Careers & Employment - August 2007

Whenever I get a job, a long time ago, I get so nervous and always have to be doing something then I feel burned out.

I think part of it is I am like a child and rather stay home and play video games. I am sooooo bored at work and feel anxious.

How can I learn to relax more and make most of it.
It just seems with my useless BA degrees, I only can get simple office jobs.

Does anyone like being a secretary or receptionist or Administration assistant?
I hear the health insurance jobs suck because of pressures.


I don't want a law enforcement or medical job because I don't want to be working 24/7/365, at least with gov jobs/office jobs I have 9-5 thing.

There must be some cool job out there for me?

2007-08-07 14:58:25 · 3 answers · asked by Lil Blousou 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-07 14:51:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

A man named Fire Captain Bob, who's made a mission out of helping guys with the oral board, says to wear a wool suit. My mother, who says this Arkanas is different from California, says my sports coat and a nice pair of pants will do, but Captain Bob says these are a no-no...so what should I wear?

2007-08-07 13:49:27 · 6 answers · asked by DJ 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm not athletic or anything but I'm smart and need a job. What kinds of jobs do you think would be easy to get and where would I apply for them?

2007-08-07 13:17:13 · 12 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I applied for a job on 07-07-07 through my local Workforce Center then I found the same job on CareerBuilder so I applied again on 07-09-07 to make sure that they got my resume. I added a comment that I had sent an e-mail to them earlier applying for the same job. I really want this job so I have been checking the web to see if they still have the job posted but I haven't bothered them anymore. I feel like I'm a good fit but doubt a lot because I haven't heard anything from them yet. Would it be appropriate if I sent an e-mail to them asking what the status is for the position that I applied for and when they plan on filling the position? Thanks for your answers ahead of time.

2007-08-07 13:14:34 · 4 answers · asked by janet_67_1998 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been working in a factory for the past 6 months and I HATE it. I work 60 hours a week (12 hours a day, 5 days a week) and only make 2,000 a month! It's terrible. The only reason why I haven't quit is because I'd feel guilty. We need more people and we're already suffering because most of the new people quit within the first week. I hate leaving everyone because I know how hard it is with 6 or 7 people doing a 20 person job. I honestly DREAD going to work every morning. I don't want to work tomorrow. I'm honestly considering quitting tomorrow but I'd feel bad. I know you can't tell me if I should quit or not because it's up to me...I just want opinions and advice.

2007-08-07 13:08:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I was 10 minutes late. I didn't want to give a list of excuses but now I think I blew my chances for the job. I know it is over and done with now but what should I have said or done???

2007-08-07 13:05:38 · 13 answers · asked by anon 2 in Food Service

Well my daughters father has a criminal record. He has been without any problems for sometime now. Plus finding out he had a daughter also is keeping him on the right track. Well I guess he can't hold a job or can't find one. But I know he can.
Everytime I talk with him he always says he can't get a job because of his record. But equal opportunity employment is what everyone holds as a written standard. So I don't know why he is always telling me NO ONE is going to hire him. Although I know plenty of people must be working in the United States that have criminal records. What can I do. I tell him that this is no excuse anymore.

2007-08-07 13:04:57 · 10 answers · asked by jenniferlemoine2007 2 in Law & Legal

2007-08-07 13:04:39 · 14 answers · asked by Caribou 6 in Food Service

2007-08-07 11:54:59 · 4 answers · asked by Brian 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

im obsessed with music in general...im constantly listening to it and i hate when someone tries to talk to me while im listening to my ipod, haha, because what they say isnt more important than the song im listening to. im also intrigued by business and ive take a couple business classes in high school that i really like. my parents dont know why id wanna work in the music biz but idk it seems like it would be a cool job. idk what type of job id want, but my school has a new "music business" class that im taking next year. ive already looked into schools with music biz majors and the curriculum actually looks fun cause you get to learn about music and business. is my love of music and facination with business enough to possibly make this a good career fit for me?

2007-08-07 11:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by kelly s 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i need some good pointers on how to write a resume!!!!
i've never had to write one before and i'm not really sure what to put in it or where or anything....if u could help me in anyway i would like LOVE YOU for ever lol :)

2007-08-07 10:35:32 · 5 answers · asked by Poosocks 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

My separation agreement states that the company will pay you all accrued but unused vacation time earned by you through the Separation date. The employer is stating that because I was laid off 2 weeks before I could use my vacation that they will not pay the accrued time. Also, they say that this sep agreement is different from the company policy agreement and that they must use the company policy agreement.

Please advise. Thanks.

2007-08-07 09:35:16 · 12 answers · asked by mskarmelbrown 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Please, only those who have constructive legit answers please because I am stressed out and dont want to deal with sarcasism or wisecracks. I just need someone to talk to. I work in a fast food restaurant which pays me pretty well no matter what stereotypes say. As a matter of fact, I am one of the highest paid closers close to 8 bucks an hour and due for another raise soon. Anyways......this week my hours have been cut to about 20 to 24 hours a week because our labor is high, I make more than most others and they need to cut back because we have too many new kids hired. I dont know what to do having no car and jobs are almost impossible to get right now. One of the managers (a good friend) said as soon as the kids go back to school my hours will improove so just be patient. I am one of the best closers they have. Can you offer some advice. Maybe you have had a similar situation.

2007-08-07 09:21:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

what web site is it?

2007-08-07 08:37:58 · 12 answers · asked by ning l 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

There is a girl at work and she is very pedantic,

She tends to talk down to everyone else in the office, and go on like she knows everything.

It is really doing my head in, she used to work for a bank and has alot of background knowledge so she tends to talk down to the rest of the girls in the office, saying

'No you cant do this because '

How can address the matter?!

2007-08-07 08:04:52 · 17 answers · asked by Rebz 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello, my Great Aunt is currently in a nursing home. She is 88 and has dementia and really has no clue who anyone is anymore. The social worker would like us to complete a financial and medical power of attorney for her. I know this should be done since there is no one to handle her affairs. She really doesn't have much of anything but I am sure this is still good to have. We do not have the money to involve a lawyer and the nursing home said you can print the power of attorney off line and they have a notary available there. We did this and took them into her.. she is no longer able to write so she signed with an X and the notary in the room noterized this.. is this now legal???

2007-08-07 07:50:58 · 7 answers · asked by Shelly B 1 in Law & Legal

I would love to work on my local army base, i feel great everytime im on post and love the atmosphere.
how do you apply or search for desk jobs at an armypost??? ANYONE???

Thanks!

2007-08-07 07:45:00 · 2 answers · asked by Mizz_couture 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-07 07:43:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

My 16 y/o son wanted a better job and so took an online CNA course from this school. He completed the course which costs
$676 which HE paid for himself. He did this so he could work this summer WHILE taking it. He was sent a certificate of completion but no certificate number for the state registry even though it said they were accredited. He did this all on his own to show us he could do it. We are unable to reach them by phone and they do not return emails. If anyone knows what options I have please tell me. I will NOT rest until something is DONE!!!! There is one payment left and we sent an email saying this will be held until they contact us. I will be contacting the BBB and whoever else I can to put a STOP to this! If you know anything about this PLEASE tell me! Thank you!

2007-08-07 07:40:37 · 5 answers · asked by bethybug 5 in Law & Legal

2007-08-07 06:58:10 · 6 answers · asked by green frog 1 in Law & Legal

My brother and sister in law are on the way to the hospital. I will be leaving once I brush my teeth

2007-08-07 06:43:19 · 12 answers · asked by Squirtle 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok yesterday I went for my second interview at a gym for a front desk position and it was a different manager but at the end he told me that he wanted to hire me and said that he just needed to go tell the other guy ( the one who interviewed me the first time ) to hire me. Well he said they would either be calling me last night which they never did.. or today sometime. Do you think he would lie to me and not hire me? He was very nice and said he liked me alot and everything and he wants to hire me.

2007-08-07 06:20:32 · 3 answers · asked by blue_star12111 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

There is a lady I work with and she always missing work at least once a week and she always blames it on her daughter is sick or she is sick and is going to the doctor or she is always leaving early or coming late because a doctor appointment for herself or her daughter. She is a single mother but she just messes too many days. My supervior is aware of how many days she misses and know that the rest of us has to cover for her and do her work. But the main head boss does not do anything about it. This has gone on for a a little over a year now. How can I tell or confront the head boss about this situation? This is rediculous she misses so many days and when she is hear she is rude, not a team player, and complains. I don't know why they put up with this. I know she has some problems at times but who doesn't this going over bored. Should I even say anything or should I just ignore this and just continue doing my job?? I'm not the only one who feels like this in the office.

2007-08-07 06:15:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I just got hired on by a moving company but the whole thing seems rather sketchy. What is the pay like a and does the job suck overall

2007-08-07 06:01:49 · 3 answers · asked by steve bechler 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-08-07 05:28:58 · 12 answers · asked by Kristina L 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I don't make enough, but I enjoy my job for the most part and my boss counts on me almost entirely since it is basically him and I, except for a part timer. Leaving will hurt his business bad, but I can't survive on my pay and need to advance.

2007-08-07 04:41:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i have never wished ill on ANYONE in my life.
however, i came to work and the office was empty this morning and i found myself daydreaming about a phone call teling me that the owner was in a car accident and was either dead or seriously injured....with a looooong rehab process and that business would be closing.

does that mean that i hate my job so much that i should find a new one?

p.s.
we're moving in december and i keep telling myself to hang in there 5 more months....

what's your analysis doctor?

LOL!

2007-08-07 04:11:07 · 10 answers · asked by joey322 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm the founder and leader of a small Christian group that works with "at risk" children in the community. I have been doing this for 7 years and now I want to make it an organization (non-profit). I just don't know where or how to start. I have the idea, mission statement, concept of what is needed to function but not the knowledge of how to get it up and going. If you have any ideas please let me know.
Thanks

2007-08-07 04:05:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I want to do more with my life than sit behind a desk and veg all day on the internet. Can I do something meaningful for people as well as travel the world to help them? Does anyone know of any careers that lead in that direction?

2007-08-07 03:02:28 · 7 answers · asked by Why not do tommorrow 2 in Other - Careers & Employment