Careers & Employment - September 2007

I worked in a major supermarket. A customer asked me if we had a particular type of lettuce. I said no. She went ballistic because we had none. I said "See the real world and take a holiday in Iraq!" I was soon called to the office and then fired!
Was that fair?

2007-09-25 08:56:42 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I am doing a debate in class. We are debating whether in our society today, if job are good or bad. I'm debating that jobs are good.

2007-09-25 08:35:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

I am homeschooled and I do not have any neighbors so please don't suggest anything that I can do for them. The only places I don't really want to work is fast food places. It doesn't need to be part time I can work full time.

2007-09-25 08:25:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-25 08:24:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

if you are leaving ,i know someone who works 2 days a week part time,can they give a weeks notice,as they are owed a couple of weeks holiday pay aswell,allso been there five years ,uk england cheers

2007-09-25 08:24:44 · 13 answers · asked by emma 30 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-25 08:17:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm just going for a cashier job at dollar tree and they ask on the application special interests and hobbies...What do I put for something like that do I tell them that I like to create things, Decorating and cooking? Because that what I like to do.


Also they ask special skills or training ? I dont have any as far as I know soo what do I put?

Please help!! Thank you

2007-09-25 08:09:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Relocating from NYC and I'm looking for a job as an Executive or Executive Assistant in Florida (Open to Industry) - I just need to know who the major companies are out there hiring for these positions. Thanks : )

2007-09-25 08:06:50 · 1 answers · asked by Angie 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work for a huge Company and have become close to some of the people I work with. One of my managers would email me (work related usually) but the email would be very informal and would also include a bit of chit chat about her weekend (not to the point of taking the piss in work time though). I sent an email the other day to one of my colleages that was important but lighthearted and I had to copy my new Boss in as it was in relation to something he had asked. I only put the word tee hee in after I had mentioned something about a word document I had problems with. He went absolutely NUTS and said he didn't tolorate chit chat in emails as I was now connected to him and it is unprofessional. I am very good at my job and have never been spoken to about such things. I was fuming. Was he right or is he going to be the Boss from Hell?

2007-09-25 07:59:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-25 07:53:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Do you have to go to classes? I know you have to pass a test--how hard is it?

2007-09-25 07:46:53 · 1 answers · asked by TX Mom 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have part time job at the moment at the pay is really rubbish (£3.70 an hour). I got offered another job a while ago which was £5.56 an hour and I really wanted to take it but I turned it down because I felt bad seeing as I'd already started at this other job and I didn't want to tell them I wanted to quit.

I've been working there for about 3 months but the low pay is really starting to get on my nerves so I'm thinking about quitting and reapplying for this other job as they're always looking. The only thing is I really don't know how to tell them I want to quit, I don't know how to go about it and I'm going to feel so guilty because i get on well with the people I work with.

2007-09-25 07:26:49 · 8 answers · asked by whogirly91 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

ok so the situation is that in a small business a co-worker just left. we re-hired to replace her but it took forever and didnt really fill the hours we needed it to. now i am considering leaving but with the new schedual and new co-worker i feel like i should wait a while. i know it is not my thing to worry about but i want to leave the job not feeling like i just copped out. Got advice?

2007-09-25 05:55:28 · 9 answers · asked by katie p 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I spent 3 months studying for and passing my series 3 license for a sales position in a firm. I live in an area that has no firms and in order for me to work i have to move. I called upon many companies that are about 3 hours away, and told them up front that I will need 2000 upfront to work so i can pay for my first one living expense. The job is commission only. A few companies agreed on loaning me 2k but then retracted! Why is 2k in relocation costs so much money, even though i offered to pay it back after i made some deals and sign a contract. How should i approach asking for relocation assistance with an employer?

TO me its well justified, because these employers will pay for your testing which comes out to 800 dollars, and the period is a 3 months period.

Well i paid the 800 out of pocket, and i am ready to go immediately. So isnt it worth 2000 to have someone starting now, then traing a new person and waiting 3 months?

your perspective to help me understand?

2007-09-25 05:35:15 · 4 answers · asked by Captain Kid 3 in Financial Services

i started school for lvn about a month ago. and im really not digging it.. so i been looking around and i really got interested in chiropractor. is it worth it . what do you think . i know its my choice but i would just like to have your opinion.

2007-09-25 05:18:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm sure it has a lot to do with how long you were in each job, your age, etc. For me, I'm 55, was in my last job 5+1/2 yrs. I held the job before that for 7-yrs.

Am I supposed to go back to my first employer right out of college?

2007-09-25 04:53:26 · 4 answers · asked by pete6356 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am self employed and work on a building site as a consultant.

I am sure they are going to get rid of me when they find out I'm expecting as I will pose too many health and safety issues for them.

As I understand they can do this because I am self employed.

When, legally, do I have to tell them? Are there any other duties placed on me as both pregnant and self employed?

For all of my other clients I can work from my own office. This is the only one where I work on their premises.

Does anyone have any information on the law relating to pregnancy for self-employed persons?

2007-09-25 04:35:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

We have measureable goals that allow our 5 "teams" to win and accumulate points for rewards at the end of bi-weekly periods and 98-day periods. But our budget for rewards is stretched thin after rewarding teams after each bi-weekly period, and there is not much left to use for rewards after the 98-day period. Do you have suggestions for bi-weekly non-monetary awards that will keep a staff motivated so that they can enjoy a larger reward at the end of our 98-day period?

2007-09-25 04:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2 in Food Service

i have to wear uniform for school.. gray zipped polo sweatshirt and black pants... do you think it's good to go like this?? with this school uniform? i could wear a dark red/brown blouse instead but it looks formal so i dont think it would look good with a backpack n i wanna go right after school.. wat do you think?

2007-09-25 02:56:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

People say I use my mental illness as an excuse for poor performance on certain tasks in which I don't, but THEY use my mental illness as an excuse for why I can't do this & that. I go apply for jobs, & employers don't even consider looking @ my application or resume. No one wants to hire me, & I'm frustrated. & then when I do get a job, people fire me the 1st day. Am I destined to be poor forever?

2007-09-25 02:23:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-25 02:04:06 · 2 answers · asked by Bone 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

And what's the hidden depth to these questions, what are they looking to find out about you?

2007-09-25 00:13:57 · 10 answers · asked by Konstantina K 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

You could pay a certain amount down and some a month it was about $900 for the whole program but they would let you pay a small amount down and some a month. What would occur is you give your information then they send you study things in the mail after an amount of time they would tell you where to take your test. It was like a career training program in the government. At the time i couldn't do it but i was wondering if anyone knows about this and what it may be called? Any info on how to get a hold of them about this opprotunity would be greatly appreciated!

2007-09-24 21:59:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I have been working as a distribution manager in a Private Ltd Company. Now I am seeking a new job. So for a new job how can I include my career experience in my new resume.

2007-09-24 21:37:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

Have you found one? What's your job?

2007-09-24 21:33:33 · 7 answers · asked by ButterMilkQueso 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been working as a finance manager in a Private Ltd Company for the last three years. Now I am seeking a new job. So for a new job how can I include my career experience in my new resume.

2007-09-24 21:29:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

What is this?

2007-09-24 21:22:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Also iam searching for a job.I already know java program,but i feel it bit difficult.That why iam moving to php bcoz many saying its easier than java.please someone give me a good decision.

2007-09-24 21:10:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

how much does fate take its hand in this?

2007-09-24 20:27:38 · 11 answers · asked by Pebbles 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i am at a standstill. i recently left my job wanting to find what was really for me. how did you know which direction to go in? i was never really one of those people who knew what they were going to be when they "grew up"

2007-09-24 20:21:52 · 7 answers · asked by Ella 3 in Other - Careers & Employment