How do I calculate if getting a car is worth it? [more inside]
posted by josher71 on Dec 15, 2009 - 6 answers

What are your experiences with temp-to-perm contracts? Advice, things to watch out for? [more inside]
posted by sophist on Dec 14, 2009 - 6 answers

Famous people who disliked or even hated a big part or all aspects of their job? [more inside]
posted by SouthCNorthNY on Dec 12, 2009 - 17 answers

What are Good Jobs for Older People? [more inside]
posted by simpleton on Dec 12, 2009 - 17 answers

My friend has been in a job in NY State for close to 2 years. From the start her salary was substantially lower than she felt she should be paid and she was verbally promised a bonus which never materialized. Nevertheless she stuck with job. Now, the company is going down the tubes. Many people have been laid off. She's been hoping for many months to be laid off herself so she can get unemployment benefits to aide in a transition. But, for a variety of reasons -- mainly that she's a very efficient employee -- she hasn't been let go. This stressful climate of layoffs and, with it, an increase in workload for her, has made it a very inhospitable workplace. She wants to quit ASAP. But she also doesn't want to miss out on unemployment benefits. What are her options? More inside... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I take 1099 work if I am receiving unemployment in NJ? [more inside]
posted by minsid on Dec 8, 2009 - 4 answers

I was not truthful about my past drug use in a job interview. Now I have a job offer and need to get a secret security clearance. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 30, 2009 - 23 answers

Any experienced dog walkers out there in MeFi land? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Nov 30, 2009 - 5 answers

Starting fall 2010, I'll be going to grad school (Master's) in a pretty esoteric field (studying texts from late antiquity, written in an obscure language). If I decide not to go on to the PhD, what can I do now and during my Master's to maximize my job opportunities when I get out? Are there any skills you would really strongly recommend that I pick up? [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet on Nov 29, 2009 - 13 answers

Is there a website that tracks information about companies that have offshored information technology jobs? [more inside]
posted by cosmic.osmo on Nov 26, 2009 - 0 answers

I'm applying for a programming job. I've had two steps of interviewing so far. What are they going to ask in the 3rd step? [more inside]
posted by beerbajay on Nov 26, 2009 - 11 answers

Have you managed to turn an undergrad degree in the humanities/liberal arts into a satisfying and intellectually challenging career? Please tell me about it. [more inside]
posted by mellifluous on Nov 25, 2009 - 29 answers

Are there any occupations or financial opportunities that are made possible or made better for people with dual citizenship (specifically EU and US)? [more inside]
posted by verevi on Nov 24, 2009 - 5 answers

I need to take two exams in order to continue to compete for a job I have applied for. I very much want and need this job, or something like it (I am truly desperate!) The tests take place in about a week. The email that arrived from the HR person states that the exams I need passing scores on are: [more inside]
posted by bebrave! on Nov 24, 2009 - 16 answers

Will a prospective employer not hire me when they find out I'm repaying money to the IRS? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

I have been called back for my dream job - an internship on a public radio program. Please help me impress my potential employers and get this position! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 18, 2009 - 14 answers

What is the protocol regarding asking for academic recommendations? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Nov 17, 2009 - 20 answers

Another resume question. For the past 4 years I've been going back and forth between freelance grip work and a self-started videography business. Where do I place these on my resume? [more inside]
posted by MPnonot3 on Nov 13, 2009 - 5 answers

How hard is it to become a National Park Ranger if you've got a location in mind? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Nov 12, 2009 - 7 answers

Should I apply to the same academic position twice? I was a finalist and they ended up not hiring anyone after everyone had interviewed (the job wasn't cut because of budget issues or something like that). They just decided not to fill it and passed on me. [more inside]
posted by jkl345 on Nov 12, 2009 - 25 answers

I have some time between the end of my residency and my new job. I'm not really interested in going back to the world of coffee-slinging for a few months. I'm curious about the temping market in Philly right now. Are there jobs? What temp companies do folks recommend? Is there enough temp work right now for someone to sustain a living?
posted by itsonreserve on Nov 12, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some good IT-related, or editorial-related, blogs and sites on which to comment, so that if my name is Googled by potential employers, these comments will show in the search rankings? I'm not trying to get my name out there, what I'm trying to do is: kick some old and irrelevant Google search results down, so that relevant and current interests show up first. [more inside]
posted by citron on Nov 11, 2009 - 9 answers

I’ve worked for the same company for fifteen years and I recently started realizing I need to get out if I’m to maintain sanity. Problem is, I have no idea where to start, I feel like I’m trapped and my skills have atrophied to the point where it seems this is the only job I could possibly get. This is a multi-part question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 16 answers

My son's 14, and wants to get a job. For instance, the local grocery stores employ kids his age--but they are not hiring at the moment. And state law says he can't operate a fryolater, among other reasonable restrictions listed here. So, who hires 14-year-olds? [more inside]
posted by not_on_display on Nov 10, 2009 - 42 answers

How can I best describe "light industrial" (assembly line) work to a potential employer? and other questions [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 6, 2009 - 4 answers

What books can I read that will give me some idea of what it might take for me to make my living as a writer or journalist? [more inside]
posted by AAAA on Nov 3, 2009 - 19 answers

Nearing the end of grad school (one hopes) and am trying to figure out what I can actually DO with this degree. Need interesting job suggestions outside of academia for Cognitive Psychology/Neuroscience PhD. [more inside]
posted by katers890 on Nov 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Do-Gooder Needs Help With Amusing Slackronym! [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Nov 1, 2009 - 21 answers

Can anyone suggest interesting careers for a physicist hoping to make a good impact on society? [more inside]
posted by qmechanic on Oct 29, 2009 - 10 answers

I hate coding. I like conceiving of what the code could do . Work please? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Oct 28, 2009 - 14 answers

I have a friend attending school in China (studying traditional Tibetan medicine) who needs something to do in mid-December to mid-February when the campus shuts down. He can't work in China, but he would like to earn money somewhere, somehow. But how? and where? [more inside]
posted by Busoni on Oct 27, 2009 - 4 answers

What's the best way to inform your employer that you're looking / have found new employment? [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird on Oct 27, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm changing jobs here in a few weeks, but the new one occasionally takes up much less of my time. Thus I need an extremely flexible second job to fill the time! What's out there? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 on Oct 27, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm a nanny for a woman who's been unemployed for 2.5 months and is now depressed. The means she is a) home ALL THE TIME, and b) driving me absolutely crazy. What, if anything, can I say? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 26, 2009 - 24 answers

What do I need to know about starting a dogwalking/sitting service? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian on Oct 24, 2009 - 6 answers

Which job should I pick? I'm in the happy position of being able to choose between two jobs. I'll get two offers by the end of the week, and I need help deciding. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 22, 2009 - 28 answers

InterviewPrepFilter: I need to brush up on my numerical reasoning. I'm looking for ways to master things like word/story problems (probability, work-rate, distance), and some math review. I have good logic skills, but basic math can be confusing for me, esp. under pressure. Tutoring is not really an option and anything that is cram-friendly is also good. Any books, resources, tips, general guidance from math-y people ?
posted by sidd.darko on Oct 22, 2009 - 4 answers

What's required to become a real estate agent? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Oct 21, 2009 - 9 answers

I hate my job, and as long as I'm still in the job it's hard for me to look for a new one. But should I stick it out or just take my chances? I know similar questions have been asked, but the details differ enough that I hope the hive mind will not mind my asking and be able to offer some perspective. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2009 - 10 answers

Which jobs should I be searching for a stepping stone in the world of software development and eventually project management? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 12, 2009 - 23 answers

Yet another question about moving to Japan. [more inside]
posted by dubitable on Oct 11, 2009 - 18 answers

Good places to network for helping finding a job in Boston area? (Especially marketing, events, media and technology) [more inside]
posted by IzzeYum on Oct 5, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm looking for suggestions of good ways to keep telecommuting software developers fully involved in the team. Recommendations for technical solutions or morale-related ones are equally welcome. [more inside]
posted by SomePerlGeek on Oct 5, 2009 - 7 answers

CareerFilter: Do I jump ship now or wait it out while finishing my (2nd) degree? I have never seen myself on a career path and could never envision one for myself. Now I do. Should I run with it? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Oct 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Talented, creative, experienced (but mostly non-German-speaking) Canadian digital artist looking for postproduction/retouching work in Berlin. Got any leads or advice for my girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by freudenschade on Oct 5, 2009 - 0 answers

Are the NGO executive job listings in the Economist real or is it just some sort of legal requirement that they must advertise? How about the science jobs listed in New Scientist? [more inside]
posted by smackfu on Oct 5, 2009 - 7 answers

Just graduated from a top business school in the United States (H/S/W/K/M, etc.). I am $130k in debt, with payments of $1200 per month staring at me from 6 months away. I'm still not sure what I want to do with my life. Help! [more inside]
posted by alternateuniverse on Oct 5, 2009 - 15 answers

My coworker/friend/crush has just broken up with her long-term SO. Can I help her? [more inside]
posted by wayofthedodo on Oct 2, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I clearly list the 2 jobs I'm concurrently doing for the same program on my resume? I am "Acting Director" right now in addition to "Program Manager" and I don't quite know how to make this work on my resume. [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Oct 2, 2009 - 8 answers