Careers & Employment - November 2006

there's this person i have to deal with on a near daily basis - co-worker. she's this manipulative creature - i mean, if you don't really know her, you may just believe every word she says. the problem is when you actually have to work with her, and you get to see her exactly the way she is.
hard enough to deal with her schemes, she gets aggressive when things don't go the way she planned. not physicaly, of course, but she get into this tantrum, yelling at everyone, being rude. o, i forgot to mention that she resorts to lie.
and to add to the problem, i got the promotion she was after, so i'm always at her spotlight. and as she can't always get to me, she'll go after the other people that work with me. i actually had to stop her from firing people - on the basis of some hairy tale she presents the boss, and i had to quickly investigate and forward the truth (got me an evil eye from her!).
she's not going away - don't know anyone willing to give her a job, plus she's the boss's niece

2006-11-10 09:06:26 · 14 answers · asked by rosa 1

She is annoying and has become the object of affection of the CEO. How can I make her seem incompetent without being obvious?

2006-11-10 09:05:32 · 9 answers · asked by Celebrate 4

2006-11-10 09:03:08 · 2 answers · asked by ghundi 1

why managers operate as if they never work on the floor before?

2006-11-10 09:00:25 · 6 answers · asked by mbongo 1

I have been working under my current boss for almost 9 months now. There has been several misunderstandings and I think that he doesn't believe I am always being truthful with him. Lately I have admitedly been lacking focus and need to show him that I am serious about focusing on my responsibilities more. I was dealing with several difficult family issues including a death of someone close, but know now that it is no excuse for not being on top of things while on the job. I have not made any large mistakes, but have been lacking focus and making minor errors that have been making him angry. I know that I am ready to prove to him that I can hone my focus and perform my duties exceptionally well as I had been before. Without specifics as to what position I hold, what is the best approach to regaining my boss's trust that I will be on the top of my game from now on.

2006-11-10 08:54:55 · 2 answers · asked by Bumbo 3

I am in collage right now and I am going for a degree in communications... But I have no Idea what kind of career that I Could go into... I would like to get into something where I am always active, creating things and travling to diffrent places... I was thinking public relations but I dont know what else is out there help...

2006-11-10 08:46:47 · 7 answers · asked by songbirdchelsea 2

Any advice on school, scholarships, career advice etc...I would really appreciate advice from medical professionals in the field.

2006-11-10 08:35:44 · 3 answers · asked by Jamie A 3

This question is directed toward men predominately, but ladies feel free to give feedback. ...Engineering is considered to be a "male thing", and I am a 22 year old engineer. ...just being curious.

2006-11-10 08:35:13 · 7 answers · asked by luvli1_427 1

pay back training cost if I do not remain employed for at least 1 year. The document has excessive non compete disclaimers and require that I agree not to sue and agree to pay for part of the cost of mediation should such need arise. Non of which was discussed before I accepted the offer. I would not have accepted this position had these terms (2 pages worth) been disclosed up front. Yet I have already tendered my resignation in my current position and given notice on my current apartment lease. I am not willing to sign this document. What can I do at this point?

2006-11-10 08:22:51 · 3 answers · asked by gypsy 1

2006-11-10 08:18:15 · 1 answers · asked by Michelle M 1

my boss is a big bully and i want advice on how to deal with him! he accused me once of stealing fax money and now deducts it from my weekly wages. he pays me $150 a week and now deducts 50.. so i can barely do anything for myself. ihe knows i'm in a very vulnerable situation and all the money i can get. anyway, i have something important to take of and i need $400.. he said he'll help me out but i know he's lying... i asked him to stop the deduction till i get the money saved up and he refused saying that he'll help me come up with the money, now that doesn't make any sense... he treats me really bad and it hurts! who can i turn to and what can i do?

2006-11-10 08:16:52 · 7 answers · asked by get outta here howdy 1

I recently had two job interviews at a fortune 500 company in California for a receptionist position. At end of 2nd interview, I was told, "We would like to make you a job offer, after we do a background check" ( My background is spotless except for a traffic ticket 10 years ago). When I called back after 9 days they coldly told me the position was filled ( No explanation) and the job is again being posted on job boards. I believe after the 2nd interview they realized I was over 50. I believe my age was the issue. However in the intereview they stated I was qualified and wanted to make me a job offer. Is this a verbal contract.

2006-11-10 08:12:22 · 9 answers · asked by Lydia G 1

I am applying for a job where they ask you to name some of your recent accomplishments. I have been caring for my parents for 10 years, other than that, I don't think I have any accomplishments! Can someone give me some ideas on what I can say?

2006-11-10 08:08:15 · 5 answers · asked by gracel313 6

I dont want to sound too forward nor too ...blah.. What do you think ?

2006-11-10 07:59:20 · 5 answers · asked by silverlocket_18 1

3 months ago i was hired as a temp for the location i am working but they love me and want to make me permanent i know how much they pay the agency and i know how much the agency pays me ...can i ask for somthing in beween when my final papers are signed???...........can i ask for a raise??

2006-11-10 07:55:15 · 5 answers · asked by sarapereznj 1

I need a volunteer site asap. One of my courses for school is a service learning credit, I only need 12 hours. I am located around Detroit Michigan. I just need to volunteer around Detroit. I can NOT find a place and it is due on the 20th of this month!> Its last minute, because first i planned on doing it at alzeheimers associaton, and she told me last minute i had to do like a month of training before, and committ to a year, which i dont have time. then, i was going to do tutoring at a high schoo, and then she didnt call me back, and then i was gonna do soup kitchens, and the guy that runs pretty much all of them finally got a hold of me today back, and said that they are full with volunteers until after thanksgiving. please help, i have a little over a week , and dont know what to do now!

2006-11-10 07:51:50 · 1 answers · asked by Heather N 2

2006-11-10 07:44:16 · 9 answers · asked by Turc 1

2006-11-10 07:41:15 · 17 answers · asked by Hafeman 5000 4

of Freedom Marketing Being a scam?

2006-11-10 07:34:50 · 9 answers · asked by lilmunchkin_2008 2

I am a south African and intend to work in the UK for one year. How much can I expect to earn in that time? if I am not qualified. and if I am qualified.

2006-11-10 07:09:38 · 1 answers · asked by joe pilot 2

2006-11-10 07:03:57 · 1 answers · asked by vitalogst 1

i am an optometrist with a certificate in occupational therapy & advance certificate in management studies, i am interested in community work. i am also middle aged & committed to the cause of the less privileged. i am a west african by descent

2006-11-10 07:01:31 · 2 answers · asked by ayotundebim 1

2006-11-10 06:57:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to type an interview, I hardly have ANY information, no quotes no deep questions. I have to type a paragraph of it. I've managed to make a paragraph but it needs serious revision. Can you help me? The sensored words are all in upper case.

Mrs. LADY is an 8th teacher at SOME JR HIGH that teaches Algebra 1.

This young teacher is fresh out of college, and this is her first year ever teaching.

Mrs. LADY has a four year Bachelor's Degree and two years of a Master's Degree.

The reason she started teaching because she wanted to teach people and wanted kids to love math.

She was invited into a poster confrence in Mexico, which is really neat.

She quotes, "It's not really an award..."

Well it's really scattered information, I don't know what to do with it, can you help me?

2006-11-10 06:56:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think she's trying to bully me into quitting. Last spring I was ordered to do something I didn't think was right - a possible legal nightmare for the company - and now I'm being constantly reminded of my insubordination and how it will go badly on my yearly review.

We have an ethics hotline that we are encouraged to report to, but to be completely honest I don't know if I have the courage. It could ruin her career, and since it wouldn't be hard to figure out it was me I can't count on remaining anonymous. So it could mean all kinds of nightmares for me professionally. But I'm already in a nightmare and I don't know if it's easier to try to ride it out.

I don't really want to quit just yet because I actually like my job, I'm good at it, and I have a baby and a small child and most careers in my field require a lot of travel, but not my current position. Except for her, I'm in an ideal spot.

What would you do?

2006-11-10 06:54:06 · 2 answers · asked by KC 7

2006-11-10 06:53:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I could seriously get degrees in every subject and love every minute. I currently have a degree in linguistics.

2006-11-10 06:52:56 · 4 answers · asked by Lauren M 3

I work with them all week and cant stand some of them. I really just dont feel like being around them on the weekends. I also dont want to hurt anyones feelings by telling the truth. i would really appreciate any help.

2006-11-10 06:46:27 · 5 answers · asked by princess sparkel 3

2006-11-10 06:43:35 · 5 answers · asked by lynda w 2

Building a better...

It needs to be something that would inspire you at work and I've run out of ideas. PLEASE don't suggest business :-)

There's a blankey blank cheque book and pen along with ten points for the best suggestion

Thanks in advance!

2006-11-10 06:38:27 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous