Careers & Employment - July 2007

I have been working at BMW as a lot attendant since March of 2007. I am a very hard worker and try very hard to make sure everything they ask me to do is done. On May 13 I tore my ACL and MCL away from the job and wasn't able to work for a month. I returned to work wearing a knee brace awaiting surgery. My hours are M-T-TH 7am-8pm+overtime and W-F 7am-6+ overtime and S 9am-5pm+overtime. My manager noticed how determined I am and started moving me up and I recieved a raise. Recently though every time something is wrong my manager gets me written up. I have been working my hardest to make sure everything gets done but when your under staffed, and injured it makes it hard to do everything by yourself. On July 11th I reinjured my knee and probably won't be able to work for awhile. Today is July 12th and a coworker informed me that my manager had written me up again for something that was not important. My manager already has lawsuits of harrassment against him, what do I do?

2007-07-12 06:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

...be extremely successful professionally and have a tolerable yet unexciting private life, or have an extremely happy private life and only a tolerable and uninspiring professional life?

2007-07-12 05:09:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

After working at a place for a few weeks, which sounds better when quitting?

a) Saying you're leaving because you were offered a better paying job.
VS.
b) Saying you're leaving because you feel it's not a good fit.

*Even though the real reason is B, I could just tell them that I've found a better job if that sounds better.

10 pts people!

2007-07-12 05:04:07 · 15 answers · asked by Hollywood Sucks 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I love temping and have done since 1998. I meet different people and am not in the same place. I come across people who think me weird. I get, "Can't you get a proper job?" and "What do you mainly do?" and "Why do you temp?". I just love it, but at the same time I'm self conscious about what people are thinking of me.

2007-07-12 03:23:46 · 30 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm thinking of working full-time, but what puts me off is the possibility of coming home late at night (might not be very safe) and walking about the streets at night. Any advice?

2007-07-12 03:11:44 · 5 answers · asked by entertainment fan 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-12 02:26:14 · 4 answers · asked by sportman_81 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Well I'm a 16 year old girl considering accepting a job which is basically working at a pub, with a bit of waitressing, but mostly washing up and stuff. I would get paid £5 an hour plus £25 a month in tips...I've never had a job before and would like to accept this job, but my older sister works at the same place and says the boss sometimes yells at you and the work is really hard and everything...so i don't know :| Do you think this sounds like a good offer?!

2007-07-11 23:10:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

It is a well known fact the Sheffield court have damaged 1000 of childrens lives. There have been several protests and their is an investigation in progress. If anyone knows of other cases at Sheffield let me hear about them. And hopefully people around the world will put pressure on this court to sort out their fraudulent officials.

2007-07-11 21:56:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

Or does it show up on my backround check where I have worked before? What if I had done some jobs and were under the table payments?

2007-07-11 19:50:59 · 16 answers · asked by dosahyd f 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

We have a passport. We are from the Philippines. A recruitment agency is sponsoring and will help us obtain a green card.

2007-07-11 18:41:05 · 4 answers · asked by Mystery Guy 1 in Health Care

2007-07-11 18:16:23 · 3 answers · asked by pavan_aba 1 in Law & Legal

I want to become a bartender to supplement my income, is it really necessary to complete a course?

2007-07-11 18:16:04 · 8 answers · asked by Your Mom 6 in Food Service

Army or Dermatology?

2007-07-11 18:00:52 · 5 answers · asked by SuferChick09 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

The situation is I work at an advertising/pr firm and to compensate for lower salary , I am thinking about taking a part time job as a bartender or maybe waitress

My question in this context is: do you think that holding such a job or anything similar to it can potentially undermine my credibility in the professional environment?
This my prime reservation

2007-07-11 17:59:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am going for my Bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in either communication or sociology, I also plan on taking some biology courses. I want to be a Medical Social Worker with emphasis on neonatal care(preferably preemies because I am one and have a lot of passion for the care of them). There aren't that many schools offering social work master degree programs around me, what are my options, also can anyone tell me what a Medical Social Worker deals with? I'm looking either at being a social worker or counselor, any info or relevant experience in either field would be nice to hear from! Thank you!!!

2007-07-11 17:05:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

My wife left for Iraq when I returned for there, so I left the Army and it was a year ago and I gave been caring for my one year old son and struggling truly struggling to find a new career. Any help at all???

2007-07-11 16:46:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-07-11 16:43:54 · 2 answers · asked by rmaltba 2 in Health Care

I injured my shoulder on the job due to repetitive stress. I worked at a grocery store. They tell me that maybe I should find a new job, the doctor says it is unlikely I will be going back to work, and that even after surgery, which I should be having soon, this will affect me for life. I have been out for months now. Should I start looking into a new career? And if so, how? I pay rent, I take care of myself, and I can't afford to go to school without an income, and where could I work with one arm? Should I look into trade school? Or should I just go to our local junior college? I want to be able to support myself, and a family in the future, I want to set myself up nicely...but I am so lost and alone here lol, can anyone offer me some advice? I like computers, if that helps, I like a lot of different things...maybe I should go play guitar on the street corner with a bucket to collect tips.

2007-07-11 14:46:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I talked to the manager of a decent japanese restaurant and asked if I could work in the establishment. He was quick to say yes and it shocked me. He told me that I will start this Friday. He explained the uniform code that i should follow and set me up with a mentor. Because it all went too fast,and it was my FIRST job, i forgot to ask for the hourly wage... I think the manager assumed that I would work for minimum wage, which is what $6.67(FL)? I was expecting more of around $7.50 per hour. What should i do/say and when is the best time to do it?

2007-07-11 14:44:20 · 6 answers · asked by TeeJ 1 in Food Service

2007-07-11 14:22:04 · 11 answers · asked by Mike S 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am asking for a friend, as they say! I actually am. She has been of work for about 2 months and is being paid short term disability through her insurance policy at work. A friend of hers told her she may be forced to pay back any wages she received if she quits. Her doctors have not released her to go back to work after a surgery she had, so she has a legitimate excuse. Any ideas of the consequences, if any??

2007-07-11 14:07:35 · 3 answers · asked by A T 2 in Law & Legal

Is it sexual harassament if guys at work are asking you sexual questions like are you a virgin and if you've ever done certain sexual things? At my part time job, I work a lot of guys and they are always asking me questions like this

2007-07-11 13:56:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I was convicted of 2 misdemeanors in Dec of 2006, served prison time, attended a 21 day rehab and I am currently on probation for the next 2 years. I have been applying for jobs like crazy,go on the interviews,impress my prospective employer but then comes the background check and thats where it goes sour. I was addicted to OxyContins. I am not anymore but I feel that my life is still being negitively effected, which in essence effects my children. I so badly want a normal life and a normal job. I am a good person but I don't feel anyone sees me as "good" anymore. Any advice???

2007-07-11 13:31:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I didn't start any school yet...so kind of fresh out of high school, I got accepted into this private college in San Diego, CA for RN, (again, no prior college exp.) and found out that the classes are non-transferable. would that mean that if I were to go after my BSN afterwards somewhere else (non private hopefully due to expense), I would have to take all the gen. ed again? OR...since I have my ADN already, I can just apply at any RN-BSN program?..I know this may be a really dumb question but I need some help fast! any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

2007-07-11 12:23:24 · 2 answers · asked by rtoodaeg6 1 in Health Care

I want to be a doctor, but I also want to be a businessman. I realize that this is typical for someone thinking about what to do, but I feel locked in that I want to be both of them.

Would it be realistic to become a doctor while managing businesses? (restaurants, clubs, etc.)

Or, should I become soley a doctor or business man. Which one would you prefer?

2007-07-11 12:17:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

this is a position with the county.I need to know the definition of it

2007-07-11 12:15:47 · 1 answers · asked by evelyn_sanford2001 1 in Law & Legal

Hey, basically my job description was very misleading - it implied a very extensive, interesting range of tasks which make use of my skills, but instead this student office job consists of inputting numbers into spreadsheets and cellotaping bits of paper.

Recently, I had a random task added to my daily duties which involves collecting garbage and cleaning at some rubbish depot on site. I was shocked as although this job needs to be done, it should not be my responsibility and I find it quite demoralizing as my managers know i've been wanting some more challenging/helpful responsibilities in the office.

Also, a few people who have been there longer but still have the exact same position as me and work with me have not been given this job. My manager also refused to allow me to do some over-time in another of his departments.

What are my rights? This was not on the job offer/description I signed.

2007-07-11 12:09:41 · 8 answers · asked by lokimercury 1 in Administrative and Office Support

And why

2007-07-11 12:06:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

the interview went well, i had 1 interview with the manager, and she told me to come back for a 2nd interview with the GM, the GM told me she wanted a 2nd interview because I wouldn't really open up.. both interview's went fairly well... the reason i didnt open up is because they didn't ask me questions... the GM mainly just told me about how things work and the main focus is pleasing the customer's... he asked me when I could start.. what pay I wanted... what hour's i wanted to work.. if I was going too school.. everything seemed to be good, he told me to call him in 2days if he didnt hear from me because i was one of 3 people they were interviewing, and they are hiring 2, he said he couldnt find a fault in me, so i asked do i need to quit looking for a job, he said no.. keep looking you may find something better... but he also pointed out that wasnt his way of shutting me down, he was looking for my bes interest.. what do you think? is the job mine... its for a front-desk job

2007-07-11 10:41:12 · 4 answers · asked by hornsfan1134 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have looked everywhere online and can't get a straight answer. I am very intrested in going into real estate, so what steps do i need to take? From what I understand so far, i would take a pre-licensing course, then take the license exam, then go to work for a company (like century21)....doing what, i'm not sure....and then...? Can anyone in this business help me out or tell me where i need to be looking? I live in TN if that makes a diffirence.

2007-07-11 10:21:59 · 5 answers · asked by CrzyGurl21 2 in Marketing & Sales