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In order to replace two people who resigned, I must fill out two forms, forward to my boss for approval, she forwards to her boss, & she forwards to VP for approval.

I completed the forms and emailed them to my boss with, "For your approval". My boss read it but never approved them (she just forgot I guess). This was in mid August.

Her boss now asks her whats the hold up. She, in turn, asks me why hadn't I started the process. I told her (my direct boss) that I did and re-sent her the original emails as proof.

She now wants me to start new forms before she approves and forwards to her boss. (She's trying to hide from her boss that she dropped the ball. She wants her boss to think that it was me who dropped the ball.). I re-emailed the original emails twice and she refuses to use the original forms. Gave me direct/clear order to re-do the forms. I'm tired of taking the blame for her screw ups. Pls offer suggestions.

2007-09-27 12:19:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im taking a break from school for a little while, and I really want to make some money! I dont mind working full time, but I dont want to work everyday!
I just bought my first townhome and really want to decorate it!!
Any job suggestions?

2007-09-27 10:38:10 · 4 answers · asked by Nicole S 1

I have been at my job for about a month and I hate it! (I have to do more traveling than I expected and I don't like the field of work I am doing). I'd like to find a new job in a totally different line of work.

I got a message from my supervisor that she needs to meet with me to discuss some things. I think there is a chance she could be firing me.

I applied at like 10 different place so far and listed my current job but always checked the "do not contact current employer" box. Maybe someone called her anyways?

I was planning on giving my 2 weeks notice as soon as I found a new job. But if I meet with her and it sounds like she is going to fire me right away, should I quit first? In that case should I give 2 weeks notice or can I just leave right away?

2007-09-27 09:59:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

The reason I am asking is because I have 1 suit!.....LOL

Avoiding looking like an idiot and wearing the same suit, I am considering going in with a shirt and tie.

Is this acceptable?

Thanks.

2007-09-27 09:55:30 · 11 answers · asked by Enlightenme! 2

I'm 21 years old. I run a hair saloon & have 5 employees. It has been a year. I find it lately my employees show disrespectness like, talking back to you in a rude way, many non-sense / unnecessary complains, lazy, refuse to do what you told them to, etc.
I'm thinking not to keep them anymore, but there won't be subs asap. There're 2 of them who have probs, one of them has a good skill.
I've tried to call for a meeting, in a middle of conversation they always have something to defense. In fact one of them show a very bad performance & not productive.
I've tried to give chance. But they prefer being lazy than practice.
Is this only a seasonal problem? Since this month has less customers than usual. Is that the right reason for them to not well-behaved? or...
Is this a common problem in business?
How to manage them? I see warning is useless.
or it's me too young for them?
probably they think they are in need.
how to show them that they aren't as important as they think?

2007-09-27 09:22:04 · 10 answers · asked by Freddy Jr 1

I will be in the Albany, NY area soon and would greatly appreciate any input.

2007-09-27 08:54:44 · 7 answers · asked by sumita_bnrj 1

My school schedule is fixed so I can't skip class to work. I can work 20 hours a week, which you'd think was great for an employer but it's the exact hours that aren't so great. Evenings I work at a job which pertains to my degree and gaining enough hours to be qualified by the state. However, I'm starting to think I should quit that job because I would be free evenings. I also have another job where I work 3 hours a week (one day) that also pertains to my degree and gaining the state qualification hours, but I want to quit that because it's holding me back.

I really enjoy the jobs that I have right now, but I feel like the hours I put towards them are holding me back from getting a job that would pay more and have more consistency. But at the same time, they pertain to what I want to do after grad next year.

Is it realistic for me to find a "degree" job even though I have yet to graduate? What should I do? I can't find a decent job to pay the bills and it's frustrating.

2007-09-27 08:54:43 · 2 answers · asked by Flowergardener 3

I'm female... just in case you were going to give a funny answer!

I'm 37 and applying for jobs (in law offices) after having 2 years off for my family. I haven't had a proper job interview since I was in my early 20s and, although very confident of my skills, I'm completely petrified of making myself look a fool in the interview.

I normally never wear skirts, and wondered if it would look unprofessional to wear a smart trouser suit to an interview.

A sensible answer to this would remove one small worry!

2007-09-27 08:39:40 · 12 answers · asked by isaulte 6

2007-09-27 08:38:29 · 27 answers · asked by curious mom 1

If you need experience being a manager in order to get a job as a manager or assistant manager, how do you get that experience in the first place?

It seems like all of the job descriptions I have seen for managers and assistant managers require past management experience. How do you get that management experience in the first place if you can't get a job management job without experience? Where do you have to start?

I would like to be a manager or assistant manager of a retail store.

2007-09-27 07:58:23 · 7 answers · asked by hplss.rmntc 5

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Union Job Security Question.?

I was hired as a high value clerk for UPS 5 weeks ago. I was hired because someone was out on workers comp and they needed a replacement. From what I have been told the person is returning in 6 weeks and I would be move to an unload position, which is 5-6 hours LESS per week, and .50-.75 less an hour. This is a total downgrade and I love the position I am doing now. How can I protect myself. I am currently paying my union dues.

2007-09-27 07:42:55 · 2 answers · asked by turtlemaster 1

do the cleaning for him also including cleaning the toilets would you do it? if you were employed as an admin asst. if you would do this name something that you wouldn't do?

2007-09-27 07:04:19 · 18 answers · asked by louise d 6

I work for an office which employs approx. 25 people. There are no sick days or personal days, only a week (5 days) of vacation. If we are sick or need a day off, we have to use one of our 5 vacation days.
If we do not have any vacation days left, you dont have the option of not being paid, since they say the company medical play requires you to work a 40 hour week. Only option is to make up the hours before the next pay period or else lose your FT status and medical coverage.
We do have off for major holidays, but never like the day after Christmas or New Years Eve or anything (unless they're on a weekend of course).
There is no eating allowed at our cubicles, and no cell phones allowed in the building. Also, there are no typical 15 minute breaks, only a 1/2 hour lunch and that's it.
Is this normal or acceptable to you for 35k/yr?

2007-09-27 06:54:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I work for an insurance company. Here are some of the things I do:
-Generate weekly newsletter and email to our subscriber base
-Scan the internet looking for mentions of our company and our competitors
-Oversee our company web site and make changes as needed (not an IT person, though - no formal training)
-Monitor web traffic to our site
-Write emails, create marketing pieces (mostly text) as directed by our company president and my supervisor
-Come up with ideas for new ways to sell our insurance products
-Attend trade shows and mingle with people
-A lot of work directly from the company president, such as correspondance to emails he gets.

They never really gave me a title for this job. It started as CSR since I was taking calls initially, but havent for about 18 months now. I want to apply for other jobs but am not sure what to put as job title, as CSR is misleading.

Is this a marketing director? Marketing & Communications director? Internet Marketing Specialist? What else?

2007-09-27 06:23:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the kind of questions they will ask? and what questions are they looking for? and also how should i go dress? is jeans and a t-shirt ok? i dont dress baggy....i got some nice fitted jeans and nice tees from forever 21 and h&m

2007-09-27 05:42:20 · 5 answers · asked by mariza214 1

I interviewed for a sales position on Aug. 28th and they told me they would be in touch. I called back a week later and they said they would be making their decision that week. After not hearing back from them a week later, I emailed them with no response back. What should I do now?

2007-09-27 05:39:19 · 4 answers · asked by hjaker 1

its a job aptitude test questions asked by an employee to an employer seeking job

2007-09-27 05:31:42 · 11 answers · asked by ornov o 1

and want some colleagues to work over time, how is the best way to ask them? They will get extra money for the job.

2007-09-27 05:04:18 · 10 answers · asked by Tekuari 4

I ask because it seems to me that apprenticeship programs are dissapearing in this country (usa).

2007-09-27 04:46:18 · 3 answers · asked by bloodshotcyclops 4

I am filling out an employment application for a company from which I had received a job offer. One of the questions they ask me is to explain any gaps in my employment history. I have had one (for 7 month) 2 years ago, for very personal and tragic reasons, major life changing experiences, and relocation. How do I state it in the application, without having to recap everything that had happened to me?

Appreciate your help!

2007-09-27 03:04:13 · 6 answers · asked by Me 1

My cousin is 26 years old. She has been changing job every years. She is now working as a social worker helping people with mental health problem for 9 months. She wants to quit her job again because she want to work for refuge camps agency. This is her last year in Grad Program. She is going to be busy with school, therefore, I told her to hang on to her job until graduate.

She did not want to take my suggestion. She thinks I am old fashion---I am very royal to my organization. I have been working at the same company for 3 years. I do not want to change my job until I will finish my degree.

Do you think it is a good idea to change jobs constantly? Will employer hire someone like me or my cousin?

Thank you so much for your kindness. Have a wonderful day.

2007-09-27 00:48:05 · 7 answers · asked by Hope 4

I live in Toronto, just finished a phone interview.

I knew I had to relocate going into the interview, but the interview went well, and two more are schedule, one is to discuss my exact position, the other is to fly to Australia for a face to face.

I currently work as an analyst, my position there would be branch manager or customer service manager, my salary would almost double, but I would be living in SE Asia....I am 25, have no kids, just my car, which I want to take with me, but probably have to sell.....

How far would you relocate for a job? And should I do it? I am really leaning towards yes.

2007-09-26 23:20:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-09-26 22:24:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help me with my career, what to do with my working life...?

My heart is very heavy right now. I have just talked with my employer and it seems I haven't been doing a satisfactory job.

Please, I ask for some sound, heartfelt advice. I have been hopping from one job to another, about six jobs in two years, the least is two months and ten months at max (whch was the first one, next to that is six months).

I do know I am not dumb. I am almost sure that when I get really motivated and challenged I enjoy a task. But my job choices so far have left me in a rut, often dissatisfying my employers and disappointing myself. I do not know. I do not know if I am supposed to enjoy a job, or do i already enjoy it...or do i hate it but stick on, but ends in work they don't like.

My biggest fear is to discover and realize I'm good for nothing.

The obvious path, they say, is to go with what I love doing. However, I think my problem is not identifying what it is I want to do. Its pathetic yes,

2007-09-26 22:20:03 · 5 answers · asked by jake m 1

i decided to quit my job after 2 weeks of training and a day working shift with a specific reason.Will i still get my pay?It's a part time job and there is no contract.

2007-09-26 21:32:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am a full time student and currently i got myself a part time job.I went for 2 weeks training and after that i started my shift yesterday.Anyhow,i decided to quit my job because i received a job offer.But how do i tell my manager?I somehow feel guilty because they have trained me and all and i decided to quit in just a day.However,my friends told me to think for myself and what i is right for me.I am really confused.

2007-09-26 19:40:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well.. I've been working at a crisis shelter for runaway teens for 2 years. I've basically mastered my job in that time, getting promoted to shift supervisor. A few months ago they hired a new guy, took away 2 of my shifts, and gave them to him. Thus taking away my right to my medical benefits (not enough hours). Two more shifts are opening up, and they aren't sure who they will give them to.

Facts about my coworker:
-He only has an associates, and has minor training
-is a no call/ no show often, and is usually late.
And the reason why they give him shifts is because he has a six year old son that he can't financially support.

So if they take these away from me as well, should I quit? Am I overreacting?

2007-09-26 18:03:22 · 14 answers · asked by Raina 5

I have been in sales for 3 1/2 years, i'm fairly good at what i do, just been offered a job working in an office selling over the phone, £24k basic plus commision, but i don't want to do it!!! Been doing field sales in the 3 years or so, fed up with constant driving, can't see myself sitting in an office making calls, but don't know what else i can do that will earn me 30k + a year...got half decent gcse's and a nvq2 in office admin...any ideas....think i am fed up with sales fullstop!!! I would like my next job to be a career, i'm 25, like a varity, just don't want to sell over the phone!!!

2007-09-26 17:55:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a medical problem. I look healthy and can work, but I know it needs attention as soon as possible. How can I go into work tomorrow and explain to my boss that I need to leave work early to go to an appointement.? Without getting in trouble?

Thanks

2007-09-26 17:42:50 · 3 answers · asked by Bo B 2