The main tasks of a manager are: 1) to promote the bank in the community in order to attract business; 2) to hire and train personnel; 3) to set sales and lending goals; 4) to pass on information from higher ups (regional managers or vice presidents) such as lending standards or particular products to be marketed; and 5) to report the branch’s performance to higher ups. CVTips offers this as a typical daily schedule for a bank manager:  8AM: Daily staff and management meeting. 8:30AM: Office correspondence and administration. 9AM Meeting with local business regarding loan. 9:12AM: IT systems problems. 10AM: Customer complaint meeting with clients. 10:30AM: Office correspondence and administration. 10:45AM: Mortgage rescheduling meeting. 11:30AM: Auditors committee meeting regarding major delinquent accounts. 1PM: Lunch. 1:10PM Client demands to see the manager. 2PM Meeting with debt collection agency manager. 3-5PM: Loans approvals with six clients. 5-6PM: Office correspondence and administration. To be a good bank manager, you will need to be adept with numbers and finance, but even more importantly a “people person”, since the main job of a manager is to promote and sustain positive relationships with customers and staff. The average bank manager make about $50,000 a year, with beginning managers making closer to $40,000, though these number do vary by region. The next career step is to become a vice president and branch manager, then a regional manager.  A vice president and bank manager makes an average of $67,000 annually.  Regional managers make $106,000 per year on average.  Regional presidents, in charge of all branches in a given area, make an average of $176,000 annually.

Summary: Know what a bank manager does. Consider if you have the personality to be an effective bank manager. Be aware of the career path for bank managers.


Once your turtles have hatched, remove the empty pieces of shell so that they don't contaminate the container for those turtles who have yet to hatch. A turtle may lie in its eggshell for several days after breaking it open. During this time, it's absorbing the last of the egg yolk sack attached to its belly.  Place your hatched turtles on a moist paper towel in a new container outside the incubator.  Keep them here for several days until they've fully absorbed the yolk sack.  Once they have, move them to a vivarium or give them a home in a pan of shallow water. Feed young turtles at least once a day.  Hatchlings are mostly carnivorous but be sure to offer them some fruits and vegetables. People have successfully raised baby turtles on and almost exclusive diet of the commercially available food Reptomin. An excess of protein in a baby turtle's diet will cause its shell to deform.  If you make this mistake, catch and correct it as soon as possible, and your young turtle will be fine.  Unfortunately, once your turtle gets bigger, the deformity will be permanent and cause the turtle a lot of discomfort. Even with the very best of care, a significant number of captive-bred hatchlings also will not survive their first year. In nature, many young turtles don't survive, and the same is true for turtles bred in captivity.  Enjoy the process, and, if you've done your best, don't blame yourself if eggs don't hatch or babies die.

Summary: Remove the shells. Relocate your hatchlings. Feed them. Be prepared for failure.


It can be difficult to stay abstinent in a sexually driven world. If you feel yourself doubting your decision, try reminding yourself why you chose abstinence to begin with. This can help strengthen your resolve.  People choose abstinence for different reasons. Some people choose to remain abstinent due to religious beliefs. Others simply do not feel ready for the complications of sex. Some people have previously engaged in sexual activity and, for whatever reason, want to stop having sex for a period of time. Whatever your reason, it should be respected if it feels right for you.  It can sometimes help to write thoughts out. Periodically journaling the reasons you chose abstinence can help remind yourself that you made the right choice. When you're feeling weak or pressured, remind yourself of all the advantages of abstinence. This can help you feel secure in your decision.  In regards to personal health, abstinence has many benefits. It is the only 100% foolproof method to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. In terms of mental health, abstinence eliminates the anxiety and depression than can accompany having sex too soon or with the wrong person.  Abstinence can also strengthen the emotional aspects of a romantic relationship. When you're not focused on the physical aspects of the relationship, this can sometimes result in deeper conversations. You might end up getting to know your partner better by waiting to have sex.  Many people also find when they're not so hyper-focused on sexual activity they end up concentrating on their career, school, or outside projects more. Unfortunately, you cannot entirely avoid sex in modern society. Sexually charged movies and television shows are the norm. If you're dating someone, you may occasionally find things getting heavy physical. During such sexually charged moments, remember to stay strong.  If a situation is difficult, it's okay to remove yourself for a moment. If a television show is very sexual, change the channel. If you're making out with your partner and feel tempted, pause for a moment.  If you feel tempted to have sex, asking yourself a few questions can help. What will happen if I have sex with this person? Will I really feel good about myself? Is this truly worth breaking my commitment to abstinence? Am I really ready to have sex? Is this person making me feel pressured? It can be helpful to network with like-minded people to help you stay focused. Seeking out support from others who practice abstinence can help.  If you're practicing abstinence for religious reasons, many churches offer weekly meetings or occasional seminars to discuss the benefits of abstinence. Try attending some of these meetings and see if you can exchange phone numbers with fellow churchgoers. You can engage in activities outside of church that can help keep your minds off sex. There are many forums online where you can discuss abstinence. If you're shy about discussing your decision in person, going online can help. This can also be helpful if you're not necessarily practicing abstinence for religious purposes.
Summary: Remind yourself why you chose abstinence. Think of the advantages of abstinence. Stay strong during sexually charged situations. Seek support.