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What job seekers need to know
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - September 15, 2008 - 12:00am
We received this letter in response to the letter of “L,” which was published last Sept. 1. Dear ...
Not enough finances to finish school
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - April 30, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I am an incoming fourth-year student taking up management. I have this great desire to earn the degree I have long worked for, but our family is currently experiencing a financial crisis. I thought...
Who to promote: the hard worker or the bright slacker?
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - April 16, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I am a manager and I have two subordinates who are competing for a promotion. Candidate A is very hardworking but not so smart. Candidate B is brilliant but not so hardworking. I have a dilemma as to...
The manual vs. computerized office
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - April 2, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, My wife and I own a bakeshop with three branches. Our son, who recently graduated, has joined us in the company and insists that we should computerize. Neither my wife nor I really understand...
How to turn down a flirtatious client
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - March 26, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I am a sales agent in Cebu for one of the big insurance companies. One of my biggest clients, who is an officer for a large firm, is flirting with me. My problem is that I am happily married and...
‘How do I get into importing and exporting?’
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - March 5, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I have many business ideas but how do I start with the businesses I have in mind? I want to get into the exporting and importing of products. Should I hire a consultant? –...
Balancing career with a new baby
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - February 26, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear nanay, I just gave birth a few months ago and am back at work from my maternity leave. I am having difficulty taking care of my baby, doing the housework and completing my responsibilities in the office....
No matter what, the customer is always right
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - February 19, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I am a salesgirl who works in one of the department stores. A common problem we face on a daily basis is very difficult customers and sometimes, no matter how hard we try, there are some customers...
What to invest in after a promotion
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - February 12, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I have been working for a few years and am finally being promoted to a management position. Aside from a more formal wardrobe, I think I need to invest in some jewelry. Unfortunately, I only...
Do not put all your eggs in one basket
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - January 29, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, My wife and I are both professionals in our mid-20s, and we have a three-year-old daughter with plans to have another baby this year. We have slowly been saving up money for their education....
Is it better to work or stay in school?
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - January 15, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I am currently a second-year college student and I feel like school is not for me. I want to leave school and start working to help my family make ends meet. My parents want me to stay in school...
My friend is stealing from our company’
by ASK NANAY By Socorro C. Ramos - January 8, 2007 - 12:00am
Dear Nanay, I started a business with my friend, whom I have known for over 20 years. During a recent audit, I discovered that she has been stealing from the company. I have all the proof but haven’t...
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