Careers & Employment - November 2007

hi my partner will probably get the sack today, he started a new job in august for a big store. hes been basically running the furniture department, the manager of dept walked out but she has 13 weeks to improve, but my partner was given just a week to 'turn the dept around' there isnt enough staff

he's running about doing everything they're really putting him under pressure. giving ridicuolous time constraints to get everything done before the weeks up.he has a meeting today where he thinks they will sack him (the

what should he do? must they then give a weeks notice? my partner does a gr8 job but he cant work miracles, he's being made a scapegoat. theyre keeping a sales *** who got the sack from last job cos he was caught stealin and he threatened a customer (the overall manager thinks the sun shines out his ***) he knows all this too, my partner thinks he'll be made supervisor (he's goin 2b out of job @xmas) :0(
what should he say 2 them 2day/do? his weeks up 2day plz/thanx

2007-11-01 23:07:58 · 1 answers · asked by star 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I quit my job without giving a 2 week notice. My district manager asked me if I plan to ever come back to work for the company and I said no. So she said that she was going to mark me as non-rehirable. Is this going to effect my employment record? Im a student now and dont plan on getting a full time job for like another 6 years. Would I be able to put this employment on my resume? I worked there for 2 years.

2007-11-01 21:43:08 · 6 answers · asked by Danman 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

My boyfriend recently got a transfer within his company so that we could move to a different town. He has worked for his company for 3 years and has earnt a good reputation there... however, after 4 weeks on his new account, he hates it. Last week he had an offer from another company who will pay more money and are much closer to home.

He handed in his resignation yesterday and asked if he could leave immediately. All hell broke loose and all his bosses said that they thought it was "disgusting" that he was "demanding" to leave straight away (which he wasn't). His old and new boss (who arranged the transfer) have said that they wash their hands of him and can't believe that he wants to leave after everything they've done for him.

The people at work didn't talk to him anyway - now he will have a very frosty month ahead. He was actually in tears this morning because he hates it so much. He got paid yesterday and a few people have told him he should just walk. What do you think?

2007-11-01 21:37:16 · 7 answers · asked by Sparklepop 6 in Other - Careers & Employment

A friend of mine is having hard time finding an hourly job at some store or shop. He has been applying for several weeks but doesn't get hired anywhere. I think its because he staples a 3 page resume on top of job application.

I told him resume isn't needed for hourly store or fastfood position. I mean for like $6.15 an hour position, is there any need of stapling a 3 to 4 page computer typed resume? There is work experience section on the application already. Is this the reason why he can't find work?

He says he can't find work, because too many people are looking for work but he cannot stop stapling his resume to job applications. Do you think this is stupid? I think so.

The bad thing is that he is drowning in heavy credit card debt and is now in position that he can't even make minimum payments. With zero income he continues using credit cards heavily, but isn't able to find job.

2007-11-01 21:13:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

When exactly do recruiters get paid? When I interview with the company or when I get hired? How can I negotiate when the recruiter has set a "max" for the job? And can I negotiate with the company directly? I don't want to sign the contract if I feel that the recruiter is low balling my salary...I hear you can make more if you don't use the recruiter.

2007-11-01 18:16:30 · 5 answers · asked by _ME_ 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am thinking maybe I would be a good grounds keeper/custodian any body know where to start?

2007-11-01 18:04:06 · 3 answers · asked by melanie o 2 in Law & Legal

what is the average salary? do you still have time with your family? DETAILS PLEASE!!! :)

2007-11-01 17:44:56 · 9 answers · asked by ct 1 in Law & Legal

I am desperate, I graduated with a bachelors in Computer Science but have poor communication skills. All jobs require this, and most interviewers immediately disqualify me. I can't get any of the programming jobs because I don't have the experience, so I have been applying for call center, technical support jobs and these require communication the most.

I have no money, have to pay back loans, and probably will have to go to some warehouse and do work side by side with people that have no education and illegal people.

I feel worthless. I know you may be laughing at me.
but I don't know If you could give me any tip or some advice I would be very thankful.

2007-11-01 16:31:56 · 7 answers · asked by XM 2 in Technology

I will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in December, so I have started to send out my resume to a few jobs. The main job that I want, and feel qualified for, has an online application process. I uploaded my resume and answered their questions. I received an e-mail a day later stating that they had received my materials and would keep me updated on my status. My question is: how long should I expect to wait before hearing something from them? I've never applied for a "real" job before so I'm not sure how long it takes for them to make a decision on whether or not to give me an interview or whatever they may decide to do. Thanks!

2007-11-01 16:30:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

How many jobs require you to show a birth certificate when hired?

2007-11-01 16:25:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I work in sales and I make 64k a year, what would I have to bring in to cover my salary including overhead? My boss said I would have to bring in 1.5 million a year to cover that.

2007-11-01 16:16:14 · 1 answers · asked by TAVIO A 2 in Marketing & Sales

I recently graduated nursing school and passed my state boards. I have been offered 3 jobs:

Job 1: M-F days everyother wkend evenings; personal insurance $120 month. hourly wage $13.00

Job 2: M-F 11am-8pm; personal insurance $200 month. hourly wage $15.00

Job 3: M-F days, no wkends, paid holidays off, 100% paid employee ins. 50% paid family ins., no call hourly wage $11.00

I am married and have a child to think about. My son is 11 months old. If these were your choices which would you choose.

2007-11-01 16:05:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

I saw an ad for Express Paid Surveys. Are these for real? Can you really earn money? Would my computer get "sick" with "bugs" or viruses? Is it worth it?

2007-11-01 15:54:22 · 11 answers · asked by maryquast 3 in Marketing & Sales

Some companies require that you allow them to give you a physical exam prior to offering employment. Do you feel it is a violation of your privacy? In addition they require a random drug test during your course of employment. And they will also do a background check! Is that invasive? Is it done for the safety of their work environment or simply to minimize other possible risks?

2007-11-01 15:39:02 · 6 answers · asked by Jade S 1 in Law & Legal

2007-11-01 14:52:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

im almost 16 but i am dyin for a job now...i have one in the summer but during the school year i got nuthin...and i got to cyber school so i can do any hours.... I WANT A JOB HELP
any ideas

2007-11-01 14:52:07 · 1 answers · asked by Jess 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

im trying to find a job but the ones ive applied for need me to be there and i have a 2 yr old son to take care of. i had a good job before even while he was younger but i really didnt have a dependable babysitter. i felt bad going to work and she would back out while i was there or she would back out right before id leave the door to take him there or she would not even be home when i do get there! i was thinking of doing babysitting services or trying to find something on-line, like a
transcriptionist or something!

2007-11-01 14:39:46 · 3 answers · asked by ???? 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

everyone's saying that elementary school teachers make nothing and I'm a smart girl and I should go into some better....

I personally really would love working with kids and teaching them new things. I've worked at daycare before and done a LOT of babysitting. I love it. But it's true. There's not that much money here. I was thinking of opening up the best daycare ever... with really good programs and very healthy food.

Do you think I should go for it? (of course, I will do all the research and get licenced). I'm 20 years old by the way and sick of studying university math... I hate it! What was I thinking...

2007-11-01 14:38:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'm thinking about becoming a nurse anesthetist...but would that be weird since I'm a male and I'd have to do a year of nursing before going to school for it?

2007-11-01 13:57:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

2007-11-01 13:43:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I am a transfer student with an AS in liberal arts and I am sacraficing my deam of becomming a pilot for a job that may have some better security. I was thinking about enrolling in Northeastern University's Speech Pathology/Audiology program. I dont know much about it, but my younger brother is deaf and we have been to many before. Any information on salary? If you enjoy it? Also, what kind of courses do you take, like do i have to take many science labs? They are not always my strong point (I barely passed anatomy & physiology) Also, can you be an audiologist without being a speech pathologist? For some reason every program offered at a college has them grouped together. Any insight would be so awesome.

2007-11-01 12:30:59 · 3 answers · asked by yeahidontknow 2 in Health Care

This is the first person to raise the roof when another coworker may miss their one or two days a year due to a real sickness.
This employee also comes to work telling patients how she had been out drinking,and it looks terrible. So naturally , when she misses work, such as today everyone said " I wonder what kind of Halloween party she found last night". She often calls in around holidays and Mondays after a big weekend "of partying." This in the the healthcare field for gosh sakes!
We are all so sick of dragging in sick so people won't work short and she calls in every time you turn around, sometimes twice a month.Any suggestions would be so appreciated. It just has to stop and I guess we , the fellow workers, will have to handle it. By the way this person is in their 50's. Immature huh?

2007-11-01 12:03:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

Can I bring name and phone number with people I work with before? Or do they have to be supervisor or manager? I have an interview next week and I am a litltle nervous and need this job.

2007-11-01 11:59:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-11-01 11:50:51 · 5 answers · asked by lil red 2 in Law & Legal

2007-11-01 10:16:19 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I need to find a job, very soon. I feel like I dont know how to prepare myself though, so it makes me really nervous. When I ask for applications, and when I turn them in, there is usually a lot of people there buying things, does it look bad to wait in line to speak to them? There is a store that I really want a job at, but I havent gotten a call back yet. I turned in the application last tuesday, so I was thinking about going up there and asking about it, is it too late for that? And if there is a lot of people there in line, should I wait in line to speak to the person behind the counter?

2007-11-01 09:34:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

What schooling is required in Texas?
Anybody actually really like it?
What is the pay really like?

Thanks everyone!

2007-11-01 09:33:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I live legally in Fl .

2007-11-01 09:28:19 · 3 answers · asked by sobusy 2 in Health Care

My employer just deducted 8 hours from my paycheck, and when asked about it, they said it was because they paid me erroneously for Christmas last year 2006 (aka "Holiday Pay"). It's now November 2007, and I'm wondering how long an employer has to "correct" this type of mistake.

2007-11-01 09:01:27 · 1 answers · asked by HA HA 2 in Law & Legal

I've been assigned a huge project at work that's going to take a lot of time and effort on my part; and I feel like, if making what I'm making now, I'll be under-compensated. I was just wondering if $1.12 an hour is too big of a raise to ask for. I don't want to look like an idiot when I talk to my boss about it.

2007-11-01 08:57:22 · 4 answers · asked by Jimbo 3 in Other - Careers & Employment