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Admirable Effort to Support Neighborhood Business
Q: I am a small business owner who depends on and am grateful for every customer I have. A small cupcake shop opened down the street, and I like to support local businesses, so on my way to get coffee, I thought I would stop in and buy a couple of …Read more.
Defending Oneself Is Always Worth the Effort
Q: A former supervisor falsely accused me of things in order to fire me, so I resigned before she had the chance. She had no proof of any of the accusations, and she did not report anything to the authorities. That was five years ago, and I have had …Read more.
Dressing Appropriately Shows More Than Style
Q: I started a new job after being unemployed for some time. While I was unemployed, I gained weight and can no longer fit in my work clothes. I can't afford to buy new things right now. I need to catch up on my bills. I did buy new jeans and a pair …Read more.
Partner Moves Funds Into Own Account, Leaving Other Partner With Bills
Q: I am going through the biggest fight in my life right now. My husband moved our personal and business money into offshore accounts in his own name before I realized he was having an affair and I filed for divorce. He is colluding with a banker …Read more.
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Education and Accomplishments Define an Employee: Don't Hide ThemQ: My husband and I have become empty nesters (our two children are in college) and would both like to return to the work force after years of retirement. We do not wish to find high-profile jobs, but jobs with less responsibility. Our dilemma is that we each have a vocational, a bachelor's and a master's degree — one of those is a master's from an Ivy League school. Should we omit our education so as not to frighten potential employers? We understand that some employers might not like to hire overqualified employees. A: Never remove your education from your résumé. That education is not only what you have accomplished but also part of who you are. If the truth about your background came out, and it would eventually, you would not want to tell a boss you omitted the information because you thought you were too intelligent for the job. To get your message across to potential employers that you do not want to continue a high-powered career, add a brief and straightforward objective to your résumé. Objectives are passe on higher-level résumés, but they are often included on résumés where people have little experience in a field, are changing careers or are looking for specific types of jobs. An example might be as such: "Seeking a full-time job in retail sales." Also, explain in your cover letter that you have retired from your field of expertise and are seeking a (name the job you want). Even if the job requires no formal education, you may be surprised at the number of businesses that would prefer to hire you over someone without experience or an education.
Ungrateful Daughter Quits when the Offer Becomes Fair Q: I hired my college-educated daughter for a sales position in my company at a time when her husband was not working.
A: You tried to do the right thing as a parent by helping your daughter out of a difficult situation, and she repays you not with a "thank you" but with an "I quit." Although you're upset about your daughter, you first need to address your slowing business. To improve your relationship with your daughter, you may want to look into how she became so unappreciative with a sense of entitlement. Since this may be a lengthy process involving counseling, concentrate on your business because it's your livelihood. Please send your questions to: Lindsey Novak, c/o Creators Syndicate, 5777 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045. E-mail her at LindseyNovak@yahoo.com, or visit her Web site at www.LindseyNovak.com. She answers all e-mails. To find out more about Lindsey Novak and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2009 CREATORS.COM
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