and its an online assessment test. I took the first part which was a simple agree, strongly agree, disagree, and strongly disagree test. The second part I clicked on said I only get 6 minutes to completel....so right there I am already under pressure. The next part had NOTHING to do with hotel hospitality....it was a MATH TEST! Now keep in mind...Math, in highschool, for me, was HORRIBLE. I am the most horrible in Math! I was positive they were going to hire me but after this math test I think I am doomed. Am I over-reacting? Nice answers only please!

2006-11-10 11:48:16 · 2 answers · asked by Tiffany 4

I have a friend who is in the real estate business? I just want to know how much does a real estate sales associate make a year in the city of San Francisco.

2006-11-10 11:47:02 · 2 answers · asked by KrisMC 1

If someone tells you they work in "fiscal operations" for a university?

2006-11-10 11:02:33 · 4 answers · asked by Annabelle 1

my problem, I have a house and a house full of furniture. I would like to rent out the house and sell some of the furniture. I just don't know how i should go about doing this, any suggestions?

2006-11-10 10:53:11 · 3 answers · asked by Ellen J 2

Im applying for a BA Honours Degree in Primary Teaching and QTS (Qualified Teaching Status) at Uni- its hard work with unpaid training for 4 years - is it worth it?

2006-11-10 10:51:02 · 2 answers · asked by Miss Terious 3

I am a big science nerd. And I love hands on work which both fields offer, Im looking for somthing fulfilling and with lots of growth oppurtunity. Any advice out there?

2006-11-10 10:50:53 · 7 answers · asked by Sergio R 1

Besides babysitting and paper routes..and please no sex jokes...lol

2006-11-10 10:48:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 10:47:51 · 7 answers · asked by victoria g 1

2006-11-10 10:47:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm 30 years old and every year i'm working up the income ladder but i'm only at 40k a year. am i running out of time? did you struggle and got your big break at an older age. or is this the time to get a reality check?

2006-11-10 10:44:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 10:44:00 · 1 answers · asked by ♫♪♫ PINKY ♫♪♫ 5

2006-11-10 10:42:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-10 10:39:00 · 2 answers · asked by Osama 1

I work with a a guy who lacks social skills, not a team player but takes credit for work done by others. He listens loudly to republican talk radio and contains shows on sensitive issues like immigration reform, gay rights bans, abortion bans, the war on Iraq. I don't want to be lisenting to this all fking day! I would not mind music, but a radio station that it seems to be telling you that democrats are stupid, gays will go to hell, immigrants are terrorist, and god is the only powerful being on the universe. Im not sure if I should take it up with HR or my boss. He also likes to do "his own thing" and does not share any of his work findings with other team members and only with the boss.

Help me please before I pour gasoline on myself and set me on fire!

2006-11-10 10:19:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the last 2 years or so, I have been searching for gainful employment. I am currently employed in a position that is headed nowhere and I am ready to move on and expand my career knowledge. Due to my having so many different unrelated skills, I haven't been able to narrow down my career choices. The career coach is supposed to help me determine my strengths and look for careers that fit my strengths. The cost is roughly $400 for 6 30-minute sessions. Given my desparation to move on, do you think it is worth a try? I won't have a problem paying for the sessions I just want to know if I should bother.

2006-11-10 10:17:01 · 3 answers · asked by Meg...Out of Hybernation 6

any tips?
i heard, they generally seem to base their decision to hire on the applicants' looks. is that true?

2006-11-10 09:55:17 · 5 answers · asked by knowit 1

2006-11-10 09:29:30 · 1 answers · asked by tripleestars 1