Relocating to a new state - Mental Health Counselor - (City withheld for privacy), Virginia, United States.
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Moving/Relocation on 12/29/2006.
I really do not have advice on this topic but I am seeking advice. I have worked in the mental health field in CA. for over thirteen years. I am orginally from WI. I relocated to CA. 15yrs. ago. I find myself at a lost because I am so burnt out on the economical strain of living in CA. You would think that CA. is the leading state in decent pay rates for mental health/social services but in fact, the job market is lagging and it doesn't appear that obtaining a Master's in Psychology has much effect on earning potiential. I am a single woman, my children are all grown and I really want to move on and have the life-style Iv worked so hard for. However, I have not reached my goal of earning possibilities. The pay is good if you work for the department of corrections but that is not what I prefer to do. I would appreciate any advice you have to offer.
Work to Make Dream Come True - Merchandise Displayer / Window Trimmer - (City withheld for privacy), Florida, United States.
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Moving/Relocation on 11/26/2006.
1. Consider the failures and mistakes of the previous job.
2. Implement the lessons learnt from the earlier job position.
3. Get rid of the discrepancies.
4. Be confident but not rude, present smartly not being over smart.
5. Respect the values of the organization but not at the cost of compromising with Compliance.
Under paid - Market Research Analyst - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in
Fair Pay on 11/15/2006.
My Advice is to let in coming executives value their importance in the interview process. I did not value the worth of my education when I interviewed, thus I accepted a below market salary that I am not satisfied with. For this reason I am seeking employement elsewhere. So, be confident and value your education even with out experience.
Graveyard shifts - Veterinary Technologist / Technician - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in
Fair Pay on 11/14/2006.
I found the job that I am currently at through Monster.com and they advertised $20 per hour automatically for overnight employees. When I was hired at $17 an hour I was not working overnights, now that I am I reminded my employer of the ad, and asked if I could recieve that rate and she said it was a misprint, so I am working overinights, without any compensation. I would like to get a job in sales with a pharmeceutical company, but they all require Bachelor degrees. I have 3 years of experience in a pharmeceutical company. Is there any advice you could give me?
Speak Up!! - Registrar, College Or University - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
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Job Security on 11/13/2006.
When I started working I was explained how things worked and what system was being used. Eventually I got comfortable with the job and I started to notice of ways to be more efficient, however, I was hesitant to say anything because the person who taught me was loved by everyone and they seem to do everything she wanted, and being that I was new I finally decided to speak to my boss, who was over the person training me. The person who worked their previously, who was training me, was promoted to a Attendance Specialist. I noticed she was happy and dandy at her job, however, I finally spoke to my boss and I let him know of how we can be resourceful and organize the department with some of the technology that was accessible, however, it was not being used, not sure why, and my boss said, "What were you waiting for!!!" and continued saying, "That is what we needed someone who can get us organized and get things done with efficiency." I was shocked, and from then I would always speak up. That was the best thing I could have ever done, later, the other person stop coming by to train me, instead, she would stop by with questions on how to work with computer software. Sometimes new ways are better. Use your best judgement and go for it! Speak Up!
- Outside Sales Representative - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in
Discussing Compensation on 11/4/2006.
Always figure in your travel time and gas and phone expenses
"Righsizing" employees to balance the budget is brutal and backhanded. - Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
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Job Security on 10/9/2006.
Never think that there is job security. After 14 years of excellent service to the vice president of a community college, I was "laterally transferred" to an entry level job. Remember that administrators are playing their own game of chess and they must keep their soldiers close. I was in the way of getting her girlfried into my job, so I was moved to a job that will probably be terminated due to lack of work. Remember: life is not logical or fair!
working for the whole clinic personnel - Medical Assistant - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
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Job Search on 10/6/2006.
I've worked in this field for over 4 years and never experienced so much poor management and neglection in a work place. Unfortunately I haven't moved on for personal reasons one of them pregnancy and lack of money. But now I feel that I can sacrifie a little and move on. I love to take care of patients but is so unfair that I can take care of them at once.
Taking a new job And it Hurts! - Carpenter Apprentice - (City withheld for privacy), Hawaii, United States.
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Impress New Employer on 9/26/2006.
All new employment Hurt! Mind, Body, or even Soul. Think about children "You gotta Tell'em Over and Over again, and there you start to get numb.
Be sure you have something to work on - Sr. Software Engineer / Developer / Programmer - (City withheld for privacy), Oregon, United States.
Posted in
I Was Fired on 9/24/2006.
My "manager" (boss) gave me a finished project to work on, prohibited me from doing anything else, and then said I had low productivity - just in time for the layoffs. Fight like hell to get a task that can show visible productivity. Even though productivity is the result of the sum total of ALL factors, including the ones that the boss is responsible for - you're the one who will get all the blame. Managers like to assume that productivity is like height - it's solely an attribute of the individual, like height.
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