Careers & Employment - January 2007

2007-01-15 08:59:05 · 12 answers · asked by helpclarify 1

What would I put down why I left a job that I was very unhappy in without sounding like a bad applicant? I have already put from my job after that one that I was looking for a job with an opportunity for advancement so I don't want to put that down again.

2007-01-15 08:51:44 · 3 answers · asked by ramja 1

I worked in the accounting office of a small company. Three employees. After my coworker the Accounts Payable Person quit, my boss gave me more work. I was overwhelmed with work. I was to have two weeks vacation. But my boss said that I have to cooperate into not using my vacation until further notice.

Reason is because I have to help with payroll. I compromised by saying I would only take 4 days of vacation. She let me. But then I started complaing it is not fair I can use a whole week for vacation. I began complaining and she fired me without warning. Is that right?? My boss takes a whole month vacation every december to go to the phillipines and I was fired for complaining that I can't use my vacation completely?? Is that right?

2007-01-15 08:50:45 · 9 answers · asked by unemploymentisrough 1

Im 27 years old and have been working as a casino dealer in Atlantic City for 7 years now. It was a great learning experience and I gained a lot of skill working there. HOWEVER for the last three years ive been growing increasingly disgruntled with my profession. Ive been wanting to leave this business in a heartbeat....its disgusting,but the money is too good.

Im very interested in training for a new carrer and dont know what my options are. I could go to college but thats a long term goal Im looking for something new to get started in by the end of the year.

2007-01-15 08:46:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

A position is available to me because someone has retired, there are 3 others that want this position. It is possible that they will quit if they are passed up. I am pregnant ( no one @ work knows yet) and I'm about 80% sure I will NOT return to work after the baby arrives. A lot could happen in 8-9 months left and since I'm not 100% sure I'll quit do I take the position and see what happens or do I step aside & let someone who will be more permanent have the position?

2007-01-15 08:41:39 · 29 answers · asked by celebrate life you only get one 2

because you got no job in the U.S.?
if you have any reason other than easy money, let me know.

2007-01-15 08:38:39 · 19 answers · asked by area52 6

Seems to me that a lot of large firms switched from floater secretaries physically moving from desk to desk to having stationary floaters due mainly to health/ergonomic/efficiency concerns. Does the Labor Code, Healthy & Safety or OSHA have anything to say regarding this?

2007-01-15 08:32:44 · 1 answers · asked by jjem09 2

Do fashion marketing jobs really require a bachelors degree or could you get the same jobs with just an associates degree?

2007-01-15 08:32:36 · 5 answers · asked by Ms. Princess 2

How do I go about applying for a job with the U.N i.e what channels can one foIlow to apply for a job with this organization especially since I have not yet found any gaps in their education and science sectors? I am a Molecular Biologist with a Ph.D in Medical Genetics and I am fluent in English and Swahili...

2007-01-15 08:32:05 · 6 answers · asked by mode_vigilante 2

I am taking a High school economics class and we have to do a mock interview. I am going to be asked questions as if I was interviewing for a law firm?

What sort of questions am I going to be asked?

I really don't know anything about law firms

2007-01-15 08:27:39 · 2 answers · asked by Lindsay 3

What would you say is some guide lines or things to be aware of to make good relationship with other people at work especially if you start a new job?

Please provide as much tips as you can think of. Thanks.

2007-01-15 08:23:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just accepted a new part-time job and told my current boss that I was leaving. The problem is that when I told my current boss I was leaving to go back to school, he asked me to stay part-time but I said "No, I think I will be too busy with school". I only said no at the time becuase I don't really like the job I was at and want to work part time in another industry.

I want to know if it is normal for a new employer to call my current employer before I start my new job? I am worried that the new employer will find out that I told my current employer I was only going to be in school and I'm also worried about not being able to use my current boss as a reference if he finds out I really got another job.

2007-01-15 08:19:07 · 10 answers · asked by MyQA's 2

2007-01-15 08:15:04 · 13 answers · asked by kmamoo12 1

I've been off work for four days with flu and a chest infection – someone called in for me and on the third day they said I'd be off a few days. I went to the doctors today; he gave me a doctor's note and said to stay off for another week.

I work in a call centre, so 5am starts talking on the phone for 8 hours with a sore throat, sore ears and still feeling very ill, this additional week off is a good idea.

Thing is my manager is apparently very annoyed that I am off work so I am worried about any possible repercussions, I am wondering will a sick note will be enough to stop them trying to fire me or put me onto disciplinary for sickness?

I'm also wondering am I right in thinking sick pay with a sick note is provided by the government rather than work – how much should I be getting while on the sick?

Should I call into work to let them know what's happening and say I have a sick note?

I'm not used to being off for this length of time, so not sure about these things.

2007-01-15 08:07:41 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3

Where should a 16 yr. old work or where can I work? The only problem is I'm afraid of getting the applications..any suggestions?

2007-01-15 08:07:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just notice that when used, the smell comes back about a hour so later! Try It!!

2007-01-15 08:01:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much do bank tellers get paid?
I have 4 years very good customer service experience. I have not been a cashier before though. How much am I likely to get starting out as a bank teller? I live in the suburbs in Pennsylvania and am looking to apply to Fox chase and Commerce bank.How much would I get per hour?

2007-01-15 07:51:24 · 3 answers · asked by dabluschmosprincess 1

He's a good friend, and a great manager. He's so so so stressed out right now from work, and a pregnant wife. We really want to do something nice for him. We want to make him feel better about life in general.

2007-01-15 07:49:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-15 07:47:36 · 5 answers · asked by Elissa G 1

ok so i work at a grocery store and im bilingual most of the time im working withjuts pure english speking ppl so sometimes they call me to help them translate my assistant manager suggests that i ask for a raise just for translating my mother saysthe same thing
im mean i dont go out of my way to translate but sometimes i am doing something per say break and im beong called to the from for translating so should i ask for a raise or what ?

2007-01-15 07:44:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My boss is inept and I accidentally make her look bad. I am a good employee but my boss keeps me from being promoted. I like the company but my boss is insane. She is well-connected and good at putting on fronts. No one knows she is this horrible behind the scenes. Advice?

2007-01-15 07:36:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have worked at my current job for 2 years now, and I am the assistant to an administrator in a long term care facility. My boss and I have gotten really close within my time here. We work side my side together everyday, so we end up being each others shoulder to cry on occasionally. She has helped me through alot of my personal problems and has been very understanding. I recently married in October and had to relocate 45 miles away...about an hour away from my current job. Gas money and wear and tear on my car is really causing a burden on us financially. I have no choice but to find a job closer to home. I have a few prospects at the moment and one of them is really promising. I have not been offered a job yet, but I know that I will continue to look until I do. Is it a good idea to tell my boss and let her know the situation? I feel it is wrong not to tell her, but then alot of people are telling me not to. What should I do?

2007-01-15 07:35:07 · 27 answers · asked by Ashley Bass 3

When asked about a manager who tends to profusely publicly complement his fellow minority employees while relatively relatively inaccessible to others, rarely complementing them and aggressively avoiding acknowledging their work, IBM executes answer that "it is not discrimination, just bad business." Is this a load of hooey or is it a true and sound statement. If someone aggressively avoids acknowledging hard work in any tangible meaningful way of some and aggressively puffs others is it a difference without a distinction to say its not discrimination, it's just bad management

seems to me of late IBM executives are increasingly willing to sweep their mess under the rug instead of deal with it

2007-01-15 07:28:02 · 2 answers · asked by bluetruthtech 1

How can I become a freelance editor for people's manuscripts. And how much do most editors charge?

2007-01-15 07:18:59 · 1 answers · asked by lilcountrygirl 3

I want to apply for a job in the University in Microbiology....thet told me to put in my file some paper & among them is a job reques..I don't know what to right...please help me..I'll pick a best answer...

2007-01-15 07:10:48 · 2 answers · asked by P.Y.T. 3

I am seriously considering to take a course in nail technology coz it seems to be an interesting job option. I wud like to hear from students who have completed this course or are currently pursuing it (or having friends that are)about the pros and cons and the job oppurtunities.Also any other suggestions for a career in the beauty field is highly appreciated.I just wanna be real sure before i make the plunge!Thanks a lot!
p.s. i live at madison wi. Jus wanna add that incase it ll help with personal info from this area

2007-01-15 06:58:55 · 3 answers · asked by loya27 1

I am 14 years old and I want to make some extra cash. I know you can't work until you are 16, so I want to do something like babysit. The problem is that I can never find people who need a babysitter, etc. I need job ideas and good ways to advertise! Please help! If it helps I love animals and kids, but I am open to any ideas.

2007-01-15 06:57:33 · 4 answers · asked by equestrian45 2

I admit I don't know much about retirement but why do certain jobs have a retirement age. shouldn't people who love their job work as long as they like ?

2007-01-15 06:57:23 · 7 answers · asked by IRunWithScissors 3

Where is a great place to live, that is still growing, jobs not to far away and weather allows swimming at least more than 2x a year?

2007-01-15 06:55:46 · 9 answers · asked by tammy c 3

2007-01-15 06:55:26 · 6 answers · asked by Alexandria B 1