Working Girl
To give PJers an opportunity to ask questions and read articles about jobs, careers, job hunting, businesses, saving and universities.
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What to do with Economics
Great page! You seem to know what you're talking about.
I have a question. I plan on studying Economics next year and I want to know about what type of jobs there are in that sector. I just want to be sure I'm making the right choice. Thanks!
I have a question. I plan on studying Economics next year and I want to know about what type of jobs there are in that sector. I just want to be sure I'm making the right choice. Thanks!
Unfair Treatment At Work.
Do you think that you are being treated unfairly at work? Bullied by your co-workers, discriminated by your boss?
Don't think you can do something about it, other than quit the job that you don't want to leave? Well there is something you can do, you could contact Human Rights in your area and let them know what's going on.
Examples of Unfair Treatment at work
Bullying – the persistent and ongoing ill treatment of a person that victimises, humiliates, undermines or threatens that person.
This should not be confused with a manager's right to properly exercise their authority in a professional manner to give legitimate direction, performance appraisals and to deal with complaints.
Discrimination – occurs when a person is treated less favourably than others on the grounds of age, disability or medical condition, race, sex or sexuality, marital status, religion, political opinion, criminal record (when irrelevant), trade union activity, pregnancy or family responsibilities.
It also includes indirect discrimination – when a rule, policy or practice has an adverse effect or result on a person or group and it is not reasonable in the circumstances.
Harassment – unwelcome, offensive, humiliating or intimidating behaviour or comments aimed at a person or group that makes the person or group feel belittled, intimidated, insulted and/or offended.
Sexual Harassment – unwelcome sexual behaviour where a person feels offended, intimidated or humiliated, and it is reasonable in the circumstances to feel that way.
Victimisation – treating someone unfairly because they act on their rights under University policy or because they have supported someone else who acted on their rights.
Vilification – occurs when a person speaks or writes in an insulting, abusive or defamatory way about or to a person or group. Vilification is commonly associated with the incitement of hatred towards a person, due to their race or religion.
Human Rights in America
Human Rights in Canada
Don't victimize yourself!
Don't think you can do something about it, other than quit the job that you don't want to leave? Well there is something you can do, you could contact Human Rights in your area and let them know what's going on.
Examples of Unfair Treatment at work
Bullying – the persistent and ongoing ill treatment of a person that victimises, humiliates, undermines or threatens that person.
This should not be confused with a manager's right to properly exercise their authority in a professional manner to give legitimate direction, performance appraisals and to deal with complaints.
Discrimination – occurs when a person is treated less favourably than others on the grounds of age, disability or medical condition, race, sex or sexuality, marital status, religion, political opinion, criminal record (when irrelevant), trade union activity, pregnancy or family responsibilities.
It also includes indirect discrimination – when a rule, policy or practice has an adverse effect or result on a person or group and it is not reasonable in the circumstances.
Harassment – unwelcome, offensive, humiliating or intimidating behaviour or comments aimed at a person or group that makes the person or group feel belittled, intimidated, insulted and/or offended.
Sexual Harassment – unwelcome sexual behaviour where a person feels offended, intimidated or humiliated, and it is reasonable in the circumstances to feel that way.
Victimisation – treating someone unfairly because they act on their rights under University policy or because they have supported someone else who acted on their rights.
Vilification – occurs when a person speaks or writes in an insulting, abusive or defamatory way about or to a person or group. Vilification is commonly associated with the incitement of hatred towards a person, due to their race or religion.
Human Rights in America
Human Rights in Canada
Don't victimize yourself!
Oh, Wow..Lovely.. I'm Francesca, seventeen and boarding in Australia. I love to dance, travel, read good books, and watch movies until the early hours of the morning! My goal is to move to France, Paris, for one year to perfect my Francais and maybe do an internship there either for a magazine or television&film. That's all from me!
Hi Jenna,
I'm not really into the commerce subjects and science-like subjects, doesn't really stay in my head. However, let's concentrate on you.
It seems like Economics may be quite the booming subject at school! Almost everyone in my year is taking Economics, except me.
Economics will give you some very useful mental tools and skills that will be helpful in many other aspects of life. Some of these skills are ‘overarching,’ such as the development of logical thought processes, whilst others are more specific to economics such as the ability to read and interpret economic arguments.
Studying economics helps people realise the difference between statements of fact and expressions of opinion. It also helps develop a logical way of thinking about economic issues and the ability to present statements in a reasoned and relevant way. The ability to present and discuss ideas, concepts and arguments in a clear and accurate manner is an important general skill that is valuable in a wide range of careers. So is the ability to evaluate decisions, arguments and the reliability of information. This is allied to the ability to process data relating to economics, including the collection and collation of data and their use and presentation to support and illustrate arguments or points of view. Writing reports, interpreting data and analysing arguments are central to economics. If you master these skills in your study of economics you will be able to use them in a wide range of contexts, not only as a student but also in your working life.
There are many opportunities for economics graduates. You may not be guaranteed a good-paying job with an economics degree, but your chances are higher than in other programs. With an economics degree you can work in a variety of different fields from finance and banking, public policy, sales and marketing, civil service (government departments, the Federal Reserve, etc.), insurance and actuarial work, etc. You can also go on to do further studies in economics, political science, business, or a variety of other fields. If you're certain your interest is in the business world, a business degree may be a better fit, but an economics degree does open a lot of doors.
Hope that helps,
Let me know if you need anything else