Administrative and Office Support

I work at a car dealer where I started as the evening receptionist making $7.50 an hour. I was promoted after 6 months (after giving my 2 weeks notice*) to daytime receptionist and compensated with a raise ($10.50). After a full year I was moved into our accounting office and was made the accounts receivable and payable clerk and my comptroller gave me a $0.50 raise. I'm also a backup when needed for our receptionists whenever one quits, needs a day off etc. I train any new receptionist we have to hire and I've also learned how to do more tasks in our accounting office (dealer trades, putting contracts together for deals, warranty credit postings etc.). I've been here for a little over two years and I'm still finding it hard to get by with the money I make. I want to ask for a raise but I'm not sure if I'm in the position to. I've researched what people are making on average at my position and its more than my current rate. Should I wait to ask for a raise or should I just go for it?

2007-10-10 08:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by christine21486 2

2007-10-10 08:56:34 · 3 answers · asked by TML ♥'er 3

My husband received an e-mail from the general manager asking him to stop by his office before a meeting this morning. The general manager wanted my husband (a supervisor, but under the manager) to supervise the manager while he packed his personal belongings. I thought this was completely unprofessional. I feel the general manager or someone in a similar position as the manager should have done this. What do you do in a situation like this? I felt bad for my husband having to do this because the manager did confide in him a lot since they are both prior military.

2007-10-10 04:45:32 · 16 answers · asked by 2Beagles 6

I have an interview today in Philadelphia and i am from New York. I am pretty nervous because i never had an interview out-of-state before. What are the things that i should do ? Should i make some sandwiches for the way?what about the toll , should i get exact change ? i dn't wanna get a ticket ..

, the total journey is 1 hours and 10 minutes. Do you think i should go early as 2 hours ? ?

Do you think that's good enough? i m kinda nervous because first of all i really want this job , not just because of the money , but because i can move out , 2nd of all , i can grow as a person . i know it sounds stupid ..but what do you think ? am i just worrying too much and just leave exactly 1hrs and 10 minutes early . ? or go a lil bit early , if so how early ?

2007-10-10 02:01:06 · 3 answers · asked by sum142121 1

I am about to give in notice to my employers. I don't have another job lined up or anything, I just want to leave. I want to say to them that I'll work out the month but I'm only required to give a weeks notice. Can they demand I leave after the week? Please let me know what you think.

2007-10-09 10:03:15 · 8 answers · asked by Neveah 2

What would you be willing to pay somebody to produce these from home:
- a spreadsheet (or set of) for any purpose, varying from simple to very complex..
- publicity for an event (design only, poster/leaflet size or both)
- type up or format a report or document
- design a MySpace page
- other computer based (any examples)

2007-10-08 10:50:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm setting up job interviews for a company, and I scheduled an interview for a friend today because she asked me for one. She didn't show up, so it's going to go on my record that my friend blew off the interview. Why do people do this? Only about 25% are coming to the interviews that I set up. Why do people not show up to interviews?

2007-10-08 04:42:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a receptionist and a client keeps calling in and saying creepy things to me like,
I know where you live.
I Love You.
I have pictures of you.
I'm going to come to your house with glass cutters and cut a hole in your window and sing to you.
He's also invited me to come to his house & boat & vacations with him.
I never go along with these creepy things he says. Several times I've told him "That's Weird" or "Your Creepy". What can I do or say to stop this guy from saying creepy things to me?

He's a client so I can't just hang up on him or block the calls. And he lives in another state. So I'd like to think he won't come here to stalk me.

2007-10-05 10:56:33 · 10 answers · asked by beyondthelimit 5

I don't want to quit, I'd like to negotiate a layoff so when I interview again neither party looks bad. I'm really unhappy here and there's no opp for a raise/benefits/promotion. It's a dead-end job w/ a boss that hates all her former employees. I fear what she'll say about me if I quit, even if I give notice. She talks about all the ppl that ever worked for her as if they were all idiots. It's her company so no, I can't go over her head. There's her, 3 employees, and 4 temps. We all feel she's inconsiderate of our needs as human beings.

To let you know how she is: I told her the other employees & I needed health & dental insurance & she said, "Dental? My teeth are fine!"

2007-10-05 09:21:54 · 6 answers · asked by Help/Helper 2

do i do as far as legality i had drs excuses and work in ga

2007-10-05 09:10:28 · 7 answers · asked by Tim B 4

I live in Georgia and they do not roll over each year, but if I leave before the year is over, does the state require that the company pay me for these days?

2007-10-05 06:46:39 · 9 answers · asked by adamwstein 2

Does this mean I should look for employment someplace else? I dont know how do deal with this because my manager is in on this, I have no one to turn to for help. Any one I try to befriend, ends up making fun of me or ignoring me. They say things about me that are not true,they sabotage my passwords on my computer, and find ways to generally make my life difficult at work.
Is this just the way the workplace is or am I missing something? I am finding ways to cope, but I dont to "cope". I just want to be left alone to do my job. And get along with my co-workers. I believe I act in a professional manner,( no gossiping,proper apperance,e.t.c.) so this type of treatment is a mystery to me.

2007-10-04 17:50:23 · 11 answers · asked by Rayne 5

Where can i find a good reference from ?
i have no clue..who does this reference people Body consist of ?
my employer wants me to let her know of 3 of my references. and i am sitting here worrying if any of them will say something bad about me and that could jeopardize my Job Position.

Can you let me know what to do in this position ?

2007-10-04 10:26:39 · 8 answers · asked by sum142121 1

My typing speed is approximately 55wpm, data entry is around 6,000 kph and I know MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook quite well. I have also done quite a bit of mail room work in the past. I've posted my resume on Yahoo! HotJobs, Careerbuilder, Monster, etc., replied to postings online, registered with staffing firms. I've always gone months between jobs and had to explain gaps in employment. I am about to take a night course to learn MS Powerpoint. Does anyone have any other ideas as to how I can get a full-time job w/benefits?

2007-10-03 10:35:46 · 2 answers · asked by midjrsy 3

I was told to get a job as a secretary but i have no experience and the only thing i know how to do is type. How can I get a Job

2007-10-03 10:04:32 · 10 answers · asked by mary 2

I am a receptionist/office assistant at this company. I was walking to the kitchen and a guy came in to meet with my boss. Its a small office and there are 6 other people around. The guy walked in and I was walking down the hallway by the door and I said Hello and continued walking. My boss comes behind me in the kitchen and starts yelling at me for not greeting him professionally and not offering coffee/water. I know I should have done this but I kinda spaced it, almost thinking someone else would be able to help him and the fact that my boss saw him coming, I almost assumed he would come out to greet him as well. Pretty much, I screwed up, but how do I deal with this and what should I do? I am so embarassed I want to run out of the building! I never have been yelled at at work...Advice?

2007-10-03 05:14:43 · 14 answers · asked by Kristen 6

i have an interview today at 1 and then a second interview on monday at 10. it is for a staff accountant position. i liked the place and the first interview went well, but they have not called me or given me information on the position until today. It has been at least 3 weeks. Do you think I have a good shot? They are interviewing friday and monday only.

2007-10-03 05:09:53 · 11 answers · asked by myobpleez 1

I'm a seasoned AA looking to get into the field of project management. What would be the best position for me to take to make this transition?

Note: I'm a contractor with the title of "Project Coordinator, but I'm not assisting a project manager. Right now, I'm coordinating information flow of a hughe document that has to go out.

2007-10-03 04:30:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just got hired as this attorney's personal assistant when he travels. he fired his secretary because he wanted someone to help b/c he travels so much. i was wondering do you think that i should ask him to hire me as his secretary and then go with him when he travels? i really just want to be busy and i travel from fri to monday-tuesday. should i ask him or should i go find a part time job to stay busy. i want to be earning money.

please help!

2007-10-02 09:55:25 · 3 answers · asked by pinki 1

I have an employee who gave 2 weeks notice today. For company political reasons, I'd prefer to make the release immediate. What ramifications, if any, would I face in doing so?

2007-10-02 09:28:50 · 11 answers · asked by Heather L 1

2007-10-01 08:12:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

as an administrative assistant, you enjoy what you do, but you don't really know the options for advancement or promotion, let us say for example, you are already at the top level and top of your pay scale

2007-09-30 10:17:10 · 3 answers · asked by Hot Coco Puff 7

hot jobs keeps sending me emails, over 300 so far. How do I get it to stop!!!!!

2007-09-30 03:09:07 · 6 answers · asked by Stephen B 1

Okay so ive been at this job for over a year now and have gotten one raise i have an assistant manager that is an *** and he doesnt do anything but mess around on the computer and i do all the work and when i ask him why cant he do something that he tries to hand me his answer is because hes the manager..ok i understand that i may get a little more work because i am below him but when he is sittin on his *** not doin anything and i am swamped with work why can the help i hate his attitude and i have talkto the manager above him and she said it would stop happening where i was doing all the work yet it is still happening i do WAY more work than anybody in the office yet i get paid less i even do some of the manger duties and i am gettin sick of it what should i do?

2007-09-28 15:50:29 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany R 2

What do they ask you on a phone interview and do you get a regular interview. It is for Admin Assistant. Thanks..how can I prepare?

2007-09-28 15:22:07 · 3 answers · asked by Samantha 3

What should trainers keep in mind if they want to make it easier for trainees to understand and remember material that is taught?

2007-09-28 11:03:33 · 7 answers · asked by Killians68 1

2007-09-28 11:00:35 · 3 answers · asked by Killians68 1

I am working a 40 hour week, but there is only about 20+ hours of work to do while I am here. Anything I can do that will pass the time? My boss wants me here to answer the phones, customers, etc. so they are OK with me doing whatever I can to pass the time while on the clock.

Please no joking answers either. Right now, I read, do crossword puzzles, lurk on YA and surf the internet, and clean my office. But these are getting old and boring. I am not a very crafty person so needlepoint and such doesnt interest me.

Thanks!

2007-09-28 06:24:35 · 9 answers · asked by MyKidsMom 3

My position has vastly changed over the past 10 years with added responsibilities and technology knowledge needed to carry out the position. How do I write a letter to HR requesting a position title change and salary upgrade? What things should I include in the letter to justify this? My Job Description was written in the 80's.

2007-09-28 02:02:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anglcake 5

Okay here is the company lineup...two brothers who own the place and two office workers...me - been here 4 years and another girl - been here 12 years. We spend all day in an office alone together. She is constantly calling me stupid and yelling at me in completely unprofessional ways. I addressed this with my boss once already and it stopped temporarily but now she is doing it again. Today she belittled me to where I was almost in tears. How do I again bring this up to my boss without it sounding like we are just two females having a cat fight?

2007-09-27 11:55:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous