[kimbomynizzo]

Anyone here have a "Work Spouse" ? HAHA random i know. im bored and i'm interested to know if peeps do, because I used to have one

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=work+spouse

[ayahuasca]

Anyone here have a "Work Spouse" ? HAHA random i know. im bored and i'm interested to know if peeps do, because I used to have one

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=work+spouse

I do. She's my mentor because she's been there longer. Funnily enough, her fiance used to work with her too, until he decided that he needed a new job. So now she and I spend a lot of time working together. Especially since she gives me things to do and advice when I ask for it. We're the same age but because of the experience difference she seems a lot older. That plus the fact that she towers over me by at least 4-5 inches, and I'm 6ft tall....

[SDRAGON]

with ppl losing their jobs, doesnt hurt to attend the expo right? lol

8th Annual Asian Diversity Career & Graduate School Expo

read about info here
http://www.defectivegenetic.com/?p=43

[tasty]

i didn't go to my interview LOL.

i didn't call to tell them either.

hahaha... oops.

[ayahuasca]

i didn't go to my interview LOL.

i didn't call to tell them either.

hahaha... oops.

Major lols for you

[Raito!]

I HAVE A QUESTION that is job related!!!

Have anyone ever feel lonely while eating lunch?

I work for a small design firm and my coworker ALL SEEM TO BE IN A PACT/CLUB/GROUPIE of their own.

The girls all go out and eat lunch with all other girls in the company.

The guys, well, it consist of my boss, supervisor, manager, and all those super seniority dudes.

I don't fit in to any of those lmaooooo because im not a girl and only been there for less than a year.

I enjoy solitude and silence when at lunch but AFTER 6 months of working there, i feel lonely and out of place =__=;;

So have you guys ever been in my situation and how did you deal with it?

[Temoin la Nuit]

I HAVE A QUESTION that is job related!!!

Have anyone ever feel lonely while eating lunch?

I work for a small design firm and my coworker ALL SEEM TO BE IN A PACT/CLUB/GROUPIE of their own.

The girls all go out and eat lunch with all other girls in the company.

The guys, well, it consist of my boss, supervisor, manager, and all those super seniority dudes.

I don't fit in to any of those lmaooooo because im not a girl and only been there for less than a year.

I enjoy solitude and silence when at lunch but AFTER 6 months of working there, i feel lonely and out of place =__=;;

So have you guys ever been in my situation and how did you deal with it?

You can break into cliques.. more easily or more difficult depending on how social you are.

Go chat up some of the gals. Eventually, if you're interesting, they'll invite you to lunch. If that doesn't scare them, they'll start regularly inviting you.

[gummybummy]

I HAVE A QUESTION that is job related!!!

Have anyone ever feel lonely while eating lunch?

I work for a small design firm and my coworker ALL SEEM TO BE IN A PACT/CLUB/GROUPIE of their own.

The girls all go out and eat lunch with all other girls in the company.

The guys, well, it consist of my boss, supervisor, manager, and all those super seniority dudes.

I don't fit in to any of those lmaooooo because im not a girl and only been there for less than a year.

I enjoy solitude and silence when at lunch but AFTER 6 months of working there, i feel lonely and out of place =__=;;

So have you guys ever been in my situation and how did you deal with it?

Yeah, most of the firms have their own lunch groups it seems, I remember when I started working, I was kind of nervous about the lunch situation because I did not want to eat alone, but some of my co-workers invited me, and I saw that the younger people usually ate lunch together, while the more older usually sat together. I think it is bound to happen, but in your case I really think you should take the initiative to sit with the guys.
When it is lunch time, just approach the guys and say that you will join them.

[Nerdy]

Just started my first real job as a geologist/environmental engineer last Thursday. I've been used to bumming out all day and sleeping at 4AM, that all this 40-hour work week business and sleeping at 10-11 and getting up at 5:50 is killing me! The work atmosphere is nice and my co-workers are pretty cool, but the work doesn't seem fulfilling at the moment and the field work portions of the job will cut into obligations I have, like working out. I suppose those types of sacrifices are in order and gotta pay my dues, I guess...

[Pogichinoy]

I enjoy solitude and silence when at lunch but AFTER 6 months of working there, i feel lonely and out of place =__=;;

So have you guys ever been in my situation and how did you deal with it?

Should've forseen this would happen when you first started and began socialising then.

Don't worry, it can still be salvaged. How? Start chatting with them, find something in common, even just before their lunch time, etc.

[erincait]

Woohoo!

It is a small start but I got a job with my dream organization! The ACLU!! Woo!

... seriously though. How am I going to pay my bills with this? T_T

Still. I am very happy.

[nycsouljaac]

Hey, does anybody know where to look for jobs in South Korea, preferably business related jobs? I heard that there is a huge need for bilinguals in korea, but I don't know where to look for them. Thanks.

[azn_romeo_4u]

yea, english is on the rise in asian countries. I jsut came from thailand and they are looking for english teachers there as well. Just saw some posts over at craigslist for english speaking people to go teach in china as well

[little mixed girl]

why only korean-americans?
i'm interested in working in korea after my time in japan is up, but i don't want to teach english.

from what i can tell, it seems like many korean companies prefer to hire native koreans with some english ability, rather than korean-americans.
if you're korean, apparently you can get a special visa and go to korea and search from a job there.
that visa makes you more appealing to companies than someone like me.

but, since korea is like japan, and both countries love tests, you might need to take a test to get into a company (if you're going to be a regular worker).
if you're going to be a special foreign worker, then you can probably skip the tests that everyone else takes.
but at least get some KLPT certification to show that you have a high level of comprehension.

...of course i could be completely wrong

[reuniw]

why only korean-americans?
i'm interested in working in korea after my time in japan is up, but i don't want to teach english.

from what i can tell, it seems like many korean companies prefer to hire native koreans with some english ability, rather than korean-americans.
if you're korean, apparently you can get a special visa and go to korea and search from a job there.
that visa makes you more appealing to companies than someone like me.

but, since korea is like japan, and both countries love tests, you might need to take a test to get into a company (if you're going to be a regular worker).
if you're going to be a special foreign worker, then you can probably skip the tests that everyone else takes.
but at least get some KLPT certification to show that you have a high level of comprehension.

...of course i could be completely wrong

You're mostly correct. You should also add that Koreans are very name conscious. Top conglomerates like Samsung or LG (where most Koreans want to work) only hire from top schools like SNU or Yonsei. By extension, if you graduated from a top school in the US, it will be easier to get a job in Korea. You'd be surprised to know how much Koreans are informed about American schools.

[whorrored]

I find out on Friday that my office has switched payroll companies and due to our office being slow, they've docked my pay back to what I first started at almost 2 years ago ( just until things pick up ). My docked pay is effective immediately. How immediately you ask? Try retroactively two weeks ago. My office's payroll is done a paycheck behind, so my recent paycheck is from 2 weeks ago. So actually, starting two weeks ago, I had been working for docked pay and I didn't even know it. I spoke to a co-worker earlier and she advised me, that it's illegal to do that. I'm wondering, is it illegal and if so, what can I do about it? I do feel entitled to receive the pay that I had worked for 2 weeks ago but then again, I don't want to upset anyone at my office if I bring it up. I'm thankful in this economy to even have a job.

Thanks in advance.

[V12Juice]

How about you go to a lawyer, I'm sure they will give you a direct answer instead of "Oh I heard that from a friends friend that its illegal to do that!!111" you get from around here. Your boss can fire you or dock your pay and blame it on the economy. If you tried to take him to court, he might get away with it if he pulls the "recession" card.

[whorrored]

How about you go to a lawyer, I'm sure they will give you a direct answer instead of "Oh I heard that from a friends friend that its illegal to do that!!111" you get from around here. Your boss can fire you or dock your pay and blame it on the economy. If you tried to take him to court, he might get away with it if he pulls the "recession" card.

I'm considering that, but even as you mentioned, it's possible that my employer can get away with it and not pay me. Not to mention, I'd be on bad/ill terms with my boss and company. That's why I thought I might ask around before I actually pursue it. Plus Lawyers cost money and this might be a case, that's just not worth it.

[Temoin la Nuit]

I'm considering that, but even as you mentioned, it's possible that my employer can get away with it and not pay me. Not to mention, I'd be on bad/ill terms with my boss and company. That's why I thought I might ask around before I actually pursue it. Plus Lawyers cost money and this might be a case, that's just not worth it.

1. How is your industry doing in the current economy? If there's a good chance you'd go unemployed for a while if you lost your job, you have to swallow your pride.

2. How much would you rely on a recommendation / reference from this position? If you need one.. again, gotta swallow your pride (or get a coworker to impersonate the boss).

As much as it sucks, you might not have too much recourse for this right now. I'm not sure how much the amount is that you're talking about, but depending on how much the retainer to bring the lawyer into the case is, and how long it takes, funds recovered might not be material.

[MissLadyBunny]

Today, this morning I was told I was fired. I worked at my job for some 2 plus years. I've been through 3 store managers and 8 assistant managers. Now its seems that their dropping associates who been there the longest. This so sux he could wait anther week when i got paid. Then i would have been fine but he had to do it this week before i got paid What a jerk after putting up with his BS.

I wonder if anyone has some helpful tips on finding a new job. I live in Florida so the jobs here are come and go jobs. I'm trying to find a job working for the county I live in. At this point I'm willing ot go overseas for a better job.