I will start at the beginning. The company that I work for has 15 minor surgical sites and add to that many clinics. So this company has never had a purchasing manager before, each site purchased supplies directly and nobody was watching the supplier for errors, low and behold, years later they realize they have been getting ripped off....
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posted by irish01
on Apr 10, 2013 -
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A few days ago I went to see my local Career Advisor at school. She said I was miles ahead of every other humanities grad as I have 15 months of work experience. She told me to contact various guilds and organizations in my area...
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posted by GiveUpNed
on Jan 10, 2013 -
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What's the best place to live on a low budget given a life-consuming job in Manhattan near Madison Square Park? And how low can I go both before and after unintelligible-but-critically-important-tax-stuff?
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posted by ch3cooh
on Jan 6, 2013 -
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A year ago, I moved across the country for a new job, and unfortunately, I ended up hating it and quitting recently. Now my lease is about to expire, and I have a job opportunity back in the city I left (3,000 miles away). I would go back, but I've just started a new relationship and don't know what to do...
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posted by three_red_balloons
on Aug 2, 2012 -
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I just hit the two month mark at my new job. I am miserable, due primarily to doing the work of about 3 people and the company culture (it's a small, family run business, and the two sons who are taking over the company in the next 2 years ran down the public hallway cursing each other out and hitting one another yesterday, to the point that one of them left with his face bleeding and we had to talk a tenant down the hall out of calling the cops). I've decided to leave, despite not having another job lined up. a) What's the best way to do this, and b) How do I spin it to potential employers?
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posted by firei
on Mar 27, 2012 -
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Have you ever been hired for a job where your new employer didn't call your references (for whatever reason)?
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posted by timpanogos
on Jan 27, 2012 -
28 answers
I'm starting a new job. What are the weird little things you do on a daily, or weekly basis to a) get up to speed in a new workplace, or b) 'get your game on' to be worky/professional at your job, or c) quite literally, not go crazy from work-stress?
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posted by Elysum
on Apr 4, 2011 -
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I'll be jetlagged for the first day (and week) at my new job. Help me deal with this gracefully in my new workplace.
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posted by paindemie
on Mar 21, 2011 -
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Is it bad form or unethical to use a new job prospect as leverage for a raise/promotion at the existing job?
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posted by bigtex
on Feb 17, 2011 -
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Tomorrow I have to interview 15 applicants for a position we opened in our company. It's the first time i've been on the other side.
The position is for a new warehouse employee. Not the most mentally demanding position.
What are some of the questions I should be asking the applicants?
posted by aadoremus
on Jan 10, 2011 -
26 answers
Help me make a smooth transition into a new job in finance. I need to brush up on technical skills, most likely via excel.
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posted by Hurst
on Aug 18, 2010 -
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Last job was rough, got injured and fired, also accused of stealing months later. About to start new job and nervous...
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 20, 2010 -
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Got a new job, what to do during these last days before I start? I want to use my time wisely before I have to go back to the daily grind.
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posted by greatalleycat
on Jan 28, 2010 -
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Thinking back to your first day orientation at a new [professional] position, what could have your employer have done better? (More inside.)
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posted by mockjovial
on Jan 11, 2010 -
34 answers
What are your tips when starting a new job as a software developer? Looking for coding, organizational approaches and social hints as well.
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posted by sidd.darko
on Nov 23, 2009 -
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How do I balance an accelerated hiring timeline, banked vacation time, and an upcoming bonus? I'm expecting to be offered a job, and the hiring manager wants someone in the role in days-not-weeks. The performance year at my current job is just wrapping up, and bonuses won't be paid out until mid-October. I also want to take the vacation time I've earned. How can I make this work best for me?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 10, 2009 -
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What questions should I ask myself in order to decide if I should take a new job in this economic environment? It's basically giant corporation vs. boutique consultancy.
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posted by thinkpiece
on Dec 1, 2008 -
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NewBossFilter: How to do go about asking my new boss if its ok for me to keep coming in around 9:30am?
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posted by Elminster24
on Oct 17, 2008 -
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ParentingLeaveFilter: I just started my paternity leave. Unlike a previous
recent question, I still want to work -- I want to accept an offer of new employment with a competitor in a different city. How do I best be responsive to the needs of my new employer while treating my (soon to be) old employer fairly?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 13, 2008 -
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How do I give notice at one job while I'm at the end of my maternity leave without burning bridges?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 10, 2008 -
11 answers
How do I move back to New Orleans? Or, in light of the economy here and elsewhere, should I stay in Baton Rouge and suck it up?
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posted by ultraultraboomerang
on Jul 10, 2008 -
7 answers
Looking for kick-ass internships in the NJ/NYC area. Background is CS, design, and a little bit of everything. The tougher the better.
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posted by tmcw
on Jul 13, 2007 -
11 answers
I will be starting a new job this Monday as a systems admin for a small company, and I was wondering, what are some good resources that might be helpful for someone like me?
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posted by erpava
on Jul 5, 2007 -
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Beginning new teaching / training job in small-ish company. Previous trainer was there for many years and was much loved.
Any suggestions / creative ideas for introducing myself to the staff / establishing good relationships in the first few weeks?
posted by iam2bz2p
on Apr 2, 2007 -
3 answers
i've been offered a job doing what i love. however, there are a few downsides. i'm trying to figure out if these downsides really matter. please help me decide between the job i have now and the job i could have.
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posted by kerning
on Mar 7, 2007 -
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