Open Question: Is anyone else sick and tired of agencies that advertise incredible jobs that just aren't true?

just to get you through the door to register and waste valuable jobhunting time. Are there any websites that just offer direct job vacancies or do I have to keep sifting through the useless agency pages?Monique - if I'm not taken in by the agencies, I'm not going to be taken in by your Nigerian fraud scam. "Arrrloww can I ave your barnk accarnt details...." more

Resolved Question: How to attract new clients for a letting agency?

We have just started a letting agency www.citi-mark.co.uk based in South East London. The setup is complete but now we need clients. We have advertised in the local paper but there is so much competition out there. Any ideas for ways of attracting new clients. Which websites would you recommend to advertise on, are leaflet drops a good idea? more

Resolved Question: I have been a temporary worker for 3 years in the same job. What are my rights if any?

Due to the economic climate there has been a 'recruitment freeze' during the duration of my assignment here. I have a 100% attendance record and exceed all targets placed in front of me with a 0% error rate. I am paid 40% less than my colleagues who are doing the exactly the same job, albeit worse in my opinion as I am clearing up after them generally, with no entitlement to holiday pay and/or bonus. Surely this cannot be legal after this amont of time?? Now I know that new legislation has to come in to effect by October 2011 (Agency Workers Directive) in that legally you have to be paid the same as a permenant member of staff for doing the same job after 12 weeks of the assignment, but does this mean that companies will just get rid of you before this takes effect?? I have made my boss aware of my feeling of complete lack of appreciation/motivation in my current plight (I.e Not have a permenant job and/or being paid the same) but they just state oh our hands are tied and you cannot get a job because of the recruitment freeze. To top this whenever a position is advertised in my department we get somone from elsewhere in the company who I have to train and mentor. Any constructive thoughts would be much appreciated.... (A very frustrated temporary worked) more

Resolved Question: I am 39 and like to share my eggs in return for ivf?

I am a very healthy Scandinavian woman of 39, have two very beautiful children, a boy of 12 and a girl of 17. Is it impossible for me to be an egg donor in return for ivf treatment ? Me and my english husband would really like to have a baby, but I had sterilazation at the age of 31. So cant get pregnant without help. How do I go about this and what do I look for. Is there an agency out there that can help us or do I advertise privately? more

Resolved Question: Why? Brazil is like any country?

Words of writer from Holand. All places have your positive points and negatives, but in outside they maximize the positive points. However in Brazil they maximize the negative points. Here in Holand, the results of election take far time, because don´t have nothing automated. Have only one telephony company and: if you call complaining about service , your telephone can be temporarily disconected. In United States and Europe, nobody have habit of rolling the sandwich in a napkin, or wash the hands before eat. In bakeries, fairs and butchers of Europe, the attendants receive the money and with same dirty hand give bread or meat. In London, there is a famous place that sell fried potato wrapped in newspaper-and have many people in door. In Europe, no-smoking are minority. If you ask for no-smoking table, the waiter laughs in your face, because not exists. They smoking until in elevator. In Paris, the waiters are know for your bad humor and grossness and any waiter of pub of Brazil can go there to give class of "How to conquer a costumer". You know how the great potencies make to destroy one people?Impose their beliefs and culture. If you stop to observe, in all movie of USA the national flag appears, and and usually the time when we are emotional... The brazilian people have a language, that despite not resemble the Portuguese language, is called of portuguese language, while the enterprises of software called it of brazilian portuguese, because they can not comunicate with your brazilians users across of Portuguese language. The data bellow are of Antropos Consuting: 1-Brazil is the country that has most success in AIDS combat and of another diseases sexually transmitted,and has been world example. 2- Brazil is the only country of south hemisphere that be participating of Genome Project. 3- In a search involving 50 cities several countries, the city of Rio de Janeiro has been considered the most solidary. 4- In elections of 2000, the system of Regional Electoral Court has been informatized in all regions of Brazil, with results in less of 24 hours after the begin of counting of votes. The model called the attention of one of biggest World potencies: the United States, where the counting of votes has that be redone many times, delaying the result and puting the credibility of process in doubt. 5- Same being a country in development, the brazilians users represent one slice of 40 percent of market in Latin America. 6-In Brazil, there are 14 plants of vehicles installed and others 4 being installing, while some neigbours countries don´t have. 7- Of the childrens between 7 and 14 years-old, 97,3% are studing. 8- The market of cellphones of Brazil is the second of the World, with 650.000 new habilitations each month. 9-In fixed telephony the country ranked fifth in number of lines installed. 10- Of the brazilian enterprises, 6890 have the quality certified ISO - 9000, most number among the countries in development. In Mexico, are just 300 enterprises and 265 in Argentina. 11-The Brazil is the second biggest market of jets and helicopters executives. Why you don´t say about : 1- The book market in Brazil is biggest that of the Italy, with most of 50.000 new titles each year? 2- That Brazil have the most modern bank system of the planet? 3-That your Advertising Agencies win the better World awards? 4- Why don´t say that the Brazil is the country most enterprising of the World and that most of 70% of the brazilians ,poor and rich, devote a considerable portion of their time in volunteer work? 5- Why you don´t say that Brazil is today the third biggest democracy of the World? 6- That despite all the corruption, the congress be punishing your own members, what rarely happen in another countries who claim "CIVILIZATED"? So, Stop say bad of my country, because all places have your positives and negatives points! This is like envyhahahaha! I doubt "Good Guy". You think that i don´t know of the gangs and crimes in USA? hahaha you don´t cheat me dude! more

Voting Question: Can anyone advise me on setting up a Marbella swinging club or escort agency?

Something along the lines of these -- http://www.puertobanusguide.com/director… Either a swinging club, escort agency or adult video production (or all three) What would be the best way to build the membership of a swinging club ? How would I start an escort agency in the area ? and the best way to advertise ? Other ideas are adult video production where the guys pay for participation in 4-6 hour shoots and the pooled sum pays the girls fees. Considering the setting up costs, I expect I would need a business partner who can match my investment of £25k more

Voting Question: Is "bait advertising" legal in England?

An estate agency keeps advertising a property at a low price that isn't available. The use it to meet people who are looking for similar properties but at a higher price. http://www.gumtree.com/london/46/55141746.html more

Resolved Question: Why do bartenders put ice in a pint of cider?

Are they stupid or just gullible? a) I don't want flippin' ice in my pint b) I get less cider because of the ice c) I cannot drink my cider because it gets in the way d) It's too cold e) Some nauseating fool at some advertising agency thought it up f) STOP IT YOU GULLIBLE IDIOTS! more

Voting Question: Do job agencies advertise jobs that don't really exist?

I was never lucky with them, I am registered with 2 agencies and they dont even call me, I call them but they always says there is no jobs, but when I look online they are advertising jobs. Some other agencies ask me to go and see them to register, but I dont have time for that bullsh*t!I just phoned a few companies in my town, 10 companies so far to be precise, and I only got one email to send my cv to. Its really bad getting jobs!10 phone calls and only 1 positive response... Damn! more

Resolved Question: Will the Advertising Standards Agency force the removal of the 'god' adverts?

The Trinitarian Bible Society and the Russian Orthodox Church adverts blatantly say 'There definitely is a god'. Without any evidence to support this statement, is that not false advertising? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1136162/There-definitely-IS-God-Christians-hit-atheists-bus-adverts.html# more

Resolved Question: Where are the jobs gone?

Most of my friends have lost their jobs. Some of them are ready to go any where in the world to earn some thing and search internet daily. I am not writing about school leavers. They are professionals with highly trained skills. there are 5 Engineers who are trained in setting-out and site management. 2 Accountants who know SAP, SAGE and how to do final accounts and CT, 3 Retailers who managed Wine stores, Food outlets for more than ten years. What is happening? All the jobs advertised on internet appears to be by agencies who collect CV's. more

Resolved Question: How do i set up an escort agency in england?

I want to run my own escort agency. I think im clear with the laws of sex work and i think i know how to portray my business so that it doesnt intervene with the law. Where can i advertise to recruit ladies and should i register the agency as a sole trader? Or can i register an escort agency? I want to to be legit and everything to be legal. My plan was to advertise in the papers to recruit ladies, and whilst this is happening i would design a website ready for ladies that are willing to work for me to be advertised on the website. I want the agency to be an incall plus outcall service. For incalls, i know how im going to deal with the financial side of things, but outcalls, if i was to have a driver, how should he get paid? Should he get paid for each trip he does or should i just put him on a payroll and pay him a wage plus commission on each trip he does? Is there anyone out there who is already running there own agency that can give me some ideas on how things should be done??? more

Resolved Question: impossible to get a job without using agencies nowadays?!?

Hi I am desperately looking for a job and have been on JSA for over 1 month now. Nearly every job on the internet is through an agency. I've applied for everyjob i can find that is advertised by an employer, and as yet have had no reponse. I HATE agencies. I've worked for most of them before (Reed, select, Huntress etc) They just ask what sort of work you want and what you DONT want. They pretend to care, and then they get you a job and LIE to you about what the job entails. When you get to the job, you find that you are doing the thing that you told them you DO NOT want to be doing. Inevitably, you are either useless as this job (hence why you told them beforehand that you didn't want that sort of work) or you hate it too much to carry on. Usually the company let you go and send you back to the agecny so that the stupid cycle can begin again! Not to mention that they take loads of your wage from you. Why do businesses always go through agencies nowadays? it must work out more expensive to use them?? Oh well, gonna have to go registering again next week at the poxy places :( more

Resolved Question: whats the cheapest way to advertise your business with google and yahoo?

I am opening a lettings agency and obviously need to be on the major serch engines - every penny counts so whats the cheapest way more

Voting Question: Trading under a fictitous name and bank accounts?

I'd like to start trading under a fictitious name. Also known as "Trading as". I have a Nationwide flex account but I'm not sure if they have any feature that allows customers to change names. Anyone knows if it's possible? If not, is there any other way that I can trade (I'm a media composer) under a fictitious name?I mean, have BACS payments made into my account without giving the companies my real name? I'd like to use an artistic name or a company name and my goal is that my real name never appears anywhere. I can't open a business account. Any other ways to go about this? Things like paypal will not work as I'm talking about dealing with big advertising agencies and they pay via Bacs. it's all very professional. I'm young and naive. thanksthx for your answer...but how do artists go about it. mind you, i meant artificial name. i'm going to be meeting people so it's not that i have anything dodgy in mind. i just wanted to be known by my artistic name and keep my real name private.raysor, so only the inland revenue and my bank would know my name? that's what i want. as long as the people i'll be working with only know my artistic name, i'm happy. but how to i go about registering the artistic name ? thx more

Resolved Question: Is this a good discription I've written?

I've designing a postcard to advertise my new web design agency. On the postcard I have space for a short 100 word description and I would like your opinion on the one I've written if that's okay. Here it is: Our Agency is the perfect choice for your web design needs. Whether it's a small personal photo gallery or a large fully featured ecommerce store you can be sure we will approach all aspects of your brief with an aim to exceeds your expectations. We're here to make sure the websites of Surrey are the best there is. It's a little known fact that a well designed website goes a long way towards establishing a market authority status with your customers. We will help you to make this happen with a beautifully designed website that's sure to grab your customers attention. Thanks for reading it. If you could give me your feedback that would be great. Also, if you think you could improve it or even do a better job, please could you write your version in your answer. Thank you.Thank you for answering so quickly ladies! In the final description I have the company name instead of 'our agency' at the begriming. I omitted it from my question because I didn't want to be seen as advertising on Y!A. I've added an apostrophe to the 'customer's' like one of you said. Grammar and punctuation are my biggest faults, I never get anything 100% right. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really do appreciate it more

Resolved Question: Why do advertising agencies find it hard to produce effective creative solutions?

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Resolved Question: Is ModelsUniversal a Scam Agency?

There are many model agencies advertising on Gumtree, All are scam!!? major models,7 Models, Models universal south ken, unique models, phase 7. and many moreeeeee........seeing these adverts on gumtree, I went to all these above agencies, finally i became a victim paying 470 pounds at phase 7 2 months ago, as i had no call after i paid i came to a conclusion that they would find me some modelling job, , i went there to ask for refund, there is 60-70 yr old sex maniac sitting there, said his name is PETER. I went to ask for my refund, he said,'' you paid manoy which is not refundable, thats nt our flult, you beleived us and u paid us, we didnt force you, we did not come to your house to force to take money from you. you came here you believed us and paid us. So forget here, thats what exactly he said. I went to some agencies they already said about these things that what is going to happen at phase 7. The fact is that this thing will happen at any of these agencies. I warned him that I am going to take action, He replied, " Honey, Police , news Papers and even BBC, they listen to us, they cant do anything!! Al they can do is come here, they tell us why they are here, They will have lunch with us and go!! more

Resolved Question: Is Modelsuniversal anther scam agency?There are many model agencies advertising on Gumtree, All are scam!!?

There are many model agencies advertising on Gumtree, All are scam!!? major models,7 Models, Models universal south ken, unique models, phase 7. and many moreeeeee........seeing these adverts on gumtree, I went to all these above agencies, finally i became a victim paying 470 pounds at phase 7 2 months ago, as i had no call after i paid i came to a conclusion that they would find me some modelling job, , i went there to ask for refund, there is 60-70 yr old sex maniac sitting there, said his name is PETER. I went to ask for my refund, he said,'' you paid manoy which is not refundable, thats nt our flult, you beleived us and u paid us, we didnt force you, we did not come to your house to force to take money from you. you came here you believed us and paid us. So forget here, thats what exactly he said. I went to some agencies they already said about these things that what is going to happen at phase 7. The fact is that this thing will happen at any of these agencies. I warned him that I am going to take action, He replied, " Honey, Police , news Papers and even BBC, they listen to us, they cant do anything!! Al they can do is come here, they tell us why they are here, They will have lunch with us and go!! Last 9 months, i have been visiting over 60 agencies in London, All con. Can anybody tell us how can i take action on them???? more

Resolved Question: How can I achieve SEO sales leads more effectively?

Hi, I have been in advertising sale for 10 years but i have just joined a SEO agency who have never had a sales team (they are a new business). I was wondering whether someone could help me, as I am currently cold call to find new business but feel as though i am hitting a brick wall!!!! Who are the best industries to target? Other than cold calling and searching online for prospective clients - what can i do? I'm just looking for the right direction - is the SEO world really this competitive? more

Resolved Question: How to find customer service jobs?

I realise this sounds like a stupid question, but - I want to find a basic customer service job for the summer, preferably somewhere like Tesco, Argos, Asda, Boots etc. But none of these big chains seem to actually advertise customer service roles online - their websites just have management or head office roles! So how can I find out about these jobs? Do I need to go in and ask if they're hiring? Or do chains like these do all their 'low level' recruitment through employment agencies? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Is anyone else receiving Spam emails advertising job offers and hiding their email addresses?

I live live in the UK. Lately, I have been receiving about 3-4 emails a day from different recruitment agencies, these emails are going straight into my spam folder, their email address is never shown so it looks like the emails are coming from my email address so they cannot be blocked, there is always a link at the bottom of the email which you are asked to go into if you are interested in the job, this link is also different every time just like the name of the recruitment agency so you can never track where these emails are coming from. Basically they are asking for people from "Europe only" stating job offers in management, HR and such jobs. I recently spoke to my little brother about it and he says that they are a scam trying to steal peoples national insurance numbers so they can work in Europe. Its no big deal, I just delete them, is a bit annoying though. I am just wondering if any one out there have also been receiving these types of emails or have had any experience dealing with these so called recruitment agencies and if so what was the outcome? more

Resolved Question: Should the workers at the uk advertising stantards agencies be attacked for endangering teens for this outrage?

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20100406/thl-airtime-limit-for-contraception-ad-d831572.html See link. They dared commit the crime of censorship deeming no under 16 should know about contrception so all get pregant in the uk. Therefore shouls be seen as scum who hurt kids Why dont all under 16s with a boy or girlfriend force their way in and attack the advertising standards authouroty for putting under 16s at risk by withholding info beatening them down till they beg forgivenesss and put this advert back onpromoting contrception... its people like this responsible for all the teen pregancies and the creation of ghettos and knife weilding gangs that are a direct result of people witholding sex education and contrception infoquote maybe teens should take responsibility for the own actions You can only do that when you have the info thats the point... by taking away the info they take away teen responsibility as you cant be responsible with out all the info and power more

Resolved Question: anyone know how much revenue is a marketing/advertising agency making on a monthly basis?

i've got this project where i need to submit full monthly and yearly financial books of a marketing organization. anyone knows how this agencies work and how they make their revenue? are they charging per hour, or per job? my agency is meant to offer market research and consulting as well as poster printings, etc. i would need to know on average how much money i should expect to make, purely theoretical. thanks a lot. more

Resolved Question: Once this U.S. cap'n'trade bill is passed will we see an end to the constant strident climate denial here?

The vast bulk of the man made climate change denial here and all over t'net has been spawned by American right wing think tanks and advertising agencies, working on behalf of the oil giants, copied by small numbers of vociferous minions and hangers on. Some of these have openly admitted here that they do it for fun. I reckon 500 retired Telegraph and Mail readers and maybe ten times that in U.S. right wingers could supply the blog noise for all the sites, and I'm sure there are a few professionals in there. The main target now Copenhagen has been successfully scuttled, must be the cap'n'trade bill in the U.S.A. Once this passes or fails will we see at least temporary relief from the constant posting of climate denial rubbish? And what if any will be their next target?Beastie and Dana, so we have to wait until 'the economy says yes'. Huh. Oh well, in real life the fuss over the hacked emails etc. is dying down rapidly, and funding and investment for low carbon energy are starting to trickle through, in Europe, Japan, China and Canada. Lets see those capitalists jump on the bandwaggon when the profits start rolling in. more

Voting Question: What is an advertising treatment?

I have been set Coursework to write an essay about an advertising treatment and advertising agency.. the problem is I have no idea what an advertising treatment is, any ideas will be appreciated. more

Resolved Question: disadvantages of using advertising agencies?

can you please link to Boots plc if you can thanks more

Resolved Question: What should i do about my salary?

I started a new job 2 months ago, which was advertised as 'up to £23k per annum'. I told the recruitment consultant I wanted £23k, and was told this would be passed on to the company. However, when I was offered the job, i was told the maximum salary was only £21k. As the job market is so bad, i said i would take the job anyway. Another employee who started the same job as me at the same time also had the same problem. They have since left, and the job is being advertised again with 3 different agencies as 'up to £23k per annum'. I feel this is unfair, but don't want to cause problems with my new employer. It's only £2k but i commute 80 miles a day to this job, and the extra would really help! more

Resolved Question: Are there any agencies in the North West (UK) that I can work with to sell advertsing space to companies?

I work for an NHS trust and we are looking to bring in extra revenue. I would just like the name of at least one company that I can contact, get them to sell the ad space to companies and share the generated revenue. There has got to be one surely??? We are looking at panel advertising (like train / tube stations) P.S. I know flicking through a phone book is the alternative so please don't suggest it. more

Voting Question: buying a puppy?? dalmatian?? other breeds?? please be aware of PUPPY SCAMS!!!! beware!!!!!!?

i have been looking to buy a dalmatian puppy for ages i live in london, croydon and well there isn't many about i found a breeder who only wanted 150!!..bargin?? advertised in london.. brilliant!.. but then once i emailed 2 different advert, both similar stories yet worded differently i must say this person is very convincing!! even offered the puppy free! hmmm?? already raising alarm bells, he asked A lot of questions playing the concerned breeder! and then said i could have the puppy only needed to pay delivery!! im not that thick! esp as i have to pay delivery UPFRONT...! anyway i wanted to post the email i recived so anyone looking for a puppy dont fall for it!, tho i do not know this is a scam im certain it is.. here the emailreceivedved Hiya Thanks for emailing me back,that shows your interest for the little puppies.i was also very happy to see that you provided answers to my questions and a detailed description of your family because i now know the kind of home where my puppy will be going to and i am confident enough that the puppy will be given all the love and care that i have ever wanted for her.i will feel more than over the sky with you updating us with pics of the puppy monthly.lucky enough i am on my computer now,I have attached some recent pictures of the female puppy for you to view, LOL i speak some times not good English so my apologies.in my previous email i provided you with my house address so that you could use it to view the puppies if possible pick the one of your choice.But isince you think it is too far to travel up to Scotland to view the puppies,then i will help you arrange for the puppy to be delivered at your door steps by a pet courier service that helps people to relocate their pets where you will be responsible just for the delivery fee only,and It will cost you about £160 for a single puppy to be delivered to your home via courier,And you will have to pay the money directly to the courier service.Since the puppy will be coming by air,you will have to make the payment upfront.cus the courier service will need to issue out an Air ticket to the puppy ,fit the puppy into a temperature regulating crate so that any weather or temperature change will not affect the life of the puppy while on transportation to your home.as such the puppy will not have any problem traveling for such a long distance.About the delivery, if it is okay by you,then i will need your details such as: YOUR FULL NAMES........... HOUSE ADDRESS............. STATE............................ CITY............................... POST CODE....................... LAND LINE...................... MOBILE LINE................... NEAREST AIRPORT TO YOUR HOME......... As soon as i receive these details, then i promise you i will start processing the transfer of ownership document to your names and address so as to certify your full ownership of the puppy, there after i will contact the Courier Service and drop your details alongside with the puppy and papers at the delivery agency for registration of delivery to your home ok.The courier service will then contact after the registration via email and phone for you to confirm your home address,then they will direct you how to make total payment of £160 for the delivery since you will be paying directly to them.After you have confirmed your address and made the payment they will provide you with the registration tracking details and schedule so that you can know the the delivery status of your puppy and arrival time of the puppy at your door steps ok,So just get back to me now with the details so that i can get along with the necessary arrangements . i will be waiting to read from you soon! Thanks and Best Regards i also would never want my puppy to be sent as some form of package!, anyway i hope ive got the message across to you now...if anyone kn ow where i can find a dalmatian puppy in london without delivery charge!! lol, do please let me know it dont need to be in london im willing to travel..tho perhapsaps not to scotland!!!!if its an old scam to you dont read it then and dont comment!! it was new to me tho i knew of scams i never came across one, thank you to all the ppl with constructive advise much appreciated, it seems ppl must have lots of time on their hands to read 'old scams' then decided to comment! more

Resolved Question: graduated from fine art and want to persue career in advertising.. possible?

I would love to become an art director within advertising. I have done minor research within this industry...but is it actually possible for me to become an art director obviously i need to start of somwehre but i am wonderring whether advertising agencies would even consider my application as an intern when I have done fine art degree??? I find it almost impossible meh thank you! xx more

Resolved Question: recruitment agencies advertising jobs that are non existent?

Hi there people, look I needed to ask this because I am in uproar with how things are being dealt with in the country, especially two that is 'unemployment' and 'redundancy'. Now i want to ask people round the county, do you ever see recruitment agencies advertising jobs that are non existent in your local job centre just so they can get you on their books, well I have heard rumours, and I for one think that is wrong and should be dis-allowed. I have been made redundant got a loan I can't pay off and the last thing i need is the job centre and recruitment agencies messing me about its disgusting and absurd. more

Voting Question: anyone have a logo i can use that shows an outline of a house?

looking for a logo that we can use to promote an estate agency. this would be high end housing and needs to be able to be adapted for sale boards and corporate paperwork This is a project my daughter is doing on marketing / advertising at university black and white better but minimum colours could be used - pastel shades prefered....but she will not say no to anything! more

Resolved Question: Can anyone recommend an advertising agency in Bristol?

I ideally want a fully integrated agency who can deal with radio, print and digital advertising. I previously used a London based agency, but the distance proved somewhat of a pain as I had to regularly commute up to visit them. My company is Bristol based, although we operate on a national level. Many thanks more

Resolved Question: What has happened to Barry Scott?

he's lost all the shouty in his voice! did he finally get clamped down by the advertising agency?!? more

Resolved Question: Hidden agendas of employment agencies?

Why do temping agencies advertise vacancies in local newspapers or with Jobcentreplus, etc, when the vacancies can easily be filled by their registered clients? For example, a position for a Warehouse Operative was recently advertised in a local newspaper. I'm sure the agency has plenty of registered clients who could easily fill that position. Could it be just a ploy to get more people on their books so that they can impress potential clients (employers) with how many job hunters they have registered with them. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do advertising agency media planners always use SRDS for ad planning?

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Voting Question: Am I an art worker or copy writer?

I love thinking up ideas more than designing them, which above title does that make me? Do these two roles tend to work together in an advertising agency? more

Resolved Question: Who thinks this is a Taxing Joke?

How many zeros in a billion? This is too true to be funny. The next time you hear a politician use the Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about Whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, But one advertising agency did a good job of Putting that figure into some perspective in One of it's releases. A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959. B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were Living in the Stone Age. D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. E. A billion Pounds ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, At the rate our government Is spending it. Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Income Tax Fuel Tax Petrol/Diesel Tax Inheritance Tax (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Marriage License Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Social Security Tax Road Usage Tax Local Tax Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago... And our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt... We had the largest middle class in the world... And Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What happened? more

Voting Question: Are my chances of the job good?

Hi. I've apllied today for a job through the agency middletonmurray. A lady phoned me back to tell me bout the job then sent over an email askin for birth certificate,and to fill out a couple of forms,1 of which asked for bank details(only account and sort number). Surely supplyin that info looks good for the job? I've not heard nothing for an hour now,i'm not the patient type. Its seems a bit silly i may have to wait 2 weeks if a job is advertising for vacancies?P.S a contract was signed more

Resolved Question: how many zero,s in a billion?

How many zeros in a billion? This is too true to be funny. The next time you hear a politician use the Word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about Whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money. A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, But one advertising agency did a good job of Putting that figure into some perspective in One of it's releases. A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959. B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive. C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were Living in the Stone Age. D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet. E. A billion Pounds ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, At the rate our government Is spending it. Building Permit Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Income Tax Vat Tax Unemployment Tax Fishing License Tax Food License Tax Fuel Permit Tax Petrol/Diesel Tax Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Inventory Tax (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Luxury Tax Marriage License Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Service charge taxes Social Security Tax Road Usage Tax Local Tax Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax Workers Compensation Tax STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY? Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago... And our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt... We had the largest middle class in the world... And Mum stayed home to raise the kids. What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!' I hope this goes around the UK At least 100 times What the hell happened????? Gordon Brown, that's What more

Resolved Question: what advertising agencies does alton towers use?

as well as this what types ofmedia has been used to help in the promotional campaigns more

Resolved Question: American Airlines advert, hall of shame for recent advertising?

I saw an advert for American airlines the other nite on telly. Their slogan was, at the end, 'we know why you fly.' Well, mate, I dont know bout you, but the reason i fly is cos that's about the only way to get from A to B across the ocean, unless you like a long boat ride. I mean, what are they suggesting? that people fly so they can s*ag in the public toilets, or flirt with some cabin crew who never look as hot at they do in the adverts, or cos they love being sardined in between people for hours? f*cks sake, and these people work for major ad agencies. Do you think this is a good slogan, or do you agree it qualifies for the top ten most laughable of all time? x more

Resolved Question: Is the Love2Recyle.com advert racist ?

http://www.youtube.com/user/love2recyclelovebug This advert has been screened on British TV and is being investigated by the UK Advertising Standards Agency on suspicion of promoting and aiding racial hatred. Note: The Meixcan/Hispanic is portrayed as bug/vermin.It would be racist if it had shown a wight British male as a bug/vermin or indeed any other race. more

Resolved Question: Moving to America to work for a year...?

If I'm in England and want to get a job in California, say, just for a year, what's the best way to go about it? Apply for a job hoping they'll give me a VISA? Apply for a job and sort my own VISA out? If so what VISA? Go over there on a whim, get a part time job based on a free 3 month VISA and hoping to get a proper job - then upgrade VISA somehow? I'm not entirely sure how the process works or what is the best route to take. Any advice/help would be much appreciated! Thanks FYI: I would be applying to international advertising agencies eg JWT/DDB more

Resolved Question: Job agency commission.?

Commission rates for Employment Agencies? Someone I know recently secured employment through a job agency. The rate of pay was advertised as just over £6.20. However the pay slip has stoppages on it which I don't understand NI is fair enough, but there is something called "sub" too. Is this commission paid to the agency for finding you the work. In real terms the person involved is only being offered 14 hours a week and therefore can not claim working tax credits. This is their first job and they are understandably worried about creating a scene, though they had expected 16 hours a week at interview (was fooled as they did not realise lunch breaks did not count towards hours). In real terms the person is only receiving 57% of their gorss pay and would be better off on JSA. Any advice? Thanks. more

Voting Question: Landlords and holding deposits?

Can a landlord take two holding deposits from two different people at the same time for the same flat? A landlord advertised a flat with at least two different estate agencies and took holding deposits from two couples, then changed her mind for both and they were left stuck the day before they were due to move. Can they do that, I thought a deposit was a guarantee for the flat amd that all other advertising etc is to be withdrawn?References cost £100, how can we pay for references when the flat was never guaranteed, even though that's what a deposit is! So have we lost the £100? more

Resolved Question: Notice required if employer realises you don't have a signed contract?

I worked for the NHS part time for 5 months through an agency and was taken on permanently and have been doing my job for 7 months. Lately there have been a few things that I'm not happy with about my job as some things that have arisen re overtime pay, carers leave etc were not covered fully when I first started so I have been left out of pocket on a few occasions. At this time I need to work full time hours so have been looking for jobs but in a catch 22 as I want to go back to Agency work but jobs are gone before my required notice would take effect. However, on Friday, I received an e-mail from the HR department stating I hadn't signed a contract of employment. There had been a lot of cock ups when I first started with paperwork and their department losing forms which I had to complete again so I assumed that the contract was delayed and then forgot all about it. If I had signed a contract then I would have had to give 4 weeks notice, however, as I technically don't have a contract then do I still have to give four Weeks notice of my intention to leave or would 3 weeks be sufficient? That way they have a few weeks to re advertise through an agency and I would be able to cover staff holidays. All advice gratefully received and sensible answers only please!! ThanksThank for your answer Randy, when you accept the post the HR department posts out a contract of employment to your home address, I never received one. As I said, there had been a few mix up and I assumed that the contract was delayed in coming to me then thought no more about it once I started work. Had I signed a contract then I would honour the terms but in effect I am without a contract so I am not covered by their terms also. more

Resolved Question: Adverising Agency????????????????????????

Hi im 16 and am looking for an agent but my town is very small so I have not been able to find one. Would it be appropriate to call local advertising agencies and ask them how they hire people for print/tv work? Would they tell me that? more

Resolved Question: Do you think I'm being scammed ?

I've advertised a room for rent on Craigslist. A women form S.Africa has responded saying she is coming to England for a 6month media course with the BBC in Bristol. She wants to send me SA$3000 in advance and then I'm to purchase her airline tickets and deduct a months rent......here's the e-mail.......... ******About payment: I intend arriving 10 december. My 1 month Voice grooming at the local BBc radio at Bristol start 5th January 2010. Probs is ive been granted a $3,000 travel cheque (equivalent £1,700GBP) to pay for my accommodation and flight ticket inclusive.It was supposed to be arranged by agency. I found that most UK agencies charge exhobitant handling fees! And their room rent per month or week are killing too. So im left with you to help. So what i plan doing is asking my ceo to re-issue it in your name for payment of rents/deposit. Ofcourse it will include money for my flight ticket. Thus after you deduct your rent amount, you will give £700GBP to the SAA agency to book my flight from your side. Simply go cash the cheque from the airport or any uk post office. My time is close at hand, very near. If you are willing , let me call you to explain further. Or simply give me name to issue it in and address to send it by courier on or before banking hours of Friday. Is it okay? ******* Is it some sort of scam? Moneylaundering perhaps ?I know it's a scam.....I'm just wondering exactly how they benefit. I don't quite get how they make money. What good are the air tickets? more