Other - Careers & Employment

I want to be a fashion designer or something along the lines of that. I am in high school how can I develop skills to help me in this. I am thinking about attending FIDM ( Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) my mom does not want me to do this because she does not think the fashion industry is safe. What do you think? She is starting to scare me about it. Of all these campusus which one do you think might be the safest. Los Angles, San Diego, San Fransisco, or Orange County. And one more thing my mom says that you have to have sex with the owner of a fashion design company to get a good job with that company. Is she right. I dont think so. But I dont really know for sure.

2007-07-12 17:03:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wondering what people think is the best temp agency in DFW? I'm going to go to one tomorrow and I've checked a few and not sure where to go! I've been hearing mixed reviews of almost every place... I've gone to some of the sites and see only a few jobs posted and all the jobs they have posted are like SR level Accounting, which I don't know...

Any agency you've had a good experaince with would be great...

I'm looking for something in IT or as an Admin Assistant. I've tried the looking for a job on my own thing and the gap in my work history to start my family and move to Texas is killing my chances at every job I go to :( I can't work for less then 12.00 and hour at the bare minimum so a few of the temp agencies that I've found on my Google search are out of the question because they don't pay enough...

Thanks for the help in assisting a Mom in finding a job :-D



OH yeah, I'm NOT bi-lingual either so keep that in mind when answering :-)

2007-07-12 16:35:07 · 2 answers · asked by Jewlz 1

Ok, I'm kind of a math brain but I do have other abilities. Right now I'm going to be a sophomore getting my BS in computer engineering. I got a great internship this summer and I realized how much I do not want a career in engineering. It's just not something I see myself enjoying.
I'm a person who likes simple things, I'm creative but have no special talents, I like staying fit and can be a health nut and I'm a very smart girl. I'm pretty shy, I hate presentations and all that networking b/s. I want a respectable job but I don't have to make millions. I know I can do whatever I put my mind to - I'm just looking for something pretty interesting to do with my life.

I know it might sound like I'm asking for a dream job.. but I'll take any suggestions. So far I have physical therapist on mind.. anything you can think of?

2007-07-12 15:48:23 · 6 answers · asked by somegirlok 3

So far, I've been in retail and restaurants...serving has been really, really good money-wise and is probably the the highest $/hour that I've ever had. I was wondering if there are any other suggestions besides being a waitress for making some good money while going to college full time?

2007-07-12 15:30:02 · 4 answers · asked by hlrising 2

I am unsure what to get my degree in! :(

2007-07-12 15:27:39 · 7 answers · asked by renee 2

at a restraunt like chil'es or redlobster kind of place.

how much nightly?

monthly?

yearly?

2007-07-12 15:06:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not thinking of the word "entrepreneur" or business owner.

2007-07-12 14:45:29 · 7 answers · asked by grizzeybear1 2

Why is superficial, unimportant, irrelavant BS deemed the main stay of professionalisim by dumb bosses at the expense of whats really needed.


ie the anal almost hysterical panic and fear of an employee quickly answering a mobile phone call.

When the phone is on silent, when no customers are near them, when not busy, maybe nobody in the shop or say with promo work out in the field?

Who cares? the public dont they all use mobile phones themselves and as long as not kept waiting when they need assistance could not give a monkeys and a typical call would be 30 seconds of less. Hardly a massive work stopping time.

Or text bit by bit...


Whats the big deal especailly as promo work is odd days here or there and if you dont answer straight away you may miss out on work for the rest of the week.

Plus love it that these same companies insist on it being easy to contact you at all times.

Even better if you are all over the place and you need to contact your supervision.

2007-07-12 11:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by Joey 3

Sometimes they say send it to Human Resources and other times they don't give any official addressee.

2007-07-12 10:57:08 · 9 answers · asked by Arthur 2

I have an assistant who started in Feb. of this year. She worked really well up until around June 1, right about the time she had her last review, which was excellent, and receiving a significant raise with bonuses. Since then she has been late, doesn't take initiative, complains about little things, and ahs become critical.
My question is for employers out there, do you see a drop in performance after a good review or a raise? If so, what are steps to take to get your employee back on track.

2007-07-12 10:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by ACTS 4:12 4

2007-07-12 09:27:41 · 6 answers · asked by GRRRR!!!! 2

Can you make enough working from home if you learn the right skills?

2007-07-12 07:49:28 · 3 answers · asked by Kate 1

In a professional environment, what's a good way to close e-mails? I use "Thank you," followed by my name, but what about the cases where there's nothing to be thanking the recipient for? "Regards," is a good one, but my supervisor uses it, and I don't want to seem like I'm emulating her.

2007-07-12 07:37:13 · 7 answers · asked by David V 6

2007-07-12 07:03:52 · 13 answers · asked by BingoBanggoBongo 1

All 4 kids will be in school come August which means after 10 years of being at home I can finally get a job. Wherein lies the problem. I would like to be self-employed because I think I will have a hard time finding a job where I will be able to be off when school is out. I have tried to work at the school (crazy lunchroon lady) but there are no openings. I don't trust my self to drive a bus. (bad vision) So anybody out there have an unusual job that would work with my schedual? I've tried the surveys and I HATE cashcrate, treasuretrooper and those other sites. Thanks for your input!!
I have also tried cleaning houses in the past. I put out notices but with no response and after 10 years I would rather not babysit in my home.

2007-07-12 06:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by cranky_gut 5

This has happened to me 5 times already, and I never was given an interview. Not even once. So rude.

2007-07-12 06:42:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been working at BMW as a lot attendant since March of 2007. I am a very hard worker and try very hard to make sure everything they ask me to do is done. On May 13 I tore my ACL and MCL away from the job and wasn't able to work for a month. I returned to work wearing a knee brace awaiting surgery. My hours are M-T-TH 7am-8pm+overtime and W-F 7am-6+ overtime and S 9am-5pm+overtime. My manager noticed how determined I am and started moving me up and I recieved a raise. Recently though every time something is wrong my manager gets me written up. I have been working my hardest to make sure everything gets done but when your under staffed, and injured it makes it hard to do everything by yourself. On July 11th I reinjured my knee and probably won't be able to work for awhile. Today is July 12th and a coworker informed me that my manager had written me up again for something that was not important. My manager already has lawsuits of harrassment against him, what do I do?

2007-07-12 06:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

...be extremely successful professionally and have a tolerable yet unexciting private life, or have an extremely happy private life and only a tolerable and uninspiring professional life?

2007-07-12 05:09:17 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

After working at a place for a few weeks, which sounds better when quitting?

a) Saying you're leaving because you were offered a better paying job.
VS.
b) Saying you're leaving because you feel it's not a good fit.

*Even though the real reason is B, I could just tell them that I've found a better job if that sounds better.

10 pts people!

2007-07-12 05:04:07 · 15 answers · asked by Hollywood Sucks 1

I love temping and have done since 1998. I meet different people and am not in the same place. I come across people who think me weird. I get, "Can't you get a proper job?" and "What do you mainly do?" and "Why do you temp?". I just love it, but at the same time I'm self conscious about what people are thinking of me.

2007-07-12 03:23:46 · 30 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4

I'm thinking of working full-time, but what puts me off is the possibility of coming home late at night (might not be very safe) and walking about the streets at night. Any advice?

2007-07-12 03:11:44 · 5 answers · asked by entertainment fan 7

2007-07-12 02:26:14 · 4 answers · asked by sportman_81 1

Well I'm a 16 year old girl considering accepting a job which is basically working at a pub, with a bit of waitressing, but mostly washing up and stuff. I would get paid £5 an hour plus £25 a month in tips...I've never had a job before and would like to accept this job, but my older sister works at the same place and says the boss sometimes yells at you and the work is really hard and everything...so i don't know :| Do you think this sounds like a good offer?!

2007-07-11 23:10:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or does it show up on my backround check where I have worked before? What if I had done some jobs and were under the table payments?

2007-07-11 19:50:59 · 16 answers · asked by dosahyd f 2

Army or Dermatology?

2007-07-11 18:00:52 · 5 answers · asked by SuferChick09 1

The situation is I work at an advertising/pr firm and to compensate for lower salary , I am thinking about taking a part time job as a bartender or maybe waitress

My question in this context is: do you think that holding such a job or anything similar to it can potentially undermine my credibility in the professional environment?
This my prime reservation

2007-07-11 17:59:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My wife left for Iraq when I returned for there, so I left the Army and it was a year ago and I gave been caring for my one year old son and struggling truly struggling to find a new career. Any help at all???

2007-07-11 16:46:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I injured my shoulder on the job due to repetitive stress. I worked at a grocery store. They tell me that maybe I should find a new job, the doctor says it is unlikely I will be going back to work, and that even after surgery, which I should be having soon, this will affect me for life. I have been out for months now. Should I start looking into a new career? And if so, how? I pay rent, I take care of myself, and I can't afford to go to school without an income, and where could I work with one arm? Should I look into trade school? Or should I just go to our local junior college? I want to be able to support myself, and a family in the future, I want to set myself up nicely...but I am so lost and alone here lol, can anyone offer me some advice? I like computers, if that helps, I like a lot of different things...maybe I should go play guitar on the street corner with a bucket to collect tips.

2007-07-11 14:46:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-11 14:22:04 · 11 answers · asked by Mike S 7

Is it sexual harassament if guys at work are asking you sexual questions like are you a virgin and if you've ever done certain sexual things? At my part time job, I work a lot of guys and they are always asking me questions like this

2007-07-11 13:56:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous