Careers & Employment - November 2006

I work as a supervisor in charge of a small team. A new girl recently joined the team who is not pulling her weight at all. She is very slow in everything she does & if i tell her to go quicker she answers me back. She is very rude & has an excuse for everything. My manager is aware that she is completely useless & has witnessed it herself although wont get rid of her as we are desperate for staff.
I have tried the soft approach and run through everything in really simple terms but she claims to forget everything i tell her so I have to go over the same things day after day.
Its really frustrating. I have tried the harder approach and told her she needs to proove herself in order to keep the job although nothing seems to work. If I speak to her about her performance she ends up in tears. Im at the end of my tether & she is increasing my workload.
In all my years as a supervisor I have never met anyone so lazy, rude & akward! really not sure what to try next. Any ideas???????

2006-11-08 05:08:54 · 16 answers · asked by vic 4

How is a good sales person? What skills or techniques should he/she possess? How to qualify for sales representative?

2006-11-08 05:07:55 · 2 answers · asked by DANNY NG 1

Im 20 and im currently in college to be a nurse. At my school you have to apply to the nursing program b-cuz it's really good. So because i was one class short i cant apply to go next fall i would have to wait untill fall of 2008. I have 4 more pre-requisite classes and then im done untill i actually get in the program. So that means i have almost two years to take 4 classes. What i want to do is get a joba and everyone agrees with that but i want to go to this 8-week program to be a certified nurses aide and then get a job. I thin that would be smart because it would be in my feild and would give experience and would pay me more than getting a job at like a grocery store or some thing. My mother and my boyfriend disagree. My mom thinks its stupid for me to give them my money (1,000) to learn stuff im going to have to learn anyway and my BF thinks just because i go to the clases it doesn't garentee i will get a job. What do you think. Thanks

2006-11-08 05:06:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a freshman in college. I've never had a job before, and I'm having a lot of trouble getting one because noone wants someone so inexperienced. I also can't drive, but i'll be able to soon. any suggestions?

2006-11-08 05:05:21 · 3 answers · asked by Becca R 2

i am a ca student.wanted to know my future

2006-11-08 04:57:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

which skills ?and what jobs? for college students ? or high school grads? name the jobs and min, requirements

2006-11-08 04:38:12 · 2 answers · asked by Karina 2

I need to find a counselor or shrink for some marital problems but I don't have alot of loot, and I just started a new job and don't want to ask about the insurance coverage for something like that, because I don't need them knowing. So where should I look?

2006-11-08 04:17:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-08 04:12:52 · 6 answers · asked by mikay 1

2006-11-08 04:11:53 · 29 answers · asked by Sean Monro 1

Still Having problems at work?
Ok I have the co-worker that was just "sick" for a week. She said she had a "virus". Since she came back to work Monday, she has put in 14hrs and can not show up on time. Today she will not be in until 1:30PM (our hours are the same 8-4 or later-depending on the work load) My problem is I can Not work like this, our jobs a closely knit together and I need someone that is more reliable to work with. Do I bring this up to my bosses or not?? PS She has missed 20days of work this year alone and has been late God knows how many times..My bosses have not said a thing to her, but it's starting to make me dis-like my job cuz she keeps getting away with it...How do I go on..??? Please help>>>

PS - AS far as I know she likes her job and I have already spoke to her about this...she just doesn't give a F**k

2006-11-08 04:00:35 · 9 answers · asked by lapp562 2

Instead of the normal, pc letter, have you ever written something like, "I am desperate for a job. I'm going to lose my house next month."

HR people - I'm interested in hearing from you especially. What gets your attention?

2006-11-08 03:58:35 · 4 answers · asked by trueblue 2

A friend who had never modeled. Model clothing for my company witch is just starting out. We have not made any profit. When I asked my friend how much she would like to be pay befor we shot. She said that she did not know and that she is not worried about it. The next week after the shoot was done she asked for three hundred dollars. Thier is no contract and I believe half of what she asked for is fair.

2006-11-08 03:39:03 · 4 answers · asked by Lethal C 1

Working as a manager in a new mall shop, got hired to open new store 6 days ago. Owners decide to start a commission with $8 hourly after our agreement was $17 hourly for me after 6 days. Hired sales staff at $15 an hour; they also cut to $8 plus lower commission than me. Is this legal? Commission amounts based on very high sales, so very hard to make the $17 an hour. That is why I left other job for this advance; would never have taken job at this pay scale. What are the legal recourses. Feel like I've been lied to.

2006-11-08 03:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by patsy h 1

i tried but i couldnt figure it out. if its a hiring company or a private company. please figure it out for me. i will really appreciate they called me for interview on this tuesday. Thanks..

2006-11-08 03:33:18 · 2 answers · asked by ny k 2

id like to go on the east coast (currently got to UMCP) but its not much of a factor. i want to design and engineer automobiles for a major company.
thanks.

2006-11-08 03:28:44 · 2 answers · asked by andrew 2

2006-11-08 03:26:31 · 7 answers · asked by MJ 1

As a welder I haven't made minimum wage in many years.I have been very fortunate with my finances and I was wondering how many people in this country actually do make minimum wage or slightly above.

2006-11-08 03:24:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-08 03:23:54 · 4 answers · asked by davidd 3

I'm 26 and I'm sick of the serious and professional work environments that I've been sticking to. It's time for me to break out of my shell and have a good time! What kind of jobs are there where I can be allowed to be funny and somewhat "goofy"? Don't suggest being a clown, because I don't want to be one. Is there anything else I can to that will allow me to release my positive and cheerful energy???

2006-11-08 03:21:36 · 14 answers · asked by seven_70 2

Ok I have the co-worker that was just "sick" for a week. She said she had a "virus". Since she came back to work Monday, she has put in 14hrs and can not show up on time. Today she will not be in until 1:30PM (our hours are the same 8-4 or later-depending on the work load) My problem is I can Not work like this, our jobs a closely knit together and I need someone that is more reliable to work with. Do I bring this up to my bosses or not?? PS She has missed 20days of work this year alone and has been late God knows how many times..My bosses have not said a thing to her, but it's starting to make me dis-like my job cuz she keeps getting away with it...How do I go on..??? Please help>>>

2006-11-08 03:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by lapp562 2

2006-11-08 03:16:25 · 1 answers · asked by Robyn R 1

My 28 year old boyfriend has some misdemeanor charges on his record that can be expunged. However, he doesn't work, and therefore doesn't have the money to expunge the charges. It would be easier for him to get the job he wants if he gets the charges expunged. Is it my responsibility to supply him with the funds everytime i get paid so he can get these things expunged?? I think it's his responsibility to be honest, because I didn't do the crimes..why should I have to pay for them...am i being too harsh?

2006-11-08 02:58:06 · 4 answers · asked by prettydebutante 3

Just dont understand why she needs to make a fuss over small matter. If she cannot help, it's ok. Doesn't mean that if lady boss has told her to help me, she cant help others? She takes 3 hrs to finish simple tasks and yet sounded as if she knows everything! Very fed up with her. Told her it's ok, nevermind if you cant help. Still went ahead to complain to our manager, her good friend!! Two crazy peoples!!

2006-11-08 02:56:01 · 2 answers · asked by bore_tired 2

I've been working at London Underground for a few years now and have just received an app form for train operator, what should I write? The questions are very vague. My imaginations not the greatest at these things. Thanks for detailed answers!!!!

2006-11-08 02:48:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-08 02:36:49 · 1 answers · asked by kamel r 1

2006-11-08 02:31:08 · 4 answers · asked by chosen_isaiah61 3

the answers should be restricted to cultural and economical factors

2006-11-08 02:16:44 · 3 answers · asked by bill 1

i know my boss is selling his businness, but he denites it and we heard he already has sold it. i'm trying to find out how much time i have until i am out of a job. does the owner have a legal obligation to notifiy us or can he just close.

2006-11-08 02:12:09 · 2 answers · asked by msemillo 1

you make sure the i's are dotted the t's crossed the files are in order and the stationerys ordered and its one of the most demeaning jobs in the world ever.... I'm fed up...

2006-11-08 02:06:45 · 14 answers · asked by 0000 2

I've been working part-time for 3 weeks in a retail environment. When I first arrived, I was told I would be sharing a cash drawer with my boss. When I first counted the drawer I discovered it was $47 short of cash. I told my manager who explained that it had been short since a previous employee had stolen from it, and he said he would fix it. 3 weeks have passed and it's still not fixed, as a matter of fact, it's now short $58. This leads me to conclude that my boss cannot count or is careless with money. This concerns me only because I share that drawer with him, so I am equally responsible for the cash. In order to fix the drawer he would have to short the deposit, which HIS boss would notice, which is why I believe he hasn't done it. What are my options here? I'm at a loss and getting more nervous by the second.

2006-11-08 02:02:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous