Other - Careers & Employment

I work in a VERY negative atmosphere! I work in a truck stop that's full of gossipy, hateful shrews who remind me that I don't fit in. Also, I have a boss who yelled at us, glared at us, and threatened us at the last meeting, because some of us had failed to perform certain tasks we didn't know we were supposed to do. I cannot stand being talked down to like some child who's misbehaved! For that matter, I wouldn't even talk to a child like that myself, and actually if I did, I would be accused of verbal abuse. I work two jobs as it is. This is my full-time job and I earn $6.75 an hour there. I also work 15 hours a week at another job where I earn $12 an hour. I live alone and I'm the only source of income I have. Part of me is hesitant to call in and say that I'm finished with them, but another part of me wants to tell them all to just go to hell. If I called in and told them that I quit, could I just go to a temp agency on Monday and try to find something there? What do you suggest?

2007-11-03 09:38:31 · 9 answers · asked by tangerine 7

On my resume, I do Bullets. Every new responbility I have I put a new bullet. Now for my Real Estate Asst, I don't know it would be.. let me show you what I mean

• Filing Papers
• Data Entry
• Schedule/Reschedule/Confirm Appointments
• Marketing (by this I mean making the flyers for "just sold" or "just listed" or open house flyers to mass mail)
• Open Houses

okay you get where I'm going with the bullets?

1. Errands (pick up or drop off lockboxes, stock flyer boxes, pick up or return listing keys, check vacant properties and tidy up where needed)
HOW DO I WORD THAT, BECAUSE I DO THE BULLETS, SO HOW DO I WORD ALL OF THAT?

2. Basic Office Admin (make copies, keep files clean and current, keep calendar current, follow up on showings for feedback, take pictures of listings, enter listings into local MLS, pull up listings on MLS)
SO WOULD I LABEL IT AS A SINGLE/MULTI BULLET RESPONSIBILITY???

Thanks in advance!!

2007-11-03 08:21:19 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I just received my score from the rural carrier exam, I scored a 91.9 and I had no verteran status. Do I have a good chance of getting a call for an interview? Is it possible to score over 100 if you were a veteran? If any of you took the test and got hired, could you tell me what score you had? Thanks!

2007-11-03 07:59:13 · 3 answers · asked by The Sin 1

I work in childcare and i really enjoy working with kids, but the daycare i work in now is horrible. My boss treats me unfairly-(im not the only one she does this to.) i get yelled at for everything. If i dont get all my work done, i get yelled at but if i dont leave on time, i get yelled at. She is just really hard to work for.
Also, one day, my boss told me that my job should come before everything else, including my family and health.
I got talked to because i wasnt doing enough stuff with the kids, so i went out and spent over $200 on crafts and she told me i couldnt use them, they were too comercialized.
I, among with others get in trouble for every little thing we do, while others would get away with murder get put up on a grand pedastol.
What should i do? I live in a small town where there arent many job opportunities and my husband wont let me quit even though we can afford me not working until i found something better. Its a no win situation....help me!

2007-11-03 07:34:15 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to know if they want to keep me or not. I have 4 more months till the end of my contract. Should I wait untill they open this topic? Should I open it? When would be a good time to do so?

2007-11-03 06:46:31 · 4 answers · asked by Inno 3

2007-11-03 05:04:30 · 8 answers · asked by Marie 1

and before you answer, keep the following in mind.

Over the past 5 years, hundreds of big companies have cut thousands of jobs. I'm sure when you hear the news, you think, "those poor saps". But do you realize the flak that these job cuts cause?

Here is a partial list of companies that have announced either downsizing, or off shoring THIS YEAR ALONE.

HP, Kodak, Pfizer, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Hershey's, MascoTech, Dell (moved support to India), Best Buy, GMAC financing, Bank of America, Cisco, Krogers, Farmer Jack, multiple management levels at Home Depot, WalMart.

Now, realize that it is a proven fact that for every one good paying job that leaves your area, your local area also loses 3-5 outside jobs. Jobs that depended on the cash from the above companies employees buying things.

Hair salons, grocery stores, retail stores, accountants, doctors, dentists, lawyers, gas station attendants.

So I ask you, is YOUR job really "safe" right now? And why do you think so?

2007-11-03 04:14:00 · 6 answers · asked by Gem 7

I'm 17, and turning 18 in 2 weeks. Recently, my parents have been having money troubles. My dads buisness isn't going so well at the moment, and they're struggling to pay the morgage. It may even end with them having to sell the house. I'm considering lap dancing to help pay for the morgage and bills. I've even meet up with a woman who manages a lap dancing club. She says my appearance is right for the job, but she can't give me an interview/audition in the club untill I turn 18. She wants me to come back to see her in a couple of weeks. I've told my mum about this and she says would rather lose the house than have me work as a stripper. But my parents have lived there since they first got married (over 30 years ago), and I know they'll be devastated if they have to move. The job I have now doesn't pay enough.

I know it's sleazy, and i'll hate every second of it, but is this 'good' idea? They've looked after me their whole life, so I think I should give something back.

2007-11-03 02:06:25 · 16 answers · asked by xXxStacixXx 1

I have a job that I did in the past that is a supervisor position that will not re-hire me. I worked there for half a year. I know if a company calls to get a reference check they can as for information such as salary, time with company and whould you rehire the person. I know that if they say "No" to rehiring it is bad. So whould you put this on your resume?

2007-11-02 17:41:57 · 3 answers · asked by JohnSSS 1

I want to work as online DOCTOR?I want to give my advise to online patients where to find such kind of information?

2007-11-02 17:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by KhanS 2

I am talking any job, one of my friends works on boats and get to go all over the Gulf of Mexico, I want to know as many as possible.

2007-11-02 13:13:02 · 5 answers · asked by What to do 1

I got a job offer.I accepted it.After accepting me, they ask me to meet the manager.Manager was not good he was trying to snub me.Still I planned to join.But then I thought whether this job is worth doing.Because it was my studies that I thought would suffer.Also the company was offering me really low pay.But now I am feeling guilty that I told the company I would not be joining on such a short notice.Did I do right thing?Please someone give me some suggestion.I am feeling real low now.I dont know why but I am.

2007-11-02 11:22:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been on disability, I have not worked for 5 years. So, I have a huge gaping hole in my resume. DVR suggested that I use a summary type resume, and I have prepared one, but employers are wanting a detailed resume, and I don't really want to tell them that I have not been working if I can. If I do, I'm automatically disqualified because every single employer I've shared this with said they need RECENT EXPERIENCE. So I don't know what to do.
thanks

2007-11-02 10:01:10 · 8 answers · asked by art_flood 4

I had an interview with a bank on Wednesday. The interview lasted 2 hours. Well, since that interview went so well, they set up another one with the branch manager and it only lasted 34 minutes! Do you think that it's a bad omen to have such a short interview??? Did I just screw myself out of a job???

2007-11-02 09:55:04 · 6 answers · asked by Violation Notice 6

2007-11-02 09:54:17 · 9 answers · asked by jr 3

So here's my situation - I'm 21 years old. I started working at 15 as a receptionist, then moving to various other jobs (none lasting more than 5 months) including bartending and waitressing. At 18 I met my husband, got fired from my waitressing job, became pregnant, got married and have since been a stay-at-home mom. My husband and I are recently separated and I need to find work that will earn me enough money to support myself and my 2-year old son. I have experience as a receptionist, but its been years since I've been one, and I'm looking to work in reception, or even try my luck as being an office assistant. Problem is, its been a few years since I've worked and earned an income, and I need to figure out a way to market myself as a desirable candidate despite everything. I would work my butt off and do whatever it takes to provide for my family. Any ideas on what I should do?

2007-11-02 09:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by Nikki 1

My boss is on a serious 'power trip', and treats us minions like little children; talking down to us, blatantly lying to us and generally making us feel like we are his little slaves.
He is currently putting me under a lot of pressure, and I'm getting more and more wound up and angry about the situation. Being a relatively placid, non-confrontational person I find it really difficult to challenge him and tell him some home truths about the way he treats me and my colleagues, and basically say that he's asking too much of me. Some of my colleagues have challenged him for the exact same reasons, but seem to get nowhere. He has a way of getting what he wants and giving nothing back, and you only realise when you've walked away that you've 'been had' again! He really isn't a very nice person, (in the office, at least!).
Can anyone suggest how I could, either pluck up the courage to confront him or, subtly make him realise I can't cope with the pressure anymore. Long question, sorry! :)

2007-11-02 07:50:08 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you verbalize it?

2007-11-02 07:44:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've been out of work for the last 6 months (BYCHOICE)... We had our first child and I wanted to be there! Now, I'm ready to go back to work (and boy, is my HUSBAND excited). I know they are going to look at the time off, but I am good at what I do and very dependable. If I REALLY want to land the job, what should I say, not say? Thanks!

2007-11-02 04:19:50 · 9 answers · asked by 2012 will be a great year 2

I'm starting a new job,they able to train me..but I'd like to know a little somenthing before I go.Please help me!

2007-11-02 03:33:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Me and my boyfriend wants to move to washington d.c. or chicago. We want to buy a house in which ever state we choose. I just finished my courses as a medical assitant and he has years of experience in Retail. Which state has the most job opprtunities for medical assistant? Chicago or Seattle, Wa? What is the salary for medical assistants in both states? Will my boyfriend have a hard time finding a job in retail in any of the two states mentioned? What is the cost of living in those 2 states? How is it in the 2 states? Is it fun for young couples or geared more towards the family life? Do you think we should move there? We are looking to move there in about 4 or 5 years. Thanks

2007-11-02 03:09:14 · 12 answers · asked by Little Older, Much Wiser 2

I have retail management experience, TV production experience, plumbing experience, boat pilot experience, writing experience, food service experience... the list goes on. Does any employer out there value a varied work and life history, or am I screwed?

2007-11-02 01:25:40 · 7 answers · asked by Neerdowellian 6

I have a 'written and numerical test' at an interview. Any ideas what the test will consist of and how I can prepare for it????

2007-11-02 00:05:04 · 5 answers · asked by orange_skies 2

hi my partner will probably get the sack today, he started a new job in august for a big store. hes been basically running the furniture department, the manager of dept walked out but she has 13 weeks to improve, but my partner was given just a week to 'turn the dept around' there isnt enough staff. he's running about doing everything they're really putting him under pressure. giving ridicuolous time constraints to get everything done before the weeks up.he has a meeting today where he thinks they will sack him

what should he do? must they then give a weeks notice? my partner does a gr8 job but he cant work miracles, he's being made a scapegoat. theyre keepin a sales guy who got the sack from last job cos he was caught stealin and he threatened a customer recently (the bosses thinks the sun shines out his ***)

he knows all this too, my partner thinks he'll be made supervisor (he's goin 2b out of job @xmas) :0(
what should he say 2 them 2day/do? his weeks up 2day plz/thanx?

2007-11-01 23:09:53 · 3 answers · asked by star 1

hi my partner will probably get the sack today, he started a new job in august for a big store. hes been basically running the furniture department, the manager of dept walked out but she has 13 weeks to improve, but my partner was given just a week to 'turn the dept around' there isnt enough staff

he's running about doing everything they're really putting him under pressure. giving ridicuolous time constraints to get everything done before the weeks up.he has a meeting today where he thinks they will sack him (the

what should he do? must they then give a weeks notice? my partner does a gr8 job but he cant work miracles, he's being made a scapegoat. theyre keeping a sales *** who got the sack from last job cos he was caught stealin and he threatened a customer (the overall manager thinks the sun shines out his ***) he knows all this too, my partner thinks he'll be made supervisor (he's goin 2b out of job @xmas) :0(
what should he say 2 them 2day/do? his weeks up 2day plz/thanx

2007-11-01 23:07:58 · 1 answers · asked by star 1

I quit my job without giving a 2 week notice. My district manager asked me if I plan to ever come back to work for the company and I said no. So she said that she was going to mark me as non-rehirable. Is this going to effect my employment record? Im a student now and dont plan on getting a full time job for like another 6 years. Would I be able to put this employment on my resume? I worked there for 2 years.

2007-11-01 21:43:08 · 6 answers · asked by Danman 1

My boyfriend recently got a transfer within his company so that we could move to a different town. He has worked for his company for 3 years and has earnt a good reputation there... however, after 4 weeks on his new account, he hates it. Last week he had an offer from another company who will pay more money and are much closer to home.

He handed in his resignation yesterday and asked if he could leave immediately. All hell broke loose and all his bosses said that they thought it was "disgusting" that he was "demanding" to leave straight away (which he wasn't). His old and new boss (who arranged the transfer) have said that they wash their hands of him and can't believe that he wants to leave after everything they've done for him.

The people at work didn't talk to him anyway - now he will have a very frosty month ahead. He was actually in tears this morning because he hates it so much. He got paid yesterday and a few people have told him he should just walk. What do you think?

2007-11-01 21:37:16 · 7 answers · asked by Sparklepop 6

A friend of mine is having hard time finding an hourly job at some store or shop. He has been applying for several weeks but doesn't get hired anywhere. I think its because he staples a 3 page resume on top of job application.

I told him resume isn't needed for hourly store or fastfood position. I mean for like $6.15 an hour position, is there any need of stapling a 3 to 4 page computer typed resume? There is work experience section on the application already. Is this the reason why he can't find work?

He says he can't find work, because too many people are looking for work but he cannot stop stapling his resume to job applications. Do you think this is stupid? I think so.

The bad thing is that he is drowning in heavy credit card debt and is now in position that he can't even make minimum payments. With zero income he continues using credit cards heavily, but isn't able to find job.

2007-11-01 21:13:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

When exactly do recruiters get paid? When I interview with the company or when I get hired? How can I negotiate when the recruiter has set a "max" for the job? And can I negotiate with the company directly? I don't want to sign the contract if I feel that the recruiter is low balling my salary...I hear you can make more if you don't use the recruiter.

2007-11-01 18:16:30 · 5 answers · asked by _ME_ 1

I will be graduating with a bachelor's degree in December, so I have started to send out my resume to a few jobs. The main job that I want, and feel qualified for, has an online application process. I uploaded my resume and answered their questions. I received an e-mail a day later stating that they had received my materials and would keep me updated on my status. My question is: how long should I expect to wait before hearing something from them? I've never applied for a "real" job before so I'm not sure how long it takes for them to make a decision on whether or not to give me an interview or whatever they may decide to do. Thanks!

2007-11-01 16:30:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous