Careers & Employment - January 2007

I have a friend that lives in Georgia. He got fired for "inappropriate internet usage." He was on a break and decided to check his email and update is queue on Netflix. That was it. No porn sites or anything like that. There is no place in his employer's handbook that said they could not use the internet during breaks. Was he treated fairly? Should he do something about it?
Thanks for your help!

2007-01-23 08:53:57 · 11 answers · asked by Lana 1

Itsays no experience required which i have none. But should i bring anything? What should i wear? I mean people tell me i should be a model alot, so should i dress like i do everyday? What kind of things do they ask you in the interveiw?

2007-01-23 08:53:08 · 4 answers · asked by ryanbrouillette 3

The offer was said to be a "post doc" position. What exactly is a post doc position?

2007-01-23 08:51:13 · 2 answers · asked by ironduke8159 7

How do you handle multiple deadlines (ie...working for different bosses) thank you to all

2007-01-23 08:49:05 · 6 answers · asked by newman n 1

2007-01-23 08:48:55 · 5 answers · asked by ekim 1

If so, how do you like it? At what age did you have to be to become one? Pros and Cons? Thank you :)

2007-01-23 08:46:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a student of Northumbria University at Newcastle Business School in Hong Kong. I would like to conduct a research about organizational behavior in U.S.A. and Japan. Please go to http://www.my3q.com/home2/141/kismart0423/57378.phtml This survey can be filled by everyone working in these two countries and it only takes you a few minutes to answer the questions. The entire information gather will only be used for academic analysis. Thank You!

2007-01-23 08:43:28 · 3 answers · asked by Ki L 1

So im 21 I've been on and off looking for a job for 3 years, got turned down from a few interviews, im not outgoing at all so its tough, I feel like they just think im some lazy bum and they don't want to take a chance on me you. Im looking for a job more behind the scenes like dishwashing or stocking something like that. Anyone have any suggestions on how I can make this happen I can't do this anymore, thank you very much.

2007-01-23 08:40:55 · 5 answers · asked by Underground 2

I have been working in production for the past five years, but I am almost done with my degree in administration. This job is at a school, and I really want it. I think my resume is really well thought out, but I know I have no office experience. They asked to please not call, so how can I get an interview? Please help me.

2007-01-23 08:39:44 · 5 answers · asked by aliciaca21 1

I need a summer job, but something besides babysitting are there any places that accept 16 year olds?

2007-01-23 08:38:29 · 1 answers · asked by masharocks91 4

I've been jumping through hoops regarding one particular job opportunity for about four months now. I've taken all kinds of basic tests, psychological tests, clerical tests, skills tests, interviews.. and I made it all the way through the last stage. All I'm waiting on now is the yes or no.

I called each time (or sent letters) thanking the HR dept for their time and assistance. I then waited two weeks after my last "hoop" to call about the decision status. Those two weeks were over the Christmas and New Years holidays, so I didn't expect much. I was asked to call back two weeks later.

So I did, and the same lady I've been dealing with the whole time was kind and professional and said "we still don't know, can I call you back later today?" Of course, I said yes. This was last Friday, and she still hasn't called.

Would it be okay for me to call back one last time, "Sorry to be a pest, but I'm really excited about this opportunity?" How should I word the last call? Hints?

Thank you.

2007-01-23 08:37:30 · 3 answers · asked by cleopatra 2

I know it there still jobs discriminate. I am job searching part-time. I am pregant about 5 mths. I not showing but I need extra money. Some people tell me to wait and some people tell to go ahead depend on the job. I also homeless temporary living in shelter. I don't have any income at this time due to temp. accident. I waiting to see if I can get to Voc Rehab they help people disable to found a job. I didn't even told them. I feel little guilty. They might tell me to wait until after I have the baby. I need money now. I also have anonther child that 4yrs. Everybody makes mistakes. I'm not involved with their father due his drugs/alchohol problem and his verbal put down in front of my child. We deserve better treatment.
Sometimes I feel like talking to him to get some help esp while I job searching. What should I do.

2007-01-23 08:26:14 · 5 answers · asked by tasha 2

The number at the site is for the whole company. I did the store locator but it only shows the address but no phone number. Where can I find the number for a local Albertsons? Best answer for who ever helps me.

2007-01-23 08:20:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

me and my husband have already recieved our w2 from our current job the only one that we are waitin on is a small little job that i had the begining of last year that i worked at for 6 months... they sent the w2 to the our old address and we totally need them like right this min. like tomarrow. what should we do? and we have already called all of the post offices and checked with the office where the business is that i worked for gosh i could pull my hair out dealing with these people

2007-01-23 08:20:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 08:14:42 · 2 answers · asked by bertram baines 4

2007-01-23 08:11:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

regarding your benefits when the company is going to close?
This question pertains to someone who has worked for a company for 36 years and they are 59 1/2 years old. Their main concern is questions regarding their pension and packages that the company may offer them.
They want to make the right choice, so any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

2007-01-23 08:10:25 · 5 answers · asked by Tee Tee 2

I have been on this job for 6 months.I started in August & in December I got sick.I had my surgery last week & the doctor said I could return to work.I took my doctors release form in & was told I was fired.Can they do this ...even though I wasnt on the job for 1 year?SO UNFAIR!!!

2007-01-23 08:07:48 · 6 answers · asked by tim_n_donna 1

I've been in my role for roughly 2 years and have just been offered a promotion out of the blue. I am quite happy in my current role however I can't see myself wanting to do it for more than another 2 - 4 years.
After adding everything up it'll mean that I'll been earning roughly 7k p.a less than I am in my current role. The extra 7k I totalled up comes from overtime (Which I choose to do) and food allowance. I'm really unsure what to do. The new role sounds amazing, and is just what I want to progress to eventually.
The Pros: A more senior role, more of a routine to my day, 9 – 5, opportunity for further progression.
The Cons: -7K
The problem is that my boss has said that there is no budget for an increase in my current salary, and I’ll no longer be entitled to the overtime and food allowance. With a mortgage and bills to pay, I’m unsure that it is a good move to make.
What would you do?

2007-01-23 08:07:19 · 16 answers · asked by Hmm 2

I am 33 yrs old and interviewing for a position in commercial real estate. It's been a while since I've interviewed anywhere and was curious to how I should address the interviewer/potential new boss during the interview and with a follow up thank you note. Do I address him as Mr. or call him by his first name. The new boss is 7-10 years older than myself.

The reason I ask is I worked for one of the largest US investment companies for a number of years and everyone was addressed by their first name (even the CEO). Also, all of the institutional clients we worked with were all referenced by their first names only.

2007-01-23 08:05:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 07:53:11 · 4 answers · asked by Ana D 3

2007-01-23 07:52:12 · 4 answers · asked by TI 2

I'm a sophmore in high school and all year i've been trying to figure out what career would be best for me. I've got a 3.9 GPA and do good on all the tests but i have no idea what i want to go in to. i've thought about business and medicine but cannot decide which is best for me. Anyone have any suggestions? Of course i want to be making a lot of money but i'm not sure which type of doctor/surgeon or what i would like to do in business i should do

2007-01-23 07:51:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got employed as a receptionist in August, by October the Secretary was terminated for leaking confidential information. By the 2nd week of January i got promoted to Secretary.

Some how i feel like i cost the secretary to loose her job.On the day before the fiasco began, it was way past closing time and the secretary went her own way off the premises with one of the agents so i called one of the manager and explained the situation to him (keep in mind that i have no keys to lock up). The next day when they questioned the secretary about the conversation she had with the Agent, she said it was business related but she could not disclose the content to management. Should i feel guilty or responsible for that?

2007-01-23 07:45:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-23 07:42:57 · 6 answers · asked by Paulina M 1

i cant decide what my career should be, all i know is that i absolutely love talking to people and giving advice, i wanna help people and i love giving and listening to opinions!!!!!

any ideas

2007-01-23 07:40:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been looking at alot of different work at home companies and they all need money to start out. which i understand this but i don't want to pay a company money and then not make any money. so has anyone ever had any luck with any work at home company. if so what was it called and what kind of stuff did you do? thank you

2007-01-23 07:36:33 · 14 answers · asked by ashley a 1

2007-01-23 07:29:12 · 14 answers · asked by mick m 1

Yesterday I started my internship at a Family Law Office from 8:30-12:230 and today I was suppose to go in but I didn't I don't know why I feel like it is too much for me because I have to go to the intern from 8:30-12:30 then I have to drive straight from there to work then pick up my daughter from daycare at 5:00pm I feel so exhausted, I don't know what to do I did not even call my teacher or the Attorney that I was going to miss today I'm totally confused and I don't know how to tell them please someone help on how to tell my teacher why I didn't go in today I don't know what to say and this was only my second day..please someone help I'm lost I want to graduate with my Certificate as a Legal Assistant but I need to either do 120 hours of intern or get hired to get my certificate. Thanks so much everyone every answer does make a difference to me.

2007-01-23 07:22:00 · 5 answers · asked by Pretty me :) 3

Do you do anything to "get back at" your boss for being insensitive or for taking you for granted. When mine gets especially aggravating, I go take a walk at the park near the office . One of my co-workers has a small liquor cabinet hidden on the premises and she makes mini martinis for everyone. Another co-worker sneaks off to the storage room and gives herself manicures. Another takes the afternoon off, says she's going to "work at home", but she actually goes to the movies.

2007-01-23 07:19:45 · 6 answers · asked by vroom1100 2