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I am in talks with a company that is agreeing to pay me much more than I thought I would make at this point in my life. It's a $17,000 increase in salary from where I am currently. The problem is that I have 3 weeks vacation at my current firm and the new company is only prepared to offer me 2 weeks. I have a 14 month old and need those 3 weeks for him. Any thoughts? We're still in negotiations, nothing is final yet, so I'm looking for some help here.

2007-09-07 16:24:12 · 9 answers · asked by Level Headed, I hope 5

one day she asked if i was okay bc she said i seemed unhappy with the work. than today she asked if me whether i could do the work bc she said she wanted me to work faster. she asked if there was a problem and if so she can replace me that very day. it's not a problem. then she said "off the record why r u here, u have a college degree. I saying this like a big sister, I WANT TO SHAKE U. u should be doing this job. fix urself up, do ur hair and network. im a college grad, 1 yr out of college. haven't really worked with my major. my plan was to work temp and look for permanent at the same time. well i worked at this office for 2 and half weeks. the first week she wasn't there. when she came back, she didn't have anything for me to do and would ask her collegues to give me work to do. I took my time completing assignments because she had nothing for me to do. Anyway I want to quit and use the time to find myself a full time job and im outraged that she felt that she could get familiar

2007-09-07 16:00:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am great with poetry and short stioried where can I find a job online.

2007-09-07 15:33:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i did one for an best buy store and didnt pass but im confused on how it actually work i thought i anwsered the way the they will want you to

2007-09-07 14:56:38 · 10 answers · asked by Devon J 1

2007-09-07 10:01:09 · 8 answers · asked by Josie 3

A friend has an office job. She also has mulitple sclerosis. She has been told at work that if she is not 100 percent then she is not aloud to come to work. Also she has been told that if she takes any type of pain medication then they dont want her working either. For those of you that are familiar with ms, you know that being 100 percent never happens, and in many cases a person with ms must take pain meds on a daily basis to even function. as far as I know they have not told the rest of there workforce these same requirements. Before they found out she has ms they never said a word if she was not at what they felt was 100 percent. If you know anything about workplace discrimination please let me know

2007-09-07 09:34:38 · 6 answers · asked by super_dooper_dooooper_man 2

I know my secretary doesn't want me as her assignment and recently I have noticed a few things she has done which show that I cannot trust her. I am not sure if she is trying to get rid of me or trying to get re-assigned. She is also best friends with the office manager so I can't go that route.

2007-09-07 07:38:50 · 5 answers · asked by cmhenry98 1

what is the number for? Additional details? Should you call? If you do what should you say/ask?

2007-09-07 07:11:35 · 2 answers · asked by Cute_Gyrl 3

I've been filling out applications like crazy probably over 20 thus far and cant seem to get a job do to my marijuana charge. Should I just hang it up?

2007-09-07 05:54:10 · 3 answers · asked by from your dreams 2

Does anyone work there? What are the pros and cons?

2007-09-07 05:24:54 · 1 answers · asked by Dax-A-Lish 2

I have a passion for arts such as painting.But being practical that money comes more from doing business,I studied Business Administration. But somehow I realized I wanted to do something and express myself creatively in a job that unfortunately are applicable and qualified only for those who had a degree in Fine Arts. I don't have any plans to take a second course of another 4 years in College to pursue Fine Arts. But I feel that I wanted to be involved into a career that may not be financially rewarding but is enjoyable and is into the arts.Is there any job opportunities for a business grad like me that is related into Fine Arts?

2007-09-07 04:51:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymity 1

I have been in the technical industry for five years mostly as an independent consultant. I have been abruptly laid off and have been looking for work. One of my references has died recently and the other has retired. I have other references, but they aren't what the headhunters want. Is there a way to "cheat" here? Like pay someone to provide a reference? I don't want to have to do this, but I am suddenly broke and very desperate.

2007-09-07 03:38:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've started a temping booking (as a medical secretary) in a private hospital working for 3 doctors. They want me to use my personal mobile phone so they can text me with queries, etc and for me to text them back. The thing is, I've been offered no money for these calls/texts I have to make to them. Are they taking advantage of me and is this legal in the workplace for me to do this on my personal phone? I don't know why they just can't contact me on the office phone or by email.

2007-09-07 03:34:41 · 8 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4

however, I have two young kids to raise by myself and I receive state assistance. If I increase my hours my assistance will go down and I will not have the time needed to tend to my kids. How do I make my boss understand?

2007-09-07 03:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I joined the company in March 2007 and the company has the policy of doing a salary review for everyone in September 2007 and prorating the increase for new hires based on number of months they have worked before September.

My manager informed me that I was able to get a 4% increase. However, since I have been in the company only for 6 months, the % will be prorated and I will be getting a 2% increase. The next review will be in September 2008.

Though initially this logic made complete sense, on 2nd thoughts, I feel that it's flawed. Why am I being offered only 2% raise for the next 1 year even though my annual increase should be 4%.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks

2007-09-07 03:29:26 · 4 answers · asked by SM 2

I have 3 arranged - Tue, Wed & Fri, which is the most I've ever had in a week. Usually for me it's the odd one here & there, so I'm extra nervous now.

2007-09-07 02:53:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

im trying to get a job offshore, doing what?? i dont really care, have done my bosiet and willing to do other short courses if it means ill be able to get a job, prepared to do anything

can anyone give me advice?

2007-09-07 02:01:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

What does a second interview entail???

PLEASE wish me luck! Thank you all!!

2007-09-07 01:08:11 · 8 answers · asked by getusedtoit 4

Hi!

I have an interview monday, and was wondering how to answer some qustions I may be asked?

If I am asked something like what qualities do you have for this job?

should i say something like I am hardworking and determind to sucseed ect ect...or would i tell a 'story' about something i have done in the past that shows this..

Hope im making sence? lol

any other tips would be appricatied ;-)

2007-09-07 00:59:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

He has worked for the same company for 21 years in a good paying but very labor intensive position as a machine operator. He was asked to apply for a salaried position of first line supervisor and got the job. he has 60 days to try the job with the ability to go back to his old job within the 60 days if he chooses.
He has only a couple of weeks more to make up his mind. Some of the folks in the salary ranks love it and others say the company is piling more work and taking away benefits. Some say they are fine, and others say the stress is killing them. My husband does not handle stress well and is a very methodical thinker. He knows he can do the job well, but does not like the job or the constant headaches it brings. He is experiencing anxiety and doesn't know if it's just the decision or the job.
Money wise the new job is better, but we are ok with money either way because his operators job pays ok, too- new job less days but higher salary.
Thanks!

2007-09-07 00:45:31 · 4 answers · asked by mainelife 1

I was calculating... i am 18... starting college maybe in january... If i get a job now, i can probably make around 1500 or so , working 11 hours a day for 5 days a week... low wage... .. and i was wondering... this is nothing a year... and i am not a very smart person, i doubt i will last in college, so can you guys cheer me up and tell me if i am missing something? because ill be working so much but making hardly anything.. I need some advice.. Please... thanks

2007-09-06 19:18:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 18:21:30 · 4 answers · asked by cgcrnc 1

2007-09-06 17:53:39 · 11 answers · asked by cgcrnc 1

2007-09-06 17:23:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I will be 20 in a few days

Right now i work for PEPISI driving a HI-LO picking drinks and loading them onto trucks (16.05 an hour, max pay is about 24 after like 4 yrs) been there for about 4 months now
i dont want to do this for the rest of my life

i used to work for ford / mazda driving a HI-LO unloading and loading trucks for 10.25 an hour. quit for pepsi

2 yrs in high school for auto mechanics and 1 yr in college for it too.
mechanic positions dont look very promosing anymore
i like working with tools
I like working with computers and technology
i perfer to work alone but dont mind working around others

i just dont know what i want to do

2007-09-06 17:22:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work in a bookstore. I love my job and I would like to continue what im doing. What kind of degree would I need to get in order to advance in my career? I would like to do something online if I can.

2007-09-06 17:15:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know: I know it varies but, what is the usual wait time between the time you submit an application for a job and the time an employer will contact you? Bascially, when do I stop waiting for an answer?

2007-09-06 16:27:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife and I currently live in TN, but my job is relocating me to TX. My wife's job doesn't have any positions available in TX and she can't get another job because she is 4 months pregnant. Would my wife be able to recieve unemployment benefits?

2007-09-06 16:05:39 · 7 answers · asked by Mike 2

Weird question, I know. I just got on medical assistance because I need some major dental work done (and I take expensive prescriptions medications that I cannot afford otherwise). I live at home, have no savings, and don't currently have a job. My aunt called the welfare office about a week ago and they said that I would qualify for medical assistance no matter what because they would base it on my income, which is zero (even if I do still live at home).

Well I went in for my interview today, and my caseworker said that I CAN have medical assistance, but there is one stipulation: I cannot earn over $200 per month. This is a big deal to me because I need to start paying back a student loan, and I want to learn to drive so I need to pay car insurance. Basically, what job(s) can I get or do that would put me under that income limit? And I've already thought of paper routes, babysitting, dogwalking, etc (there aren't big demands for any of those here). Any help would be appreciated.

2007-09-06 15:26:10 · 11 answers · asked by Kelly M 2

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2007-09-06 14:52:41 · 1 answers · asked by VJS 2