Careers & Employment - September 2007

I work at Sobeys, a grocery store branch throughout Canada. I'm only just out of high school, still living at home, decided to get a job for pocket change, like movies, and stuff like that. Nothing major. Anyways, I got hired part-time, now they're giving me full-time hours. I feel so stressed out and tired all of the time, and my family, friends and girlfriend say they never see me, and it's true.

I just don't need the money. I talked to my manager last week and told her that I'm taking an online course, and I really don't need so many hours, and to bring me down to like 3 shifts a week, but ha ho, and alas, 40 hours this week, 5 days in a row. Like, there's no need of it. I just want some spare change...

I find it really unprofessional how they can't even work with me on this and how they're just assigning hours to me like my request didn't even matter.

Should I quit? If so, should I even give them 2 weeks? They aren't working with me so why should I work with them?

2007-09-19 15:44:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My bro n boyfriend got reall good jobs through temp agencies..im thinking of leaving my crappy full time job to take the chance of finding an awesome one through a temp service..what do yall think?

2007-09-19 15:22:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

i got up and left CA for a change of pace in schaumburg, illinois. I don't have a job here and was hoping for something that would allow for travel....out of the state. I majored in International relations and animal science and have experience working at the department of health. I have tried looking but am exhausted. At this point, i might have to work at a restaurant. hopefully someone has some ideas...

2007-09-19 15:15:27 · 4 answers · asked by D 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

every reality tv show has someone who works in pharmacuetical sales. what is that?

2007-09-19 14:20:57 · 1 answers · asked by esthie 2 in Marketing & Sales

If so, how did you deal with it? (sleep wise) Did you get used to it? Now that I've graduated, I'm out in the workforce and I'm wondering if I'll ever get used to these long hours. I started about 1.5 months ago and a friend told me that I'll eventually get used to and that I'll eventually become more resilient? Do you agree with this? Based on what you've experienced?

2007-09-19 13:49:31 · 3 answers · asked by milly 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I guess I'm just trying to find out if this would be a safe purchase. Does it constitute copyright infringment? Thats
www.currenttv.tv

2007-09-19 13:28:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

There are several large insurance companies in my town. I have a bachelors degree in management with an HR focus. I took several general business courses and took an insurance course. I also have basic knowledge of insurance through my HR courses and my 3 months at my current HR job. I want to become an underwriter and was wondering if someone with a business degree could get into the field? A friend who works at a large insurance firm says yes it's very possible. Any comments?

2007-09-19 13:25:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Simple guidelines on how to write a resume ?

2007-09-19 13:15:46 · 1 answers · asked by cocovan 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

This individual is very disruptive and intimidating to other staff. What is the legal way to do this, I thought it was a case of 3 written warnings and that's it. I'm in Scotland could someone please clarify matter for me ?

2007-09-19 11:58:22 · 6 answers · asked by Andy 3 in Law & Legal

I gave my two week notice at work, and then my employer let me work out all of it but the last 4 days, are they obligated by law to pay me for the last 4 days or only the actual time worked?

Thanks (I live in VA) if it helps at all.

2007-09-19 11:42:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I am going for a job interview tomorrow because the job I am in is not allowing for growth potential for me and the office is managed and ran badly. For example, they don't give raises, they sometimes start new people out for more than the people here a couple of years with more exp, and they have a hugely high turn over. The hard part is my boss is a super nice guy and I don't want to upset him by leaving. I have an interview Friday at a place that offers all of these things, but I feel guilty because my boss is so nice to work for but lacks in everything else it seems. I do the job I do really well and he won't allow me to reach my potential and advance even though I have the certifications and have been working toward them etc.

2007-09-19 11:26:06 · 7 answers · asked by TennesseeGirl 2 in Food Service

I need a job, so I hope someone con come up with some entry level job openings from different companies

2007-09-19 11:10:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

What does one entail? What should I do to prepare as the job seeker? The job fair is at a factory, will there be entry level positions available? Include any other details you want just please explain, I've never been to a job fair and I want to be prepared.

2007-09-19 10:41:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Like is it pretty easy in places like NYC, LA , Santa Fe, Chicago, Pheonix, etc?

2007-09-19 10:37:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Very little registration and non-fee based.

No surveys that involve me having to purchase something or join some club.

And please some who can respond back that can read and write english the right way.

2007-09-19 10:14:59 · 10 answers · asked by stoner33709 2 in Marketing & Sales

I am a college student looking to interview someone who currently has a career in marketing who attained a degree in marketing and possibly international business. I need to ask a few questions about what a marketing career is like and was wondering if anyone would be willing to help? Please respond to this question or send me an email (nelkelly4251@yahoo.com). Thank you so much!

2007-09-19 10:05:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

petty greed? Im the administrator and Im fed up with his meddling only in negative ways, I mean even other business man laugh at him and the only reason he's not in financial ruin right now is me. I get a nice salary but at the same time I cant take this bs anymore...any advice

2007-09-19 09:24:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

I am looking for one with no start up costs just to earn some extra money on the side. Any ideas? thanks

2007-09-19 08:28:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

I recently graduated with a Business Management Degree. I went to work for UPS as a supervisor after graduation seven months later I accepted a position with a smaller company as a management trainee for their sales department. My sales scores on their personalysis test were the highest they had ever seen. I scored a 28. While finishing their program I enrolled in a MBA program which I am now 8 months from completing. Now after completing the program they have no sales openings and want me to take a service supervisor position for 40% less than the equivalent sales position I am qualified for. I have been paying for my own MBA and have always enjoyed Marketing and economics courses the most. Needless to say as a sales guy I am not looking forward to this opportunity what would you do in this situation. PS: GPA in the MBA program is a 3.85

2007-09-19 08:14:55 · 1 answers · asked by Packman 1 in Marketing & Sales

I interviewed with a great company two weeks ago. The person who interviewed me said it would take a week to make their decision. After my interview, I wrote a thank you letter to my interviewer. Last week, I called my interviewer to ask if I was still being considered a candidate, and she sounded really positive. She said the process was taking a little longer than expected. It has been a week since I talked to her. Should I e-mail the HR department and ask them if they intend to hire me?

2007-09-19 07:37:42 · 5 answers · asked by ks_lbk 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

im having a second thoughts on an job offer, but i've already accept the offer and signed. is it okay to ask them to re-negotiate the offer ?? would that be rude ??

2007-09-19 07:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

There are many jobs that I think I might be interested in but, one such job, while in school, I actually got the chance to go to the job site for a day a found out I could not even stomach it. I would like to work a couple of part time jobs around my classes but I dont know what classes to take. I would not like to go to school for 4 years to find out I hate that job.

2007-09-19 07:19:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My daughter is learning culinary arts at a high school career center. Her friend told me that my daughter said to her that they are going to do some wine tasting. Now, I know that the chef that is training them would never allow them to do anything illegal.

But, we are Mormon (which I think she told chef in the first week of school), and we don't drink alcohol. However, I know that, as a chef, she might be cooking with wines, at least in training.

One suggestion that I heard was that they taste but do not swallow. But, I don't know if even that is good or not.

And maybe I'm borrowing trouble. but, I just want some advice. Thanks.

And, please, no Mormon bashing!

2007-09-19 07:19:17 · 10 answers · asked by mormon_4_jesus 7 in Food Service

I was promoted at the end of July. I hired a replacement for my old front desk position and have moved into my new position. My new responsibilities began on 9/5/07. We had begun the negotiations of my raise a few weeks ago and I was told that I would have an answer by the end of that week, then the next week, etc. I am supposed to have an official answer of what my raise will be by the end of today. Should I recieve back pay? If I started my new responsibilities 2 weeks ago, shouldn't I be paid for this? What does California Labor Law state? Thank you for your help.

2007-09-19 06:55:23 · 2 answers · asked by cbare09 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

This must be like the 7th time ive been acepted by a modelling agency or a model managment place and ive been asked to go there for a photoshoot, but everytime i tell my mom she says we have got the money or we havent got a credit card and its really depressin me cuz its somethin i really wana do but she just wont help me.
help or advice anyone please?

2007-09-19 06:30:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Please i asked before.. but i didnt have much luck,, can any1 hook me up with a job near Orange County. Please and thank you. any job would be great.. =]

2007-09-19 06:06:37 · 11 answers · asked by mboylover294 1 in Food Service

I have a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from a major university and have been in the workforce for 2 years. I am looking for a Manufacturing/Project/Process Engineer job that will require lots of international travel. How do I go about finding a job that would let me travel? Is there a website that has a listing of all these types of jobs that are now looking to hire? (I am not looking for a sales position).

2007-09-19 05:51:34 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

A temp recruiter sent me for an interview at a specific pay rate an hour and I didn't hear anything for a few days and he calls me eventually to say I can start soon but he and the HR guy at the job need to settle on a price and the HR guy says that price he mentioned an hour for that job is too high! can I be flexible and do 2 to 1 dollars less...I said yes so the offer would not be taken from me but damn he clearly told HR a specific price and now want to chang it...I need a job and was so excited about the rate but now feel like I am beig screwed...? I already agreed to be flexible but also I was brought in under one impression and now feel I have to take less I want the original rate...would it be wrong to say I want what I was told? will the offer be ungranted if I say i want the original price? I don't kow what to do but don't feel it is worth it for a new rate...the original one was just right...help a young adult to choose I know u have more experience than me, what do I do?

2007-09-19 05:45:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I recently applied for a new position. My usual MO is to wait 3 days and call to ensure that my application materials were received, with the underlying goal of introducing myself to the person who is looking to fill the position. However, I received an email stating that my application materials have been received. So how do I follow up?

Thanks in advance!

2007-09-19 05:08:11 · 4 answers · asked by KND 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-19 05:02:22 · 6 answers · asked by vebyllucs 3 in Other - Careers & Employment