Careers & Employment - December 2006

My husband is currently working temporarily for a small dump trucking company. He is paid by the hour and gets an additional one (1) hour pay for travel time (even though it may take him 2 hours to get to and from the job). He has to get to work alot earlier, because he usually has to air up tires and he was informed by the owner that this time is on him. He has reported the tire problems to the proper people and so have other drivers.
Our question is, under wage law, shouldn't he be paid for all time spent during the course of duty,, or is the 1 1/2 hours he has to spend airing his tires on him? His company is based in Missouri.
I think he is being not only taking advantage of by his employer for non-payment, but also at a eminent risk for a DOT shut down.
What are your thoughts?

2006-12-13 11:36:25 · 4 answers · asked by kimmer 3

I am 16 years old going to finish high school in 2 years ! I really don't know what I want to do when I grow up!

I like helping people ! I work with my mom and dad at a clothing store its fun but I don't love it! I work at the hospital its fun but now its my 2 nd year there not so fun! Please Help Me!


What a good paying job that will make you happy everytime going to work!

2006-12-13 11:24:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the past 6 months, I've been seeking professional and administrative employment. I graduated in May with a B.A., had extra circulars, leadership roles, experience working for several professional offices, et cetera.

I never make it past the second round because I'm over-qualified or under-experienced. They always choose someone with more experience. So, how to get a job with moderate experience? Vicious cycle?

Will companies actually hire a college grad? (San Fran)

2006-12-13 11:12:59 · 8 answers · asked by zea_m 2

doing a report

2006-12-13 11:09:56 · 2 answers · asked by smiley:) 1

2006-12-13 11:03:48 · 6 answers · asked by Morgaine D 2

i needed to know this because i want to become a lawyer.. and im doin' a project for my senior class.. along with estimating house cost, estimate property insurance, grocery cost veterinary cost, healthcare, and utilities such as power,water,phone.. etc..

2006-12-13 11:01:38 · 2 answers · asked by raphaella w 2

So i just finished making an Excel spred sheet for how much i need to make a an hour to support myself though out the month and i got rid of the car the car insurance skimped on money for going out and emergencys and food so basically i have a rent which i split, a small phone bill, a dentist bill and enough food to servive on and i still cant servive on minium wage. In fact double is what what gets me this far. So I know that their is people who are making min. wage and have kids and nobody to split a rent payment how do they make it?

I thought min. wage was established to make it so you could support yourself on the bare "minimum wage"? As well as have your house or rent payment be 1/4 what you make a month instead of 1/2-3/4 of it? Am i wrong?

2006-12-13 10:43:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know how hard it will be for me to major in Accounting?

I’m not used to studying hard. I’m used to being the “lazy student” and barely passing. I love Math but I took Calculus 1 and I didn’t pass it because I couldn’t keep up with how fast the class (the class wasn't hard it was just too fast) was moving when I was in College. I also took Microeconomics and I was lost in that class, I just didn't get it and found it boring. I have a very bad memory, I don't like to read too much, my writing skills are bad not horrible and I have a hard time concentrating when I’m trying to study.

Any advice how I can achieve the above or any options on what I should do, like any book that might prepare me or any advice?

Thank you ;-)

2006-12-13 10:38:32 · 1 answers · asked by Liz... 2

I applied for a Graphic Design position for Arizona's Department of Transportation Systems. After 2 weeks of waiting, I called them and asked about the status of the position and they narrowed the more than 200 applicants to 16.

Now I am discouraged that I wasn't one of the 16. They said that they had a scoring system that is based off of your skill set, which, I assume is the number of years you've used a certain program. Then they score you again during the interview. Now this I understand. The only problem I have with this is my experience.

I have worked 3 years as a Graphic Designer with Arizona's Department of Transportation Systems in another city. And that job paid my way through college, which got me a degree in Studio Arts. Now that I'm in the real world, businesses only rely on the sheer number of years you've worked, and I'm up against people who are twice my age who want the same position (I'm 27).

So are 200 people a lot? What can I do to stand out? davedacruz.com

2006-12-13 10:17:39 · 16 answers · asked by David D 2

2006-12-13 09:57:07 · 5 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4

2006-12-13 09:55:20 · 3 answers · asked by kais 1

I graduted in may of this year and i have always been interested in becoming an EMT so what are the requirements and what are the best schools in colorado that offer EMT training?

2006-12-13 09:53:04 · 2 answers · asked by babygirl18_4sho 1

an "at home business"....I need to make money, not spend it. I just don't want to spend that much time away from my baby and get a regular job and I am a full time student. Please let me know if you know anything.

2006-12-13 09:45:57 · 6 answers · asked by Shannon B 2

I'm just asking this to see how many corporate-defending bastards come to the rescue here on Yahoo! Answers.

2006-12-13 09:32:27 · 3 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4

How do I get myself into a field where traveling and adventure come in a pair? I like history. I like being overtly critical, and I am obsessed with various different types of cultures. Please don't suggest flight attendant though. Traveling that much on planes would really upset me, but otherwise, I'm very open to suggestions that involve some, if not all, of these attributes. Please also tell me how to get into the field.

2006-12-13 09:24:19 · 2 answers · asked by crownofmia 1

2006-12-13 09:13:08 · 3 answers · asked by moveandlose 3

Some companies make you take personality tests as a screening tool. What do you think?

2006-12-13 09:11:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Salt Lake City and am looking for a job. My question is is there a webs site for jobs who do not do background checks? I have a few misdemeanors but have changed my life around and am a single mom and need to support me and my daughter.

2006-12-13 09:10:36 · 7 answers · asked by gail m 1

2006-12-13 09:09:38 · 4 answers · asked by Chuck Dhue 4

2006-12-13 09:04:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-13 08:59:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work as a Graphics Designer for Electronic Arts

What do you guys do?

2006-12-13 08:53:35 · 6 answers · asked by Kurt 3

im 17 and all my friends are dating but im a very chaste person and im saving it for marrige. should i date.

2006-12-13 08:45:49 · 12 answers · asked by brooklynchicabonita 1

im 17 and all my friends are dating but im not a very chaste person and im saving it for marrige. should i date.

2006-12-13 08:45:19 · 11 answers · asked by brooklynchicabonita 1

I have worked at Subway for over a year and a half. I recent;y (2 wks ago) got a 35C raise. Is this normal or should I be asking what's going on? I had to bug my boss for a month to get the raise i got... not that i am not happy with it, but after being there a year and saving his butt from gettin shut down a few times i was just curious about what I should do. I dont want to get another job because i love working there.

2006-12-13 08:44:18 · 4 answers · asked by psychoticangel_kitty 3

i have an interview at a drug store tonight... i'm not sure what to wear...i'm trying to get a job as a cashier and i really need a job b/c i'm broke...any suggestions?

2006-12-13 08:30:34 · 14 answers · asked by Olivia 1

I need a job in jamaica or in the caribbean country how can you help me. if you know of any one is worked there before and need some one to work please help me i will buy my ticket and help to paid the bills. as soon as i am working. interested person can answer.

2006-12-13 08:27:38 · 1 answers · asked by nichola b 1

2006-12-13 08:27:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

love to hear from anyone who knows about this industry, can this type of job lead to anything else more techical etc

2006-12-13 08:17:37 · 5 answers · asked by Notre1Dame 2

i took this career thing at my school and after all the questions my number one choice was a website designer but i just wanted to know what a website designer does cuz i have NO CLUE what i want my job to be and im open to jobs so i would like to know if anyone does.

2006-12-13 08:13:06 · 3 answers · asked by jessica :] 5