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  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 05-30-03 AT 09:14AM (CST)[/font][p]I don't know if this qualifies as "too much information" but I had a candidate for a teller position whose blue, cotton and lace, thong underwear came up about six inch…
    in Too much information Comment by Always Learning in OR May 2003
  • You know, I don't think there's anything I hate as much as any country music song sung by the co-worker next to me, who...hmmmm...how do I say this without letting loose a rampage of sore-ear fury...shouldn't be singing out loud when there are other…
    in Songs I hate!!! Comment by Always Learning in OR June 2003
  • Popeye, Thanks for the response - and so quickly! We don't have anyone abusing their exempt status, but because our accruals for both sick and vacation time are extremely generous, we would like to go ahead and begin deducting from accrued time to…
    in Exempt EE Use of Accrued Time Off Policy? Comment by Always Learning in OR December 2003
  • We have 27 pay periods this year, with the final paydate falling on December 31st, 2003! We are not cutting a paycheck because we also pay for the two week period that ends on the Friday before our Thursday pay date. It doesn't present a huge prob…
    in 27 pay periods in 2004 Comment by Always Learning in OR August 2003
  • Hatchetman, Thank you for clarifying that. I was under the impression that I had to ask that question of all applicants if I asked it of any. Makes much more sense to go with obvious or disclosed. alio
    in When do you ask? Comment by Always Learning in OR August 2003
  • FHR, I once worked with my significant other as his supervisor. The general manager expressed concerns about my ability to handle difficult employment situations if necessary. As I calmly and candidly answered his questions he finally asked the q…
    in A thorny issue Comment by Always Learning in OR June 2004
  • I would just like to add my two cents to agree with those that are recommending the open approach to this situation. One of the ways we have improved morale over the last couple of years is by acknolwedging these kinds of transitions as part of t…
    in Employee looking for a job Comment by Always Learning in OR June 2004
  • Cinderella, Even better is using a whirly pop old fashioned popcorn maker. It takes 2-3 minutes (same as the microwave stuff) and tastes so much better. To top it off, no weird chemicals or hydrogenated oils (trans fat). Just popcorn, about a te…
    in Food Allergy Comment by Always Learning in OR March 2004
  • Thanks to all so far. Couple other things to add to the mix: First, my apologies, I should've written "fish and shellfish" because he has been specific in this regard. x:-8 Second, is this different from our no perfume/cologne policy? I've hear…
    in Food Allergy Comment by Always Learning in OR March 2004
  • Just want to add my two cents here. I agree that it is an unpleasant but important part of my job to assist supervisors in terminations. My opinion is that it is tremendously important to have the supervisor lead the termination process, and equal…
    in Termination First Thing Tomorrow Morning Comment by Always Learning in OR September 2003
  • Pork, While I can appreciate your point of view, we are very small, and have not hired long distance before. Additionally, while I suspect that this person may stay at the top of our list, there isn't any sort of chasm between this person and one …
    in Travel for Interview Comment by Always Learning in OR August 2003
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 07-02-03 AT 09:16AM (CST)[/font][p]Hey Don, Just want to add my voice to the fray. Your best case scenario is that this stopped with the one item. We'll all have our fingers crossed for that case. Th…
    in Question for Bankers Comment by Always Learning in OR July 2003