Careers & Employment - July 2007

2004, i was terminated for "not being able to perform my job". I just started receiving counceling for anxiety, when i was told "for the safety/security of the agency" i was terminated. now, i have the "strength" to fight back. anyone know for texas, is my timelimit too far past to file a suit? i lost all benefits, spent retirement to survive, and lost all my security for my family.

2007-07-20 14:00:43 · 7 answers · asked by jrtataw 2 in Law & Legal

I got a summer job about a month ago and just had a conversation with one of my friend. I told him i lied on my job application regarding the school I will be attending next year. I lied in order to get the job since most employers want long-term commitments from their new hires. I will actually have to leave this job to go to college(not the college I put on the application). Is there anyway they can find out what college I will be attending? and if so, besides from getting fired, can I face legal issues as well?

2007-07-20 13:56:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

2007-07-20 12:54:54 · 2 answers · asked by k 2 in Marketing & Sales

2007-07-20 12:53:19 · 5 answers · asked by oneofgodz 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Who sets up the salary of doctors and nurses in private practices? Is it the lead doctor that considers ths salary? Is it by hour or by the procedure and appointments? I have seen the receipts I get after every appointment listing the charges through insurance for my exam and tests. That would mean that they would bring in a different amount of money every week/month/year. So how do salaries stay stable?

2007-07-20 12:49:10 · 1 answers · asked by katechaos34 2 in Health Care

I went for an interview at Pinkberry the other day, and the lady said she liked me, and wanted me to work at a location. She told me do go to training and set up a date and everything. But I'm worried because I didnt fill out any paper work except for the job application

2007-07-20 12:11:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

I graduated june 2006 with a BS In accounting. I had 2 jobs since then. My current duties includes and not limited to Month End close, Bank Recs, JE, Accruals, Reversals, Upload, Commissions, AR & AP reconciliations, P&L , Balance sheet, trial balance, In brief words I handle 90 % of the company`s close. The company I work for is a fortune 500 corporation and I work in one of its diviisions with annual sales of 50 million. I report directly to the CFO of the division. How much do you think I should be making. Any recruiters please help. My review is next monday and I need to see know how much I should settle for. I do a lot more than what I wrote. I also deal with SOX compliance, intercompany transfers, IOJVs,,, Location Los Angeles and i commute about 20 miles from home. The company total sales with all divisions about 6 billion. I work with Oracle ,,Procom ,,,I also used peachtree before in my previous job....Much Thanks

2007-07-20 11:50:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

I currently make $7 at my fast food job, and have been offered $10 at an office for filing, and little arrend things. I have worked at my fast food job for a year and still haven't recieved a raise. I hate being a cashier. I need to know how to write a two weeks notice, being polite. I don't wont to work for the two weeks, but i don't want to have a bad refrence on my future resume. HELP! Thanks ahead.

2007-07-20 11:48:21 · 9 answers · asked by buffy1890 2 in Food Service

My boss is a highly critical person. What are some ways for me to "toot my own horn"? I would like it if she would see me in a more positive light.

2007-07-20 11:40:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anna Lynn 4 in Administrative and Office Support

okay well i'm still a teenager but i have this dream and its also my goal to become an entertainment reporter..you know like ryan seacrest....but yea what can i do now to help out my goal even more....so later on i can be really successful????? this is my passion because i love writing and talking and meeting new people..so what else can i do to further my goal as an entertainment reporter now in my life????

2007-07-20 11:26:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Or do you have to be a resident __x__ years old?

2007-07-20 10:27:48 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I was wondering in about 3 years, I will finish and become an RN. How can I go from being an RN to a Plastic Surgeon?

2007-07-20 10:26:52 · 6 answers · asked by Vlad B 2 in Health Care

I work at a small law firm. I started here b/4 I was actually a licensed atty Aug 1, 2006 however my salary did not change after I became licensed. Since i'm not a partner, in certain aspects i'm treated like a regular firm employee, but in other senses i'm treated differently (i.e. paralegals/secretaries are paid hourly and i'm salaried). Other firm employees are up for a raise at the beginning of each calendar year. This is my first full time job so I really am clueless about how to approach this very touchy subject. There are 2 males (who are notorious for being obnoxiously cheap) and 1 female who is good to approach abougt employee issues but still leaves most of the decisions up to the two men. I had a 6 month review early in the year but they just talked about my work and there was no mention of a raise. Help...

2007-07-20 10:05:33 · 6 answers · asked by Kyppa 1 in Law & Legal

2007-07-20 09:48:50 · 1 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm thinking of applying for this kind of job, and I'd like to know what it involves.

2007-07-20 09:02:12 · 2 answers · asked by entertainment fan 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

i use the internet to find jobs. but it seems that they are all taken. or they are fake ad's. I don't want to "pound the pavement" like my friends and family say. Why? I don't have a car, and public transportation cost money(to much money) have you ever tried to get to San Francisco on bart? it sucks. way to many people. i good really bad luck. what would you do?

2007-07-20 09:00:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

2007-07-20 08:42:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

What should I wear when I'm about to hand in a resume to the employer? Should it be a formal dress or can it be casual (t-shirt, baggy pants)?

This isn't an interview, I'm just handing in a resume that's all,

2007-07-20 08:28:22 · 5 answers · asked by impaKt 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm in CT and am going to be laid off. Upon separation, I will receive a lump sum for accrued vacation time and all my contributions to the retirement fund. Will they deduct this from my benefits?

2007-07-20 08:26:24 · 2 answers · asked by Firstd1mension 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-20 07:36:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I am about to finish my master's degree in accounting, and I am considering two job offers. One is from a fairly strong corporation as a financial analyst, the other is with a local CPA firm as an auditor. The local CPA firm pays for the CPA Exam prep course (over $2,000 expense) but the corporation does not. I think the potential to earn more and gain more experience and responsibilities faster is better with the CPA firm. I turned down offers from the Big 4 because of the excessive hours associated with those opportunities. I am not in a position where I can travel and work the kind of hours demanded by the Big 4, but I could fit in well with the local CPA firm and the pay is very similar. The potential to move up in the corporation is probably good also, but may take considerably longer in my opinion. I really appreciate your advice and perspective. Thanks.

2007-07-20 06:50:06 · 4 answers · asked by Tony 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work in home health care - They gave me this new patient that needs tons of hands on care and without going into alot of detail - because of patients rights - It would have been a very difficult and demanding case to take.... Well, all the workers were getting 14 an hour and they only wanted to give me 12 an hour- and I was like that is not enough money... I mean I would have to drive an hour to get there - with out any reimbursement for that. Anyway. I'm pretty upset because I really need a job - but I don't want to be taken advantage of. What do you think?

2007-07-20 06:33:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

Would 60K annually be considered a successful salary for a 27 year old in Houston?

I just got offered that that amount today to take an EDI coordinator position, and I'm finally feeling like I'm starting to make it as a success. But I know there are people that make much more.

What amount should I shoot for before I can say I'm a financially successful individual?

2007-07-20 05:34:09 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Okay, so I have been interviewing for the past month for jobs, nothing really came through. Then, out of desperation & the fact that my savings is dwindling to nothing I took a job that I am waaay over-qualified for. Then, wouldn't you know it, my dream job, making nearly twice the pay called today & offered me the position. The problem is that I am still "training" at this current job & won't start my "real" job until 08/13/07. I need the money from the job that I am over-qualified for in the interim. Should I give notice, or just leave?

2007-07-20 04:48:59 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok, so I'm totally going nuts trying to get straight answers about unemployment. I work in a position where there is a one-year working test period, and it is up in about a month. My employer has notified me that I will not be employed beyond this period, due to the fact that they just don't think I'm a good fit for the agency. (no willful misconduct) They have offered me an opportunity to resign rather than have the working test period failed, just so I can still say I've never been terminated.

CT law states that you can be denied benefits if you're fired for willful misconduct or if you quit without just cause attributable to the employer.

I tried calling DOL, and he just kept repeating "either way, you'll need to attend a hearing." "The only way you won't have to attend a hearing is if you're laid off." I get it... I wanna know, if the employer tells me I won't have a job in a month, is that just cause to quit, or will I likely lose my case?

2007-07-20 04:36:41 · 2 answers · asked by Firstd1mension 5 in Law & Legal

Yesterday I have posted a question 'I want justice'. I have received a couple of answers. Now I add more detail to get more good advice from people. I need the answer asap because it has been bothering me.
It is under the category:-Business&Finance>
Career&Employment - Food Service

2007-07-20 04:34:43 · 1 answers · asked by WhiskeyRose 2 in Food Service

Today, I went for a stupid interview for an admin post. I have indicated in my resume all my working experiences. However, the interview kept asking me if I have done [abc] or [efg] or [opq] before, all of which I have not done before.

I told him whatever exp I have is all in my resume and he told me to "wait for a decision". Immediately, I know that the game is over.

I mean, what is this? Whether I fit their bill or not is so obvious from my resume. What is the purpose of a resume if the interviewer don't even look at them? I feel that it is a waste of my time asking me to go all the way down just to tell me that I do not fit their requirements. So frustrating....

I just feel that they are so unprofesional. Would you be mad if you were in my shoes?

2007-07-20 04:29:03 · 6 answers · asked by Bernstein 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I really want to get my degree in a sociology but work in adoption, is that possible?

2007-07-20 04:02:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Hi all,

I am aiming to get into work as a sales person...

Are there any genuine promotion oportunities ? how long do you have to be with the organisation to be promoted (in general) ?

I have an interview soon for a sales person how would I approach the subject of future promotion - or should I avoid it ??

any advice ?

thanks !

2007-07-20 03:46:08 · 3 answers · asked by Roger 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

I live in Boston where it seems like the majority of women I know are nurses or any girl in her 20's or 30's has gone back to school for nursing. These could be women who have already done a 4 year degree in business, spanish, marketing, but they decide to return to nursing school to get a 2 year associates degree in nursing. My mom earned a BSN in 4 years, she was a nurse at 21. My aunt, grandmother, and cousin all did the same thing. My cousin got her nursing degree at an ivy league school. Seems funny that someone can go to a two year community college, get an associates and make the same salary she does! What do you think will happen in the future of nursing? Many women are doing it because 'the money is good' or 'it only takes two years to get the degree.' I wonder how many of them are actually passionate about it. Nursing is not easy, I feel like nursing is becoming less professional than it once was since everyone is doing it. What do you think?

2007-07-20 03:43:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care