Careers & Employment - November 2007

I had two interviews today and they both said that they would get back to me with in a week. would it be unprofessional if I called back to see how the decision is going or if have been employed?

2007-11-23 05:10:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

sick and vacation leave then took leave without pay. I am employed full time. Full time employees are paid for Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. I didn't get paid for these days. Not to mention that there has been a lot of backstabbing and back biting since I've been out. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-11-23 05:10:02 · 3 answers · asked by Ima Stressed Out 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

i have and use intermittent fmla. so they can't reprimand me for missing time that is protected by fmla. but....they are very numbers driven. i work on the phone, and one of the numbers they look at is the percentage of time you are on break. well, if work a shorter day because of fmla, that percentage goes up. i have 1 hour of unpaid lunch, and 15 minutes of paid break for each four hours worked. so my percentage is to high, for example i might take my 1 hour unpaid lunch, not realizing that i am going to end up having to leave early. they are threatening performance management, possibly a final warning.

2007-11-23 04:57:39 · 2 answers · asked by nunya 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-23 04:53:19 · 1 answers · asked by ladyinbronx 1 in Health Care

Hi! I have been interning for my boss for 3 months now and I want the job. I answer any questions the members of his site may have. How do I ask him for the job without sounding rude, impatient, or pissed-off? Thanks in advance! By the way, he has another intern who is doing the same thing as me, but he doesn't really do much.

2007-11-23 04:50:12 · 1 answers · asked by rob f 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work for a small company, we do not have many procedures. My problem is that me and my one co-workers jobs are intertwined. She seems to miss a lot of work (30 sick days this year) and she has been off for another month so far on personal leave as she hurt her hand at home (totaling 60days and counting off of work). Now all these days she has been of all her work gets dumped on me. I have to put on 50 hrs a week & still can't keep up (I am not being paid overtime and am paid on an hourly basis). I have asked my boss when we can expect her back to work as I am getting overwhelmed and he doesn't know and says he will call her, then doesn't. I ask him again and he blows me off. She has yet to produce any proof that she did indeed hurt herself. I am feeling very taken advantage of here and would like to know what my options are if any to make them resolve this, either by hiring a temp or something. Anyone else gone through something like this?? Help!!!!!

2007-11-23 04:25:58 · 9 answers · asked by lapp562 2 in Administrative and Office Support

hello everyone,
im sure my story is only one of so very many. A little bit about myself. Im 18 years old. I just got out of a 2 year relationship. Problem is i got myself into debt with my partner and now im all alone left to pay them. Im working 2 full time jobs and i feel almost as if the life is being sucked out of me. Life is meant to be enjoyed and i honestly dont feel like im able to enjoy it. I believe in strongly in the law of attraction so i decided im going to put it to use for me!. Does anybody know of any really good legitimate online business that might help me to generate some extra income? anything would honestly help but id truely like to quit my 2nd job..if i could generate 300 extra a month id be comfortable..i dont want anything that costs to start..im struggling like i said so i dont have money to invest..i know this could be a long shot..but quitters never win! thank you so so much i really appreciate any advice!

2007-11-23 04:25:33 · 8 answers · asked by secretcharmer33 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

List, in order, which one of these places you would want to work at for your first job; Fazolis, Arbys, Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza King, and Subway

2007-11-23 04:22:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

Say I want to make between $50,000-$70,000. Is there a way to search for jobs using that criteria?

2007-11-23 04:15:43 · 4 answers · asked by socmum16 ♪ 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have worked a three on and three off nightshift pattern for last seven years. I have been told that I must work Christmas Eve night like it or not though I should have been off according to the rota. It will also mean that I am working over my hours for the month. I am not in a union. Can anyone advise me please ?

2007-11-23 04:11:58 · 12 answers · asked by catblackindia 4 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have like 8 points on my license and I wanted to get a job driving trucks. Is it possible? I live in the state of Ohio.

2007-11-23 03:54:55 · 4 answers · asked by Cameron R 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I don't mind doing abit of overtime for any employer to help them out, you know the odd hour here or there is all there after so no biggy.

I started in my current employment a couple of months back and this strikes me as totally insane, what you think? So people start at 3.30am and work to 10pm at night Mon-Fri We are only supposed to work 8am-4pm Mon-Fri, they clock up something like 90 hours a week.. I think thats insane, infact I am the only employee who doesn't do it, I offer the odd hour here or there but the boss falls out with me saying thats no good..

And the best thing is the get no bonuses etc for doing it, and they only get regular pay, any where else I have worked I've always been paid at least time and a half for over time..

The tax man must love them.. Have I the wrong attitude or is this insane?

2007-11-23 03:47:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My first job was at a sub restaurant( I spent 2 years of my life there), so the places that would quickly pick me up would be fast food places, right? That's all I know how to do. It shouldn't be hard. I have a great resume, good people skills( I mean, my major is Counseling Psychology for goodness sake) and I have a clean background, so what's up??

2007-11-23 03:44:02 · 8 answers · asked by Jay Lady 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Ok, so I'm in High School. I'd like to become a lawyer someday. What are some pros and cons of the job, and if and when I get a "J.D." am I permitted to be called "Dr." like a Medical Doctor or any ther kind of professional doctorate holder?

2007-11-23 03:16:06 · 6 answers · asked by Prez Monella 1 in Law & Legal

About to Graduate College...?
I'll be graduating college in 2 months w/ a degree in merchandise marketing (specifically in fashion retail). Any way, my dad offered me a job @ his hospital for book keeping. He said I'll work mainly from home and it'll be a 40/hr work week. I'll make $40/hr. Is this OK for 21 yr old out of college? I've never actually had a job in my life just school, school, school...so it's all new to me. Also, I'll be wanting to rent2buy a home sometime in the near future, what's the proper/least stressful amount for a loan that I could receive? (Dallas, TX)

Thank you!!!

2007-11-23 00:17:59 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-23 00:06:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

My boss hired a cousin to work at her business and this cousin basically only works when she wants to because she is on Salary. She will come in around 10:00 and leave at 3:30 or 4:00. She started in Sept. and has already missed like 12 days. 4 of those days she didn't even call to tell us she wasn't coming in. Then the whole time she is at work she is just complaining about something in her life and it's all about drama with her. I am sure my boss sees it but she hasn't said anything to her cousin to change the situation. At first I was going to let my boss figure it out on her own but now other employees are making comments and I feel as a manager it is my duty to tell my boss what's going on as far as it bothering other employees. I know that it is going to upset my boss because evidently she is wanting her business to be a family gig but it's turning out that all her family members are taking advantage of the fact that they are family. Should I talk with my boss about it?

2007-11-22 23:30:47 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Administrative and Office Support

I have just been given a key to my office. Not a real key, more one of those digital beep thingies that open the door. I was also told that I would be charged the money to make a new one if I were to lose it. Is this legal? They are threatening to sack me if I ever lose it and then not pay for the charges. Please let me know as I cant find any legislation on this.
Thank you!

2007-11-22 23:17:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I had to work last night on Thanksgiving! Do I get paid Holiday Pay which would be Time & A Half even though I am still on a 90 day Probationary Period?

2007-11-22 22:57:08 · 4 answers · asked by icpropertysolutions 1 in Law & Legal

I'm currently studying BA (last year) & I'm in the phase of "Job Hunting". I've got a few calls from HR departments saying they've accepted me and telling me more about the nature of the work, money, etc...
Problem here is time.

I need to be at Univ at 2:00 PM (Morning tiinmings are different for the ladies, cause most of the guys work). Anyway, I get timing sometime from 8:00 - 3:00 or 9:00 - 5:00. I got many good offers but turned them down cause of the timing dilemma.

My question here : WHAT SHOULD I DO ? Should I take the next job that pops up & then go talk to the manager on my first day telling him about the Univ timings ? Then what ?
Will I end up doing extra shifts in the weekends ? or what exactly.

Please stick to my topic & dont write crap.l

2007-11-22 22:40:14 · 2 answers · asked by Cocoon 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I want to get a job in a local supermarket, i am 16 btw, how do you usually ask for it. Do you went to super market or apply on internet itself and who do you ask , how ..thx

2007-11-22 21:55:44 · 2 answers · asked by BoboboboboO! 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Hello all, i am currently an administrator , and i want to apply for a job as a personal assistant to human resources executive in a very reputable firm, pls what do i need to know as a professional PA. And can anyone help also with interview tips.

2007-11-22 20:51:09 · 1 answers · asked by Kareen A 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Okay, the application is asking additional Q's for the job I'm applying for. The Q is the following,

Question :
You have several tasks you need to complete by the end of the day. You note that other associates have some free time on their hands. Your best course of action is to:

Answers:

1. Tell each associate to take one of your tasks.
2. Continue with the tasks and try you best to get them all done.
3. Ask one of the other associates to help and assist with a few of your tasks.
4.Ask your manager for some assistance in dealing with the tasks.

Which is the best answer?

2007-11-22 20:20:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

i need a job that pays good and is ok for me give me some places or tell me if u need my help at least $4 a hour from
(9AM-1:45PM)

2007-11-22 18:47:46 · 3 answers · asked by Emilio C 1 in Law & Legal

I barely got any training and im worried i wont have a clue what I'm doing 95% of the time. I'm working in the computer department and its easy for me too sell things, but i have no idea what im supposed to offer the customer like extended warrenties, financing or something like home-installation services.

2007-11-22 18:23:08 · 5 answers · asked by josh t 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-22 18:11:01 · 4 answers · asked by lowiezowie 2 in Law & Legal

I've enrolled in fire sciences classes and am taking EMT training. What other steps should I take to improve my chances of getting hired?

2007-11-22 17:30:29 · 3 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have tried searching the web but get nothing but a bunch of sites that want me to pay for the information.

2007-11-22 17:25:30 · 3 answers · asked by rickhotblue 1 in Government & Non-Profit

I've always had jobs where I've had to deal with the public (bank jobs, clothing stores, etc.) and to be blunt, I am a full-time student and I really don't have the patience or the time to deal with head cases that come through a place of business and want to take it out on the person behind the counter.
Thanks

2007-11-22 17:12:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I have over 10 years of Corporate Accounting experience and I am currently in the process of receiving my CPA.

2007-11-22 15:57:33 · 1 answers · asked by mjo740 1 in Other - Careers & Employment