Other - Careers & Employment

I have a friend that started a job and was promised a pay of $2200 a month. She will be selling vaccum cleaners. The vaccum is a Kirby and sells for a whopping $3000. Considering her pay and the cost of the vaccum I began to be concerned so I checked out the Better Buisness Bureau. The complaint read as follows:
The BBB processed a total of 3 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total 3 complaints in the last 36 months, 1 of those was closed in the past 12 months.
Complaints Concerned
Sales Practice Issues: 3
Outcome of all complaints -
Resolved: 1; Administratively Closed: 1; No Response: 1
I suppose these complaints don't mean much considering there weren't that many and they've been in buisness since 1999. I'm mainly worried because my friend is dealing with CPS and trying to get financially stable to get her child back. Maybe I'm worrying too much. Is there any other investigating I could do?

2007-11-28 05:00:23 · 14 answers · asked by ethan 2

What would be a good career for a quiet person?

2007-11-28 04:32:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

No matter what I do, how hard I work, what accolades or promotions I get, I always, every single day think I am going to be fired or caught for something, even though I am not doing anything. I think I am about to be find out. Can anyone relate with this, or am I just crazy?

2007-11-28 04:31:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had no personal problens with my ex-employers.At age 34 I believe I don't have to settle! I honestly miss my co-workers but life goes on.If they were tocall me back for a better job offer I would definitely go.Any advice?

2007-11-28 04:27:06 · 6 answers · asked by hot chocolate 3

She always needs special attention (thinks she is very up there and she is not). Always wants things done different ways to accommodate HER! Just a huge complainer! I've been patient with her for the past two years, but she is crossing the line and i quite frankly want to ask her what's her problem with me?

She is a lot older than me. She used to be reporting to the president and now they hired a new boss that she reports to. I still report to the same person I always reported to and most of the upper management likes me. They have even expressed it numerous times in several company meetings.

What is her deal? Is he fearful of loosing her job/jealous? How do I deal with her? Is this common...

2007-11-28 03:47:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 03:32:25 · 5 answers · asked by elynlovesyou 1

5 weeks ago i started my maternity leave the company i worked for said i was entitled to maternity pay i have worked for them for two and half years now my company have lost the contract and a new company have taken over, this new company are now telling me i am not allowed any maternity pay because i havent worked for them long enough its not my fault the old company lost the contract can they do this to me

2007-11-28 02:40:27 · 9 answers · asked by wendy t 2

My boss is a complete idiot and has me do things that are just crazy. They are disruptive to the company, waste time and money and make us look crazy to the customers and clients. I suspect that his boss does not know how poor my boss is, and I would like to tell him.

I wonder if anyone who has been frustrated by their boss has ever successfully gone over his/her head and talked to senior management? Tell us your stories!

2007-11-28 02:10:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

A lady in the office is not getting along with her boss very well. He is trying to convince his boss and HR to let him fire her. At my company a manager can not fire someone without warning, they have to go through a due administrative process.

My friend needs the job bad and is broke. She is in a field with alot of competition and it would take her a year to find a new job if she was fired. She is thinking of begging for her job, or going to HR and see if she can talk them into saving her.

Have you ever begged a boss to not fire you, and been successful?

2007-11-28 02:05:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a single mother of two, and I really want to get a job, but my youngest daughetr had many medical issues at birth, so it's really hard to go anywhere, or to get anyone to watch her, and I don't feel safe leaving her side, I was just wondering if theres anyone that does work online, and if so, can give me a bit of advice. Thanks

2007-11-28 01:59:26 · 13 answers · asked by Shae 1

id like to know if i should answer them as i am unsure.
He asked me for

Bank Name:
Account Name:
Bank Account No:
Bank Sort Code:

what do you think i should do???

2007-11-27 23:58:30 · 15 answers · asked by supersteve002 1

I've recently applied for a marketing work experience position at pharmacutical company. I've gotten a reply and they say they want to have a chat with me about the opportunities they have for me to work with them.

I'm thinking about wearing a suit to this talk tomorrow. But I'm afraid that I might look over-dressed and too formal. I mean, they wrote on the e-mail that they want to have a chat (not so much of a interview). Errr I don't know. Please help me out? Thanks :)

2007-11-27 22:27:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

no

2007-11-27 20:07:36 · 2 answers · asked by gaurav c 1

2007-11-27 18:37:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have work experience. And I am a good hard worker.

2007-11-27 18:20:52 · 3 answers · asked by Stanley G 2

A good honest buisness or creative idea that I can pursue while having a career.Would appreciate good advice

2007-11-27 17:31:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a freshman in college and I am majoring in humanities. I really have no idea what i want to do for a career but I would maybe like to get into the golf business. I really dont know where i would like to get into in that area but maybe would like to be a golf pro or coach. Or what are some of the popular jobs people are getting with a degree in humanities?? Im really beginning to feel the need to start figuring out what im gonna do wiht my life so i was just seeing if yall think humanities is something i should stick wiht for a while?

2007-11-27 16:36:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well
I live in the Orlando Florida Area
And my parents are in some
financil trouble (who isn't with this terrible war)
Im 14 Male turning 15 in April
and my dad said he might not be able to buy me
an ipod this christmas
I am sad but I know I can get it somehow
do you guys know of any stores that hire at 14 or 15??
I hate food stores so not publix or stuff,
and I don't do outside work lol I take too long to do outside work
lol
Well if anyone knows of any stores that hire at 14 please tell me thanks!!!

2007-11-27 16:32:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't find a decent job & I think I deserve more money than that. I'm on disability, but I still want to work. I looked all over & no luck. I was so desperate that I went filling out applications @ McDonald's & WalMart & stuff. I can't find a job in my career field. I don't have much work experience. I'm trying to get off of disability & work to become more self-sufficient. No one wants to hire me. I can't afford to live off of $650/month for the rest of my life!

I know people always try to warn me, saying, "Well you don't wanna lose your benefits because if you lose your job it'll be very hard & take 15 yrs. to get SSI & Social Security again." I suffer Tourette's & other depressive/anxiety disorders & OCD, & I can only work @ a certain pace & I can't stand on my feet for too long. I also get anxiety attacks when I'm rushed or required to work faster, or they threaten to fire me.

Do you think I should have a work @ home job & work @ my own pace? What jobs do you recommend?

2007-11-27 16:24:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are there any National Chains that are hiring Holiday season help? I really need a job!

2007-11-27 16:21:25 · 3 answers · asked by Daniel S 2

Has anyone ever heard of the 5 5 4 work schedule at the coal mines? Please help!

2007-11-27 15:01:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

-landscaping
-chef
-barber
-sports broadcasting

2007-11-27 15:00:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in a bit of dilema. My wife is 7 1/2 months pregant. I am starting my new job on monday. I am just waiting on the written contract. How would I bring this subject up? when do I? I understand that I will not be able to get a week off, but I really just want 2 days off.

Do I want until after I'm hired then mention this?
Do I add this clause into the contract?

2007-11-27 14:58:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to make money for something and I cannot find a job. I have applied at a coffee shop,Subway, a restaraunt, and Wal*Mart. I can't find anything and I have really good references too!! Do you have any ideas how to make that much money? Thanks for answering!

2007-11-27 14:51:48 · 6 answers · asked by *Country Girl* 2

2007-11-27 14:30:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my duties include organizing and arranging the talk shows and time slots at a local radio station. And i need something better than 'Time Slot Coordinator'....

2007-11-27 14:25:20 · 6 answers · asked by ~Hobo_Blood~ 3

I'm 20 years old. 5'2 100 pounds. I live in southern Mississippi 10 mins away from the gulfport airport. I have wanted to become a flight attendant my ENTIRE life. I just have NO clue how to get started...I asked this question on another email address a while ago but none of the answers really helped. I found this website-- http://www.airlinecareer.com/join.htm Should i do this?? Will I still have to go to training?? I speak French and Im pretty sure im qualified for this job so that isnt a problem. THANK YOU!!!

2007-11-27 14:10:10 · 5 answers · asked by Angela F 1

I came back from a job interview at local govt. There were several people in the interview panel, and all of them gave me their business card. Will thank you e-mail be following the norm, or should I refrain and use snail mail thank you card.

Somehow, I get a feeling snail mailing a thank you card probably won't make a difference. The funny things is I got nailed with experience questions, and then during the later part of the interview, I could tell some of the experience they were asking for from me was not really necessary for the job. Have you ever went through that kind of experience? Should I still snail mail thank you card?

2007-11-27 14:07:27 · 7 answers · asked by simplyme 1

hey everyone,
I'm at the point in my life where im trying to figure out what i want to do when i graduate. I obviously will go to college, and i want to major in something in business that can open up a career that involves me getting paid a lot of money. Im guessing that that would be something in the business world or a doctor, but probably not a doctor for me. Salary is definitely a big thing for me.

What kind of degrees do CEO's and CFO's and Sales Executives have? My main goal in business is to get rich, and im willing to get whatever kind of degree and join whatever type of business that would help me attain that goal. let me know what you think.

What degrees are very valued in the business world and are a gateway to financial success?

2007-11-27 13:55:11 · 7 answers · asked by Mike B 2

The appointment is at 9.30 and I have school after, so is it ok to wear jeans and a collared button up to the interview?

2007-11-27 13:32:16 · 14 answers · asked by helpless copywriter 1