Hopping off the good advice spread
here, I'd like a guide to navigating my next decade in general as me and my kids enter their tweens and middle school to high school.
posted by tilde
on May 10, 2013 -
9 answers
I have a history of romantic involvements that usually never get past three or four months (with a single exception that went on for 3.5 years). This didn't used to bother me so much, but it's now starting to make me ridiculously sad. I'm 30. How can I learn to hold someone's interest in me and/or choose better? Sorry for the book below, and thanks for any suggestions.
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posted by oogenesis
on May 2, 2013 -
34 answers
Is there some sort of 'career/life counselor' out there that can help me navigate college/university programs and requirements after dropping out last year?
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posted by Huck
on Nov 16, 2012 -
11 answers
Where do you turn for advice in solving life dilemmas?
I know about therapy (been there, done that) and asking the hive mind (and you guys are great btw!) I love my family dearly but I feel like I know what they are going to say before I even ask.
So tell me:
-- where else can I turn for new, fresh advice on big life issues (career, jobs, relocating, relationships etc)?
-- how can I really shake up my way of thinking and challenge my own perceptions?
-- how can I help myself solve my own problems with needing to ask other people?
hope that makes sense!
posted by EatMyHat
on Oct 24, 2012 -
17 answers
I just graduated college and have been working full-time for one month. I really don't like my job because I think I ended up in the wrong industry/type of business. I'm hoping for any suggestions, advice, or thoughts about how I can go about figuring out what industry/type of business/job would be a better fit for me. I am talented, smart, and hard working, but I feel like I am wasting my life because I'm not interested in my company or the work we do.
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posted by laffytaffy9000
on Aug 12, 2012 -
24 answers
As a recent graduate, how can I engineer my life to maximize happiness, financial security, and independence (in that order)? What choices did you make that led to suboptimal outcomes in these areas, and what would you do differently given another chance?
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posted by ecmendenhall
on Jul 2, 2012 -
58 answers
Several years ago, my husband's close friend died suddenly. Now the friend's oldest son is graduating from high school, and his wife asked my husband (and others) to pass on some personal accumulated wisdom and memories. What kinds of things should we address?
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posted by Madamina
on Jun 22, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm a creative/analytical individual who thrives in an environment where I can tweak and testdrive many variables/things/ideas/etc in a creative way and put them to use for profit/critique/judgement/etc.
I have all the time in the world to figure this out, but I want to get it right and I want to find a career I will love the rest of my life.
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posted by sawyerrrr
on Dec 19, 2011 -
15 answers
It's not a quarter-life crisis, I'm almost broken. How can I turn things around before it's too late?
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posted by signondiego
on Jul 25, 2011 -
51 answers
I'm looking for suggestions for daily and weekly routines I should try to incorporate into my life over the next year.
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posted by jaynewould
on Jan 4, 2011 -
14 answers
Carleton v. Wesleyan. I'll be seeing my nephew next week, and he has his future whittled down to these two colleges. Not that it will really have an effect, but I'd like to appear to know more than that it is colder in Minnesota, and asking MeFites seemed easier (and maybe more astute) than reading a lot of PR things.
Neither he nor I know what he will major in, but probably nothing practical (ie. if he doesn't wind up an academic, he'll be applying to law schools sooner or later.).
Any opinions or insights?
posted by Some1
on Mar 22, 2010 -
19 answers
Should I move to increase my chances at getting a job? Should I drop it all to help my parents? Should I stay where I'm happiest? [possibly long]
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posted by divabat
on Jan 27, 2010 -
22 answers
I'm very close to walking out on both of my shitty jobs. What the hell can, and should I do with myself?
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posted by SansPoint
on Jan 18, 2010 -
16 answers
What's the key to getting involved with as many interesting projects and meeting as many interesting people as possible?
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posted by coffeecold
on Apr 12, 2009 -
17 answers
Any advice for a fresh graduate jumping from a world of possibility to a world of potential naysayers? Help me tone down the naïveté, or whatever else needs to be done.
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posted by drea
on Mar 7, 2009 -
13 answers
[Job Advice Filter] I applied and interviewed for an out-of-state job 8 months ago. Eventually I was offered the position, but I declined due to life circumstances that arose at the time. That same position is still open, and I'm interested. How should I proceed?
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posted by karizma
on Oct 10, 2008 -
7 answers
What might be some people for a grown man to go to for advice when his parents, spouse, and friends are... 'unavailable' for various reasons?
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posted by TheManChild2000
on Aug 30, 2008 -
13 answers
Single mom/Single parent: How does one go about building a lasting relationship with a single mother, to show her that you will not only be there for her, but also for her son? (She's 22, and he's under five I'm assuming.)
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posted by hadjiboy
on May 5, 2008 -
10 answers
How can I reconcile two different and conflicting plans for my future? (long-ish explanation)
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posted by brynna
on Apr 28, 2008 -
11 answers
About a week ago I graduated from high school—finally. I graduated with honors and have a very large scholarship to a state university here. It's all planned for me to go to university. But I am not sure if I want this.
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posted by fjardt
on Jun 4, 2007 -
44 answers
So I'm putting together a collection of "Rules for Life" as a gift for my 15 year old little brother, that I'll likely put together on one of those one-off vanity book publishery things... and I'm looking for some suggestions as to some good rules.
Looking for real advice for obscure situations one might find themselves in, great quotes that can inspire someone to live their life better, serious thoughts that people have realized later in their life that they wish someone had told them previously, and a good dose of humor. Cliche as it is,
Mary Schmich's "Wear Sunscreen" column gives a decent examples of the general tone I want for most of it.
So.... What else should I put in the book?
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posted by John Kenneth Fisher
on May 28, 2007 -
86 answers
I'm a college sophomore on my way to a CS Major / Religion Minor. Apparently my
initial career options (just from that major) are a little bit better than my English-major friends. But I'd much rather make interesting things than work in a cubicle. How do I do this?
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posted by tmcw
on May 13, 2007 -
13 answers
(Birthday filter)I am not young enough to know everything. -- Oscar Wilde- Today I turn 28, I have been extremely lucky in life (though this year was full of hiccups). Though this past year was a bit trying, I have plenty to be thankful for. I would love for you guys to give me some advice for the upcoming year. What do you wish you had known at 28 that you know now? Some pearls of wisdom would be the best gift I can ask for. Thanks guys!
posted by boyinmiami
on Nov 21, 2006 -
35 answers
