Careers & Employment - June 2007

I was laid off from my job & asked my last supervisor for a reference, who I felt would give me a decent review to my future employer. I stressed the importance of needing a good reference since the new place made it clear they needed reputable clearance from my last suprvsor before they could take me on. So I asked my last suprvsor if he'd give me a good reference. He responded that it wouldn't be a problem to serve as a reference for me.

The new place really needs someone, but they contacted me about speaking w/another supervsr from a previous job I held awhile ago. The new place seemed like they were lying when I asked about what my first reference said (they were very evasive)

I needed to give the new place my last supervisor's contact info, but feel he gave me a negative, very flat, or empty review. He didn't even follow up w/me to say that someone called (& I asked him to). I feel like I can't trust anyone. I feel strange abt talking to my 1st reference now. I feel duped.

2007-06-07 07:15:01 · 3 answers · asked by confused! 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Im looking into applying at a small cafe as a waitress. Im sixteen and they will hire a sixteen year old. But I have never worked before and no nothing really about being waitress really. I am applying also for a bussing job at another restaraunt..Do you think that would be better to start? And will a restaraunt take time to train a new waitress or expect me to know what to do going in...? I have nightmares of messing up a ton of orders on my first day if I get hired or somthing....Any advice? What do you think?

2007-06-07 07:13:02 · 6 answers · asked by little miss sunshine 4 in Food Service

2007-06-07 07:01:07 · 3 answers · asked by titquinn2003 1 in Government & Non-Profit

from footballers to lawyers to cleaners....

2007-06-07 06:33:56 · 13 answers · asked by Tami 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Last year i was unfairly dismissed from my job, i put a claim in and won, i was meant to be awarded a good lump sum of money but the firm went bust not long after i was dismissed and that they had no money to pay me. I am far from happy, is there nothing else i can do to get the money that is meant to be awarded to me? I feel very hard done by and im determined to get at least something.

If anyone has any good advice on what i can do then i would be very greatful.

2007-06-07 06:28:02 · 5 answers · asked by vampire_o3 3 in Law & Legal

what is she entitled to take, if anything?

2007-06-07 06:23:58 · 4 answers · asked by scrib20 2 in Law & Legal

It's better to know the worst than to be kept hanging! What's up with not sending an email or something. It's just common courtesy and the world could use more of it.

2007-06-07 05:56:21 · 13 answers · asked by Carol R 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

should i ask if i can get it back because well there is this director named adam mcenzy and he told me i would play a great part in this new movie but i am not allowed to say the name of it and i told him i wasn't an actress and he gave me a job offer and i said no should i ask for it back because well i don't really want to be an actress, but i wanted to be an actress because the movie is going to be filmed in England and i want to go there so ya and i am like 26 years old

2007-06-07 05:43:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am sorry that this is such a long post, but PLEASE read it and help me out, I really need opinions.

I work at an expensive sunglass store where the manager is my boyfriend’s sister, Stephanie. We count the sunglasses every morning and night on daily count sheets. I warned Stephanie that the counts done by other employees were extremely inaccurate. She is relaxed and let it roll off her shoulders as she was more concerned with sales than with the count.

An incident occurred where an employee was stealing. Because of that, Stephanie cracked the whip & wrote two people up, & I received a "verbal warning" because although I clearly marked shortages on the count sheets, I did not "verbally" tell her. She faxed the write-ups to the district manager.

I told Stephanie immediately that I found it unfair that I was even receiving a "verbal warning" as I had warned her many times that the count was off.

2007-06-07 05:35:17 · 20 answers · asked by :-) 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hi all,
I work for a multi-national company and am currently on a 3 month 'career break' while I complete my university studies. I stopped work on the 16th of April and was paid up until then. To my surprise the following month on pay day I was again paid my full-monthly wage but I hadn't worked a single day! I am due back at work in July and was wondering what would be best? Should I tell them now or wait till I go back to work and maybe earn some interest on it? Any suggestions or legal rights would be great! :) Have a good day!

2007-06-07 04:45:39 · 8 answers · asked by angelofinnocence 1 in Law & Legal

Hey I have an interview for an internship with this company that has a federal site. The job description says "This position requires onsite work at restricted federal government facilities and as a result, U.S. Citizenship is a requirement of the job." I would be a business/systems(operations) Engineering Intern for them. I was just wondering what kind of security clearance I would expect to get? confidential? or Secret? thanks again for any insight.

2007-06-07 04:45:18 · 4 answers · asked by stricklyklien 1 in Government & Non-Profit

2007-06-07 04:41:29 · 2 answers · asked by Dave evaD 2 in Health Care

I couldn't find things that could prevent them from hiring me. What kinds of things would prevent me? Am I good for at least an interview? How long is the wait for the call? Should I call them about my application? When should I call? I really want this job and I want to do every possible thing that will get me it.

2007-06-07 04:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by Rich P 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I feel I am doing a decent job at my current job. My only problem is being consistently prompt to the office every day each week. I have received a verbal warning, and I have been able to get to work on time with the exception of a couple of days. Should just start looking for another job?

Please note that my own internal criticism sound like this:

“You should get your tail out of bed earlier, as stop being so lazy.” “You should get your stuff prepared at night more often.” “If this job is important to you, you will make it a priority.” “Who cares that you have two children to get ready. That’s just an excuse.” Who cares that you live an hour away from the office. Who cares that your family only has one car.” “Who cares that you are trying your best , it's not enough."

Now, with all my own personal abuse out of the way. You could probably add to it, but the question I really need an answer to is should I start looking for another job. Your thoughts?

2007-06-07 04:01:27 · 8 answers · asked by nikki 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am so ticked off right now.

Job posting as technical recruiter lists $42,500 as base plus commission....obviously I'm all over that

Not "up to" or commensurate" but states $42,500 AS BASE

I kill the interview and ready to hop on, mind you in the meantime, I'm turning down other offers of 35 and 40k for this one...anyway

So I get a call a couple minutes ago and the guy is extending an offer to me...GREAT! not...

He freakin tells me he is going to start me at 30k and in 90 days get moved up to 32,500...Obviously I'm pissed and I mention it says 42,500 as base on the job posting..he says "Oh really?, It was a Typo".

Thank goodness I saved the posting before hand...I actually checked it online, and with the quickness it now says "Commensurate with experience"...what a load of crap.

Anyway is all that legal what they just pulled??? What are your guys opinions of this?

2007-06-07 03:47:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm currently on unemployment and just received a job offer for a position that would bring in decent pay. I'd have to learn much about the job responsibilities, but it will serve as a good learning experience. The job is temporary though, lasting only several months to a year.

I have other interviews to go to this week and next. I may end up being more interested in them, but nothing's in the bag yet, obviously, so what do I do? Accept the first offer and go to the other interviews to see if they want me and I want to work there, and take it from there? I feel like accepting and then quitting is like burning bridges, yet I can't extend the time for me to accept this position.

I'm confused -- the place that offered me the position is desperate for help, and they have a good name in the business. Yet, it's temporary, so they may not be able to keep me and I'll be unemployed once more. I feel like I'd be used in a way by going there. But, I am unemployed now...What should I do?

2007-06-07 03:40:39 · 5 answers · asked by confused! 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

When they say tell me about yourself what do they really want to know?

What should i say?

Its an interview for a part time job.

2007-06-07 03:31:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Basically, I was threatened & bullied yesterday by my supervisor saying that if I don't take my full hour lunch that she will take away my flexi time. I don't have to take a full hour lunch because in my contract it states nothing of the sort. I work full time and I am constantly being harrassed by my supervisor over petty little things!

She is going for good tomorrow so do I leave it alone and say good riddens or contact HR and tell them and it'll go on her record?

P.S. I am entitled to flexi as it is in my contract!!! And she said she will take it away!

2007-06-07 03:02:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm wearing a white button-up, collared shirt underneath my suit jacket. However, it doesn't button up really high- it looks like the woman in this pic:
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u96/I_Love_cats_77/suit.jpg?t=1181223388
Is it ok to wear this or should I wear a white tee underneath the white buttoned up shirt? I wan't to look professional.

2007-06-07 02:38:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Are you happy?

2007-06-07 02:17:59 · 11 answers · asked by New Moon Daughter 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

If a friend of mine (wink, wink) were to quit his current job and should his ask him where he is going, should my friend tell him? Could that somehow endanger the new job? If my friend witholds the information, how should he respond?

2007-06-07 01:26:49 · 6 answers · asked by dsgrieve 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

when they say, do you have any questions? I know I should have at least one.

2007-06-07 00:58:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Im looking for an after work bar job in the croydon area - are there any web sites that advertise these or is it a case of trudging around and asking ?

2007-06-07 00:26:59 · 4 answers · asked by Gem 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

He had no contract as it is a delivery position, but he was there for three months, and when he asked his boss, he totally went off on one and started ranting and raving about conditions agreed at start (which he has a short memory about, as agreement was 5 day week, but BF is working 6 days now, and days are getting longer each week).

2007-06-06 22:37:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Just started a temping job as a medical secretary (private practice). Granted, yes, I'm only here for a week, but when I started here on Monday, the first thing I had to do was to take a tape and dictation machine for one of the doctors at another practice 3 streets away from here! I thought that was that, until the Dr rang this morning and asked me to collect the notes, tape and dictating machine from this other practice for me to type, plus all her post from over there. I don't feel this is right for me to be doing. What do you think? I know this is beside the point, but I'm full of cold too.

2007-06-06 21:40:30 · 14 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-06-06 20:25:53 · 7 answers · asked by DJ 2 in Government & Non-Profit

I am worried about my choices. I have many second thoughts and I explored them by every detail (average salary, average satisfaction, availability, benefits). I don't want to declare undecided because I am afraid that I will loose some potential scholarship money for a certain department.

I narrowed it down to 2.

Math - I have a overall B in there and the highest I have took is pre-cal/ trig. I know a lot of people who cant pass because its too hard. I taught myself Cal AB and I enjoyed math

Computer Science - I took programming classes outside of school. I have enjoyed fooling around with languages making mini-applications on my spare time. I consider it as a hobby, I often spend time with. I heard that CS majors are unemployed and have low job satisfaction

Careers I am interested in. (in order of likeness)

1. Secondary Teacher (math) - I am afraid that a CS degree will block my chances. Low salary but good benefits
2. Actuary
3. Programmer

Math - Carer
Computer Science - Hobby

2007-06-06 19:06:30 · 4 answers · asked by sameperson247 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I know a married couple and this is their situation: the wife is an IT recruiter and she places her husband in high paying contracts through her company. She gets a comission for filling the position, and he gets paid for working the contract. He has no degrees or certifications, and has been basically been winging it this whole time. Certainly she is placing her husband instead of other, more qualified candidates. Is this unethical or is this smart of the couple to take advantage?

2007-06-06 17:20:07 · 8 answers · asked by Vakari 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-06-06 17:08:34 · 12 answers · asked by annonymous 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

1) There's only 2 people who knows how to work this one department, I'm one of them.
2)They asked me when I can work, I told them day shifts, and they said I had to go to nights. Yet they were able to honor my coworkers work schedule.
3) My old boss was able to honor my request.
4) My new boss constanly calls me to do stuff, even when we have other associates that can do it. They even call me when I'm working on another hard task.
5) I don't know if this is premanent, but for the moment I'm working on my bosses freight. I have 6 departments without having to do my bosses freight.

2007-06-06 16:36:56 · 7 answers · asked by ghost608 2 in Food Service