Careers & Employment - September 2007

OK this is kind of long so bare with me...

Alright, I applied for a job a couple days ago and he was nice enough to tell me...

Well I put in my app for this new job and I told him it would be okay to call my last job, (didn’t think they would say anything bad) Well, to find out, he told me that my last supervisor told him I was a, liar, didn’t stock the coolers, stood be hide the counter all day, didn’t do anything, I was lazy, left her hanging all the time, and tons of other things.. well the truth on that was, I trained all the employees that came in and out because she said I was the best, always came to work early, called off once the whole time I worked for them, filled in for other employees(sometimes working all day) stocked the store, did everything she ever told me to do, put up with her always being on the phone and having to do her job as well, and so much more.

Is there a law against that? I thought when someone calls for a reference on another job all they were allowed to say was I wouldn’t rehire her. And that was it...because of that she’s preventing me getting another job, and where I live jobs are limited. Can anyone find me a web site stating anything about this?

2007-09-23 09:53:49 · 3 answers · asked by Star*famous 3 in Law & Legal

Where do I go or what do I have to do to get a job? Oh n im only 16^^ thnx 4 ur answers

2007-09-23 09:35:14 · 5 answers · asked by Sum azn guy 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

but i tend to worry what other people (other proffesionals) think of me - i am aware that as my confidence grows then this will change but at the start how can i help myself overcome this?

2007-09-23 09:30:15 · 4 answers · asked by Stacey-Marie J 6 in Health Care

Okay.. I was going to a local cubfoods to grab my grandma a newspaper and I saw a guy who left his wallet there.. I took it and put it in my pants then took it back out...because I was like "Think about he feels.... He lost his wallet.... with credit cards whats he gonna do?.." then He came back and was like "Hey did you find my wallet and I gave it back to him. I felt really guilty for even thinking about stealing it. But when I looked to my left when I bought the newspaper I saw some lady watching me. I think she saw the whole thing. So right now i'm scared that they might call the police on me even though I corrected myself.

2007-09-23 09:28:31 · 10 answers · asked by Long 2 in Law & Legal

There's a annoying loud mouth coworker that I have to deal with. She's very opinionated and she is not afraid to say what she wants. She has been spoken to by our supervisor many times about her attitude. Lately, I feel she's out to get me because she's has been complaining to many people about me even though I didn't do anything to her. I'm that kind of person who is very friendly and like to help other coworkers by making things easier around the office. When asked, one coworker doesn't see what I did wrong to annoy her.

2007-09-23 09:06:55 · 15 answers · asked by Rommie 7 in Administrative and Office Support

I was wronged at work that they are the ones that did me wrong and i lost my job because of it. I have proof of that they are the ones that did it. is there something i can do to get my job back or atleast get them noticed for what they did?

2007-09-23 09:04:20 · 4 answers · asked by kellyarchambeault 1 in Law & Legal

It's been five years since I graduated from college and I am at a major junction. I thought I had a passion for high end B2B corporate sales and for the past five years I truly did. I've made great money ($250k/yr at only 25!) and yet I feel like I am at a ceiling in where sales as a field can take me. I work for a MAJOR Fortune 500 IT Company and sell to CIO's, CEO's and so I am no slouch in the experience department. I really want to get into financial services but either I have to climb the ladder from the bottom & get paid crap or I need an Ivy League education to get paid well to begin with or to even get my foot in the door at all. I can't parlay my W2 at all in that field and my job experience almost holds no relevance when applying to those type of jobs. I would love to get in and work for a small hedge fund, private equity group, trading firm, IB, etc. and I know I have the analytical mind and a love of Wall Street to be a hit. Any suggestions on what I should do?

2007-09-23 08:13:38 · 3 answers · asked by Always Right 2 in Financial Services

It's a billungual cafe named Chez Cora. (And yes, I am billungual). The only job I've had before is babysitting. What should I put on my resume?

2007-09-23 07:51:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

I just asked a question about "working from home" ideas... but I was also wondering if anyone knows of a job that would allow you to bring your child with you. Heres the deal... Im a stay at home Mom, i want to make some money, but I will not leave my son at a daycare. No offense to anyone who uses daycare, its just not for me. Any ideas?

2007-09-23 06:46:00 · 5 answers · asked by donna 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

is it doomed?
i am thinking of taking up masters in psych but im afraid if i come out to the workforce it might be too late

2007-09-23 06:43:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am a stay at home Mommy, and I wouldnt change that for a thing, however, I do miss contributing (financially) to our family. Does anyone know of a legitimate work from home job? Something that I could do on the computer? I have a small child, and my husband and I are planning on having another one soon, so anything that is truly "from the home" would be ideal. Im not into hosting parties or anything like that. Any ideas would be helpful, thanks.

2007-09-23 06:24:26 · 12 answers · asked by donna 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

without taking a 30 minute or more break? If they are an adult and would like to work through their lunch/break to shorten the time that they are at work during the day why can't they?

2007-09-23 06:12:32 · 6 answers · asked by 121381 1 in Law & Legal

Does it look bad on an application if I check do not contact current employer?

I do not want my current employer to know that I am looking for jobs. I also do not think that they would give the best reference for me, the job is not a good fit for me. I am looking for employment in a totally different line of work, my current job is working with young children with special needs, I am applying for jobs in retail.

2007-09-23 06:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by hplss.rmntc 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

If someone has to take medical leave for injuries obtained outside of work? Someone I know has to have surgery, but he's the only one in the household who's earning wages. If he takes a leave of absence, he'll be broke in a hurry; I'm wondering if there's any way to offset this.

2007-09-23 06:00:42 · 2 answers · asked by knight2001us 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

In the last couple days i've been trying to leave my current job. my 1st attempt i was giving notice but it didn't work my boss was talking me out of my choice telling me i couldn't leave. 2nd attempt i got little harsh and started packing my things and couple coworkers saw this and started to panic and called my boss and told him the situation We then speak and discuss why i'm leaving he was saying i wasn't being rash on my thinking that i needed some time away to clear my mind to come back with empty mind - so was told to go on leave of absense. The major delma i have now is i took job offer at new Company which i start on the 1st of October. I reallly didn't want to mention that it was cause i got an offer else where because in the past i've had offers that i use to leverage bump in my salary. If i mention that they would say i'm taking advantage of the company for my own greed. What does one do at this point ? I'm totally lost

2007-09-23 03:00:58 · 4 answers · asked by Frank G 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok, I work as a receptionist and I honestly hate this job because it is so boring!!! I just answer the phone which rings like once every 20 minutes....I sometimes type letters etc, but sometimes I have nothing to do, and I do look for things to do like filing, organzing my desk etc but once I'm done with that there is nothing else to do.....the 3 people I work with are nice but they are all in their 50's or 60's and I feel like I have nothing in common with them. And I feel so sad when I go to work, what should I do????? It took me so long to find this job but I'm honestly so unhappy with it.

2007-09-23 02:43:09 · 5 answers · asked by Aleka 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

any websites i can find any info on this
thanks :)

2007-09-23 01:38:43 · 1 answers · asked by uuhyufcrersx 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i dont understand how anyone becomes a manager, no one offers you the chance if you dont have the experience!!! anyone any ideas? please help.

2007-09-23 01:32:53 · 11 answers · asked by dom c 4 in Food Service

When you think about it - you spend 1/3 of your life at work, with people you do and don't like - do you want more out of life? Your thoughts ...

2007-09-23 00:06:58 · 4 answers · asked by Ollie J 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-22 23:37:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

what are questions asked on cabin crew interview and what is the dress code for it.

2007-09-22 22:45:25 · 1 answers · asked by chandan123gupta2002 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Im 18, been working at a department store for 3 months min. wage- just got hired at new job, makin $10 an hour, making my own schedules, and no weekends(with benefits).

I want to quit my job, screw a 2 weeks notice, i dont care about a reference from this job.

What to work with:
Store wide intercom
Rude customers, mostly women
etc....

any ideas?

2007-09-22 20:24:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok I started work at Papa murphys and this is my first job and everything so I didnt really know exactly what5 to ask and I did not ask about when you get paid.I have already done like 25 hoyurs or more and still havent got paid. I have been there for around 1 week and a half so I dont know if everyone gets theres at the same times or is it every two weeks depending on the person. Also I asked my mom about this and she said I should appoach my manager and ask him when I get pid. I just dont wnat to sound rude or anything like that. How should I ask? I know next time that I will ask before I get hired but hey my first job so didnt really faze me on asking that.

2007-09-22 19:17:57 · 7 answers · asked by angel 3 in Food Service

i am looking for a job and i've found jobs with the application available online. Do they even check this applications? and is it safe to put my SSN?

2007-09-22 16:17:38 · 8 answers · asked by lili-rose 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Starting in January 2008, I am planning on going back to school at a Junior College, majoring in Medical Office Technology. My intention is to be a Medical Transcriptionist or Medical Coding. I heard that you can work inside your home, working for Hospitals, Insurance Companies, and etc.,
Is this true, and how do I go about doing this ?

2007-09-22 16:13:15 · 5 answers · asked by Lyn93 3 in Health Care

I am an MBA graduate with 7 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting at large corporations in US and Canada. Good work ethics, good reputation and good at what I do. I am thinking about joining one of the Big 4 as a business consultant in Canada, but I don't really want to pursue any of the accounting certifications (CA, CGA etc). Is this going to limit my career growth in a major firm regardless how well I perform as a consultant? Will I be pressured into getting the certifications?

I especially appreciate answers from people employed in the Big 4.

2007-09-22 15:13:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Services

I'm in America (if that helps at all).

2007-09-22 14:46:19 · 6 answers · asked by 9 Toes 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm 16 and I want to be a Registered Nursing Assistant. How do I go about doing this (I live in indiana)? Can I even be certified at 16?

2007-09-22 14:19:31 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health Care

2007-09-22 13:57:23 · 6 answers · asked by r_breisch 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Can you get a marketing job with A/B without a degree? Will they consider a combination of education and work experience?

2007-09-22 12:27:44 · 8 answers · asked by brock1117 1 in Marketing & Sales