Careers & Employment - December 2007

Hi All,

I have been in a 3-month long interview process moving through 5 steps. I was informed last night that the company had to "conduct a background and reference check before extending a final offer". Does this mean I got the job? Should I be concerned on what a background and reference check will do? It was unclear in the employer's tone over the phone and it wasn't clear on whether it was official that I got the job or if I should continute to see this as another step in the process.

2007-12-21 04:15:40 · 7 answers · asked by wazzugal 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

HI, English isn't my first language and I have trouble with or misinterpret some words... I am filling out a job application, and under education it ask for minor/major and degree/ diploma... can anyone enlighten me? I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks

2007-12-21 04:09:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

my coworkers are older than me and have been working there longer.. so of course they feel supirior but, when i see them do something, i think it's okay to do the same, and then i do and then they yell at me, and they keep doing that thing they yelled at me for...or they take an exta long break when im on the floor, they make me stay longer that im supposed to, even when im already clocked out and not getting paid for the time im working...what should i do? (ps. this job pays good money!!!)

2007-12-21 04:05:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

we hired this guy a year ago at our transmission shop. He was pretty bad about missing work/coming in late, etc until he got on our company health insurance (6 month waiting period) and then he just went crazy. I've checked and at no point in the last 6 months have I written him a full paycheck b/c he is constantly coming up with something that he has to go get painkillers for. We have major reason to believe he is a pill popper and he has asked other employees if they know where he can get drugs. He also never goes to the same doctor. He has missed work CONSTANTLY, but always brought dr notes.

He came in about 2 weeks ago with his arm in a sling thinkin he could actually work and draw a paycheck. Since this is a safety hazard to both him and our other employees, my owner sent him home and told him to come back when he had a dr's release on it, & not before.

Now he has applied for Mississippi unemployement saying leave of absence. yes, we made him take it. Is their anything

2007-12-21 03:51:12 · 6 answers · asked by ASH 6 in Law & Legal

Today I walked out of my crappy job, because I was completely fed up with the boss barking orders and being disrespectful, and the random hours, and the rude customers, but that's besides the point. I had put in 67 hours since my last paycheck. I really don't want to have to deal with these people again. I understand that after 3 days, it will be job abandonment, and I will have quit. Will they mail me a check, or will they attempt to not pay me until I call and hassle them about it?

2007-12-21 03:15:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

It's so repetitive, its so boring now. I live in NY and i want something new, i am currently in college and I want something in the low 40's.

any ideas out there?

2007-12-21 03:04:29 · 4 answers · asked by panchon2085 2 in Financial Services

I went interview this week on Tuesday. I did send my thank you letter on Wednesday and today to find the result. The HR is saying they will decide by next week and let all candidate know their decision. Does it mean right now still looking and think they have not found the right person. But she didn't turn me down so I guess does it mean still there is hope. Only think I think it ruin my chance is me being late to my interview 10 minutes but other than that I know I did great in interview. The HR manger was prior to me they interviewed 11 people she didn't like any of them and one they interview on Tuesday were today 3 people that includes me she thought all of us were the best so far and she said she think they should be able to decide now otherwise will continue looking. The job has been removed from the website. I wonder if they made someone offer and just waiting to see that background clear

2007-12-21 03:00:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I applied to work at McDonalds, and i called in, and the manager said to come in on a day to see me, Now like how strong are the chances of me geting that job?

2007-12-21 02:44:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I've just got my permit, and now I'm finally ready to apply for jobs to get some money.

Any ideas? I prefer not to work as McDonalds please. Something else other than that.

I have worked at my uncles sushi bar once, but my hours are too complicated to as for another job there again.

Any suggestions would help. I would like to apply for Best Buy, but I heard that you have to be 18 or older to apply there. Is that true?

2007-12-21 02:16:32 · 11 answers · asked by Choro-Kun 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

I plan to migrate to Singapore and live there. I am single woman. Is it safe. How are employment chances there?
Amisha

2007-12-21 01:58:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

At work, I have had to work closely with one particular staff member because I'm training him up, which has been great because I really,really like him. He's hard working & very friendly. I have always noticed that he seems very nervous all the time and I have just discovered why. His friend has told me he has a huge crush on me. This isn't new to me because I have had a lot of staff members with crushes on me. My operations manager told me it is to be expected because staff members often develope crushes on their bosses. The trouble is, every time this happens, they end up leaving when I turn them down. I want to break this cycle because as I said, I really like him (but not like that) & he is very hard working & gets along with everyone.

2007-12-20 23:03:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

am stuck in deciding if I should leave my job at Jcpenneys or not

Likes
I get $8.50 more than min wage
I like the people I work with
I know my duties
Sometimes it can be fun

Dislikes
Crazy hours
Trying to do both school and work(I go to college so a lot more work)
When I told them less hours they put me on nothing but weekends
I am going away for christmas and told them almost 3 weeks ago then told me i HAVE to work those days today
It is too far from my house and is at the mall so its hard on gas
and I no longer feel happy to go to the mall
My mom wants me to leave because we share one car for now
I feel like I can never make plans because I ALWAYS have to work everyday in the weekend
AND my boss is a huge jerk lol

What would you do if you were me

2007-12-20 16:39:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-20 15:52:33 · 18 answers · asked by poohfan2themax 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-20 14:28:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Financial Services

2007-12-20 14:13:10 · 5 answers · asked by vrg i 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

Anybody knows a two year program in a medical comunity college that pays reasonable.

2007-12-20 12:58:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Care

I don't know if it's a phobia or what, i'm not lazy or anything i've been looking for a job, but i just got out of high school and have not worked anywhere except for a weighing station when i had to do comm service. Can anyone tell me why i'm so scared of getting a job??

2007-12-20 12:49:23 · 9 answers · asked by gwenieviere 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

2007-12-20 12:39:19 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

M-F can choose from either 9-6 or 8-6 with half day on friday. Which would you choose?

2007-12-20 12:25:10 · 7 answers · asked by yaya 2 in Administrative and Office Support

How much is their average salary? or hourly wage?

2007-12-20 12:19:42 · 4 answers · asked by Virginia 3 in Other - Careers & Employment

sometimes i see this person at work(driver for a bank) and she knows my name and i dont know hers. how do i go about finding her name without being to obvious and mean. she is not always at the same places that i go to

2007-12-20 12:15:38 · 5 answers · asked by Madmen22 1 in Financial Services

If you have been treated terribly at your current job, what are some reasons why you would leave?

I have been at the same job for almost 7 years, been treated like dirt - had enough of everyones rubbish, including my boss.

How would i go about resigning?
Whould you get another job first?

2007-12-20 12:03:06 · 5 answers · asked by Glamourous_Girl 5 in Other - Careers & Employment

are they required to pay full-time employees? Specifically in the state of California? If you know for sure, please cite sources.

THANKS!!! Merry Christmas!

2007-12-20 11:52:59 · 3 answers · asked by sleepisgood 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

I've been in the cable contruction business for 5 years ... I'm currently trainning in the fiber splicer field. I have arireal and underground fiber and cable contruction experience. I'm looking for highpay overseas. Where can I get the job I want?

2007-12-20 11:22:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food Service

I'm 32 and was recently fired from my job (customer service). I can't seem to keep a job longer than 6 months. I've always wanted a career in the medical field. I have a GED and about 2.5 years of college. I never took school serious but now I see the importance of education. Where would a good starting point be to get into the medical field and obtain a degree? I want to be a X-Ray tech but there aren't any schools offering the program where I live (Sacramento, CA). Does anyone have any advise?

2007-12-20 10:27:40 · 6 answers · asked by cheo4321 1 in Health Care

its been about 3yrs that i've been working with my employer but still my vacation never increased...i only have 1wk(vacation)....is this legal? how does vacation pay works anyways? i'm from california....advice pls.

2007-12-20 09:54:44 · 5 answers · asked by tyrha69 1 in Other - Careers & Employment

My schedual is crazy, i cant work at any food places because i am preganant and cant stand the smell. i cant stand up all day, i get tired easily but i need money. Im so stuck

2007-12-20 09:31:39 · 10 answers · asked by glitznglitter69 2 in Other - Careers & Employment

Once a week someone will bring their dog into the office. I do not have a dog but I have a pet snake. I don't think this is fair, it should be called, "bring your pet to work day" and allow any animal to come to work for the day? I think it's discriminatory towards other animals not to include them in the fun. Yes people may be afraid of my snake but one girl in the office is afraid of dogs but she deals with it. The office is large and I can just imagine all the exercise my snake will get. How do I convince my boss to let my pet have some fun as well?

2007-12-20 08:24:26 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Careers & Employment

I found a website for jobs that is offered by the goverment. They say that pay is from $12-48 an hour, depends on how high I score on the test. They said they have position that I can choose from. However, the process fee is $68 for application, test, etc. they said that if I dont get job offers, they would give me the money back. are those job real? do you know? it is not online job, it is a government agency they say. what do you think?

2007-12-20 08:21:37 · 5 answers · asked by John's Prayer 1 in Government & Non-Profit

I want to get a new job when I graduate in May. I've got a full time job now and it's good but it's not in my field and it's pretty much a dead end. Ideally I want to leave my current job in June and start a new one in August/September so I can have a summer vacation. Would I be better off looking for a job now and trying to negotiate terms like this, or should I just wait until the summer? I don't want to have to spend my whole summer break searching for a job because I don't have one lined up...

2007-12-20 07:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by TooMuch 4 in Other - Careers & Employment