Other - Careers & Employment

I have a feeling my boyfriend's business is going to close, but he hasn't heard anything from them. I kinda hope it does because he got a better job lined up but can't quit his current job because of a contract. But anyway, I'm wondering if it's possible that the company is waiting for the new year to break the news. ?

2007-12-23 14:03:20 · 8 answers · asked by name 1

In a nutshell, I blew it, big time. I was completely wrong and I am completely embarassed to say the least. Thank God for anonymity on this site so I can get some advice. I am a supervisor and I told them to leave work early on Friday to spend time with their families. I did not get prior approval from my supervisor to do this and she is upset. I basically shut down my department and gave them additional paid time off for about 2 hours without executive approval. Dumbie, I know. But, it truly never ocurred to me to even think it would be a problem. The department was so slow, and nothing was going on, so I just thought it'd be nice to let them go home early. She, my supervisor, is very upset with me. She said we'd "deal with it after Christmas." I don't blame her for being upset. I've worried all weekend. Do I take it, apologize and hope things are forgotten about later? Or would it be in my best interest to go ahead and start looking for employment elsewhere?Embarassed!

2007-12-23 13:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hate waking up. Its the hardest part of my life (easy life I know) so I dont want an 8-4 mon-fri job. atleast not till im alot older (not yet 22). I dont mind working with people. I have thick skin and can be polite under any circumstances. However, I want to make alot of money. not to spend, but to invest so later I wont be forced to work. time is money, money is choice. I wanted to avoid school and go into business, but long term it is not safe. anyone willing to work hard for less will steal my contracts, therefore its less than stable. so i was thinking about engineering, achitect, pharmacist. something that has a built in protection for the guy with the degree. school is a big risk,(money being spent instead of made) right now i could bail on business n prob be picked up by corrections canada within a year. but thats my failsafe. Ive talked to alot of csc guys, and there is no middle ground. its either get in man the moneys great, or dont even think about it, its not worth it!

2007-12-23 13:05:42 · 7 answers · asked by llllllllllllllllll 3

I am in my 20's and I want to go to collage but I don't know what kind of career I want. For those that have already decided on a career. How did you chose? Did you chose something you already loved to do? Did you chose something that you knew you would make good money? I feel lost, confused, and scared because I don't know what I would be good at. I am afraid of failing.

2007-12-23 12:19:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

IS THIS LEGAL????

2007-12-23 10:36:53 · 10 answers · asked by LetLoveIn 2

was there anything you could do about it.

2007-12-23 08:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by louise d 6

i've been at the same job for 3years, and find myself being bored at work..my tasks seem to be mundane as i do the same thing day after day...should i start looking for another job or finish school and move on...?

2007-12-23 07:54:43 · 7 answers · asked by 2hott2handle 3

I'm just out of university and have managed to get myself a good job in an office that I start on 2nd January.
Only problem is that I can't stop worrying about it - will I be able to do it? will they like me? what if I hate it?

Getting the job was bad enough - I had 3 unsuccessful interviews for other jobs so my confidence was at an all time low. On my 4th interview I got the job - but I still have such low self-esteem even though someone finally said yes.

2007-12-23 07:30:42 · 9 answers · asked by njay 3

2007-12-23 05:42:59 · 2 answers · asked by whatever............ 1

If I'm applying for a computer programming job, should I include my sports experience? If yes, what should I write? e.g. should I write "2.5 years of Judo", or "Judo brown belt"?

2007-12-23 05:34:12 · 7 answers · asked by Yes 3

I know that under most circumstances Christmas bonuses are gifts - they are not obligatory. This is my first full year with my company, but there has been no mention of a bonus yet.

However, when I was hired last year I was told that "our Christmas bonus program is very generous and can make up a significant portion of one's income."

In my employment contract it states my "...annual salary is X amount of dollars, plus bonuses."

So ... does that change the nature of the bonus from voluntary to obligatory, or could I just be shi.te outta luck?

For the record, last year about a week before Christmas I got a small bonus though I had only been there a month!

2007-12-23 04:43:07 · 4 answers · asked by Grumpus 3

Should I list people with whom I have a more professional relationship with (like past professors who can vouche for my writing, or past employers for internships) but who haven't known me as long as others? Or should I list people who have known me informally for many years, but who don't know my more professional work ability? I'm not sure if time known is more important or if the professional aspect is more important

2007-12-23 04:15:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am starting a new job soon and I am nervous about my first day. It will be everyone's first day because it's a new store that is not even open yet....what should I expect to happen the first day?

2007-12-22 17:47:22 · 6 answers · asked by xoxo 6

2007-12-22 16:15:10 · 4 answers · asked by Rita K 1

2007-12-22 14:59:38 · 6 answers · asked by vasavasa2006 2

I come in to work and try to be in a good mood as often as possible. I like to be friendly towards other coworkers as well as work hard. I'm pretty outgoing and it makes me feel good to see others smile. Recently, it seems my bosses have something against me. It seems they are jealous of how other coworkers confide in me. I work very hard yet nothing seems to be good enough. I swear it's like they have it out for me. It's really bringing me down. How do I get on their good side without changing how I act towards others?

2007-12-22 14:57:47 · 13 answers · asked by Dasher 2

Any answers will be helpful.

2007-12-22 12:42:16 · 14 answers · asked by soccerbabe96 1

Tell us all about your job! What exactly do you do - is it boring or what?

2007-12-22 10:34:08 · 17 answers · asked by B0uncingMoonman@aol.com 7

I work for a very small company. I don't really have a job title, but I do little things such as payroll, account payables, some sales, some general office duties. Like I said, LITTLE THINGS, I don't entirely do these things. I do some of it. But I've been frustrated with work lately because one of my coworkers, whom everyone seems to like, is pretty much bossing me around. I sit about 5 feet away from, and she would email me askin' me to prepare her fedex label shippings, look for folders, go file things, and so on. And I have to reply to her when these things are done. It really pissed me off. Sometimes, not only I don't do these things, and I also don't reply to her email. Apparently, she's been given complete authority over me. I want to leave the job because I feel like I can spend my time doing better things than being someone's *****. I would love to do more, but they're more interested in having someone to do these filthy things. Should I talk to the boss and speak my mind?

2007-12-22 10:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by momoray2002 1

i need a job im 16 and i cant find one i dont really wanna work at mcdonalds and i cant really think of anywere else so if you have any were that would be great!

2007-12-22 10:20:03 · 6 answers · asked by Urban Country Cowgirl 2

I just graduated from Jr. college with an *** in Accounting. My question is, can I work from home or my only choice is to work for a firm?

2007-12-22 09:15:43 · 5 answers · asked by Ednaa 2

I'm 16 and today i went to work for my first day at my local supermarket. I got there at 6 in the morning before opening, and there was this girl there and she was stacking shelves. my line manager then told me to give her a hand. after a few minutes she said 'i have to go, you keep working this' that annoyed me alot as i was new. then a few minutes after she came round and told me to mop the aisle, so i said 'why don't you, it doesn't look like it needs it anyway'. then she goes 'do it.you really don't want to argue with me.' so i did that then she says 'now go and mop round the corner' i got annoyed so i said 'who says?' she says 'i do.' then i got really annoyed and said 'isn't it your job? then she goes 'i'm the ADM if you don't ******* stop answering back, i will throw you out of here personally'
and it turns out she is later she was in her suit walking around, shes like 23 though and looks younger, she got fastracked apparently. it was an easy mistake. how can i make amends?

2007-12-22 09:11:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

It has been in the making for about a year now that after my past supervisor left to become a CNA I would continue in her position. ( I work at Subway) Well now that I and another girl are in charge, I am getting a lot of crap from my former co-workers.
I feel it may be because I am either younger or the same age as all of the people I work with. But I have been there for three years, and the owners have already recognized that I am their best worker which led them to the decision to move me up.
Everyone argues with me, and talk crap about me now..I don't know how to handle it, it sends me home in a bad mood everyday now.

2007-12-22 08:01:02 · 11 answers · asked by Jessica S 2

I've always been curious about this. I happen to have bad vision in one eye. Even with corrective lenses this eye doesn't meet the minimums for a CDL or to become a cop. Isn't this a form of discrimination, or some kind of selective discrimination? I mean, I see plenty of overweight or out of shape cops, short cops, etc. Who's to say that their "disability" isn't any worse than mine for that job?

Don't say "it's because you can't shoot" because I hunt and can shoot with the best of them. I also don't have trouble parking cars or judging distances. Your mind compensates for that in other ways (paying attention to shadows or moving your head around a little to judge depth, etc.). I just think it's discrimination. What do you think?

2007-12-22 07:47:15 · 3 answers · asked by Just Me 1

I have two job interviews with two excellent companies. The first interview will be next week and the second interview will be two weeks after the first one. Normally, the interviewer asks if the candidate is interviewing with other companies or have been looking around for other companies. I think the first company will need my answer to their offer before the second interview. I think the answer to this question is VERY difficult especially:

1-If you say: Yes, I have another interview after this interview: The interviewer might think that you are not serious about the company and you are still looking. Therefore, this may put me behind other candidates. Besides, they may offer me a different benefit package since I am not that serious (as they think).
2-If you say: No, I have no other interviews at this time: The interviewer might think either that you are interested in the company only (good sign), or your qualifications are not that attractive to other employers (bad sign-small

2007-12-22 05:04:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am an application/technical support analyst basically help desk providing support for end users supporting about 350stores around the US etc etc you get the picture.
I am not happy with the company I'm with, I really like what I do and have grown so much in the position I'm in but the raises here are bad. I got a $.30 raise this yr with a meeting expectations review. People who have been here 8 years only make $1 more than me.

Conclusion: Its a small dept which would mean no room to move around AT ALL. raises wouldn't be that great next year either so I dont want to wait around. Been here 1 1/2 years and I think its time to move on.

So what would I tell my next employer why I'm leaving my position? I am applying for the same position with prospects of better pay and oppurtunity to move up. Can I say that?

2007-12-22 02:39:21 · 7 answers · asked by Pudge_Monsta 3

I have good ideas about how to work at my job and improve things, but I don't know if I should be the idea person as it may be threatening to my boss.

I always work to help, rather than be a one-upper, but I also need to be sensitive to others as well.

My boss doesn't seem to not like my ideas/suggestions, but if my gut tells me I should watch how to move, I try to listen (haven't done it in the past).

I don't know if this will affect my chances in my getting raises or bonuses. My boss's boss doesn't like me and I'm not sure who decides what. I don't work directly under my boss's boss (obviously), so unless she's told of my efforts, she won't know them.

I don't want to take more on and look like a doormat, and think it's good to come up with solutions and have initiative.

Please help me in what's best to do in the workforce.

2007-12-22 01:26:20 · 3 answers · asked by advice 1

What kind of jobs are available in a nudist resort? I am looking for something short term (few months). How do I find those jobs and how to apply?

2007-12-22 00:52:09 · 6 answers · asked by pam 1

2007-12-21 17:24:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a real passion for the environment and animals. For the longest time I've tried so hard to find a career that would do some good for the world. I just finished an ecology course and I loved it. I found it interesting and I understood it. I also just scored 99% on my test and I didn't study at all. Usually I have to study a lot to get that kind of mark. My question is what are some careers that involve ecology?

2007-12-21 16:34:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous