Careers & Employment - January 2007

2007-01-11 11:23:02 · 6 answers · asked by ti0130john 1

My conundrum: I have 2 careers: I teach at a college, and I'm a technical writer in insurance.

My teaching job is emotionally satisfying. The hours rule. I walk away feeling happy. But a full-time teaching job is nearly impossible to get where I live (and I'm not willing to move). Even if I teach 8 classes a term, I'm still considered part-time. There are no benefits. I'm not guaranteed work every semester. The pay sucks, and I don't have an office (I can't work at home).

My technical writer job has a great salary, steady hours, and decent benefits. I have my own cube. And there is room for advancement. But I don't like working in insurance, and I walk away feeling drained. I dread going there.

I left teaching because, in order to pay my bills, I had to teach a ridiculous amount of classes. I got burnt out in just 3 years.

I want to go back to teaching, but I'm afraid of burning out again. I hate my insurance job, but it's a steady paycheck with benefits.

What would you do?

2007-01-11 11:18:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I lost my holiday paid because my new card did't work. In order to get paid holiday paid you have to be on time to work day before and the day after on time not a minutes late. We got new cards the week before the holiday so the day after the holiday I got a flat and I call the company to let them know I might be late,fix the flat got to work on time at 6:00am, new card did't work when I swipe at 6 so I try again the clock roll over 6:01 and it made me late, I told my supervior and I did't get paid for thanksgiving and the day after, we get two day off. they say I went threw the gate at 6:02 that not right that time off because how is that if I clock in at 6:01 they say I could'nt have made it so me and the union fighting the matter, we had one meeting and they still said no so the union going to third step to try again to get my money. Don't think it fair because their new card did't work. If the next step don't work ,that it don't know what else to do?

2007-01-11 10:48:06 · 5 answers · asked by msredbonel1 2

I would appreciate links

2007-01-11 10:46:12 · 5 answers · asked by Tasha 4

I just started working at this daycare on the military base my husband was stationed to. I am in training for the week. I am somewhat a shy and quiet person. What pointers can you give me as to how I can interact with the children and talk to them. The age group I am working with this week is 3-5. I am doing alot better. But I just dont know how I would go about talking to the kids with out sounding stupid or without confusing them? Please help me. What are some other pointers you can give to me that would or will help me out?

The reason why I chose to work in a daycare is because I love kids and plan to have kids someday. Even though I am quiet, and not very out spoken, I feel comfortable working with children. And the pay is outstanding.

Can someone please give me some pointers and advice? I very much appreciate it.

2007-01-11 10:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by Katherine S 2

43 years old. I'm generally familiar with Avionics but have no direct experience in Avionics or sales. 15 Years Aircraft Dispatch experience

2007-01-11 10:39:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there a risk that you lose your job

2007-01-11 10:34:19 · 5 answers · asked by Summer O 2

I work in a small place of 20 people. We have been asked to contribute £5 each. I don't want to as i don't like him, but i don't want to be seen as odd/tight for not not doing so.

What would you do?

2007-01-11 09:38:37 · 6 answers · asked by padervan 1

i was rececently accused of not working hard enough on my job. i total disagree with this because many of the employees are much more lazier than me. i have to go to a meeting to discuss this conflict because my job is in jeperdy. what can i say when they as why should we keep u here and how are u going to change. if i reply saying that i will work harder it would mean i wasing giving 100% before meaning that they were right about me. help!!!!

2007-01-11 09:36:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it seems now that everything is being done through email, but which is better and preferred? Email or regular mail? And if I was planning to send it through email, should I send the cover letter as the email itself and just attach my resume?

2007-01-11 09:36:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know it is a different law system, but isn´t there a chance to switch?

2007-01-11 09:35:14 · 2 answers · asked by Mary_Jo 1

it. My friend makes 2500- at a strip club bartending..im thinking about it but i dont know if i want to deal with those patrons.

2007-01-11 09:34:48 · 6 answers · asked by Yenny V 2

I turn 18 in 19 days, so that opens up more opportunities. However, I still have no idea where I should apply for a job. I don't really want to work with food though. Any (appropriate) suggestions would be great! Thanks!

2007-01-11 09:32:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone last worked 2 years ago but the person was called for interview.how best to explain that applicant just could not find job for 2 years?

2007-01-11 09:25:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 09:20:25 · 14 answers · asked by Ryan. 1

My girlfriend recently graduated with a B.S. in History, and she's struggling to find work in her field. What are some jobs that it would be advantageous to have a degree in history? *We live in New York, and she doesnt want to teach.

2007-01-11 09:11:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 09:09:06 · 12 answers · asked by jackie m 1

The situation is that one employee has been caught sleeping with his co-workers wife and now the problem has entered the office. How should this be handled from a management perspective?

Be detailed and specific

2007-01-11 09:07:42 · 11 answers · asked by superhomer1221 2

What is the salary range for an MBA grad? What kind of job options are available for an MBA grad?

2007-01-11 08:59:56 · 3 answers · asked by LarsMonson 2

2007-01-11 08:57:17 · 3 answers · asked by Kristina S 1

A lot=$4,000 in 2 and a half months. PLEASE be legal, and something that a 19 year old in Las Vegas can do, but not an online thing! Thank you so much!

2007-01-11 08:42:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

get ready cause taxes are about to go up

2007-01-11 08:38:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am looking for a clerical job in the chicago suburb area, but using career buider and monster.com is really frustrating me. There seem to be so many jobs, but almost every single one turns out to require staffing co. interviews. They're really tricky about it, b/c unless you know names of staffing co.'s, you don't realize you are getting a general interview with them and not the direct employer. They make sure not to tell you what they are until you show up for an interview either. Anyway, is there a way to block them out when job searching? Is there another place to look for jobs that has not been taken over by them?

2007-01-11 08:37:43 · 5 answers · asked by SugarBaby 1

I see these webpages advertising that you can make $400 a week no problem filling out online surveys.. this True?

2007-01-11 08:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by Hymen B 1

18 years old, in high school, Michigan

2007-01-11 08:34:56 · 3 answers · asked by bananasplit778 2

i want to become a police officer in the uk mounted preferably but i dont know what qualifications i need and someone told me you have to be a normal police officer first so how long do i need to be on that for

2007-01-11 08:31:19 · 6 answers · asked by Super awesome 1

I want to find an IT job that pays a livable wage 40k a year or so that doesnt demand your life revolve around it. I want to do my job well but when the day is done go home and forget it. No on call.

Does such a job exist. I used to have one but now that morons depend on technology they seem to drink the blood of IT people and Im getting sick to death of it.

Im either underqualified for network admin jobs or cant take the pay cut because support jobs dont pay with a damn

2007-01-11 08:30:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 08:29:43 · 7 answers · asked by bananasplit778 2

for the next few days ..i called work and her school ...i said we would be out the next two days until she was better ...my boss
called and said REAL mad like ...you better be in this afternoon ..
what right does he have to treat me that way???? after all it wasn't like we plan it ......PLEASE ..no boss owns anyone

2007-01-11 08:24:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 08:22:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous