Other - Careers & Employment

I currently work 3 minutes away from my house (I live with my parents in the country) and I received a job offer to work 2.5 hours away from my home in they city. It pays twice as much as I'm making now. Cons: I have to buy a new car (the one I have now is not reliable), pay rent, and I would be away from my family and my loving boyfriend.
I'm feeling a little queezy about all this. My bf supports me, but I'm sad because of the distance there is going to be between us. Am I being silly about this? Please comment!

2007-09-28 16:41:37 · 12 answers · asked by Silent_Smile 2

I have recieved excellent preformance reviews and I was wondering if it is tacky to bring them to a job interview. Thanks!

2007-09-28 16:40:57 · 12 answers · asked by Luke_n_Lydias_mommy 1

..im at school full time so yeah i havea pt job mon-fri so im looking for something I can do in a one day assignment...?
how about a painting job...how can I get that job? something having to d with home maintenace ...maybe installing brick cabinets...something not to hard.???

2007-09-28 16:40:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get a job as a housekeeper because I enjoy cleaning and I don't have to deal with retail jobs and deal with irate customers. The employment ads I see from other employers (especially, people who want you to clean their homes) pay very generously and not pay minimum wage unlike other jobs. Anyway, if I get hired to work as a housekeeper, which would be no problem for me, how would I convince my future employers that I prefer cleaning with natural products and not toxic chemicals products and for them to provide the products? Natural products are better for the environment and is not a health hazard than toxic chemical products. I wonder about this alot. Constructive advice is appreciated.

2007-09-28 15:27:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi I am a highschool student right now I'v been looking for jobs all over can't find any does any1 no of an online job were I could get great money . I am 16 so this could b an issue plz help me I need a job . I want answers for those who have been working on internet jobs .plz plz help i need a legit , good paying job online I speak spanish and english if that helps

2007-09-28 14:37:33 · 7 answers · asked by jess_j_usa 1

i work in the electricians union in las vegas, we work from 3AM-2PM 11 hour days, 6-7 days a week, and its VERY physically demanding heavy lifting and all that , my feet and hands are in pain every day and im only 18, not to mention las vegas's 100+ heat, every day im miserable and hate my life, but the money is pretty good, do you think it would be worth it to quit? i was thinkin bout goin back to school, to study in culinary arts, but the cooks union around here isnt as much money, or i would take some business classes to and maybe open up my own shop, but i think i would enjoy it more, but who knows, do you think its worth the risk for me to quit, to try out a profession for less money, but may or may not like more? is hating your job just a part of life? or should i strive for a job i love?
one thing to note is that i'm not actually makin that much bank right now, only about $10/hr(time and a half on overtime, and double time on sundays)

2007-09-28 14:13:05 · 7 answers · asked by Chris 2

My friend wants to be a reference for my resume but shes only my friend and i dont know if i can put her down. I have only 1 other reference... this is my first resume

2007-09-28 11:59:43 · 7 answers · asked by Kirsty Lee 2

Should I be a busser to move up to a waiter or a courtesy clerk at a grocery store while attending college? Or somthing else you guys can think of, its has to be evenings? Thanks

2007-09-28 10:15:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-28 09:48:37 · 17 answers · asked by godbar 2

My husband and I are living in the U.S...My husband has an opportunity to take an international assignment in Japan for a year. We've decided to jump at the opportunity and we will be leaving as soon as 3 months from now.

I have just started my career less than a year ago, and I have the chance to keep my job and telecommute from Japan. I am torn about keeping my job or not working while in Japan and pursuing my artistic interests (writing, painting, photography, etc) as well as getting to really experience the culture--maybe even teaching English part time. Will working full time from home in Japan take away from that experience? I realize it is up to me how much I want to "get" from the experience of living in Japan--I just don't know whether the stress of being in another country and working full time will be more than I'd like to handle. If you had the choice, what would you do?

Any advice would be appreciated.

2007-09-28 09:03:03 · 5 answers · asked by Laurie L 1

I already have a home business, but like any business, it takes time to build and grow...in the mean time, I'd like a legit job..something that works and gets me money....

2007-09-28 07:58:26 · 9 answers · asked by Rosalie 1

I've been at my job for a little over 2 years, but I definitely want to leave since I don't enjoy it very much.

However, the work I do is very valuable to the company (took me about a year to become really good at it) and there's nobody else "in-house" that could do it since I'm the only person in this department.

Although my starting salary was pretty low for someone in their mid-30s ($11/hr - I was desperate for a job), I'm now making over $18/hr in just 2 years. But it's still nowhere near what I really want to make or feel I deserve. Plus, like I said,
I really don't enjoy the job.

My concern is that if I leave, it will really upset my boss and I might not get a good recommendation, plus it would set the company back since it would take them a while to train somebody else to do my job. Alot of people would say "who cares", I know. But I feel bad.

If I get another job, what's the best way to quit my current job while causing the least amount of damage?

2007-09-28 06:40:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to apply for a store position at Fred Meyers, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Old Navy, etc. Some of these places require a resume, but what do I put on it? I already have a resume that is specific for a tech job, which shows relavent courses I've taken and awards that I've received.

But now that I'm applying for a job at some clothes stores, I don't know what to put on my resume.

Please tell me what type of stuff I need to write!

2007-09-28 06:18:32 · 3 answers · asked by smuckers 2

I just graduated from college with a degree in CS,,, however I am not very good with all the technical / programming stuff, so for now I just want a general office job... like data entry
just some entry level job in the field. I have no previous job experience.

I do not want to end up in a blue-collar staffing agency, they will send me to some construction or warehouse work as they once did.

That's why I want to know any names or what should I type in the search box to look for staffing agencies that will send me to the type of job I want. Thanks.


1)Do you any good recognized national names?
2) what should I type in search engines to find the agencies I'm looking for.

2007-09-28 05:37:11 · 3 answers · asked by XM 2

HI, I would like to know weather a copy of our college degree diploma is needed or required when applying to jobs.

I just graduated from college and don't know if this is necessary. Or do they just have some kind of database where they can check this (degree completion)?

Is it a good idea, to have a copy in hand? and what else do you recommend having when applying for jobs. A transcript of all courses? Is it necessary? since my doesn't look very good in the last 2 semesters I really don't want to show it.

I appreciate your help. Thanks.

2007-09-28 05:11:07 · 7 answers · asked by XM 2

2007-09-28 04:37:27 · 1 answers · asked by mpascual8 1

would you do?
Accept a terrible work schedule and not very good pay compared to the responsiblity OR suck up that un-employment for awhile (struggle alittle, but wait for something better?

2007-09-28 03:58:08 · 5 answers · asked by a2z_alterego 4

ok i'm going to try to make this simple....

a vendor just told me that the owner told HIM that i was the reason his bill was paid 3 months late.
HOWEVER, that is NOT the truth. the truth is that the owner had it in his desk for 3 months after i asked him what order it went to....he never gave it back to me and i don't know whether to beleive this vendor or not or whether to ask my boss about this....

the biggest problem is that i can see my boss telling him that....blaming it on me....i won't stand for that!!!!

what would you do???

p.s. i'm leaving this job in december....
maybe i should just let it go???

2007-09-28 03:17:56 · 9 answers · asked by joey322 6

£58-a-week JSA is all well and good but an extra £27 per week would be just the job.
Trouble is, to meet the threshold required for Incapacity Benefit (and receive my extra dough) i need to prove i am "unsuitable" for work. Any suggestions ? All feasible excuses will be duly considered.

2007-09-28 03:08:51 · 30 answers · asked by Kearney Zzyzwicz 2

I have been to a few interviews now, and I was offered two jobs which I turned down, as they werent what I wanted. I always get stuck on What have you got to offer this company?
Why do you want to leave your present company? (BASICALLY I HATE IT HERE, but I know I cant say that) so what do I say? Where will you see your self in 5 yrs time? I hate that one too! God im so gonna do rubbish!

2007-09-28 02:22:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was hired in as a temp along with a another. We're both pretty young (early 20's) and lately the other temp has been screwing up a lot (turning in reports done wrong). When the reports come back wrong she tells management she didn't do them and management comes to me and I get reprimanded. She also defaced and wrote grafitti on some of the pictures that are hanging up in our office while I was on lunch break. When I came back from lunch she left for hers and management came into the office and I got a huge reprimand for it even though I tried to explain that I had no idea what was going on. One of the VP's has been hinting around lately that at the end of our temp work they're going to hire me on permanently, but I'm afraid these little problems that the other temp is causing are going to persuade the VP not to hire me at all. My question is should I pre-emptively approach my boss about these issues or not bring any attention to it at all?

2007-09-28 01:20:21 · 14 answers · asked by lucky15 1

I am a Computer operator our company has no job for us that is why maybe they put me to a clerical position, which is not my position. it is hard for me to take this but I think some of the employee is thinking layoff in the near future. So if I refuse to do this clerical work do they have a right to terminate me.

2007-09-27 17:38:51 · 5 answers · asked by Boy 2

my horoscope is capricon.i born on 22 december at 11.02 in 1984 on saturday.

2007-09-27 17:25:45 · 1 answers · asked by sweetridima_143 1

2007-09-27 16:47:09 · 7 answers · asked by Your Mom 6

I work in retail.vI have been at my job for 3 years and I love it! I love my boss! he's such a great guy! But recently there was this manager hired and for whatever reason, he hates me. He's cursed at me. He yells at me in front of people. And when there's no one around he tries to be all buddy buddy & touch me and stuff. Nothing sexual, I don't think, but he pokes me and tries to joke around. I never told the guy off because my boss was on vac and I wanted to talk it over with him. A long story short I ended up writing a letter to my boss and leaving it in his office. This is the first complaint I have ever made on a manager! Now the manager knows someone has a complaint but he doesn't know who. I have to be interviewed 2morrow and he's definitely going to know it was me bc he has to be interviewed too. Any advice for the interview? I have no clue what to expect and I am sooo nervous. My boss says relax but I cant help but feel uneasy. Any advice on what to expect or to calm me down?

2007-09-27 16:23:48 · 6 answers · asked by Insomniac_Insanity 1

Right now im taking chemistry, Biology, Math, Physics and Computer Engineering. What are some other careers involving chemistry/math or biology/math or any science and math. I love chemistry alot and I also love math but I'm terrible at physics. Will I need physics alot to become a pharmacist?

2007-09-27 14:45:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hopefully the exit interview will not be long. I may have to go through one tomorrow. I will not be taking my car because its in the shop;therefore, I will be getting a ride... I would not want my ride to be waiting more than 15 minutes max.

2007-09-27 14:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by tx_gyrl23 1

I've only worked there for a month, and I've had a part-time job the whole time, so there isn't any empty time on my resume. I suspect I am going to be fired. I am debating whether I should quit before I get fired. I have been planning on quiting, I have many applications out and I have some interviews scheduled, so it isn't a huge deal if I quit, but I would like to wait until I have another job lined up.

My question is: if I get fired, will it come back to haunt me later? When I am filling out applications will I have to check the box stating that yes, I was discharged from a job?

2007-09-27 14:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im about to graduate highschool and am being pushed towards colleges and careers. I've always dreamt of owning my own business but the thought of failing is always in the back of my mind.

I guess my questions are:

-What major should i get?
-Is it hard?
-How do you get started?

Thank you!

2007-09-27 13:38:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am wondering specifically how one comes by the certification. Is there a test given by the government? Must one have any amount of on the job experience? That sort of thing.

Thanks.

2007-09-27 13:27:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous