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Career Talk: Created by Eons but owned by you, this group was started to host discussions about career advice in general. The topics we'll cover range from job hunting tips (resumes and interviews) to identifying your key drivers that make work satisfying to you.
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How Old Is Too Old?
I will be 52 next month and am currently as Assistant Store Manager for a large drug store chain. I have been in retail since 1984. I have never really liked it but feel stuck. Once upon a time, right out of high school, I wanted to be a teacher but life got in the way. I am really unhappy working with a boss who works me up to 60 hours per week, takes credit for everything I have done, blames me for everything that goes wrong. I do everything in the store that he does but he gets huge bonuses and I am lucky if I get a 2% raise once a year. The new District Manager is old school drug store management and has little positive to say about women managers and especially assistant managers. This doesn't even count the issues with the occasional unpleasant customer or associate. The bottom line is that I think I am stuck in a corporate culture that is not assistant manager friendly. I am wondering if it's too late to go back (or forward) and rekindle the old dream of becoming a teacher? Any ideas?
Memorial Day~ I salute you...
To all active duty US Armed Forces and veterans of wartime and peacetime service, I salute you for your sacrifice. We, the American people, continue to enjoy our liberty because of your service.
Furthermore, I would like to dedicate this remembrance to my mother. Capt. Mary Miklosey, US Army, a WW II veteran whom I lost. She spent 3 years in Europe tending to the wounded in a MASH unit. Also, I dedicate this remembrance to my son, US Air Force, Iraqi war veteran. In addition, I want to remember my son, US Army, commissioning, and my daughter, US Navy, currently deployed.
Salute,
Christina
US Air Force Vietnam Veteran
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What to do????
I'm self employed own and operate a cleaning business. Started in 1981 with a partner. Now on my own with just residential. I was looking to get a job working for someone with benefits. Went on a cattle call for a bank. I was asked if I could handle money. HELLO I own my own business. Also, I worked part time as a head cashier for years and worked in direct sales(party plans for 10 years). They were looking for 20 year olds.
My question is, do I expand my business or keep looking for a job with benefits.
My question is, do I expand my business or keep looking for a job with benefits.
IT Recruiting??
I thought I'd post this message to get some feedback. Plus, I'm curious as to what you all think!
I'm currently a senior-level mainframe applications programmer-analyst (COBOL/DB2/CICS, JCL, MVS, etc., with some client-server skills - 27 years in the field). I now have the opportunity to work for my current consulting company as an IT recruiter and proposal-writer while I'm on the bench.
I've actually thought about permanently switching to recruiting (time to do something different!). However, I'm really not sure it's for me.
Examples: When I initially meet people, I do very well, i.e., I'm outgoing, ask questions, and am engaging. And, I do enjoy interviewing prospective employees, and I love doing any/all research. However, I don't think I have a salesperson's "personality". For example, I used to market Pre-Paid Legal memberships, but I always took it personally when people didn't want to "sign up for the product"! I also don't think I'm much a "schoomzer"! (You know, wining and dining clients)
What do you all think, in general, about IT recruiting? I'm really hoping to get responses from people already in the industry, who have experience doing this kind of recruiting. For example, do you like it? What was your first year like? etc., etc.
Thanks for any and all input!
I'm currently a senior-level mainframe applications programmer-analyst (COBOL/DB2/CICS, JCL, MVS, etc., with some client-server skills - 27 years in the field). I now have the opportunity to work for my current consulting company as an IT recruiter and proposal-writer while I'm on the bench.
I've actually thought about permanently switching to recruiting (time to do something different!). However, I'm really not sure it's for me.
Examples: When I initially meet people, I do very well, i.e., I'm outgoing, ask questions, and am engaging. And, I do enjoy interviewing prospective employees, and I love doing any/all research. However, I don't think I have a salesperson's "personality". For example, I used to market Pre-Paid Legal memberships, but I always took it personally when people didn't want to "sign up for the product"! I also don't think I'm much a "schoomzer"! (You know, wining and dining clients)
What do you all think, in general, about IT recruiting? I'm really hoping to get responses from people already in the industry, who have experience doing this kind of recruiting. For example, do you like it? What was your first year like? etc., etc.
Thanks for any and all input!
We're in Demand in the Workplace
Companies today are actively seeking over-50 employees because of our work ethics and experience.
Many top companies would love to have us to contribute to their workplace.
Have you thought of a part-time job where you can mentor the Gen-Xr's or the kids with their first jobs?
You can really make a difference, whether you need the money or not.
What do you think?
Many top companies would love to have us to contribute to their workplace.
Have you thought of a part-time job where you can mentor the Gen-Xr's or the kids with their first jobs?
You can really make a difference, whether you need the money or not.
What do you think?
What's on Your Mind?
I'm glad you stopped by. It's been kind of quiet around here.
What motivates you at work?
Do you display passion, performance, and purpose in your career?
I keep trying to improve my people skills, especially when it comes to supervising and motivating employees.
Let me know what's on your mind.
Have a Great Day!
What motivates you at work?
Do you display passion, performance, and purpose in your career?
I keep trying to improve my people skills, especially when it comes to supervising and motivating employees.
Let me know what's on your mind.
Have a Great Day!
Where is everybody? At Work?
I just joined this group, and it appears to me that no one has posted for 41 days. I'm I correct?
I am fortunate to have a really good job, but my career can always use impovement.
#1 Priority = Positive Attitude
I am fortunate to have a really good job, but my career can always use impovement.
#1 Priority = Positive Attitude
What's Happening to Me
I am an emotional basket case right now and think I have some ideas about where to turn. This is my story:
I'm now 60. My career has lasted 25 years and have been quite successful. 14 years ago I moved 2000 miles away from my family to a home office position. In that group I obtained professional certification. My job over the past few years has included facilitating strategic business planning with the president and global direct reports of my company. I have had fun, been successful and have hoped to continue my career for at least the next five years.
In February I returned from four months of disability and am continuing to recover from two back surgeries at the end of 2006. I hide the pain and do not ask for accomodations so I can continue to appear healthy and vibrant. While on disability I was contacted by my boss who told me I would no longer be working for him, but will have a job when I return.
Since returning I have been miserable. I'm a male and believe it or not in this day in age, by female boss enjoys embarassing me in front of the rest of our group (all female) by making comments such as, "women are smarter than men" just to see my reaction.
To top that, I have been told people who have been with the company a long time are a part of the problem, not a part of the solution.
In June I applied to return to the job I held for the 11 years prior to being asked to move 2000. It would relocate me closer to the family and get me back to relationship management, an opportunity I love. The result after two months of courtesy interviews and worry, they are looking for someone with, "less experience."
So with all this I will be talking to our HR group to see what their reaction will be, with no hope of any satisfaction.
I have many friends that are 55+ that have been laid off. It seems corporate america has decided the risk of this type of behavior appropriate and the penalties not so high as to avoid fines, litigation and penalties.
Right now I am not happy. I served our country in Vietnam and received punishing treatment when I got home. I have now worked for, and added value to the company in the range of billions of dollars and I am now told I am too old to add value.
So a very long, whine, but I would love to know what other's experiences have been and how they have overcome the corporate powers.
I'm now 60. My career has lasted 25 years and have been quite successful. 14 years ago I moved 2000 miles away from my family to a home office position. In that group I obtained professional certification. My job over the past few years has included facilitating strategic business planning with the president and global direct reports of my company. I have had fun, been successful and have hoped to continue my career for at least the next five years.
In February I returned from four months of disability and am continuing to recover from two back surgeries at the end of 2006. I hide the pain and do not ask for accomodations so I can continue to appear healthy and vibrant. While on disability I was contacted by my boss who told me I would no longer be working for him, but will have a job when I return.
Since returning I have been miserable. I'm a male and believe it or not in this day in age, by female boss enjoys embarassing me in front of the rest of our group (all female) by making comments such as, "women are smarter than men" just to see my reaction.
To top that, I have been told people who have been with the company a long time are a part of the problem, not a part of the solution.
In June I applied to return to the job I held for the 11 years prior to being asked to move 2000. It would relocate me closer to the family and get me back to relationship management, an opportunity I love. The result after two months of courtesy interviews and worry, they are looking for someone with, "less experience."
So with all this I will be talking to our HR group to see what their reaction will be, with no hope of any satisfaction.
I have many friends that are 55+ that have been laid off. It seems corporate america has decided the risk of this type of behavior appropriate and the penalties not so high as to avoid fines, litigation and penalties.
Right now I am not happy. I served our country in Vietnam and received punishing treatment when I got home. I have now worked for, and added value to the company in the range of billions of dollars and I am now told I am too old to add value.
So a very long, whine, but I would love to know what other's experiences have been and how they have overcome the corporate powers.
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