Careers & Employment - September 2007

I received my paystubs and it shows that my employer has deducted time I have worked while clocked in to keep me under 40 hours. (ie:) I clock in at 9am till 5:42pm and next to it it says that it was modified to 9am-5:30pm although i worked till 5:42pm. is this legal?

2007-09-07 12:59:14 · 12 answers · asked by merch6903 1 in Law & Legal

I want a resume that's believable. I have the experience but not the present work history.

2007-09-07 11:21:47 · 5 answers · asked by bynpailez 1 in Food Service

I'm working on a 3 month contract and only a week to go. I haven't liked my job for a few weeks and displayed it in a negative way by not caring much and arriving up to 1 hour late in the morning. Should I quit or just work the extra week.

I'm also leaving the country after this job so it is causing the experience in this country to be soured. I barely enjoy a minute of work during the day.

Today I got a warning about lateness and using the internet too much, even though only a week go to.

It is a fairly well-paid job.

2007-09-07 10:27:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Services

2007-09-07 10:01:09 · 8 answers · asked by Josie 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

A friend has an office job. She also has mulitple sclerosis. She has been told at work that if she is not 100 percent then she is not aloud to come to work. Also she has been told that if she takes any type of pain medication then they dont want her working either. For those of you that are familiar with ms, you know that being 100 percent never happens, and in many cases a person with ms must take pain meds on a daily basis to even function. as far as I know they have not told the rest of there workforce these same requirements. Before they found out she has ms they never said a word if she was not at what they felt was 100 percent. If you know anything about workplace discrimination please let me know

2007-09-07 09:34:38 · 6 answers · asked by super_dooper_dooooper_man 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

if he's sick, and has always put in his sick note on time?

2007-09-07 08:04:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

okay im 18 and just started college majorng in Buisness adminstraion. i really want to get experience in the financial field cause i want to be a stockbroker. i know since im young and have no degree, theres not much i can do but do u think if i contacted them about simple paperwork, etc they would let me?? what if i asked them if i could do volunteer work? would this be a good idea or not?? i was thinking about writing a formal letter to the firm in my area, or should i call???? any suggestions. i was reading erin burnett's bio and she wrote a letter to a reporter and became her assistant!

2007-09-07 07:59:16 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

I know my secretary doesn't want me as her assignment and recently I have noticed a few things she has done which show that I cannot trust her. I am not sure if she is trying to get rid of me or trying to get re-assigned. She is also best friends with the office manager so I can't go that route.

2007-09-07 07:38:50 · 5 answers · asked by cmhenry98 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

hi friends

I got a singapore job offer as a physiotherapist for salary 1200 s $,my agent is charging a fee of 2100 s $ for this and he says I can work overtime (extra 2 hours on saturdays ) and earn extra 600 s $ ,my agent says I can get a PR after 2 years .,please some one advise me wether its a good offer or not .plllllllllllllease

2007-09-07 07:26:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

2007-09-07 07:14:41 · 6 answers · asked by missmelissa12345 2 in Food Service

what is the number for? Additional details? Should you call? If you do what should you say/ask?

2007-09-07 07:11:35 · 2 answers · asked by Cute_Gyrl 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been filling out applications like crazy probably over 20 thus far and cant seem to get a job do to my marijuana charge. Should I just hang it up?

2007-09-07 05:54:10 · 3 answers · asked by from your dreams 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Does anyone work there? What are the pros and cons?

2007-09-07 05:24:54 · 1 answers · asked by Dax-A-Lish 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have a passion for arts such as painting.But being practical that money comes more from doing business,I studied Business Administration. But somehow I realized I wanted to do something and express myself creatively in a job that unfortunately are applicable and qualified only for those who had a degree in Fine Arts. I don't have any plans to take a second course of another 4 years in College to pursue Fine Arts. But I feel that I wanted to be involved into a career that may not be financially rewarding but is enjoyable and is into the arts.Is there any job opportunities for a business grad like me that is related into Fine Arts?

2007-09-07 04:51:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymity 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I think my ex employer who is actually the Government is providing any prospective employer with inaccurate information in their references. I have asked them to let me see what they are saying about me but they refuse.

Can I demand to see using for example Data Protection Act as they are disclosing things about me without my knowledge/agreement to a third party?

2007-09-07 03:47:39 · 3 answers · asked by steve 7 in Law & Legal

I have been in the technical industry for five years mostly as an independent consultant. I have been abruptly laid off and have been looking for work. One of my references has died recently and the other has retired. I have other references, but they aren't what the headhunters want. Is there a way to "cheat" here? Like pay someone to provide a reference? I don't want to have to do this, but I am suddenly broke and very desperate.

2007-09-07 03:38:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I've started a temping booking (as a medical secretary) in a private hospital working for 3 doctors. They want me to use my personal mobile phone so they can text me with queries, etc and for me to text them back. The thing is, I've been offered no money for these calls/texts I have to make to them. Are they taking advantage of me and is this legal in the workplace for me to do this on my personal phone? I don't know why they just can't contact me on the office phone or by email.

2007-09-07 03:34:41 · 8 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

however, I have two young kids to raise by myself and I receive state assistance. If I increase my hours my assistance will go down and I will not have the time needed to tend to my kids. How do I make my boss understand?

2007-09-07 03:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I joined the company in March 2007 and the company has the policy of doing a salary review for everyone in September 2007 and prorating the increase for new hires based on number of months they have worked before September.

My manager informed me that I was able to get a 4% increase. However, since I have been in the company only for 6 months, the % will be prorated and I will be getting a 2% increase. The next review will be in September 2008.

Though initially this logic made complete sense, on 2nd thoughts, I feel that it's flawed. Why am I being offered only 2% raise for the next 1 year even though my annual increase should be 4%.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks

2007-09-07 03:29:26 · 4 answers · asked by SM 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I was employed as an operational manager and have had no one 2 ones or appraisals. i have been working for the company for 5 months. No notice or warning. Can they do this?
The only reason they gave me is that i did not have enough business knowledge. No job description was signed.

2007-09-07 03:26:10 · 17 answers · asked by bozzyb 1 in Law & Legal

Do any of you know how I can find out where someone works for free? I have the name, social security number, date of birth and address. An old buddy of mine from college owes me some money and he claims to not be working but I know he is (I'm gonna show up to his job)... I have serched all over the internet for a site that gives free employment history but I cant find any! Please help! Thanks!

2007-09-07 03:24:43 · 2 answers · asked by Jimmie 2 in Law & Legal

2007-09-07 03:06:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

I have 3 arranged - Tue, Wed & Fri, which is the most I've ever had in a week. Usually for me it's the odd one here & there, so I'm extra nervous now.

2007-09-07 02:53:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

im trying to get a job offshore, doing what?? i dont really care, have done my bosiet and willing to do other short courses if it means ill be able to get a job, prepared to do anything

can anyone give me advice?

2007-09-07 02:01:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-07 01:50:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marketing & Sales

What does a second interview entail???

PLEASE wish me luck! Thank you all!!

2007-09-07 01:08:11 · 8 answers · asked by getusedtoit 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hi!

I have an interview monday, and was wondering how to answer some qustions I may be asked?

If I am asked something like what qualities do you have for this job?

should i say something like I am hardworking and determind to sucseed ect ect...or would i tell a 'story' about something i have done in the past that shows this..

Hope im making sence? lol

any other tips would be appricatied ;-)

2007-09-07 00:59:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

He has worked for the same company for 21 years in a good paying but very labor intensive position as a machine operator. He was asked to apply for a salaried position of first line supervisor and got the job. he has 60 days to try the job with the ability to go back to his old job within the 60 days if he chooses.
He has only a couple of weeks more to make up his mind. Some of the folks in the salary ranks love it and others say the company is piling more work and taking away benefits. Some say they are fine, and others say the stress is killing them. My husband does not handle stress well and is a very methodical thinker. He knows he can do the job well, but does not like the job or the constant headaches it brings. He is experiencing anxiety and doesn't know if it's just the decision or the job.
Money wise the new job is better, but we are ok with money either way because his operators job pays ok, too- new job less days but higher salary.
Thanks!

2007-09-07 00:45:31 · 4 answers · asked by mainelife 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-06 21:35:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Administrative and Office Support

I have an interview next week for being a busperson/dishwasher and I was wondering what does it entail and does it pay like waiters/tresses get paid ($3 an hr) or would it be a more practical wage?

2007-09-06 20:12:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service