Careers & Employment - December 2007

I am very undecided and am trying to figure out which of these two careers wouold be better for a mom with young children with regards to schedule, pay, ability to spend time with family, etc. Please give me your thoughts and insights, especially from other moms in these professions. Thanks.

2007-12-03 09:36:24 · 3 answers · asked by LuckyMom2 2 in Health Care

Ive applied to many places, got a couple of calls back and they all turn me down because I cant get to work on weekdays. Are there places that need extra workers for weekends or am i screwed.

2007-12-03 09:33:44 · 3 answers · asked by billyhomeboy1 2 in Food Service

I work for the state.

2007-12-03 09:30:33 · 6 answers · asked by Defunct 5 in Financial Services

got a big problema--I got a job interview next week and i put on my resume i am fluent in spanish. where can i learn spanish real quick for the interview ?

2007-12-03 08:49:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I told him he was an ****!ol.......right after he told me I was stupid.
Would you have done the same?

2007-12-03 07:54:56 · 14 answers · asked by Jane Marple 7 in Administrative and Office Support

I applied for an IT job, interviewed and today they sent me an e-mail saying that I didn't get the job. They told me why I didn't get the job, so that's not really something I'm concerned about. I just don't know how to respond to this e-mail... or should I even bother? What is something I could say if I e-mail them back?

2007-12-03 07:47:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Technology

why not?

2007-12-03 07:30:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

that I can hire some help.

If I do this, what things should I keep in mind?

I want it to work effiecently and smoothly, but have never had someone work under me before.

2007-12-03 07:14:36 · 6 answers · asked by baby_rost 3 in Administrative and Office Support

Every interview book I have read has always said delay the conversation of salary until later in the interview, or wait until the employer brings it up. But, I just finished my second interview and we still did not discuss salary or benefits at all. I know they are interviewing 2 more people today and they said they will make their decision this week, but I dont know what they will offer me if I get this position. I heard rumors that it pays $45-$50k, which is acceptable to me, but I never confirmed this with them. Do you think it is bad that this has not yet been discussed? Will I be disappointed by the offer?

2007-12-03 07:08:38 · 3 answers · asked by Snarf 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I am new to car sales and I would like to know what the proper etiquette is. I did really well last month, out sold all the other sales people by almost double what the second highest person sold, and it seems I am only told things that I did wrong and not things that could help me. Most of the other sales people seem sour and dont even want to help/tell me the most basic things. If you have any advice or even just anything to help me exceed and be more successful please tell.

2007-12-03 06:58:51 · 5 answers · asked by tstcbunny 1 in Marketing & Sales

I am a new graduate and currently have no work experience as a nurse. I was hoping to find a nursing job. I live in Glen Ridge,NJ.

2007-12-03 06:46:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

is it too soon to call and ask if I got the job?

2007-12-03 06:39:52 · 5 answers · asked by BMoney 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

and paid with check from their bussiness account, do I have any rights if I'd been working for them for the last 6 years? I took some vacations, and a maternity leave, but not paid. Now, one of my employers had become verbally abusive, if something goes wrong 'cause there is no communication, what are my rights? I'm feeling more and more abused, and not feeling happy at all. Eventhough I've been trying my best to improve my quality of job.I feel burned, and I really need at least a week of time off. I'm willing to not get paid, but I'm affraid maybe I won't get my job back. BTW, I'm an working for a couple of RE agents in CA. Any suggestions?

2007-12-03 06:32:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

they were very unkind to me saying they couldn't understand why someone like me got the job and didn't like the fact that one of their pals didn't get the job.........also my grandad died who was my best friend died 3 months ago in the same hospital i went to the ward where he died to deliver something and i broke down see me and my grandad were very very close and i lived with him and stayed with him most the time in hospital anyway when i broke down my colleague told me to grow up i told him the situation about my grandad and he laughed and said it was 3 months ago and forget about it...........they were so nasty to me i came home and cried and am still upset now what can i do i dont want to go back please help

2007-12-03 06:18:38 · 4 answers · asked by why_dale 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I work at a bank and we get Christmas day off, but I want to take off on Christmas eve. Is that allowed? I know I won't get paid for the day, and I'm fine with that.

2007-12-03 06:09:49 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Services

I need advice. I currently work part time and go to school full time. I really need extra money and I want to maybe start working full time or 35 hours a week. I really like the job I am at right now but I need extra money and they do not have the full time hours I want/need. Should I look somewhere else? I am just sick of always being broke. I just need extra cash.

2007-12-03 06:08:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I graduated with my BArch, but I was unable to intern while I was in school (I have a family and couldn't move for 2 months in the summer, then I got pregnant in my last year of school). I am finding it difficult to find a job since I don't have experience, even though I have a good portfolio and excellent grades. I also have experience working with AutoCAD and REVIT... just not actual internships. The school I graduated from won't give internship information to non-current students. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2007-12-03 06:02:51 · 3 answers · asked by doodlebuttus 7 in Other - Careers & Employment

The job is in NYC, and when asked I gave the salary requirment of $45,000, probably what I would require in my hometown but not the big apple. They want to bring me in for an interview but I don't think I could live off that salary there, am I stuck?

2007-12-03 05:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by Allen I 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

or could guys do it too

2007-12-03 05:06:40 · 11 answers · asked by Cynical_beyond_belief 3 in Administrative and Office Support

While the slackers are considered the cool ones.

I work the night shift and I got sick of this one particular co-worker (who relieves me) ALWAYS coming in late. So I wrote a memo to the supervisor. And now I am the rat!!

Not fair!

2007-12-03 05:00:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I'd like to know as much about it as possible about this. I have been thinking about this job for a while now and think it would be something i would just love to do. I don't even know what the actual job would be called. LOL.
If there's anyone out there with knowledge of this, Please share some information please!

Thanks and oh, happy holidays ; )

2007-12-03 04:16:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government & Non-Profit

My husband worked for Business A for 1 day just helping out in the shop. At the time, he was working reduced hours at his regular job. The hours at his normal job picked up the following week, so he never ended up working for Business A again. He filled out the normal paperwork W-4s, etc and was paid a couple weeks later with a check that didn't have a stub. We didn't think to make a photocopy of it, and our bank doesn't have a copy of the deposited check.

My husband filed for unemployment again a few weeks ago. He then received a letter in the mail wanting proof of his employment with Business A since they are claiming he never worked there. My husband contacted the employer and he is not willing to give him anything (a copy of the check, statement). DWD is only willing to accept a check or something similiar (W2s) as proof he worked there.

It seems that we are at a standoff. What do we do? Is there any course of action that we have?

2007-12-03 03:45:05 · 5 answers · asked by cancankant 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

I have been working for this company for 4 years! I have been the kitchen manager for 3. I have been responsible for a multi million dollar restaurant that is very popular, but I will remain anonamyous.
Anyways, back in March we had gotten a new General Manager, I was informed that he did not like me at all and he had plans to get rid of me.
Each time I was on vacation, and I did not do my inventory and he did, my numbers were sky high. It took me nearly a month and a half to get them back down.
By the beginning of October, I was having to work 6 days a week over 70 hours. He was working less than 40 hours and only 3-4 days a week calling in every shift manager to work for him. I know he has that right, but that only displays his laziness.
Not to mention there is another manager there that has had more complaints on him than any other manager.
I knew that I was getting forced out, but I needed the $$.
Now, I am getting 15. an hr.
Was this fair? I was never written up or anythin

2007-12-03 03:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Legal

I am a nurse. I transferred to a smaller branch of the large hospital I was working at for a year. While orienting to my new surroundings, my mentor and I had a lot of downtime on the night shift. He wanted to watch movies over the internet, but was wary of using the office computers to do so. He suggested I bring in my laptop, which I did. To make a long story short, there were nude pictures of me on my laptop, which were seen by him and another employee. I did not deliberately show them, the other employee found them. When I went back to work 4 days later, the gossip about this incident had gotten out of control and I was fired for unprofessional conduct. Unemployment compensation was also denied.

Many employees bring their laptops to work and many look at or have nude photos.

Was this fair? Should I continue to fight it, or just accept it and let it go? I do have another job now.

2007-12-03 03:34:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

2007-12-03 03:13:11 · 6 answers · asked by Reserved 6 in Administrative and Office Support

2007-12-03 01:52:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-03 01:42:50 · 15 answers · asked by cashmere 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

I simply cannot wait any longer to hear back from this job. I am in a financial crisis and need to know whether or not I got the job. How can I politely ask if I'm hired in business talk?

2007-12-03 01:31:10 · 3 answers · asked by Todd M 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

In terms of racial difference and sexes?

Do everybody have an equal opportunity to get promoted at their work?

Just wondering!!!

2007-12-03 01:07:38 · 3 answers · asked by w s 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

Interviewed by employer from Abudabi on 16th sept'07 through a reputed job consultant for stores manager at Delhi. At that time interviewer told me you will hear from us within 6 to 7 weeks. But till now no phone calls from employer and consultant. When phone the consultant they tell few have recevied, only engineers but not for stores.
How can I confirm that whether my employer is trying for my visa or they have taken another person in my place?
When I telephoned HR senior staff of the employer he politely told me please don't disturb me I cannot attain everybody's telephone ask your consultant.

2007-12-03 00:01:51 · 2 answers · asked by Prince 4 in Administrative and Office Support