Does your daughter have a Barbie Dream House?

Q. They cost $119 at Toys R Us. Is it worth it?

I had one when I was little and it was great, but I have heard people say that these new ones are cheaply made and not worth the money because everything falls apart.

If your child has one, what was your experience? Also, how old is your child?

A. My girls don't have the barbie dream house but they do have a big barbie house. It was a hand me down from a friends daughter. They played with it for about 2 days. The thing is my daughters have a lot of barbie furniture (I have twins so we tend to have 2 of everything) They prefer to make *rooms* with the furniture on the floor instead of using the house. I'm getting a friend to make them custom barbie houses out of MDF. That way they can have the rooms set out how they want and in the colours they like. Shop bought barbie houses usually only have one bedroom. In my experience from being a huge barbie fan growing up one bedroom is never enough! She has to have rooms for her sisters, a nursery, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, lounge and garage! I used to make rooms for my barbie furniture on the rug or on the shelves of a bookcase. I had hours and hours of fun!

In respose to imana's answer with regards to Barbie dolls creating a bad body image for young girls, I think the Bratz dolls create possibly the worst image ever. Botox lips, skimpy clothes over use of make up. lets face it bratz look like hookers. Hmmm lets see what Bratz do for a living... models and fashion divas what a great role model. At least barbie has had many careers in her lifetime. Also barbie has a close bond with her sisters which creates family values. If I had to choose between bratz and barbies I know what choice I would make.

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How to write a good resume?

Q. i'm 15 right now and I'm trying to get a summer job. I found a good one down at toys r us. The problem is, they wanted a resume and honestly I have never written one. Can anyone help me by giving little tips and pointers on what to add or not. Anything would be appreciated. Thanks.

A. The overall objective of a powerful resume is to exhibit relevant information about your career achievements, growth and academics in order to grab the attention of the Recruiter.

A resume could act as a job landing savior by catching the eyes of the Recruiter or could prove fatal and will be shown the face of the Trash can in the very first go. Another aspect of the same thing is that a good resume will give you an edge among the rest and you can enjoy the command of the employer�s attention.

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Where can I work after Christmas season?

Q. I was hiered at Toys R Us for the holiday season but now I need to find another job. I think that all retail stores are letting people go. I need to find a job and can't afford to wait a months when retail may start hireing again. Does anyone know where I can find a job. By the way I only have a high school diploma, graduated 2010.

A. Check out all local businesses and restaurants. Also local papers and your Employment Security office. If there are any temporary services offices they could possibly get your foot in the door at some ground level jobs. Then of course friend connections or people from your local churches as well. You may consider a career option of trying to go back to school. In some instances trade schools tend to pay off in better future earnings and faster than a 4 year college degree. Good luck.

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what is the minimum age to become a sales team member at toys r us?

Q. What are some other jobs that a 17 year old can do at toys r us

A. Try their website: http://www.toysrusinc.com/careers/student-programs/

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Where can I work after Christmas season?

Q. I was hiered at Toys R Us for the holiday season but now I need to find another job. I think that all retail stores are letting people go. I need to find a job and can't afford to wait a months when retail may start hireing again. Does anyone know where I can find a job. By the way I only have a high school diploma, graduated 2010.

A. Check out all local businesses and restaurants. Also local papers and your Employment Security office. If there are any temporary services offices they could possibly get your foot in the door at some ground level jobs. Then of course friend connections or people from your local churches as well. You may consider a career option of trying to go back to school. In some instances trade schools tend to pay off in better future earnings and faster than a 4 year college degree. Good luck.

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what is the minimum age to become a sales team member at toys r us?

Q. What are some other jobs that a 17 year old can do at toys r us

A. Try their website: http://www.toysrusinc.com/careers/student-programs/

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How do I apply for a job?

Q. This may sound stupid, but I pretty much have no social intelligence whatsoever. If I want to apply for a job at Toy R Us or PetSmart, do I just ask anyone who works there for a job application or is there a certain person I should ask who works there? Situations like these create more anxiety for me.

A. You could usually just ask anyone. If in case they're not the right person to ask then I'm sure they'll redirect you to the right person. You could also apply online. Snagajob.com is a pretty good site if you're looking to work in retail. Indeed.com is a good site too since it has job postings from all the different job boards and career sites out there. You could also go directly to the website of the place you wanna work for and they'll most likely have a section for applicants.

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Is becoming an investor a good career path for someone with asperger syndrome?

Q. I am 17 years old, I suffer from asperger syndrome, I have a strong interest in the stock market, I would like to become an investor in it to try and get wealthy if I can. Is this a good career path for someone like me?

A. If you're really a virtuoso in money, operation, finance, investments, business and all that, than I say YES! It's a possibility. But there is just one catch. It depends on your level of understanding the social norms of the place of business or even the business' culture. Your need to have the information exact and correct all the time is really important to you, depending on how you think, interpret, and process information compared to anybody else. You'd really have to explain your struggles in life (difficulty with certain tasks, difficulty with relating to fellow peers, difficulty increasing your verbal communication abilities at a maximum level like fellow peers, issues with certain situations or whatsoever, whatever your disorder has that holds roadblocks and limits your ways of getting out in life and doing other things.) so that we can understand you and let you know what you need to outgrow your weaknesses. Depending on what state you live in, you'll have to discuss with your parents about possibilities for summer job opportunities that have to do with money and all that. If you're gonna go to college and study money and business and whatever has to do with the stock market, it requires strong studying and reading in order to prepare yourself for the path you intend to follow. You may be an excellent reader, but technically, it depends on whether or not you get distracted easily. You may have to read about the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and articles talking about stock markets. Read the TIME Magazines, read articles discussing the economic crisis and what Obama's doing to pass laws or do anything to provide us good money and welfare. Also, read about the businesses that are shutting down (like Toyota, Honda, and other cars; Toys R Us, other places). Take some accounting / business / money related classes (if you're still in high school, or if you're on your way to college). If you struggle with verbal communication, than read some books, including learn some new words, and observe what other people say. You may have a good memory in hearing other people speak. I'm just saying keep it up and try and learn more in order to prepare yourself.

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How to write a good resume?

Q. i'm 15 right now and I'm trying to get a summer job. I found a good one down at toys r us. The problem is, they wanted a resume and honestly I have never written one. Can anyone help me by giving little tips and pointers on what to add or not. Anything would be appreciated. Thanks.

A. The overall objective of a powerful resume is to exhibit relevant information about your career achievements, growth and academics in order to grab the attention of the Recruiter.

A resume could act as a job landing savior by catching the eyes of the Recruiter or could prove fatal and will be shown the face of the Trash can in the very first go. Another aspect of the same thing is that a good resume will give you an edge among the rest and you can enjoy the command of the employer�s attention.

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Where can I work after Christmas season?

Q. I was hiered at Toys R Us for the holiday season but now I need to find another job. I think that all retail stores are letting people go. I need to find a job and can't afford to wait a months when retail may start hireing again. Does anyone know where I can find a job. By the way I only have a high school diploma, graduated 2010.

A. Check out all local businesses and restaurants. Also local papers and your Employment Security office. If there are any temporary services offices they could possibly get your foot in the door at some ground level jobs. Then of course friend connections or people from your local churches as well. You may consider a career option of trying to go back to school. In some instances trade schools tend to pay off in better future earnings and faster than a 4 year college degree. Good luck.

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what is the minimum age to become a sales team member at toys r us?

Q. What are some other jobs that a 17 year old can do at toys r us

A. Try their website: http://www.toysrusinc.com/careers/student-programs/

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How do I apply for a job?

Q. This may sound stupid, but I pretty much have no social intelligence whatsoever. If I want to apply for a job at Toy R Us or PetSmart, do I just ask anyone who works there for a job application or is there a certain person I should ask who works there? Situations like these create more anxiety for me.

A. You could usually just ask anyone. If in case they're not the right person to ask then I'm sure they'll redirect you to the right person. You could also apply online. Snagajob.com is a pretty good site if you're looking to work in retail. Indeed.com is a good site too since it has job postings from all the different job boards and career sites out there. You could also go directly to the website of the place you wanna work for and they'll most likely have a section for applicants.

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What lies should I put on my resume?

Q. I've had two previous jobs, but I didn't get them using a resume. It was through connections and such but I worked at these places for like 3 years. I wanted to get another job now and was thinking of applying at Toys R Us or any other big company, as a cashier. I applied at a Food Basics once but never heard from them. I was thinking I should lie a little to improve my resume. Does anybody know any lies that would seem impressive but believable for a 16 year old male with previous job experience.

A. Lying on a resume or job applications is a giant career no-no. Get caught and you can kiss your chances for getting any other jobs buh-bye.

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Can a 14 year old work at any of these places?

Q. I will be turning 14 in July and I want to get a head start on money for college, and for stuff I want. Some of the places I thought about are:
Giant Eagle
CitGo (Country Fair)
Old Navy
Toys R Us
Places in the mall
Stuff like that. Could I work at any of those places? And what are some other places I could work? I undderstand that I can't be a chaseir untill I'm 16. Thank You!

A. Wow! Um actually I was working when I was 14. You just need a work permit and permission from your parents and your school. They won't let you work certain hours / times, but you can certainly work part time. Granted I worked at McDonald's, but I did the cash register, drive thru, etc. Look into federal labor laws, they apply to all states, and although the states also have their own laws on the subject, most have no problem with this that I know of.

Here is a list from the US Department of Labor:

If you are under 14 you are only allowed to:

deliver newspapers to customers;
babysit on a casual basis;
work as an actor or performer in movies, TV, radio, or theater;
work as a homeworker gathering evergreens and making evergreen wreaths; and
work for a business owned entirely by your parents as long as it is not in mining, manufacturing, or any of the 17 hazardous occupations.
There are different rules for children under age 14 working in agriculture. States also have rules, and employers must follow both.

Fourteen and 15-year-olds are limited in what hours they can work and what jobs they can do.

What hours can I work?
All work must be performed outside school hours and you may not work:

more than 3 hours on a school day, including Friday;
more than 18 hours per week when school is in session;
more than 8 hours per day when school is not in session;
more than 40 hours per week when school is not in session; and
before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on any day, except from June 1st through Labor Day, when nighttime work hours are extended to 9 p.m.
If you are home schooled, attend private school, or no school, a "school day" or "school week" is any day or week when the public school where you live while employed is in session. There are some exceptions to the hours standards for 14 and 15-year-olds if you have graduated from high school, you are excused from compulsory school attendance, or you are enrolled in an approved Work Experience or Career Exploration Program or Work-Study Program.

What Jobs can I do?
There are certain jobs you are allowed to do, including:

retail occupations;
intellectual or creative work such as computer programming, teaching, tutoring, singing, acting, or playing an instrument;
errands or delivery work by foot, bicycle and public transportation;
clean-up and yard work which does not include using power-driven mowers, cutters, trimmers, edgers, or similar equipment;
work in connection with cars and trucks such as dispensing gasoline or oil and washing or hand polishing;
some kitchen and food service work including reheating food, washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and limited cooking;
cleaning vegetables and fruits, wrapping sealing, and labeling, weighing pricing, and stocking of items when performed in areas separate from a freezer or meat cooler;
loading or unloading objects for use at a worksite including rakes, hand-held clippers, and shovels;
14 and 15-year-olds who meet certain requirements can perform limited tasks in sawmills and woodshops; and
15-year-olds who meet certain requirements can perform lifeguard duties at traditional swimming pools and water amusement parks.
If an occupation is not specifically permitted, it is prohibited for youth ages 14 and 15.

How much should I be paid?
Although some exceptions may apply, in most circumstances you must be paid the federal minimum wage, $7.25 per hour. Your eligibility for the federal minimum wage depends on what you do and where you work.

If you are younger than 20 and eligible for the minimum wage, your employer may pay you as little as $4.25 per hour for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of your employment. This is not limited to your first employer. Each time you change jobs, your new employer can pay you this youth minimum wage.

There are different rules for 14 and 15-year-olds working in agriculture and states also have rules; employers must follow both

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Does your daughter have a Barbie Dream House?

Q. They cost $119 at Toys R Us. Is it worth it?

I had one when I was little and it was great, but I have heard people say that these new ones are cheaply made and not worth the money because everything falls apart.

If your child has one, what was your experience? Also, how old is your child?

A. My girls don't have the barbie dream house but they do have a big barbie house. It was a hand me down from a friends daughter. They played with it for about 2 days. The thing is my daughters have a lot of barbie furniture (I have twins so we tend to have 2 of everything) They prefer to make *rooms* with the furniture on the floor instead of using the house. I'm getting a friend to make them custom barbie houses out of MDF. That way they can have the rooms set out how they want and in the colours they like. Shop bought barbie houses usually only have one bedroom. In my experience from being a huge barbie fan growing up one bedroom is never enough! She has to have rooms for her sisters, a nursery, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, lounge and garage! I used to make rooms for my barbie furniture on the rug or on the shelves of a bookcase. I had hours and hours of fun!

In respose to imana's answer with regards to Barbie dolls creating a bad body image for young girls, I think the Bratz dolls create possibly the worst image ever. Botox lips, skimpy clothes over use of make up. lets face it bratz look like hookers. Hmmm lets see what Bratz do for a living... models and fashion divas what a great role model. At least barbie has had many careers in her lifetime. Also barbie has a close bond with her sisters which creates family values. If I had to choose between bratz and barbies I know what choice I would make.

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How to write a good resume?

Q. i'm 15 right now and I'm trying to get a summer job. I found a good one down at toys r us. The problem is, they wanted a resume and honestly I have never written one. Can anyone help me by giving little tips and pointers on what to add or not. Anything would be appreciated. Thanks.

A. The overall objective of a powerful resume is to exhibit relevant information about your career achievements, growth and academics in order to grab the attention of the Recruiter.

A resume could act as a job landing savior by catching the eyes of the Recruiter or could prove fatal and will be shown the face of the Trash can in the very first go. Another aspect of the same thing is that a good resume will give you an edge among the rest and you can enjoy the command of the employer�s attention.

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How long does it take for a job to call you?

Q. I'm 16, on Friday I applied at 8 different places like TJ Maxx, Sears, JCP, Starbucks, Toys r Us, Bath & Body Works, Clairs & Ross... I know it's only Sunday but I really need to start making some money and I'm getting really impatient. How long does it take for a job to call you back if they are interested?

A. When it comes to finding ways to earn money, consider a Denver (Colorado, USA) woman that lost her upper management job. She started a simple business picking up dog droppings that led to earnings of over $75,000 a year, working outside, setting her own hours, and could be done using a bicycle as transportation. It is also something a child age 10 and up can do alone, an adult can do, or a whole family can do together. This article describes how.
http://waits4u.com/WorkingInABadEconomy

In this economy, you need to think outside box. Companies are refusing to take applications from the unemployed resulting in many giving up.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/job-listings-unemployed-not-apply-133143362.html
http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/109471/meet-the-unemployable-man?mod=career-work
http://www.usnews.com/articles/business/careers/2009/07/22/states-where-the-unemployed-are-giving-up.html
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Do righties think that creating minimum wage jobs is the same as creating career tracked good paying jobs?

Q. Rick Perry seems to be quite proud of his record of creating minimum wage jobs in texas over the recent years. I'm not sure if we should be counting McDonalds and Toys R us on the job creation tally.

A. Why does your track record overlook the many businesses that Perry has enticed to move to Texas during his time as governor?

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What lies should I put on my resume?

Q. I've had two previous jobs, but I didn't get them using a resume. It was through connections and such but I worked at these places for like 3 years. I wanted to get another job now and was thinking of applying at Toys R Us or any other big company, as a cashier. I applied at a Food Basics once but never heard from them. I was thinking I should lie a little to improve my resume. Does anybody know any lies that would seem impressive but believable for a 16 year old male with previous job experience.

A. Lying on a resume or job applications is a giant career no-no. Get caught and you can kiss your chances for getting any other jobs buh-bye.

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Can a 14 year old work at any of these places?

Q. I will be turning 14 in July and I want to get a head start on money for college, and for stuff I want. Some of the places I thought about are:
Giant Eagle
CitGo (Country Fair)
Old Navy
Toys R Us
Places in the mall
Stuff like that. Could I work at any of those places? And what are some other places I could work? I undderstand that I can't be a chaseir untill I'm 16. Thank You!

A. Wow! Um actually I was working when I was 14. You just need a work permit and permission from your parents and your school. They won't let you work certain hours / times, but you can certainly work part time. Granted I worked at McDonald's, but I did the cash register, drive thru, etc. Look into federal labor laws, they apply to all states, and although the states also have their own laws on the subject, most have no problem with this that I know of.

Here is a list from the US Department of Labor:

If you are under 14 you are only allowed to:

deliver newspapers to customers;
babysit on a casual basis;
work as an actor or performer in movies, TV, radio, or theater;
work as a homeworker gathering evergreens and making evergreen wreaths; and
work for a business owned entirely by your parents as long as it is not in mining, manufacturing, or any of the 17 hazardous occupations.
There are different rules for children under age 14 working in agriculture. States also have rules, and employers must follow both.

Fourteen and 15-year-olds are limited in what hours they can work and what jobs they can do.

What hours can I work?
All work must be performed outside school hours and you may not work:

more than 3 hours on a school day, including Friday;
more than 18 hours per week when school is in session;
more than 8 hours per day when school is not in session;
more than 40 hours per week when school is not in session; and
before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on any day, except from June 1st through Labor Day, when nighttime work hours are extended to 9 p.m.
If you are home schooled, attend private school, or no school, a "school day" or "school week" is any day or week when the public school where you live while employed is in session. There are some exceptions to the hours standards for 14 and 15-year-olds if you have graduated from high school, you are excused from compulsory school attendance, or you are enrolled in an approved Work Experience or Career Exploration Program or Work-Study Program.

What Jobs can I do?
There are certain jobs you are allowed to do, including:

retail occupations;
intellectual or creative work such as computer programming, teaching, tutoring, singing, acting, or playing an instrument;
errands or delivery work by foot, bicycle and public transportation;
clean-up and yard work which does not include using power-driven mowers, cutters, trimmers, edgers, or similar equipment;
work in connection with cars and trucks such as dispensing gasoline or oil and washing or hand polishing;
some kitchen and food service work including reheating food, washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and limited cooking;
cleaning vegetables and fruits, wrapping sealing, and labeling, weighing pricing, and stocking of items when performed in areas separate from a freezer or meat cooler;
loading or unloading objects for use at a worksite including rakes, hand-held clippers, and shovels;
14 and 15-year-olds who meet certain requirements can perform limited tasks in sawmills and woodshops; and
15-year-olds who meet certain requirements can perform lifeguard duties at traditional swimming pools and water amusement parks.
If an occupation is not specifically permitted, it is prohibited for youth ages 14 and 15.

How much should I be paid?
Although some exceptions may apply, in most circumstances you must be paid the federal minimum wage, $7.25 per hour. Your eligibility for the federal minimum wage depends on what you do and where you work.

If you are younger than 20 and eligible for the minimum wage, your employer may pay you as little as $4.25 per hour for the first 90 consecutive calendar days of your employment. This is not limited to your first employer. Each time you change jobs, your new employer can pay you this youth minimum wage.

There are different rules for 14 and 15-year-olds working in agriculture and states also have rules; employers must follow both

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