Careers & Employment - September 2007

I have 20 yrs exp., and 13 yrs in my current field (IT solution sales, Boston). My current base pay is $75k, and have had no increase in 3 yrs., not even for a cost of living adjustment. What should my new base pay be, similar responsibilities, but utilizing my client and partner contacts and new sales skills.

2007-09-26 06:22:02 · 5 answers · asked by crea8value 1 in Marketing & Sales

2007-09-26 04:38:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

I work on the 10th floor of a high rise office building. I have a cubicle. No open windows, recyled air /poor venelation.

There is a co-worker who wears extremely heavy perfume.
I have allergies/sensitivities to this sort of thing. The scent lingers wherever she is/has been and it you can taste it on your tongue - yuck! This morning I really had a physical reaction to it. My eyes and skin got itchy, I sneezed and my throat is all scratchy now. I did not have these symptoms until she was around this morning.

I have been hoping someone who is closer to her here at work would say something to her privately. I can't imagine no one else noticing! That has not happened.

I have only been here about a year. I do not want to alienate anyone or cause a problem.

How do I handle this?
Do I say something to her? To our supervisor?
Just stock up on Benedryl and keep silent?
Make a subtle statement by wearing a gas mask when in her presence?

2007-09-26 04:35:45 · 7 answers · asked by kiraalt 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

20 years have been stay-at-home mom with home-based daycare business. has been very successful & fulfilling, but time to sharpen skills & change paths. in a former life in the 80's was administrative assistant - varied background & skills - seeking advice from Those Who Have Walked This Path already! Thanks!

2007-09-26 04:34:52 · 1 answers · asked by S P 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am a hard-working, diligent worker, but prefer to work alone, and quietly.

2007-09-26 04:32:36 · 5 answers · asked by jill mc. 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

their is a teenager who is a program at school where he goes to school part time and works partime but its not fair that she takes the hours she promised me and everytime i say something I get my hours cut evern more he and 2 more managers go to the same church and I feel that has something to do with it I am at my wits in and to add insult to injury she is now giving him my promotion I don't want to quit because my husband and i both work there and it could cause him problems I just know I cant deal with this anymore I am tired of fighting for my job and what was promised to me

2007-09-26 04:29:21 · 5 answers · asked by etta lenn 2 in Food Service

2007-09-26 04:00:56 · 7 answers · asked by tp 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm a banquet chef, so my busiest day is Saturday with weddings. I have a high school friend getting married this Saturday, and therefore requested the day off, which was okayed by my immediate supervisor, the Exec. Chef. There are three large weddings booked at my place of work this Saturday, so they'll be VERY busy and hectic. The Food and Beverage Director (the exec chef's boss) is very upset that I will not be there, and told the exec chef to find out when the last time I talked to my friend was, how we were friends, and how close we were. Does any of this even matter? Is the F & B director out of line for requesting this information? It is very frustrating to me to work your *** off for someone, and then, when you ask a favor, to get this kind of response.

2007-09-26 03:51:56 · 9 answers · asked by babywilde 1 in Food Service

I hate the way my current company runs, to much office gossip. This is not my first job by far so I know its happens everywhere but still is to much.

2007-09-26 03:31:51 · 4 answers · asked by Akasha 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

up for one but the thing is I want to RECORD my review.My boss is very "I can't even explain" but let me try. He is like a watch dog. He sees EVERYTHING. He is always looking over your shoulder and it's no just me he does this to EVERYONE. My first week everyone told me bad thing's about him and that he is the reason people quit and just last week he made a female worker CRY. I later heard him saying 'I'm sorry". I've heard people call him everything under the sun including CUT THROAT.My question is would it be a good idea to record my review just in case. Because what I'm dealing with here is no joke.

2007-09-26 02:22:06 · 8 answers · asked by WTF Is going on.... 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

my self deepak stuyding in F.Y.B.Sc IT.

2007-09-26 02:01:30 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

hi guyss.
i am obsessed with hairdressing and make up.
whats the best job i can get, to do with that, which gives
out very good pay?
thanks .

2007-09-25 20:52:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have a part time job that pays minimum wage ($5.85) Jobs here are slim so getting a full time job isn't going to happen. I was thinking about looking for another part time job. I was wondering, is working two jobs difficult? I know so many ppl who do it and they seem so damn tired lol obviously that'd be my guess too. But is it really doable?

2007-09-25 20:48:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

im only 25 with two kids and want a better life but think im to old to try to become a lpn. need some good advice

2007-09-25 20:35:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i heard many ppl from this board saying stuff about the hospitatlity business, some say is hard work and low pay, some say is interesting, meet variety of ppl, good pay if work hard

i am really interest in the tourism and hospitality industry, willing to work hard and planning to get into universities

so i want to hear suggestion from ppl (serious answer only plz)

2007-09-25 19:26:57 · 4 answers · asked by mr1sparkle 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I want to go into a career using Spanish. I've just started my second year of college so I still have a LITTLE time to select a major but I'm in need of help. I don't know exactly what I want to do - which is why I'm having trouble selecting a major. Here's what I'm sure of... I want to do something with Spanish, I don't want an 8 to 5 desk job, I need human interaction, and I prefer hands on type work (or atleast not typing on a computer all day). No suggestions of becoming a teacher, please - I'm already aware that that is an option. Obviously, translating is also an option... SPECIFIC translating ideas are welcome. I'm looking for career choices (with majors needed to fall into that particular field listed) that I may not have thought of... there are MILLIONS of things that I could do with Spanish; what are your ideas? I'd prefer to stay in the U.S... not travel to other countries to work in a U.S. embassy or anything along those lines. Thanks in advance!

2007-09-25 19:12:24 · 4 answers · asked by Rachel 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Does anybody know of some good part-time jobs that don't deal much with people? I don't need a ton of money, but I'm looking for supplemental income, and I'm not much of a people person. I was looking into delivering newspapers early in the morning, does anybody have other suggestions?

2007-09-25 18:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello,

i have an interview with KFC next week, and i have a few questions, if anyone had any past experiences with KFC would be great to share!

1) How many questions, do they usually ask and how long does the interview go for?

2) Do i need to learn the KFC history and their culture?

3) What should i expect in the interview? other answers apart from smile, looking good, confidence etc.

4) >MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION<
is it really true that KFC are hair discriminators?
i have medium-longish hair for a guy, i have a pretty long'ish side fringe that finishes just above my eye, and a medium-longish back(mullet) that finishes up to usually my shirt collars.

would that kind of hair effect my chances of getting the part time job?

Thanks,

2007-09-25 18:37:12 · 3 answers · asked by LaLaLa! 1 in Food Service

2007-09-25 17:58:06 · 12 answers · asked by SuzieQ92 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Right now he works at Firestone as a tire tech... He makes $350 a wk w/ no chance of advancement. The other job is about $300 a wk w/ chance of Advancement. He actually has a good chance of advancement, but it's all chance! We could make it for a while on $300 a wk, for about 10 months. If we made it and he got an advancement we would make $600 a wk. What should he do... it could mean being very comfortable. However, if he doesn't make the advancement we would be screwed. On the $350 we're ok, but not good. HELP!!!

2007-09-25 17:31:40 · 7 answers · asked by Jenn_5621 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Here is the situation: we went from getting paid every two weeks to getting paid once a week. The last full check that we got was on sept 14th for the prior 2 weeks. Today (25th) we got a check that covered the 8-15th. The employer said that they can withhold a check- but i dont think they can, especially since we have been working there for well over 2 years.

From my calculations they should have paid us on the 18th for the prior week and on the 25th (today) for last week. Our original pay date would have been this Friday.

Am i overreacting or is that something that should be taken up with a lawyer? I know the company is having $$ issues right now, but we should still have been paid irregardless correct?

2007-09-25 17:27:22 · 4 answers · asked by glorymomof3 6 in Law & Legal

2007-09-25 17:15:31 · 3 answers · asked by Babygirl325 2 in Health Care

I am thinking about working as a bartender and I just wanted to double check on how much generally will my boss would pay me.. how much is that? and also, generally how much in tips.. (how much does someone usually leave or all together in one night for tips)

Also, what stuff should I wear while working at a bar?

2007-09-25 16:47:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-25 16:47:32 · 4 answers · asked by nick o 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-09-25 16:44:51 · 4 answers · asked by francisco h 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Im seriously considering entering the field (would be starting school in spring..). Is it a challenging, interesting job, or will i bore easily? I want something in the medical field, but also need something that can capture and keep my interest throughout my career. Im also going to be looking to support a family on my salary, but from what i've heard/ read, that shouldnt be too much of a problem... Opinions on Resp. therapy/ other viable options? All info appreciated! =)

2007-09-25 15:59:22 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

im VERY people oriented and im VERY interested in using lots of science. i want 2 do something that requires a 4-year degree or above, but i dont want 2 be a doctor/np/pa. any good careers????

2007-09-25 15:51:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

What would you consider to be your weakness and why? What would be a good answer to this question?

2007-09-25 15:45:45 · 3 answers · asked by --- orange --- 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

My fiancee and I spent a 15 minute car ride home argueing about this. She thinks they work 1 day of the week or something. lol

2007-09-25 15:39:17 · 9 answers · asked by Brad 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am 25 years old currently a pharmacy technician for 7 & 1/2 years and now wanting a change to become an x-ray technician. How do i know which school to take and fast to get my certification? I did not go to college and don't have any general education. But i would like to go straight into x-ray class. How much will it cost me to do that without community college? I am so clueless, I graduate HS 2002..had my pharm tech license through longs for free and been working for the county doing IV/Chemo. Now thinking about going back to school scares me a lot. I need some guidance on what process to take to become an x-ray tech? i was checking out the sights...what is the difference with x-ray tech and x-ray tech limited scope? which one makes more money...i know theres a ton of x-ray but if you happen to know which makes more income let me know Thanks!! I really can;t wait for your responds;)

2007-09-25 15:21:59 · 4 answers · asked by Lisa S. 1 in Health Care