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Thanks everyone for all your help. I really appreciate the you have commented on my situation. This is my first management job, so yes I am green . I do admit I do need training on how to motivate....

I understand that this person did make a disrespectful comment, however, I feel you two are a little quick at jumping on the " fire" train. I did speak with her today and discussed her comment. I...

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I am a young manager who currently over sees 9 locations. I hired a new site manager, who is older than myself. Everything was going great, but lately she seems to be very...

Thanks for your response Catsmine. I actually have invested in this tool. To be honest, it really doesn't work well. It is made more for the use with smaller animals.

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I have a 5 year old boxer who is just a bundle of joy. We recently moved into a new house with hard wood floors. When anyone come to the door, she chrages through the living room (hard wood)...

Hi Everyone. I was going laundry at my boyfriends this weekend (like I always do) and accidentally put one of my BF's new shirts in the dryer. Now it is slightly too short for him. Is there a way to...

I am currently in somewhat of the same situation. My bf's ex calls continuously and can't handle seeing us together. You have to decide if he is worth the trouble. I do think his actions are...

I think Midori32 is absolutely right. Ditch the liar!

Hi Everyone. I am an area manger for 9 different servic areas. Recently one of my site managers put in her 2 weeks. I am having difficulty deciding how I will handle this situation. I have several...

Oh honey. I know that the grass may seem better from the other side, but remember, weeds grow there too. If you can already tell that this guy is dull, that is not a good sign. The only suggestion I...

That all is very true. He has told hr that she can't just stop over and can't call at all hours of the night, but he also has stated that he is still her friend. I don't feel it is my choice to stop...

They have been divorced for 2 years. Ample time for her to let go. Not to mention she lives with her boyfriend. I know I just need to GET OVER IT, but am having a little trouble with it. Does anyone...

Hi everyone. I just recently (5 months) started dating this guy. He is wonderful and makes me so happy. We both have been through a divorce (my husband had a gambling problem and his wife couldn't...

Thanks to all of you for assistance in this manner.

Unfortunately you can't write a person up or fire them for a bad attitude unless it effects their work. She is a great employee, just doesn't have any respect for me. Unfortunately, there are a...

Hi Everyone. I recently (about 5 months ago) got a position as an Area Manger for a company. In this position I manager 9 locations that are spread over 200 miles. I feel I do a very good job in this...

Thanks for your help. I did speak with her and stated her behavior was unsatisfactory and remindered her of the probation period. I simply stated she could not miss anymore work and that we needed...

Thank you all for your thoughts. This employee is certainly still in the probationary period. As I would love formally dismiss her, my manager has instructed me to proceed with a verbal warning for...

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I want to thank all of you who have helped me in the past. I recently got a management position. This is my first management position and I love it! Unfortunately, I already have a...

I have a gas furnace. I have heard that there are magnetic vent covers that can be placed over the vents in the basement and spare room upstairs. Could these cause the plumbing to freeze even if the...

Hi Everyone. I recently got a new job and relocated to Minnesota. I found a great house to rent, but it is a little big. It is 3 storys. The main level contains my room, bathroom, living room and...

Thank you for your insite. That certainly makes sense. I recently got a new job (start in two weeks) in the field I went to school for. Unfortunately I have to move away from friends, family and...

I had a very vivid dream that I can't get out of my head. My dream began with me and my dogs in a house. From a distance a younge dear was having trouble breaking through a wooden fence. After a...

Thank you so much for your help. Now for the hard part... telling my managers. I am so nervouse.

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I have worked for my current job for over 2 years. Recently I received a new job that has better pay and is more in the field I graduated in. Any tips on how to write a resignation...

Thanks for the feedback. To answer your question, we met in a central location (about 45 minutes from my home town). They did not pay for my travel costs. Unfortuntly I have a lot more than can fit...

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I just recently applied for a position as a food service director. This position includes management of 5 kitchens in various schools. These schools are located in Worthington, MN...

Thank you so much for the advise. I have heard back from HR with additional requests (background check etc). Very good news!!

I recently had an interview for a management position. Everything went great! Today I sent a Thank you email to the two people that held the interview. I read it several times to assure no spelling...

I currently have a degree in Dietetics (science of Nutrition). I have had many jobs in the foodservice field, mostly waitressing, and jobs in the business field where I have leadership and problem...

Yes and Yes. He knew that this group of friends exsisted and they know that I am back together with my ex. On the other hand, I have not talked to them recently since I knew this is how my...

I have been dating this guy for over 5 years now. He has a history of being an impulsive gambler. He would spend hundreds of dollars in 1 night. About 2 years ago we built a house together and...