Careers & Employment - October 2007

I have been with my company for 2 yrs now as a marketing admin assistant/ graphic designer, and recently found out from a friend/co-workwer of mine (who is the same job title as me, but strictly admin, no graphics), that she is making about 10k more than me an was only hired 12 months ago.

I had previously asked my boss about 6 months ago for an increase in salary, that would fairly match my job skills and what I contribute to the company, and i got an increase. But at the time he said he gave me what he could afford and when i got the increase cheque it was an extra $25/month (talk about a slap in the face.)

I spoke with my boss recently an let him know that the salary gap was completely unfair, an that unless the company brings up my salary I will have to look elsewhere.

3 wks has gone by an things seem to be going nowhere, so I'm currently looking for another job, but if I am offered an increase should I ask for the mrkt rate for Graphic Designer salary+1 yr retro pay?

2007-10-25 18:12:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm afraid that I'm not getting jobs because I have lots of unpaid debt, many collections people trying to collect. My last job had Ford Credit garnishing my wages. Any reason to worry that I won't find a company that will hire me?

2007-10-25 18:03:55 · 6 answers · asked by Cena's hiptoss 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

How persistent should I be? Over the past several months I must have sent out emails to 20-30 companies in two different fields, but have only heard back from two of them! Is this normal? Am I doing something wrong? Should I be more persistent and send out a second email? Should I mail them my resume via snail mail?

2007-10-25 17:54:27 · 2 answers · asked by franksvalli 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I missed work on consecutive days because I don't feel too good, do you think I will get fired since I've been at the job for only 6 months.

2007-10-25 17:22:48 · 6 answers · asked by LBC-Lakers 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

How important is being happy on your job? Lots of people say that jobs are hard to find and its better to get the well-paying job and be glad you have one because the point of a job isn't to
be happy, its to make money. What do you think? Please, share experiences too.

Thanks

2007-10-25 16:49:03 · 14 answers · asked by florita 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

Do you know of any jobs that are stress free??? It can also be less stress type work, but pays well. I am trying to earn money but you know people make the job tough.

2007-10-25 16:45:27 · 15 answers · asked by ? 4 in Government & Non-Profit

He tells us EXACTLY what to do and then when something else fails hes gets so mad his body trembles. I have 15 years in this line of work and a degree, we are not lazy or kids. Im not afraid of him but I would like to know the best way to handle this.

2007-10-25 16:39:53 · 4 answers · asked by GrapeApe 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I just started working at a new school in a new area my husband and I moved to. I've been teaching there since September and the environment is awful and the administration is abusive. It's starting to affect my life in all areas and making me unhappy. I'm scared to change jobs after just starting and doing the hunt all over again. I feel this school completely misrepresented the job... everyone there is miserable. Suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

2007-10-25 15:27:57 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

My dad is Half deaf
He has been jobless for 6 years or so now. We're really struggling to survive. Just recently he tried getting a government job as a security officer for a juvenile center. They made him go through months of testing and backround checks(almost 8 months) and then finally they ask him to take a hearing test, and he ends up failing so after all that.. They tell him he can't get a job.

Now my question to you guys is. Is there any way he can get disability checks? Or maybe be able to get a job because he is Half deaf?
I really don't know what to do.
He can hear fine enough to do his job but he can't get hired for anything. Even a minimum wage job.
Any advice would be great.

2007-10-25 15:22:24 · 3 answers · asked by Pooz 3 in Financial Services

Well they closed the program I work in and my hours are 12 to 8 and my sitter already gives me a hard time because she puts her kids to sleep around 8 and it excites them when we leave. They offered me another position in another program from 4 to 12 but that won't work because my sitter won't go for me picking him up that late at all. I also go to school on the internet at night. I could do it earlier but it is better at night while my son is sleeping. He is 5 and he needs watching constantly when he is awake. But I wonder considering that this program closed would I be able to file for unemployment while I search for a new job? I am a single mom barely making ends meet. I know I won't be out of work for long because I will make a full time job of looking for one, but I know how the job market is and it may be a few weeks.

2007-10-25 14:48:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

when i ask why i was being suspended for, they told me that the manager wanted to talk to me, and i had to wait until he comes back, because he is out of state. i work for the FLHPCOA fund raisin center.

2007-10-25 14:14:02 · 4 answers · asked by Cguzman 1 in Law & Legal

I was interviewed by 3 persons.
The interview went okay, there were some questions that I handled quite well, yet there were some I kinda messed it.

Overall, I think the interviewer liked me as a person. They felt comfortable talking to me and I could feel there was a connections.
However, as I'm applying for a sales consultant position, I am not familirzed with the products yet but there will be a training provided if i were hired.
About whether they think I'm suitable for this job, I have no idea.

The next few hours, I received a call from HR and she told me that I have been short-listed to that position and asked me to fax over whatever documents regarding my previous job.

So, what does short-listed mean? I know what it means but I want to know more. Is there anyone can give me any advice or idea of what you think my chances are?

thank you.

2007-10-25 13:54:40 · 5 answers · asked by Carla 2 in Marketing & Sales

i have tricholtillomania (i pull out my own hair) and i need a job really bad but i have bald patches all over my head so i have to wear a bandana.

anyway my brother is getting a job at home depot and said they need a lot of help. i plan on asking management at home depot myself if it would be okay to wear a bandana but i wanted to know if anyone out there could tell me ahead of time. i want to apply but i don't want to waste my time if i don't have a chance

2007-10-25 13:31:50 · 9 answers · asked by broken tiny dancer 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Extra income. Extra cash!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-25 13:30:41 · 3 answers · asked by Bebe 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

i got a job in mcdonalds and i went to this job orientation last friday..

during the orientation, the manager said that the assistant manager( another person) would start making phone calls from wed to friday to let us know the training schedule and everthing..

but she didnt call yesteryday i thought it was fine,

but today i called back to check and the other lady told me that the assistant manager wont be here till saturday...

ahhh... im really worried!
i know i should stay more positive becuz they hired 8 ppl this time...but still...

guys do you think there would be any problems??
is there a possibility that i could lose this job??=x..~

2007-10-25 12:50:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

and asked me how old i am? thats against the law now right?

2007-10-25 12:48:12 · 19 answers · asked by Patricia 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

i got a interview tomorow friday 27th oct 2007 @ 3:30pm @ the job center to be a tree surgon cuttings trees etc... but i dont know what to wear...???? i was thinking black bottoms **** tie and black shoes... erm anything else im hoping u guys can help me out.. im not really good with interviews things i dread!!! erm are there any questions do you know i shud be asking or i shud ask them =) please help me someone ...

2007-10-25 12:46:36 · 3 answers · asked by Gaz 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-10-25 12:45:19 · 4 answers · asked by shirl a 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I think that I have applied to every law firm in Indiana. I do not have any law experience, but how can I if no one will hire me. I have an Associate's Degree in Business and now I am going for my Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. I heard that it doesn't matter what your degree is in.

2007-10-25 12:35:35 · 1 answers · asked by davidnicolewilson 2 in Law & Legal

And I have a few questions... that would probably be suited for the person that I have the interview with, but I figured that I would ask them here anyway.

1) What is the starting pay usually? (And don't say just minimum wage please, it could be anything since I've heard different things)

2) Are they flexible with hours? (This is very important to me. I can work every day if I have to, but I want it like 9-5 or 8-5 because I have college classes in the evening)

Can anyone answer? I'd really apperciate it. But I will bring these up with the interviewer, and hope for the best. I just want to get an idea of what to expect.

Thanks.

2007-10-25 12:25:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My husband and I live in Ohio and currently there are no jobs where we live. We have recieved an offer in Indiana and we're all for it but we need $2000 to break our lease and pay all the fees associated with moving and getting into a new apartment. From then on we could reasonably make enough to pay it back.
We have no savings and are currently living off of crappy unemployment checks and emergency food stamps (which isn't enough).

Do you know of any possible ways we can get $2000?
Or a place that will give us a loan even though we are unemployed?

As I said, there are no jobs in the small town we live in, so please help us out!

2007-10-25 11:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by Stella 1 in Financial Services

so I work at a large company and have for a few months, I'm slightly underpaid which I'm ok with because of my age, I was planning on going away for college at the end of the summer, but ended up taking classes at a local community college instead because I wanted to keep the job. Now the work seems to be running out, I get sent home early at leats once a week and there's never stuff there in the morning for me, not only am I not getting the hours I want I'm worried about keeping my job. Now every time I get some work I stretch it out to as much time as I can, and I take my time doing it, or mess arround here. I know this is wrong, but by the way I'm treated can I somewhat justify it?

I'm in construction and it's the start of the slow season so I can't really just go get another job, what should I do?

2007-10-25 11:13:20 · 1 answers · asked by Nate 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

Looking at two schools keiser career university and san joaquin college

2007-10-25 11:11:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

Would this be true?

It said that they are generally oxbridge graduates and have joined as managers and they join the top banks in London. Still three hundred thousand quid salary within 3 years after leaving uni sounds a lot. Would this be true?

2007-10-25 10:56:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

im applying to this job ant they want 3 job references and the references shouldn't include friends or relatives??!! how the hell do i do this? i quit my last three jobs because of of the distance i had to work..i dont even have my last two jobs telephone numbers and all of the supervisors whom ive worked with no longer supervise thoses companies..except for one job..burger king( which i dont think i should use as a reference)..help???

2007-10-25 10:52:05 · 2 answers · asked by Ask ME 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I want a job where i can get to work with both computer and science ( research and stuff), and if i major in computer science will get a job right after graduating from college.

2007-10-25 10:36:44 · 8 answers · asked by nikki 2 in Technology

I'm looking for jobs in childcare, and have a VERY detailed resume of education and experience. When I apply online, sometimes there's no way to add a cover letter...will they pass over my resume without one?

2007-10-25 09:54:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

I've heard both ways: Some people say to list interests such as sports, music, computers, etc. And others say leave all that crap out.

I am looking to get a corporate position in a nice business setting. What do you say? Include interests, or leave them out? Thanks

2007-10-25 09:17:13 · 12 answers · asked by FromTheTop 1 in Administrative and Office Support

I just went over two years at this company and I have traveled for more than 80 weeks out of 100. I told them I could not keep up and that I am getting tired, and that I need to dedicate more time to my 3 yr old and working wife. Their answer was train the next guy for two months and we won't need you. How do I keep my motivation with out burning a bridge and just not properly train the next guy?

2007-10-25 09:05:03 · 11 answers · asked by Dawg Star 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

i dont want work which is a blag. thanks x

2007-10-25 08:44:41 · 6 answers · asked by Caitlin 2 in Other - Careers & Employment