Careers & Employment - March 2007

Does anyone else feel like that rather be deceased than spend anymore time doing boring, horrible jobs for an eternity? What if it's not possible to ever find something that you would be happy diong (without getting really more in debt and losing more time on wasted education)? Seriously... can I be the only one who feels this desperate about it?

2007-03-21 10:14:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I deal with an irritating co-worker who is on the same level as you are that is trying to act like she is my new boss so that she can show our bosses that she's on top of everything. She has nothing but high school education and run's the administrative part of our company while i run another department. Lately she has nothing to do on her end as our company is not as big, and since she doesnt want to look like she's doing nothing she is constantly on my case asking me dumb questions such as have your replied so and so's email or have you sent such and such to so and so. I'm an educated individual with atleast two degrees and i am trying to be kind to my co-worker and patient in order to keep our relationship smooth but she is driving me nuts. I have made it a habbit to ignore the emails that are irritating e.g the one's asking me if i have replied so and so's email but she's not getting the hint and she's trying to boss me around. Help me!

2007-03-21 10:14:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an illness that requires 4-6 weeks of treatment (radiotherapy). My employers want a full report with illness details to ensure my fitness for work, I don't want them to have these personal details. If my Dr was to sign me off for the full duration would I still need this report?? They are paying me full pay for this period ....would it make the situation easier if I was just signed off for the whole treatment period?? Or will they still need to write to my Dr? I thought it was my right to be signed off sick by a medical professional without having to give details?? Basically can I be off with just a drs note without specific details if I'm not being assessed for fitness to work? Please help as I don't know where I stand. xx

2007-03-21 10:14:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

im going to have my first interview tomorrow and iv researched possible questions that they might ask, and its a good think i did,cuz i dont know any good answers for them, i really want and need the job, so i can have my own money and wont have to keep asking my mom. here are some of the questions i found.....btw im 15 and my interview is at kroger


--Tell me about yourself?......what do they mean by that. like duh obviously tell them about me, but how?, like what i like to do in my spare time, where i go to school?? what?
--Why should I hire you?.... i really and clueless about this one? what do u say to that?
--What are your major strengths? does i like to meet new ppl, i can work under pressure count?
--What are your major weaknesses?...help?
--What salary do you expect to receive?...thats up to them, iv never had a job so i dont know what to expect
--What prompted your decision to apply for this position?..need money?
--Where do you see yourself five years from now?

2007-03-21 10:12:08 · 5 answers · asked by Ladyjack12 2

2007-03-21 10:11:22 · 2 answers · asked by Me 1

2007-03-21 10:07:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The interviewer asked, 'in 60 seconds, list all the uses for a brick.' What is the purpose? Is it creativity, number of things, something else?

2007-03-21 09:49:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

between an apple and an orange what would you be and why??

And secondly, has anyone else ever had this question asked to them in a job interview?? What a stupid question!

2007-03-21 09:46:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-21 09:43:56 · 3 answers · asked by bill 1

If you know of an agent, do you also know what fees are associated with them? Thanks!

2007-03-21 09:43:30 · 1 answers · asked by treasureyourself 4

I'm losing my job on Friday. Basically, my boss doesn't believe I'm going a good enough job and so I've been replaced. In handling the paperwork, I've been given the option to "resign from my job" or "be dismissed from my job." Is there a difference in terms of my ability to file an unemployment insurance claim?? I'm in the state of California.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of claiming resignation or dismissal??

2007-03-21 09:35:29 · 6 answers · asked by Julie T 2

i am currently working in a supermarket as a checkouts operator and have been with the supermaket for 7 years.

i am filling out an application form for a perfume shop.

can you please kendly tell me what i should write for the following questions:

1. please state why you are applying for this position and what qualities/experience qualify you for the position?

2. what did you enjoy least in my job?

3. what did you enjoy most in my job?

thanks is advance.

2007-03-21 09:32:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Aside from humor, that is.

2007-03-21 09:32:41 · 4 answers · asked by Wee Bit Naughty 3

i want ot become a playboy but i have some questions
what age do you have to be (i am 14)
do you have to go to college for it
how long will it take to be it
how much do you get paid

how long can i be a playboy
and do you have to be completly developed

2007-03-21 09:30:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

In other countries all people get the same kind of minimum salary as the wages are $/hr. Doesn't this help in equal distribution of money? Why don't we have such policy to reduce poverty? I feel bad that India is improving but everyone is not getting the benefits of the development. Can the ministers not work out something about it?

2007-03-21 09:30:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work in a hospital. My coworker came over to my cubicle and farted yesterday, and the odor of it was extremely pungent. I had to stay late to work so I opened up his file drawer and urinated in it, as it was empty (I wouldn't have if it had important papers.) He complained about the smell and I guess there is a camera that caught me. Should I have really been fired? Anyone I can sue for discrimination so I can have my job and hopefully lots of money?

2007-03-21 09:28:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 15 and theres not many places i can get a job at =[

do u kno of any places?

if so do tell and i shall loveth u forever!!!!

<3 meg

2007-03-21 09:24:27 · 3 answers · asked by xXxcaptainxplanetxXx 2

please help!!!!!!!!

2007-03-21 09:11:21 · 13 answers · asked by SWANNY AND SNUGGLES! 3

2007-03-21 09:09:52 · 2 answers · asked by linda l 1

my brotherinlaw just got out of jail some months back. now he has trouble finding a job. i want to know if there is any place or someone he can call that can help him find a job in new york? his girl and my cuz is pregnant now so it is really important for him to find a job. but so many people deny those who have been in jail. so please if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

2007-03-21 09:08:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

She used to write comedy for TV and she doesn't want to be a teacher. She is currently working as a web designer for a company she hates. Good with photoshop and computer literate, but generally more comfortable with people, pencils and paper than computers.

2007-03-21 09:06:31 · 5 answers · asked by John L 5

I've got a interview tomorrow to register with a agency who deals in warehouse staff and would like to know what clothes to wear, last time i went into a agency to register i was wearing normal casual clothes since i did it when i was at college. So could someone please help me.

2007-03-21 09:03:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a professional resume with education, activities, gpa, work, and skills

but i also have a theatrical resume... should i give employers both? I am not sure if there will be any performing arts employers here but will it look good that i am so well rounded?

2007-03-21 08:59:25 · 3 answers · asked by canthearu12 1

since the first day i found out i was pregnant i have being researching on how to care for babies. i love it! i've be thinking about going to school to make this a career. but what would i go to school for? what kind of job would i go for?

2007-03-21 08:59:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

online tutoring? sell on ebay? data processing? surveys?
please let me know of opportunities that involve no start up costs.. thanks

2007-03-21 08:58:26 · 3 answers · asked by J B 1

Does anyone know of a good Gospel song that celebrates easter and the resurrection of jesus? i teach a praise dance ministry and i can not find a song. HELP. i need it by April the 8th. thanks.

2007-03-21 08:58:21 · 1 answers · asked by tigger_gurl_06 2

I have been off sick quite alot with minor ailments due to being very run down. It has all been genuine absence but my employer wasn't happy. I told them it was something more serious that would require a few weeks treatment so they would draw a line under it all and I would have chance to get well. Now they want to write to my consultant to get comfirmation of this but obviously they won't get it as I haven;t been totally honest. I am never dishonest but wanted them to think it was more serious that it is so I would have chance to get well again. What can I do? will a basic letter saying I am fit to work be enough or will they actually want a letter outlining exactly what is wrong?? I am seriously stressed so honest nice answers please...I am a single parent and don't want to lose my job. xx

2007-03-21 08:58:00 · 2 answers · asked by Sparkle 1

2007-03-21 08:57:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 5 years back office, administration and research experience. I fancy a chnage in career and have seen an advertisment for a trainee recruitment consultant which asks 'preferbly for sales experience' Just want to find out what are my chances of getting an interview. I have a very strong educational background, and believe using my experience would do well in such a role.

2007-03-21 08:57:01 · 2 answers · asked by zabeonline 4

Our team leader frequently sends out the same email multiple times, or sends an email about Project A when he really means Project B. This is frustrating our team and impacting our work. Shortly after the team members complained to our director about this, the team leader sent an email ABOUT me, but clearly intended for our director, to ME. He obviously hit Reply instead of Forward, since the original message content was from me. The question to the director was whether the team leader could require me to cc him on (what I consider) routine emails. Anyway, should I reply only to the sender notifying him of his embarrassing mistake, forward it to my director to back up my earlier complaint, or send to both?

2007-03-21 08:56:01 · 3 answers · asked by Miss Directed 1