cori wrote:I'd probably post in that thread too. I have a wonderful boss, a lot of nice patients, some perks here and there, etc. :D
Okay, two people can post in that thread... :beaten:
Okay, two people can post in that thread... :beaten:
Talk About Work Thread
Started by kndy-nt2099 · 18 Feb 2004 · 6,255 replies
General Discussion
Okay, two people can post in that thread... :beaten:
Enjoyed the day off... tho I only finished marking 19 of the 149 papers. :sweat:
I don't have any set hours for tomorrow, so I'm thinking I'll go in a little later. :tired:
I don't have any set hours for tomorrow, so I'm thinking I'll go in a little later. :tired:
I got another huge project dumped into my lap from another wishy-washy account. f$%#ing facilities. The nurses there are idiots. I have to put together about a thousand scripts by myself for this place, running on a 31 day cycle instead of the normal 30 allowed by medical. Asswads.
kitakaze wrote:I got another huge project dumped into my lap from another wishy-washy account. f$%#ing facilities. The nurses there are idiots. I have to put together about a thousand scripts by myself for this place, running on a 31 day cycle instead of the normal 30 allowed by medical. Asswads.
Serenity now! Serenity now! Serenity now!
:)
Recession-Proof Jobs in 2008
Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs, Yahoo! HotJobs
A steady stream of discouraging economic news is bringing with it talk of the dreaded "R" word. Economists at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley say the U.S. is heading for its first-blown recession in 16 years, and a recent CNN poll found that 57 percent of the public believe the U.S. is in a recession already, with the economy topping the list of voter's worries.
A recession could hit some job-seekers hard. "A lot of people won't have the luxury of going for their first choice in a down economy," said Sophia Koropeckyj, an economist at Moody's Economy.com.
However, many employment sectors are expected to remain strong despite a possible recession, and job-seekers may have more success if they focus on recession-proof professions.
The Bright Spots
John Challenger, CEO of outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, told Yahoo! HotJobs that careers in the following fields may offer a good chance of weathering a storm this year.
* Education. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has historically shown teaching to be relatively recession-proof. But demographics are important: High-growth areas like the Sun Belt offer much better prospects than the Rust Belt.
* Energy. "This is a major issue for the global economy, and jobs related to oil and gas, alternative energy and even nuclear are likely to see strong growth," Challenger said.
* Health care. Almost half the 30 fastest growing occupations are concentrated in health services -- including medical assistants, physical therapists, physician assistants, home health aides, and medical records and health information technicians -- according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
* International business. "If you have a strong knowledge of other cultures, and an ability to work in another country, you'll find plenty of opportunities," according to John Challenger. "If you're first generation Chinese, with business skills and Chinese language skills, you're in good shape.
* Environmental sector. There is a huge and growing industry geared to combat global warming. "Not only will professionals with skills in sustainability issues be in demand through the end of the decade, we are likely to shortages of professionals with 'green' skills," said Rona Fried, president of sustainablebusiness.com, a networking service for sustainable businesses.
* Security. "Crime doesn't stop during a recession, and police officers, port security specialists and international security experts will continue to be in demand," Challenger emphasized.
Other Sectors Feel the Slump
Koropeckyj and other economists agree that many troubled industries will feel the pain from the deflating housing bubble.
"The housing slump will touch anything related to housing, from real estate to investment banks, to engineering and architecture," Koropeckyj said. Though public sector jobs grew at a fast clip in the last five years, state and local government jobs are likely to slow as home values, and, consequently, tax revenues, sink.
The housing slump could even extend to industries dependent on discretionary spending, like restaurants and retail, she indicated. Manufacturing, too, long in dire need of an upswing, is likely to keep waiting for one through 2008, Koropeckyj said.
Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobs, Yahoo! HotJobs
A steady stream of discouraging economic news is bringing with it talk of the dreaded "R" word. Economists at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley say the U.S. is heading for its first-blown recession in 16 years, and a recent CNN poll found that 57 percent of the public believe the U.S. is in a recession already, with the economy topping the list of voter's worries.
A recession could hit some job-seekers hard. "A lot of people won't have the luxury of going for their first choice in a down economy," said Sophia Koropeckyj, an economist at Moody's Economy.com.
However, many employment sectors are expected to remain strong despite a possible recession, and job-seekers may have more success if they focus on recession-proof professions.
The Bright Spots
John Challenger, CEO of outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, told Yahoo! HotJobs that careers in the following fields may offer a good chance of weathering a storm this year.
* Education. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has historically shown teaching to be relatively recession-proof. But demographics are important: High-growth areas like the Sun Belt offer much better prospects than the Rust Belt.
* Energy. "This is a major issue for the global economy, and jobs related to oil and gas, alternative energy and even nuclear are likely to see strong growth," Challenger said.
* Health care. Almost half the 30 fastest growing occupations are concentrated in health services -- including medical assistants, physical therapists, physician assistants, home health aides, and medical records and health information technicians -- according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
* International business. "If you have a strong knowledge of other cultures, and an ability to work in another country, you'll find plenty of opportunities," according to John Challenger. "If you're first generation Chinese, with business skills and Chinese language skills, you're in good shape.
* Environmental sector. There is a huge and growing industry geared to combat global warming. "Not only will professionals with skills in sustainability issues be in demand through the end of the decade, we are likely to shortages of professionals with 'green' skills," said Rona Fried, president of sustainablebusiness.com, a networking service for sustainable businesses.
* Security. "Crime doesn't stop during a recession, and police officers, port security specialists and international security experts will continue to be in demand," Challenger emphasized.
Other Sectors Feel the Slump
Koropeckyj and other economists agree that many troubled industries will feel the pain from the deflating housing bubble.
"The housing slump will touch anything related to housing, from real estate to investment banks, to engineering and architecture," Koropeckyj said. Though public sector jobs grew at a fast clip in the last five years, state and local government jobs are likely to slow as home values, and, consequently, tax revenues, sink.
The housing slump could even extend to industries dependent on discretionary spending, like restaurants and retail, she indicated. Manufacturing, too, long in dire need of an upswing, is likely to keep waiting for one through 2008, Koropeckyj said.
I F*WOIUWOHKAJDHSAKLHJSDAKHJSDADW)(@&#(@&%$^*&!@$KING HATE MY JOB.
One little pissy whine from one of their people and 12 years of business rules go out the window and we have to retool our entire workflow around her.
*takes out some CLP and starts wiping down arsenal*
One little pissy whine from one of their people and 12 years of business rules go out the window and we have to retool our entire workflow around her.
*takes out some CLP and starts wiping down arsenal*
^ :dotdotdot:
Anyways, I've marked all day. I only have 97 more papers to go! :woot:
Anyways, I've marked all day. I only have 97 more papers to go! :woot:
Wynter wrote:^ :dotdotdot:
Anyways, I've marked all day. I only have 97 more papers to go! :woot:
Ganbatte ne!
Wynter wrote:^ :dotdotdot:
Anyways, I've marked all day. I only have 97 more papers to go! :woot:
Don't forget to get some gaming in :mrgreen:
kitakaze wrote:Don't forget to get some gaming in :mrgreen:
And several dozen dramas. :beaten: :hehe:
This is my last day of work for 2 weeks: 1 hour to go, and i'm FREE!
I will be visiting here, though, since i'm going nowhere ;)
I will be visiting here, though, since i'm going nowhere ;)
Anime Dad wrote:This is my last day of work for 2 weeks: 1 hour to go, and i'm FREE!
Two weeks?
Why?
I will be visiting here, though, since i'm going nowhere ;)
Sounds like my job. :sweat:
bmwracer wrote:
Two weeks?
Why?
:
Mrs A.D. goes back to work Tuesday, the girls don't go back to school for another week after. So i'm keeping them company for a week :) Then I have 4 days to myself.
Anime Dad wrote:So i'm keeping them company for a week :)
Daily tea parties with the daughters... Kawaii. ;)
bmwracer wrote:
Daily tea parties with the daughters... Kawaii. ;)
More like chauffering them around to their friends' houses....
Anime Dad wrote:More like chauffering them around to their friends' houses....
Even better: more free time for yourself. :victory:
kitakaze wrote:
Don't forget to get some gaming in :mrgreen:
I'm trying to get all my marking done so I can play on the weekend! :woot:
bmwracer wrote:
And several dozen dramas. :beaten: :hehe:
:shamefulcry:
Anime Dad wrote:This is my last day of work for 2 weeks: 1 hour to go, and i'm FREE!
I will be visiting here, though, since i'm going nowhere ;)
Don't forget to start (and hopefully finish) Churasan! :woot:
I just marked the first part of the Exam for my Film class, and this is how it panned out:
A (80s) - 2 students
B (70s) - 6
C (60s) - 3
D (50s) - 4
F (40s) - 8
:sweat:
Edit: Yikes, I just marked my Media Arts and this is how they panned:
A (90s) - 2
A (80s) - 13
B (70s) - 6
C (60s) - 2
:sweat:
Pre-I.B. kids really do have it together...
A (80s) - 2 students
B (70s) - 6
C (60s) - 3
D (50s) - 4
F (40s) - 8
:sweat:
Edit: Yikes, I just marked my Media Arts and this is how they panned:
A (90s) - 2
A (80s) - 13
B (70s) - 6
C (60s) - 2
:sweat:
Pre-I.B. kids really do have it together...
Wynter wrote:I just marked the first part of the Exam for my Film class, and this is how it panned out:
A (80s) - 2 students
B (70s) - 6
C (60s) - 3
D (50s) - 4
F (40s) - 8
:sweat:
Edit: Yikes, I just marked my Media Arts and this is how they panned:
A (90s) - 2
A (80s) - 13
B (70s) - 6
C (60s) - 2
:sweat:
Pre-I.B. kids really do have it together...
I always did good in my film class...is that a "filmmaking class" or a film class in studying film?
6.20am on saturday and i'm getting ready for work. :beaten:
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