Careers & Employment - December 2006

I worked for a company for a year and a half. Over the past 2 months they laid off 12 employees because business slowed down. I was nervous and began looking at new jobs. I found a good position and went through 2 interviews. They called me for a 3rd interview this next tuesday. Last Friday my boss called me in his office and let me go 2 weeks before Christmas with no really good reasons except we were slow and he thought I was looking for a new job. Should I go through the 3rd interview as if I still has my previous position and keep my mouth shut or should I tell the final interviewer that I was let go due to no work at my previous job?

2006-12-10 12:23:31 · 3 answers · asked by chewiedave 1

2006-12-10 12:21:23 · 9 answers · asked by shonjoi200333 1

Ok first off i do not want answers to this question that says for a small investment because most jobs even data entry and stuff like that you do not need to invest to make money so if anyone knows any free sites or sources to free computer jobs from home could you please let me know and second please do not respond say hey look with this site you can make like 5,000 dollars a week more like maybe between 200 and 500 dollars a week with no investment sounds better p.s. i have serched alot online and still have only found scams thank you for your time

2006-12-10 12:04:35 · 6 answers · asked by pjm_1991 1

i have a great idea to be a consultant i am looking for a way that I an start my own consulting firm based on that idea where can i go to get started.

2006-12-10 12:00:45 · 4 answers · asked by jlo003 2

i would like to take this class in dutchess, putnam, or westchester county, ny

2006-12-10 11:55:51 · 2 answers · asked by Michelle C 1

IF you worked for a large organization, and had someone with a personality opposite to yours working for you, what would you do to ensure a safe, comfortable and satisfying workplace? Explain

2006-12-10 11:51:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

in a pharmaceuticals marketing interview how 'll we reply

2006-12-10 11:44:10 · 4 answers · asked by bijo p 1

2006-12-10 11:40:27 · 9 answers · asked by L U K E 7

Children are grown and I am now divorced. I have my GED. I am unskilled but not stupid.

2006-12-10 11:39:33 · 6 answers · asked by Kat B 1

Until I got on this job hunt I hadn't realised how cruel and manipulative people really are.
I went to several interviews and they go well, most of them they tell me "You're great/perfect for the job and will get in touch to make further arrangements to start working here" but they never do. They don't even have the decency to call to say they arent interested. But sometimes the rejections are more frustating as the reasons are always vague and can't be improved (I'm too young, I'm too old, i have too much degrees or qualifications! - yes someone told me that, and so on)
As anyone pass through this experiences, has I'm a newbie in the job-hunt experience and most of my friends are still finishing college I would really appreciate if anyone could give me any advice, suggestions or just tell me if they went through this hellish job hunting experience?

2006-12-10 11:39:05 · 12 answers · asked by cifurtrue 2

My sister and I just started talking to new people, and it seems like they are both playing games, and the same games at that(which is weird because they never met). The guy my sister is talking to rarely calls her, doesn't try to make time for her,when he comes to get her, it's at night. The girl I just stared talking to is the same way. I call her most of the time, and when I do she is either too busy, or she holds conversations with other people while she talks on the phone with me. She says she will call back and never calls. Both of these people approached me and my sister asking for a relationship,we didn't approach them. So, why are they playing games?

2006-12-10 11:25:57 · 2 answers · asked by indrep33 3

2006-12-10 11:16:26 · 1 answers · asked by Best Helper 4

Most of the jobs I have gotten were through word of mouth and knowing who to talk to. Experience alone seems not enough. Those who know the head people seem to move up in position a lot faster to me. Do you agree or disagree?

2006-12-10 11:13:04 · 6 answers · asked by rosepassions 3

2006-12-10 10:57:55 · 3 answers · asked by ladylamp 2

2006-12-10 10:53:31 · 3 answers · asked by Qui 2

I think it would be pretty cool to try that secret shopping job but since you have to pay like $20 I just wanted to see if anyone else does it and is it worth it?

2006-12-10 10:51:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Out of these six jobs, whcih are defined as "intellectual"? The choices are Broker, Artist, Doctor, Banker, Engineer and Editor. please help, I'll chose you as best answer. =)

2006-12-10 10:37:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been at my job (preschool teacher) for three years have a 2 yr degree, am a lead in my room have 4 assistants, and i'm 2nd in command (program supervisor) next to the boss out of about 30 people. I only make 8.63 a dollar over min wage how do I ask for a raise without jeopardizing my job.

2006-12-10 10:07:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in grade 12 right now and I will be graduating next year in june. I have no idea what I want to do. I am above average 80%ish kind of person but right now I am really confused. My dad is encouraging me to go for engineering because there is a lot of money (oil) in it in Canada but I dont really agree with him. I am really confused and I dont really know what to take in university or take some break and then go to university. Have you ever been in my position? How did you decide? I really dont want to go for some field and take a job and then regret later for rest of my life. Any advice will be appreciated, especially form adults. Thank you. And the most important thing is that I want to help poor in large sacle and I am not really buissness minded kind of person (sorry, but no kidding) and I really want to help poor people in any way. So can you please suggest which career pathway will be good for that.

2006-12-10 10:03:12 · 7 answers · asked by miss_magic047 3

Locomotive Engineer? Power Company Lineman? Automobile Assembler at a Big 3 Unionised Plant? Tool & Die Maker? Union Electrician or Plumber? Can you think of any?

2006-12-10 09:05:51 · 11 answers · asked by Jumpin' Jack Flash 1

Hows it going? so do you do for a living? how much you make? the pros and cons of the job? and will you recommend it to someone?

2006-12-10 09:02:12 · 4 answers · asked by wallywonka12533 1

I mean if I have what it takes and all. Any chance they would hire a petite girl, but one that's certified and not discriminate? And I already know that anything's possible, but let's be realistic too.

2006-12-10 08:25:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 08:18:35 · 5 answers · asked by Mizz Know It All 4

I work in call center and the employees each have their own cubicle, any way I have been sick for a while now with a bad cough, but missing work is not option, because of the kind of system we are on.(a point system, after 10 points you are let go, no questins asked) I am at 9! After the 1st of January I go down to 2. Back on track... There is this guy who has been staring at me and standing over me and generally making me uncomfortable and he was sitting kinda next to me, so I moved to the other side of the cubicle wall and he sat in front of me!! He was not bothering me so I let it go. Then last night as I was just about to get off work I started coughing(and bad) He stands up says, "I am trying to help customers" the conotation being for me to quit. This infurated me to the point I really wanted tell him to kiss my a**. I didn't do this but have been mad ever since. Did he have a right to do this and I am I being to sensitive or did he really cross the line? What would you do?

2006-12-10 08:18:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 16, and a well manored, well behaved and hardworking guy.

My problem is that my parents, more specifically my Mom and my Stepdad treat me like crap. I am treated like the worst child in the world, i have recently got into the best college in the country (UK) and always attend college/work hard. They are so strict, with stupid insignificant things, which mount up.

they have no issue with me getting drunk and staying out as late as i want (they go to bed without a care for where i am) which i guess is cool, but on the other hand they are completely anal about stupid things, such as waste. My stepdad has a good job (polic officer) with lots of money, however he still insists on routinely patrolling the house to ensure that i am not "wasting his money".

Examples of his rules:
No Tv when computer is switched on,
No Coat in the house,
The computer cannot be left on by the mains,
I cannot use the phone to call mobiles,

It seems stupid but it all adds up, making homelife terrible

2006-12-10 07:55:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I really want this job, I have been on several interviews and I never seem to get the job.. How can i make sure the manager hires me right on the spot and does not say " dont call us, well call you"?? I refuse to leave his office until he says..: you are hired... help?

2006-12-10 07:34:48 · 4 answers · asked by Tish 1

there is this older guy at work who has two faces,he is so nice and he is always making jokes to make people laugh but behind their backs he tries to stab them,i got this new position at work a month ago,and the person who was supposed tp train me was busy in her new position,so i didnt have much to do,and everytime he came into the office he saw me not doing anything,so he wrote an email to all the managers about "unproductive wasteful people who should be gotten rid of",and he knows that i am supposed to read my co workers' email cuz i get important info in there,so he knew that i would catch that email,last week he tried to blame me for some mistake that some1 else did,he wrote an email again to all the managers saying that "the person in charge might not have communicated the changes to everyone so thats why they made a mistake",he has a much higher position in the company,and earn a lot more,i guess that he doesnt want me there cuz he has some1 else in mind to fill in the position

2006-12-10 07:21:33 · 7 answers · asked by e_s_p 4

I want to quit my job. I love the work but I'm underappreciated and underpaid. What's the best way to quit in case I need to return? Do I type a letter, talk to a manager? Why should I tell them I'm leaving? Thanks!

2006-12-10 07:20:20 · 8 answers · asked by Vikky 3

Jews control over 80% of america's economy. Do white people have it all wrong? Would it be better for whites to become fake jews and adopt jewish sounding last names learn a few hebrew words and celebrate hanukah to break into the jewish monopolies.

After all Jews are notorious for changing their last names to sound american. Is this fair game?

2006-12-10 07:02:29 · 6 answers · asked by the wise one 2

i was since in seattle washington they dont hire 15 years old. i Was wandering is there anyway to earn money online i tried mylot but found it very slow making money any other ideas?

2006-12-10 06:47:42 · 12 answers · asked by Brian 1